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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1905

Page

3

Immortality. Two caterpillars learn life’s ascent

A dramatic fable by Joseph Jefferson portrays two caterpillars arguing about salvation and damnation. They fear doom if they die as caterpillars, but spring brings transformation and resurrection as they become butterflies. The tale ends with immortality as a symbol.

Joseph Jefferson Leir Number Tia Fach

Panther Den Adventure on Grantham Mountain

Eben Holt recalls a nearly sixty year old tale of two boys cousins Chad and Thad who chase a gray panther on Grantham Mountain New Hampshire. They barricade a den with a boulder, witness panther cubs, and escape under fire from the mother after hiding the gun and coats. They return home to a hearty reception and never see the panther again.

Eben Holt Chad Connecticut Grafton County New Hampshire Grantham Mountain Thad Jie Grantham Chicago Daily News Eben Washington Star Atlanta Constitution Haswell Wiswell

To Lead Not Follow at 19th ANPA Dinner Waldorf Astoria

Colonel George Harvey urged leaders of the American press at the 19th annual ANPA dinner in New York to champion absolute freedom of expression. He warned against over specialization and argued free speech will elevate the profession and place newspapers beside Christianity in human uplift.

American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Waldorf-Astoria New York American George Harvey Harvey American Journal

Words of Wisdom and Quotations on Virtue and Joy

A collection of aphorisms from various thinkers on health virtue religion and happiness. Notable voices include J G Holland Thoreau Horace Bushnell Mazzini Beecher and Carlyle. The passage links health wealth faith and cheerful effort to moral living and steadfast character.

H. W. Sylvester Horace Bushnell

The Gentle Cow

The poem narrates a farmer milking a cow, selling the calf to the butcher, and ultimately slaughtering the animal for beef. Set in Houston Texas, the verses depict the animal’s treatment and the cycle from milking to meat.

Houston Texas

Quick Bites of Wit From Various Papers

A collage of humor quotes from 1920 era papers jokes about maids marriage politics and social life. Snappy lines feature a maid applicant, marital bliss, a bank scare, and a running gag about a man and his wife with household hints and mischief.

Sour Sailor Captain Muller's tale from Santa Fe

The Rough Riders' Association president Captain Frederick Muller laments a sea captain's arrogance in Santa Fe. He recalls a friend who fooled the sour man by asking the ship’s cook about a passing vessel, turning a sharp moment into humorous banter.

Frederick Muller Rough Riders’ Association Santa Fe Miller Captain Muller Los Angeles Times

Growth of Nursing Charities Expands Directory Listings

The 1905 Charities Directory adds a new chapter on organizations sending nurses to homes. Since 1904 about twenty new societies joined the United States roster, reaching 190 total, with Europe and Australia relief societies at 210. The directory lists about 2000 Manhattan names, half as many in Brooklyn, and nearly 100 in Queens. Stockholm operates copper slot machines yielding a glass of warm milk.

Charity Organization Society United States Europe Australia Manhattan Brooklyn Queens New York World

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Agnes Bliss Barden Father Words OF J. G. Holland Mazzini Elenry Ward Beecher George MacDonald Carlyle Farmer Corntessel Wicksy Cleveland Detroit I’ree Press Mr. Titewad Stockholm
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