Eastern ideas of religion mingle in Balkan travel tale
A traveler describes an educated Austrian official in Sarajevo, descendant of Bogomils, who embodies a curious blend of faiths. He eats ham and whisky with a Mohammedan self labeled as liberal, attends mosque yet frequents an Orthodox monastery guarding a medieval Christian dye, keeping a monk in virtual captivity.
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Macedonia
Balkans
Sarajevo
Hough
Nomi Ya Mahamimedan
Wicasion
Sini
The News National Campaign Fund Details
The News announces its National Campaign Fund to support William Jennings Bryan's presidential bid. Democratic newspapers nationwide were asked to contribute through The News, which will receive and forward all funds sent. The text lists individual contributions by donors and amounts.
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Wm.j. Bryan
Bryan Campaign Fund
Prescott, Ark
Renee
Bryan
Eclipse Fiasco Sparks Domestic Chaos and Mock Heroics
In a comical home scene, MR PITKINS disrupts a sun eclipse viewing, shouting for smoked glass and setting off a chain of mishaps. A broken window, soot everywhere, and a stubborn smoldering lamp amplify the farce as Mrs Pitkins struggles to manage the spectacle and the household. The tale closes with a bleak Stevenson quote contrasting ambition and tragedy.
Live While You Live Phrase Reflects On Death's Toll
A reflective piece notes that age often never arrives for many due to disease and accident, underscoring how sudden death can cut off ambitious plans and leave heirs with little of value beyond a headstone and memory. The writing laments wasted time and the fragility of prosperity.
Aunt Mary and the smoking room mystery at the club
Aunt Mary visits New York and expresses approval of a smoking room at the women’s club, while her grandnieces speculate about sewing rooms and needles. The scene underscores generational and orthodox views on women’s conduct and club spaces.
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Mary
New York
Log Island
Brattleboro
Aunt Mary
Dropsical Oysters
An oyster opener mocks attempts to fatten Saddlerocks with cornmeal and explains oysters swell with water, not feed. He notes shells stained by grain are common and warns against fattened oysters, preferring naturally filled, saline oysters over watered ones.
Not Fully Equipped Campaign Funds Tilt Public Sentiment
An observer warns public sentiment is weaker than in the past while Senator Sorghum dismisses it, saying concerns can wait until campaign funds are secured. He notes public opinion has value but lacks decisive influence in the current political push.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Sorghum
Practical Fashions Paris Pattern No 23
A tallor model in white butcher's linen is shown with front and back stitched from shoulder to waist, wide kimono sleeves with pink or blue binding, and a bound wide collar. Three sizes 13 to 17 years. waist measurements and yardage given. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name, address, size, and pattern number.
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Paris
At Last A Drugstore Shock Over Daily Stamp Purchases
A druggist recalls a neighborhood woman who regularly bought stamps during two years of daily visits. He notes she recently bought a cake of soap, prompting a startled reaction as the exchange reveals a clue to the case.
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the News’ National Campaign Fund
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Y. Tompkina
T. C. McRae Jr
Daily News
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E. Murrah
W. P. Murrah
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Bryanampaign Fund
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Southwest Arkansas
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