Oxford colleges and the beauty of Oxford as a whole
Lord Coleridge praised the beauty of individual colleges and of Oxford as a whole. Varsity voices greeted the remark with cheers then groaned at a miscue, prompting laughter as he reconsidered how his words read. The anecdote appeared in London Tit-Bits.
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Lord Coleridge
Varsity
Oxford
London
No man who thinks wiohg rean life right
A collection of moral maxims on faith, self denial, and devotion. The text urges humility, prayer, and the danger of self will, asserting that true devotion reveals God to sinners and that infidelity cannot disprove holy living. It frames religion as essential, practical guidance for daily conduct and eternal aims.
Truths on Honor and Character
A collection of maxims on duty honesty and reputation. The lines urge doing right, caution against risk for small gain, and warn that trusted credit and self-respect matter more than wealth.
Bits of Wisdom on Work and Character
There is no secret of success but work. The mind of a good man is a kingdom to him and he can always enjoy it. Take pleasure in your work. A task which appears distasteful at first sight soon becomes pleasure. Endurance is more valuable than cleverness. It is the patient, steady plodders who gain and keep fortunes. A gentle, respectful disposition toward others brings mutual pleasure and safety.
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Hell
Heaven
Exposition Fight Between California and Louisiana
The Panama canal exposition fight centers on San Francisco versus New Orleans. California leads in wealth, savings, and banking resources, with San Francisco far ahead in resources and prospects. San Francisco is presented as the ideal site for the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915. Congress is urged to choose San Francisco.
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San Francisco
New Orleans
California
Louisiana
Congress
National Monetary Commission
Union
California Comptroller of Currency
Burden Heavy for New Orleans Taxpayers oppose expo fund
New Orleans faces a total indebtedness around 40.92 million dollars as taxpayers balk at a 6.5 million state tax for the World's Panama Exposition. The Taxpayers Protective Association circulates a letter urging opposition, citing bonded debt, interest costs, and looming state bond obligations. The letter lists debts including city bonded debt, water and sewer bonds, and contracts, warning the city is taxed to the limit.
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New Orleans
Courthouse Commission
Dock Board
Oe P
Algo
New ‘Orleans
Welling
Deadly failures of parents guiding children to wrong crafts
Fragmentary excerpt argues that parents and society misdirect children into unsuitable careers. It contrasts doctors, lawyers, artists, and craftsmen with better matches in blacksmithing and plowmaking. Mentions Forbes family anecdote and early interests shaping vocations.
Emulsion milk ad promotes nursing mothers and child nourishment
An old newspaper advertisement extols the benefits of Scott's Emulsion for nursing mothers and proper child nourishment. It promotes a savings bank plus a child’s sketch hook with a Good Luck Penny, and lists Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York, for order.
Harmon Bros dentists transform worn teeth in Des Moines
Mr. Lingenfelter recounts his decade long tooth pain and poor digestion from worn teeth. After a visit to Harmon Bros in Des Moines he reports rapid transformation to solid teeth, no pain, and ease in chewing. He endorses the firm and urges others with tooth trouble to consult them or request their booklet.
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Harmon Bros
Les
J. V. Lingenfelter
Good Elk
Fifth
Walnut Streets
Harmon Dentistry
C, H
Harmon
Mares
Fifth and
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Lowa
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