What One Nation Learned In War
An analysis of Britain’s war effort, finance, and production as a lesson for America. Lloyd George calls the war loan a good investment, while England rebuilds industry and cuts old methods. Germany’s thrift enabled vigorous early war effort. the piece argues America may need a national push. The note also mentions the end of Cannon era and the pork barrel.
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Ngland
America
New York
Lloyd George
England
Germany
Pork Barrel
Joseph G. Cannon
Admiral Dewey’s Manila Victory Sparks Enduring American Pulse
The text recalls George Dewey rising from a minor naval role to national prominence after the May 1898 Manila victory. It notes his laconic dispatch on the destruction of the Spanish fleet and how the event transformed him into a historic figure alongside Farragut and Porter, contrasting public memory with quieter domestic affairs. Lawson’s denials are mentioned as less impactful.
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Dmiral
George Dewey
Commodore Dewey
Navy Department
Pacific
Far East
Dewey
Atlantic
Farragut
Porter
Manila
Admiral George Dewey
Rasputin Death Seen as Warning to Pro German Faction
The passage notes Rasputin’s death as a deliberate signal from a patriotic Russian legislature to bureaucrats with pro German views. It reflects on the Democatic Leaven Working’s influence and asserts no prosecutions will likely follow. The royal court’s mystic adviser met his end, signaling political caution within the empire.
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Czarina
Rasputin
Duma
Council of
Spirit of the Day's Work Theme in Daily Progress
The piece argues for tackling tasks one day at a time and valuing slow, steady effort. It highlights that mastery comes from repeated small efforts, not instant perfection, and that progress arises from daily work aligned with a bigger, enduring plan. It cites Susanne Wesley and stresses self-possession in parenting as daily practice.
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Susanne Wesley
John
Dewey's Classmate in Annapolis Dies at 79
Rear Admiral Allen S. Reed, U.S.N. retired and a Dewey classmate at the Naval Academy, died suddenly of heart trouble in Washington at age 79. He served over 40 years, blockading duty in the Gulf during the Civil War and taking part in the Chesapeake Bay operations, with naval commands in Pensacola and Portsmouth.
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Washington
Allen S. Reed
Admiral Dewey
Naval Academy
Admiral Reed
Gulf of Mexico
Freher
Pensacola
Portanouth
Navy yards commander led Alliance in Nicaragua canal surveys
A naval official from the New Hampshire yards commanded the Alliance during survey work on the Nicaragua canal, directing operations and overseeing reconnaissance aimed at mapping routes and assessing feasibility for the waterway project.
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N. Hs. Navy Yards
Alliance
Nicaragua Canal
Worth Attention Of Women About Kidney Pills
A reader from Hardy Nebraska reports relief from lumbago and general fatigue after using Foley Kidney Pills. The note praises the remedy as helpful, attributed to Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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T. J. Bucknell
Hardy
Neb
Foley
Miller” & Arthur Drug Co
Reddy Fox Helps Granny Fox and Feels Happy
In Thornton W. Burgess tale Reddy Fox, returning from the Big River with a small fish, shares it with hungry Granny Fox. She tests him, then divides the fish, praising his selfless act. Reddy feels true happiness from doing good and saving Granny, who vows to repay him with Bowser the Hound’s dinner.
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Eddy Fox
Big
Old Granny Fox
Reddy Fox
Granny Fox
Granny
Reddy
Bowser the Hound
Wall Street Panic and Public Reaction in 1901
A historical account describes a three day stock market panic with heavy trading and price falls unseen since 1901. It notes widespread anxiety among the investing public and criticizes reckless buying at the top while highlighting the recovery days and the investors who profit during market downturns as the educated public seeking true value.
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Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Chicago
New York Stock Exchange
Sloan's Liniment for Bumps and Aches
Sloan's Liniment is advertised as the first thought for bumps sprains and aches common to children and outdoor work. It quickly penetrates and soothes without rubbing offering relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia and post cold soreness with a bottle advised at all druggists.
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Sloan
Post Office Buildings and Gov Support for Small Towns
Adams of Grant Wells argues for government built and equipped post offices in small towns. A Jan 15 letter praises Capt. Andrew at the home, urging retention by Gov. Lowden, highlighting his service to veterans and staff. William Tyler of Quincy adds a closing quip about a humble man.
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Webster
Whig
Times
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Adams
Grant Wells
John Andrew
The
Sand
Lincoln
Andrew
Home
Lowden
S. Home
Murphy
William Tyler
Snow Day at INOUR School Chronicles Snow Panic
An INOUR school day reflects heavy snow and a missed bell causing students to wait, then endure a disrupted morning. Janitor Blinky Hammond’s absence sparks critique while Miss Palmer arranges a makeshift session. students like Torp Stebbins and Fatty Bellowes add comic notes as Bull Hickey battles chicken pox and chores.
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Torp Stebbins
Miss Palmer
Anny
Fatty Bellowes
Bull Hickey
Thare Path
Bul
The Making Of A Famous Medicine
The article notes that over 350000 pounds of herbs are used yearly to make Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Herbs are gathered at peak medicinal season and processed with strict cleanliness. Percolation is perfected, utensils sterilized, medicine pasteurized clarified and filtered before bottling for consumers.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Haga
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the Whig
Lawson
Democratic Leaven Working
Frank Crane
Annapolis
By Webster
H. T. Webster
Gage
Thornton W. Burgess
Reddy Bowser
John M. Olrison
Quincy
Inour
Thare
Will Carey
Vaniller
Fatty
Noates
Mazda
Quincey Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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