One Man Who Quit Money Hunger Walshs Generous Oddity
The piece examines wealth and appetite for more money, narrating Thomas F Walsh as a rare exception who quits pursuing riches. It recalls rich figures like Russell Sage and Astor, and recounts Walsh’s public generosity and disdain for graft while illustrating the lure of vast fortunes.
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Mother Arth
Russell Sage
Hetty Green
William Waldorf Astor
England
Augustus Heinze
Montana
New York
St. J. Pierpont Morgan
Generalissimo of Finance
Parlor King Who Paid for Banquets and Mines
The article recounts Thomas F. Walsh, a Colorado mining magnate who entertained European nobles lavishly in Paris including King Leopold, hosting costly banquets at the Hotel Ritz. It details Walsh's rise from Boston wheelwright to Washington social elite, his wealth from Leadville and Camp Bird mines, and his later grand Washington mansion known as the palace.
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Thomas F. Walsh
Leadville
Walsh
Boston & Maine Railroad
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Manchester
Colorado
Leopold
Belgium
Mr. Walsh
Mr. Leopold
Rex
Ritz
Paris
Paderewski
New York
Harry Thaw
Lucullus
Africa
Carrie Reed
Wisconsin
Rockies
Walshes
Society
Washington
Newport
Europe
Jenness Miller
Miller
Orient
Greece
Italy
Boston
Worcester
Black Hills
Rocky Mountains
Grand Central
Tom” Walsh
Corrado
Ouray
San Juan
Lucky Walsh
West
Dante
Conrad Gesier
Boston’ Globe
America
Why Men Climb Mountains as a Test of Bodily Powers
A historical reflection on mountaineering as sport and discipline. It cites Prof. Fay of Tufts as a noted alpinist and discusses motivations including sport, love of nature, and the challenge posed by high peaks like Kangchenjunga. The piece references a pamphlet describing a mountaineer’s devotion to mountain scenery and the bodily test of ascent.
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Fay
Tufts College
Mount
Kangchenjunga
Delightful Prospect of a Reckoning and Friendship
A creditor declares weekly calls until the debt is paid, while the debtor notes a surprising probability that their acquaintance may turn into friendship.
Gift That Pleases Simple Home Made Crystalized Fruit Peel
A practical guide from the Los Angeles Herald describes making gift boxes of crystalized fruit peel and candied fruit. It details peeling and boiling citrus, sugar syrup steps, drying, and rolling in sugar, plus options for pineapple, cherries, mint leaves, and angelica to create an attractive, artisanal present.
Easy Way to Wash with Naptha Soap and Gasoline
A dated wash guide advises soaking white clothes in lukewarm water and naphtha soap, melting washing soap with water over heat, adding gasoline, then using a boiler with two cups of the soap mix. Rinse in two waters for snow white results and colors preserved on calicoes.
Whole Wheat Bread Cheese Sandwich Variations
Cheese remains a favorite for sandwiches or crackers with cream cheese. Add chopped olives or capers to brighten the filling. Serve on crackers with small stuffed olives for eye appeal and palate satisfaction.
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Harper’s Bazar
Care of Old Hardwood Floors
Scrape or sand damaged floors and apply a wax coating after thorough drying. Allow more than 24 hours to cure. For parquet floors scrape first and then apply shellac. Unprotected sections may discolor and will improve with scraping or sanding.
Fruit Cocktail Dessert for Twelve Servings
The recipe calls for white grapes half pound lemons four juice oranges two bananas two pineapples one can diced cherries quarter pound sugar two cupfuls. Cut grapes in half remove seeds and mix with fruit juices to form a first course. Peaches and pears may be added. If fresh more sugar. do not serve until juice forms from dissolved sugar.
Fruit Cake for Dyspeptics Recipe Note
Stir two heaping teaspoons of baking powder into three cups flour add one teaspoon salt one half teaspoon vanilla one half cup currants one half cup raisins preferably sultanas two thirds cup milk two thirds cup water. This will agree with the dyspeptic if eaten when two days old.
Bran Gems
A simple bake mixing one cup bran one cup flour one cup sweet milk one fourth cup molasses one teaspoon soda and salt to taste. Bake into small gems for a quick hearty snack.
Germany and Canadian Wheat Trade Feasibility Rise
Winnipeg dispatch March 18 1910 reports Germany seeks Canadian wheat to meet imports amid eased trade restrictions. U S demand matches rising Canadian production 650 million bushels and vast arable land selloffs. Farmers like John Munter of Eye Brook Saskatchewan tout strong yields from 160 acre homesteads fueling prospect of rapid land value growth. The piece urges timely relocation to Canada as land prices may double in a few years.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Germany
United States
Canada
John Munter
Eyebrow
Saskatchewan
Minnesota
Gays
Anti spitting laws urged for stricter enforcement
The National Association for the Study of Tuberculosis reports that anti spitting ordinances are poorly enforced in most cities. In 80 large cities during 1909, 3,421 arrests for spitting in public occurred, over 2,900 convictions were secured, and fines totaling 4100.87 were collected.
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National Association For the Study of Tuberculosis
United States
Where She Scored
Sheldon Kerruish recalls a Cleveland Leader item about neighborhood children comparing their parents habits. A girl boasts her father reads Cicero while others cite cigars, swearing, and late suppers as examples. The piece frames parental behavior through childlike humor and observation.
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Sheldon Kerruish
Cleveland Leader
Moonlight At The North Pole During Arctic Night
The moon continues to shine at the north pole throughout the six months with no sun. This natural illumination marks a unique polar night period where daylight is absent for half a year.
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North Pole
Mischief Maker A Surprise in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn family touts Grape-Nuts as a nourishing, easily digested food for a baby who was nearly starved. The mother fed two teaspoons soaked in milk and sugar. the infant thrived and preferred the cereal over nursing. The letter endorses Grape-Nuts as a superior brain and body builder for all ages.
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Brooklyn
Wellville
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Tipperary
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