Balkan Crisis Exposed by Powers Greed and Split
A detailed critique of European policy in Macedonia argues that the Balkan crisis stems from greed and conflicting aims among Austria, Russia, and other powers. It notes reform efforts falter, divisions widen, and the Christian peasants face renewed oppression as diplomatic games persist without decisive action.
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Ottoman Empire
Balkan
Stephen Bonsal
Philadelphia Ledger
Macedonia
Holy Russia
Joseph
Holy Roman Empire
Effendi
Earl of Beaconsfield
Lord Salisbury
Ignatieff
Bulgaria
England
Constantinople
Sofia
Pekin
St. Petersburg
Austria
Russia
Hussein Hilmi Pasha
Balkans
Muerzsteg
Europe
Hilmi Pasha
Recogniz
Practical Fashions Child's One Piece Dress Pattern
Paris Pattern No 1974 shows a chic child dress with shoulder bretelles optional, backward turning tucks and epaulettes. Four sizes for ages one to seven. five year size requires 3 1/2 yards of 27 inch fabric or 2 1/2 yards of wider widths plus insertion. Send 10 cents to Pattern Editor with name address size and pattern number.
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Paris
Ladies Dressing-Sack Paris Pattern No 1849
Paris pattern No 1849 presents a stylish dressing sack with a fitted neck band, back box-plait, curved figure hugging belt, and decorative French knots. Seven sizes 32 to 44 with yardage for 36 bust. edging required. Name and address field included for submission.
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Paris
A Well Man at 81 The Ota Settler of Virginia Speaks
Daniel S. Queen of Burrell Street Salem Virginia recounts kidney trouble after a heavy lift. He describes long illness and failed remedies until Dean's Kidney Pills, which he credits with his recovery. The testimonial notes the product price and distributor Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Daniel S. Queen
Burrell Street
Salem
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Progress. The radicalism of yesterday is the conservatism of to-morrow
The remark framed a view on political change noting that ideas once seen as radical become the norm with time and future progress. It reflects on shifts in social and policy perspectives across eras.
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Marquis of Argenson
Louis XV
Europe
Turkey
Whistling Women Superstition Report
Home Notes recounts a superstition that a woman’s whistle is unlucky. It cites an old tradition that the nails of the cross were forged with a woman nearby whistling, noting relatively few women whistle in comparison.
Woman’s Wants Echoed In Joy And Sweet Suffering
A fragment from a Chicago Record-Herald quotation muses on desire and longing, distinguishing wants for the thrill of wanting from the pain of not obtaining what one seeks, framed in a reflective, literary tone.
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Chicago Record-Herald
The Son of Ham Vision Tale From Revival Sermon
Philip R. Bangs of Toledo relates a Texas revival anecdote about heaven and hell visions. A worker reports whites lounging with cigars while Black people kneel to shine golden slippers in heaven, and in hell whites hold Black men up to the flames.
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Ham
Texas
Philip R. Bangs
Toledo
Heaven
Hell
Darkies
Washington Herald
What Did He Mean A Peace Note Ends Bitter Feud
A long running feud between Browns and Perkinses over a cat ends with a peace note misfired. Brown sends a servant with a peace message saying his old cat died. Perkins replies coldly, noting Mrs Brown’s illness was unknown to him.
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Andy
Green bluefish mystery on bill of fare in New York restaurant
Two diners in a New York restaurant spot a strange item on the bill "green bluefish." The waiter jokes it is fresh from the water. The momentary confusion hints at a playful dining scene, with quick banter over the fish name and seasonal fishing lore.
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New York
Marble Consolation
The scene presents a quip rich exchanges where a wife consoles her husband with talk of a monument and life insurance. A witty remark reflects on future recognition and present neglect in a domestic moment. The couple weighs pride, security, and lasting memory in a brief domestic exchange.
The Doctor’s Gift to Digestive Health
A Pennsylvania doctor offers Gra Nuts as a patient remedy for indigestion and biliousness. The testimonial describes rapid improvement within a month, noting clearer thinking and renewed vitality. Postum Co., Battle Creek, markets “The Road to Wellville” and the product advertised.
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Ing
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellville
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