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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
A vivid nostalgic poem follows a child’s make believe journey by a toy train. The evening express roars through rooms and rooms of play, stopping at a chair, lifting the child to a City of Dream, ending in quiet rest.
Two local youths plot to drive out a Norwegian neighbor on their creek front. After pranks escalate to cutting hay, Olson confronts them and learns the youths intended to spoil his crop. The boys defend their actions as neighborly missteps and a misunderstanding about rightful boundaries and identity.
Advice urges mixing pleasure with work to strengthen family bonds and endure burdens. Occasional fishing, picnics, and neighborly sociability foster happiness and may boost real gains over time. A light spirit strengthens the body and spirit.
A New York Press account praises Moors as top chicken pickers. The piece describes visiting Gibraltar and witnessing a market scene where two young pullets are deflashed and cleaned in rapid fashion, with the Moor performing the feat and charging twenty five cents for both birds.
The art photographer visited the farm and asked the hired man to stay at his post on the fence for days while he conducted an exhaustive study of the landscape. The farmer agreed the man could remain in his position.
A brief quip features Mrs Premiere and Mrs Seconde debating gowns before a visit. The exchange hints at tradition and humor in fashion customs.
An excerpt from The American and British City in Scribner argues that English cities function without civil service laws, relying on public opinion to enforce merit. It praises efficient management, prudent budgeting, and city pride while noting council dependence on taxpayers and the absence of ward politicians.
The German Emperor operates a well equipped pottery earning about $50,000 annually. The venture highlights royal interests in crafts and revenue generation for the imperial household.
During the reign of William and Mary bachelors and widowers over 25 years were taxed one shilling yearly.
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