Happenings of the Day Opinions and Notes By The Times
A collage of notices and reflections covers politics, science, and society. It discusses education and marriage, Romanesque views on intelligence, medical research gifts, labor efficiency via a New York laundry school, wireless cables, and the timber of Gutta Percha for submarine cables.
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Topics of the Times and Modern Manners
A column musing on slang, etiquette, and culture. The piece laments slang’s rise, notes social pretenses, and contrasts English manners with American foibles. It touches on divorce, theater, politics, education, and a critique of insufficient literary literacy among students.
British statesmen and the looming Slavic power across continents
The Cleveland Leader notes that past leaders must ponder the odds of thwarting Russian designs fifty years ahead as the Russian empire, with an inflated population projection, grows on two continents. The piece highlights the vast and rising influence of Slavic power in Europe and Asia, warning of its global implications.
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Mame’s Shore Season Plans Draw Cautious Optimism
In a Philadelphia Bulletin item, Mame expresses low expectations for enjoying the shore season due to aging. Her mother notes the change, citing an engagement with the encentior of keeping up appearances, reflecting social pressures around leisure for aging figures.
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Mame
Philadelphia
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Linden Wood Tops Heat Output Among Woods
A study shows the soft linden tree wood provides the greatest heat in burning, contradicting the belief that hard woods yield more heat. Fir ranks just behind linden, nearly equal to it in heat output.
Status of Foreigners' Wives
A U S decision by appraisers declares that American women married to foreigners are aliens. Lawyers call the ruling perfectly legal and grounded in recognized international law.
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United States
Fragmentary note on a celebrity’s unstable fame
A jagged, unclear passage discusses fame and its pains, mentioning a star named Phere and a Crakeman figure. The text hints at public scrutiny as a spouse appears, but details are obscured.
American wife seen as regal yet loyal partner in wealth debate
A reflections on marriage from Rev E J Harvey contrasts European hotel observations with American domestic life. The piece argues happiness comes from partnership and choice, not riches, and notes economic strains on workers and the rich alike while urging focus on home well-being. It cites political spending contrasts in Melbourne and a verbose candidate who failed to win.
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Chicago Journal
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The Linden Trees of Europe and their Legends
Europe hosts famed lindens with long lives and vast girths such as Neustadt’s colossal Linden in Wuerttemberg, 133 guards in circumference and tall branches on Ju atone columns. Legends surround Fribourg, Donndorf, and Altorf, linking these trees to victories, justice under shade, and romantic lore across centuries.
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The Marrizo Man and the Matrimony Debate
A torn reminiscence recalls a marriage and friendships that drifted after vows. Friends describe the groom as witty yet distant, noting lunches faded and attempts to connect grew strained. One confidant recalls a casual remark about finding kitchen chairs, signaling growing detachment.
Miss Root Profile Reveals Political Insight and Charm
Miss Root daughter of the Secretary of War emerges as a dark eyed beauty with varied accomplishments. Described as her father's pet, she is noted for knowledge of politics and state matters beyond the typical American girl.
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Peacemaker Refuses to Fight Over Opinion
In a Tit-Bita style vignette a peacemaker notes both men may be right after a clash. One man calls the other a thief while the other accuses the first of laziness. The peacemaker urges not to fight over differences of opinion.
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Henry Paine Recounts and a Meek Man With a Large Hat
The note recalls Henry W Paine a Massachusetts lawyer once defending a 15 year old arson suspect and forcing a jury verdict of guilty after a strong defense Paine quarreled with the Supreme Court and mocked it while telling a Cambridge to Boston ride a Harvard man teased his heavy load of law books Paine’s quip framed as Supreme Court reports
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San Francisco
A Plea for the Home in Modern Cities
Bishop Potter warns that city life erodes the home as children grow up with servants. He urges a return to family in homes, stressing personal parental guidance over governesses and tutors. He calls for societal support like better living, health, and education to restore home life and character.
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Potter
Hones
Imiarr Ce
Isaam Dinine
Divorced Under New Florida Law From Sixty Years Ago
A Florida divorce case reports the first use of a new statute allowing divorce on fault grounds. The husband, identified as Dr. Flagler, faces scrutiny as the proceedings unfold amid unusual courtroom theatrics and a focus on procedural adequacy.
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Fragmentary report on 19th century court case and penalties
A damaged snippet describes a court proceeding with references to officers, a captain, and a trial outcome. The text mentions a Clinton area location and a figure named Gen. A. A. Clarktry. It notes a punishment of months and fines, with unclear dates and actions.
Curious advice from a south coast watering place
A man recalls spending time at a seaside resort where he bought a penny card claiming to teach how to prolong trousers. The card suggested not wearing the garments. the man jokes the method is to avoid use. A London item notes a Philadelphia fire where a sunlit glass globe ignited curtains in a parlor, with no one inside and no grate fire.
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Industry in Honolulu Packing House Plans Reported
In Honolulu industry advances with a proposed 2,000,000 packing house project. The venture aims to boost trade without compromising local work, reflecting the city’s steady economic momentum and residents’ favorable outlooks.
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