Letter on Stratford memorial funding and American visitors
Appleton Morgan of the New York Shakespeare Society critiques plans for a London Shakespeare Memorial window funding. He cautions against US tourists facing belittling bulletins if subscriptions fall short and urges oversight of messages displayed near the memorial. Westfield, New Jersey, April 2.
Common Sense of Finance in More Common Sense of Finance
The review portrays George Otis Draper’s More Common Sense of Finance as practical, nonacademic, and readable for both workers and employers. It highlights Draper’s skepticism of radical reforms, his view that unions distort wages, and his proposal that trusts should be forced to sell stock to bidders to curb manipulation while stressing production and distribution cost reductions.
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Shakespeare Memorial and United States funding debate
The letter discusses British memorials to Shakespeare and criticizes using external funds. It cites the New York Shakespeare Society’s stance and recounts the American Window in Trinity Church Stratford upon Avon, asserting Americans did not order or pay for it. It notes prior inquiries traced responsibilities to Stratford authorities and criticizes foreign fundraising efforts.
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A New England Life The Life and Times of Stephen Higginson
A review of Thomas Wentworth Higginson’s biography of Stephen Higginson, detailing his patriotism, Federalist views, naval ties, and Continental Congress role. The essay notes readable letters, family angle, and the book’s solid New England character, with emphasis on its private tone and accessible 500 pages.
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Drawer of a Gentleman Proud of His Antecedents
A reflective passage describes a man who enjoys discussing his ancestry and family history. He shares letters and reminiscences, presenting a tale that underscores a sturdy New England family record born from the region’s disciplined culture.
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When the Millions Came
A summary of Maria Albanesi’s The Forbidden Road describes wealth arriving at age 30 shaping a simple, good hearted man amid temptations. The tale features a flirtatious widow and a loyal governess as central female leads. The heir resists vice and reaches personal happiness through moral effort.
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