Year of opportunity 1914 urged personal effort and prudence
A foremost editorial urges individuals to seize 1914 with personal responsibility, work ethic, and adherence to natural and civil law. It argues prosperity comes from self-reliance, warns against the “world owes me a living,” and links national progress to individual effort and prudent decision making amid optimistic views on America’s future. It contrasts Western Canada’s land opportunity with Iowa farming, citing a farmer who paid for a 160-acre homestead within years through steady harvests and self-reliance.
Activities of Women in Yakima and New York Courts
Fragmented text reports on women’s activities in Yakima Washington and New York courts, noting a stenographer’s political involvement, a conviction and fine for a jailed individual, and mentions of social roles. It references the West Miners and Kinethon, plus a French petition and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cera
Riaawnoer
Ae Team Shack
New York
Ates
Sue Evans
West
New York City
Subtle Possession and the Mind’s Fine Perception
A compact discussion defines a subtle mental touch as a refined skill guiding right action under everyday pressures. It notes consensus doubt over terms like SRI and highlights that such focus is known by its effects rather than explicit description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Philoboetonlegiuen
Goat Steals Banknotes From Poulterer in France
M Viguant, a poultry dealer of Cergue, France, left $110 notes in his waistcoat pocket on a hedge while working. A goat reportedly ate part of the notes valued at $70, and the farmer recovered two $20 notes from the goat’s mouth. He hopes the fragments help recover his loss from the Bank of France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Viguant
Cergue
France
Uis
Fraei
That Sort of Sensation in a Half Remembered Line
A fragmentary quotation evokes a memory of a train journey and social embarrassment as the speaker recalls being helpfully assisted by waiters and porters. The tone hints at a humorous or reflective reminiscence from an older newspaper column.
Getting Some Business From The Young Doctor
A conversation notes the son, a young doctor, is doing well in business. He says the green apple season brought good demand and the football season looks promising for future work.
AFL Endorses Red Cross Seals Fund Drive
Members of the American Federation of Labor are urged to support the sale of Red Cross seals. The resolution commends the National Red Cross for aiding tuberculosis study and prevention and calls on AFL members to promote seal sales in their communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Red Cross
United States
Canada
American National Red Cross
Fashions and a Boy’s Comment at a New York Luncheon
Mrs. Boeckman Winthrop at the Colony Club discusses 1912 to 1914 fashion trends. She quotes a friend observing a photograph of a ball gown in diaphanous white, bare arms, and intricate footwear. The boy studies the image and asks if she is dressing.
How One Pastor Built Church
A Memphis pastor was invited by a strong Los Angeles church to become their leader. After considering the offer he accepted. The board urged him to stay, bought land for 27,000 dollars, and promised to build if he remained. He asked for a week and then secured 45,000 more from the congregation. They subscribed 54,000 for the new church. The church rejoiced at his decision to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jast Winter
Los Angeles
W. I. Sheffer
Memphis
Tenn
Christian Herald
Decisios
Gathering the Oak Leaves Industry in New Jersey
In parts of New Jersey oak leaf gathering becomes a late summer to autumn trade. Gatherers hang bundles on houses and barns to dry, then bale them after two weeks. Last year one man gathered over 12 tons daily, selling around 50 dollars per ton with strong European demand. Leaves are free to pick but woodland owners may charge per acre. The crop appears a natural gift.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Scotland
England
New Jersey
Too Strong For Utterance Mrs Van Alen Thompson Recalls Boston Customs
Mrs Van Alen Thompson recounts difficulties with customs officials in Boston. She notes the rude attitude of inspectors and philosophically sympathizes with the disliked role of customs staff. An elderly skipper, subjected to hours of questioning, lashes out at a young official knowing he has much to declare but ashamed to say it aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alen Thompson
Boston
Mrs. Thompson
Eruption Disfigured Face Ends in Cure by Cuticura
In 1911 Maurice Iowa a five year old girl suffered a ringworm like eruption on lip and cheek with watery blisters and intense itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment per directions the condition improved then fully healed in months. Sample offers and address given.
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Maurice
Henry Prins
Cuticura
Dept. L. Hoston
Suffrage debate over living costs in old and new eras
Senator Depew recalled happier marriages in Peekskill on $1000 a year, while Millicent M Atwood in Baltimore argued modern living costs ruin a happy married life for Vassar or Bryn Mawr graduates. A Vassar student reportedly refused a $16 a week bank clerk job, prompting bemused retorts about wringing hearts and clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
Peekskill
Millicent M. Atwood
Baltimore
Varying Luck with Cooks and Empiricism
Dialog reveals Mrs Exe and Mrs Wye discussing luck with cooks and the varyingly short tenure of staff. Tommy is chided by his mother for not thinking. He replies his aim is to eat with them.
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Exe
Tommy
Unclear Topic Sparks Debate Over Interest Level
A heated exchange questions interest as one speaker wonders if the topic is a new exercise or an oriental cult, highlighting confusion over the subject in discussion. The dialogue hints at skepticism and a clash of interpretation without resolving the premise.
Mrs Exe-Tom on poker traits in a quarrel over luck
Mrs Exe-Tom claims a successful poker player must be cool crafty selfish deceitful and a touch of meanness. Mrs Wre-l agrees and notes her husband almost always wins according to her account of the remarks in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exe
Tom
Wre
Activities of Women and Paris Fashion Shifts
Olga Nethersole won a $32,000 breach of contract suit against former managers. Parisian women hold permits to wear men’s clothes to boost earnings. Mine. Poincare studies tango for upcoming Paris balls. Mrs. J. P. Williams again leads the Georgia Florida Alabama railroad. Philadelphia considers banning ushers in theaters.
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Olga Nethersole
Paris
Mine
Poincare
France
J. P. Williams
South
Georgia, Florida & Alabama Railroad
Philadelphia
Happy Thought and a Letter Exchange
A playful exchange unfolds as a character laments infrequent letters, and the other replies with a witty retort about the length of her notes. The dialogue highlights lingering affection and humorous restraint in correspondence.
Love and kittens open their eyes to a new world
A brief note observes that newborn kittens are born blind but quickly acquire sight, a natural process illustrating early development and curiosity in young animals. It frames the idea with a gentle, hopeful tone.
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