Rockefeller fund to open frontier playgrounds for boys
John D Rockefeller and Harold McCormick back Captain Jack Crawford in creating large summer playgrounds for city boys on Michigan Portage Lake and in New Mexico. The plan combines outdoor training with education, aims to mix social classes, and charges paying boys more to subsidize poorer peers. Camps feature wilderness living, military posts, and staged frontier elements to foster independence and character.
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John D. Rockefeller
Harold McCormick
Jack Crawford
Boss First Playground
Chicago
New York
Michigan
Portage Lake
Manistee
Mounted Service
New Mexico
Texas
Crawford
Rockefeller and
McCormick Moneys
George Gould
England
Rockefeller
McComlek
United States
McCormick
A Lesson in German Language Playful Compound Names
A humorous excerpt shows German word formation by merging animals, cages, and crimes with Hottentot terms. It describes kangaroos in cages, a jail escape, and a mayor’s quizzical exchange over which attacker is meant, ending with the crowd’s bewildered laughter.
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Hottentots
Beutelrattenlattengitterwetterkotter
Attentaeter
The Curious History of the Title Mrs in Past Speech
A historical note on the term Mrs. tracing its pronunciation from mistress and its use for unmarried women and children centuries ago. The piece cites parish records where infant names were written as Mrs Katherine Milton, noting rarity rather than rule.
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J. John Milton
St Margaret
Westminster
Katherine Milton
Jamies' Gazette
A Sabbatarian Dog in the New York Tribune Tale
A New York clubman recalls his setter Tip, nicknamed Ellsporary, a dog devoted to Sabbath rest. Tip woke him at 7 each morning, fetched mail from the village post office, and refused Sunday trips, a charming, true anecdote from the New York Tribune.
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Ellsporary
Tip
Rahl
New York
Tie
New York Tribune
Actor in Russia Maintains Poised Demeanor
No Plot. The actor, rounded up with others in Russia, kept his poise while companions despaired. He proclaimed his innocence of conspiracy, saying he would prove it to the authorities. When asked how, he replied that years of playing in musical comedies make him easy to suspect of nothing sinister.
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Russia
Baltimore
Golfing Sarcasm on a Plaid Cap Irony
A golfer in a plaid cap asks a boyish question about strokes for a hole. The reply confesses a limited count, humorously referencing a Pick-Me-Up as a playful gag. The exchange captures casual, light hearted whimsy on the course.
Emerson Quote on Independence in Crowded World
A short reflective quote by Emerson on retaining personal independence amid public opinion and crowds. It contrasts ease of living by social or solitary standards with the greater virtue of steady solitary independence. The emphasis rests on inner strength and calm self-reliance regardless of surroundings.
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Utdm
Emerson
Tragedian Richard N. Meets Honest Farmer After Show
A tragedian playing Richard N. in a small town was waited on after the performance by an honest farmer who said that if the man who wanted a horse still wished to deal, he would like to do business with him. The proverb notes poverty and want as powerful masters.
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Richard N
Neighborhood Favorite Endorsed By Harbor Resident
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine hails Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. The tonic promises quick relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. A spring purifier for the blood it is sold under guarantee at QO M Olsen's drug store. Also recommended is Rocky Mountain Tea from Pioneer Drug Co as a morning booster.
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E. D. Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
QO. M. Olsen
Keeping Open House and Digestive Aids Advertising
A string of mid tier patent medicine ads promotes Dr King s New Late Pills Hollister s Rocky Mountain Tea and Kodol for Dyspepsia with claims of aiding digestion stomach and liver function plus general vitality Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Kennedy s Laxative Cough Syrup are also touted by local druggists including O M Olsen and Eugene A Pfefferle. The notes include patient endorsements and price points such as 35 cents for the tea and 25 cents for the Arnica Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. M. Olsen
The Jumping Off Place and Promoted Remedies
An obscured testimonial proclaims Dr. King's New Discovery saved a life from consumption and promotes Preventen and Kodol as stomach aids. The ad claims quick digestion, free trials, and guaranteed relief, citing local sellers Eugene A. Pfefferle and a Grinnataud NC reader.
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Dr. King
Geo
Moore
Grinnataud
N.C
Wesser
Pwonman
O. M. Olgen
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promised Health Claims
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as strengthening the weak and enriching the blood, curing digestive complaints, catarrh, skin sores, and bronchial affections. It is advertised with Sage's Catarrh Remedy, All-Healing Salve, and Dr Pierce's Pellets and Medical Adviser, all available by mail with small payments and stamps.
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Golden
Sage
Golden Medical Discovery
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Clinton
Iowa
Pioneer Drug Company
New Ulm
Minnesota
Minneapolis & St.Louis
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Staes
Minneapolis
St Linuis
Peoria
Kansas City
Maha
Des Moines
Aml
Prains
Norte Movinte
Sun
Leyart
Hicago and North Western
Railwan
Anit
Lini
Dakota
Tas
New
Jine
Minneapolis & St. Lowry
Rela Pawlk
Povo
Wale Warns
McPhersy
Dhe
Wells
Ac Tk Cirens
Oveta
Mina
Parker
Make & Canaes
Moshine Co
Shighester Chemical Gco
Madison Place
Philadelphia
Mrs
Rocky Mountain Tea
Pioneer Drug Co
Hollister
E.S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
O. M. Olsen Drugerst
Kennedy
Eugene A. Pfefferle
Rocky Mountain
Eugene A. Etotferle
Olmstead
le Voy
N.Y
Bingham Bros ‘Oal & Crain
U. W. Guide
David Ramaley
Su Paul
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Golden Medical
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Newa
Henningsen
Ulm
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