Effeminate Koreans and the Western critique by Jack London
Jack London writing from the Orient describes Koreans as physically fine but weak in vitality and initiative. He argues centuries of corrupt government have diminished strength, calls Koreans inefficient and cowardly, and claims Westerners could outperform them in labor. He notes language words and a culture of lengthy discussion before action.
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Jack London
Ikermit Kingdom
Examiner
Orient
Seoul
The Mikados Americans Honor Titled Decorations
Emperor Murasahito of Japan awarded honors to Americans for service or interest in Japan. Durham White Stevens, former US legation secretary in Tokio, now honorary counsellor in Washington, receives multiple classes of the Order of the Rising Sun and the Sacred Treasure. Rev. Merriman Colbert Harris, noted missionary and San Francisco missionary head, gets the fourth class of the Sacred Treasure from the Mikado, who admires Christian philanthropy despite Shinto faith.
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America
Murasahito
Japan
Durham White Stevens
United States
Legation
Tokio
Washington
Merriman Colbert Harris
San Francisco
Milkado
Trumbull Ostheimer Wade Awarded Rising Sun Honors
Prof. George Trumbull, formerly Yale, receives the Order of the Rising Sun. Alfred J. Ostheimer, honorary Japanese consul at Philadelphia, is likewise honored. Joseph Marshall Wade of Boston gains the Fifth Order of the Double Light Rising Sun for his patronage of Japanese art.
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George Trumbull
Yale
Japan
Alfred J. Ostheimer
Philadelphia
Joseph Marshall Wade
Boston
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Readers and Users
Tallman and Co appeal to readers to test Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and share experiences. Those cured urge others to try it as it digests what you eat and relieves indigestion and dyspepsia, boosting strength by aiding digestion and nutrition. The remedy is described as pleasant and palatable.
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Tallman & Co
The Moon's Velocity and Cafes Offer Lunch Deals
The moon is described as moving with a mean velocity of 3500 feet per second, slightly higher than the fastest cannon ball. A nearby note invites readers to try hot free lunch at Merchants' Cafe from noon to 1, 4 to 5, and at midnight.
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Merchants’ Cafe
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Portland
Oregon
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MR. Lookin
Young Mai
Tady
Boyd & Turner Successora To
ER. D. Boyd. —Insurance, Real Estate, Loane
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Pendleton
E. J. Murphy
IMR
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Willonyan Seobe
Jackson Street
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Despain
Joe Ell
Taylor’s Ware
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