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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

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Polar Star and Ancient Pyramids Theme in Edith Wharton Tale

In Scribner's Magazine, Edith Wharton presents a tale blending cosmic imagery with frontier suspense. A man watches a red sun set as Escalante's daughter enters a rugged cabin, while a half breed cattle thief watches from the chaparral and a muttered truth about the star remains central.

Edith Wharton Scribner’s Magazine

Woman Entertains Love as Cattle Thief Is Brought to Justice

In the chaparral by a river Escalante the cattle thief taunts Dick Matson from his cabin. Matson waits unseen and Dolores returns, leading to a night of vigil, a capture, and a planned future together as Matson secures his life with former crime’s end.

Dick Matson Escalante Ciigade Matson Matson Micolanto Isco Jante Santa Barbara Dolores Cross Bar San Francisco Henry Clews United States

The Making of an Electrical Engineer A Good Year in Sight

A detailed portrait of a major electrical firm training hundreds of young engineers. It describes the four year program, shop discipline, cross department exposure, and the aim to produce future foremen and engineers with practical and commercial skills.

Muuch Louis Bell H. W. Buck Scientific American Far Indies North Pole Japan Rockies Niagara Idison Thomson Steinmetz Scientite American

Old Union Men of Winnipeg Claim 36-Year Membership Record

The carpenters' union of Winnipeg Manitoba highlights three men who have been continuous members for over thirty six years, urging that this marks a union record.

The Carpenters’ Union Winnipeg Manitoba

The Power of the Pen

A physician treats a sick boy with a prescription left within reach. The mother says the paper helped him, as he held it and could almost read it. The doctor did not intend for the paper to be swallowed.

Harper's Weekly

Open Turret a Menace to Our Navy

Henry Reuterhanhl argues that open turrets on U S battleships and armored cruisers threaten magazines with smoky powder and direct shaft loading. He cites accidents that could ignite handling rooms, filling turrets with poisonous gas, risking catastrophic explosions despite past salvations.

Henry Reuterhanhl United States McClure

Does Education Make Old Maids

Dr. William L. Felter, principal of the Girls' High School of Brooklyn, argues higher education for girls should be reformed to favor wife and mother roles. The piece defends women’s progress, notes marriage as a personal choice, and predicts continued advancement despite critics. From the New York American.

Ty Arietta Burroughs William L. Felter Girls’ High School Brooklyn Felter Dr. Felter Roosevelt New York American

Officers Curbing Booze Run Disrupt Train Stop

Deputy marshals in Indian Territory visit Hugo Valliant and Fort Townsend. They spill 1500 gallons of alcohol burn 2000 dollars in gambling gear and swap caboose positions to thwart a foot race uptown. An amused crowd learns the train carries musicians including Wagner and Damrosch. Zinc mines of Prussia supply over half the world’s zinc.

Indian Territory Hugo Valliant Fort Townsend Caboose Kansas City Journal

Symphony Concert Omission Attributed to Conductor Walter Dan

A report states a symphony orchestra concert conducted by Walter Dan did not feature a key performer or ensemble element, leaving attendees with an unfulfilled performance in the program.

Symphony Orchestra Walter Dan

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