My Fifty First Birthday Marriage and Mine Plans
A first person account recounts a life of drinking feasts and social events from February to the following spring. The narrator details birthdays, engagements, a late marriage, a betrothal and a divorce scare tied to Lasselle and H Nev il, with stock market notes and travel. He notes his wife’s unhappiness and a planned move to southern France, ending with reflections on his unexpected remarriage and the reaction of friends and associates.
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H. Nevil
Lasselle
Bradstreet
Sarah Badminton
France
Bradminton
H. Nevil Short
H. Nevill
Problem for the Preacher in a Material Age
The Times-Democrat argues preachers must challenge wealth and materialism like St. Paul challenged pagan power. It calls for self sacrifice to lift religious symbol above worldly seats and notes ministers facing daily personal anguish while casting seeds to the elect.
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St. Paul
America
England
Rome
Greece
Diana
Prelais
Damiens
Fane
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Not Like the Story Johnny Confesses After Window Break
Johnny first runs away then recalls a tale of a noble boy who confessed. He chooses honesty and tells the owner about breaking the window despite a scolding. The story notes that doing right may not bring reward.
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Johnny
Rascal
Experimental Plant Cools Oranges in Cars LA
An experimental pre cooling plant for oranges in cars operates in Los Angeles California. Two 30 inch square insulated ducts draw cold air from an ammonia ceilroom capable of 16 to 20 tons of refrigeration per day. Air is directed through cars and returned, with velocities and volumes ranging from 4500 to 6000 cubic feet per minute.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Enormous Pension Payouts Exceed Money in Circulation
The period 1866 to 1908 saw pensions totaling 3 654 663 364 42 dollars and related costs of 122 574 462 96 dollars, summing 3 777 237 828 38 dollars. This total surpassed the 1907 money in circulation by over 1 120 000 000, according to Army and Navy Life.
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United States
Division of Man's Work and Lifespan Insight
The piece argues the intelligent 40 year old is the world's main asset for labor while major discoveries occur before that age. It notes planting before 20, growth from 20 to 0, and harvest from 10 to 60 or 70, reflecting military life contexts.
Bald Eagle Fights Shark, Captured for Baltimore Zoo Exhibit
A six foot wing span American bald eagle battled a large shark in Accohannock Creek Virginia, then was captured by a Tangier steamer crew and sent to Baltimore. Park board officials will display the exhausted victor in Druid Hill Park’s Zoological Garden the following day.
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Park Board of
Baltimore
Zoological Garden
Druid Hill Park
Monument City
Accohannock Creek
Accomac
Northampton
Virginia
Littell G. McClung
New York Herald
Charles J. Henderson
Tangier
Capt. Henderson
Steamship Company
Park Board
Zoological Collection
Dolls of all Nations and Their Worldly Wardrobe
An illustrated guide to creating a multinational doll family by dressing dolls in varied national costumes. The article suggests using damaged or discarded dolls and painting features to represent German, Spanish, Japanese, Indian, Russian, Turkish and African peoples, with care for eye color to match darker nations. It notes costumes for Chinese, Japanese, Span ish, Dinah, and others, and mentions wigs, hair styling, and eye shading.
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Europe
Tramp Tricks for Bread Turn Sour on Bus Ride
A tramp asks Mrs. Godard for a dime to buy bread and offers to change a quarter. She declines and she later discovers the altered coins when she has already started home, realizing the exchange was suspicious.
Prominent Physician Warns Lettuce and Onions Harm Vegetarians
A noted physician urges avoidance of lettuce onions and celery claiming dietary dangers. He derides vegetarian trends as harmful to business while warning readers about health risks associated with plant based foods.
Nellie Apologizes for Baby Sister’s Gaffes
Nellie offers a playful apology for her new baby sister’s behavior saying she has no sense yet. Her mother objects to the notion, and Nellie retorts that the baby may have sense but is not yet refined.
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Nellie
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Anne Warner
Bobbs-Merrill Co
TL Nevil
Eagle
Shark
Dolls OF All Nations
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