Concept of gentleman in sports and society debated
A French critic questions why Americans favored the foreign challenger in boxing and explores the term gentleman. The piece compares historical figures from Washington to Franklin, notes American reluctance to label people as gentlemen, and reflects on class, profession, and public esteem in sporting honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adame
Daniel Webster
Jockey Club
Tedmond
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Mother's Cook Book Recipes for Breakfast Treats
A fragment from Mae wet presents home kitchen recipes for family breakfast goodies. Includes hot cakes, popovers, apple fritters, trifles, fritter batter, and batter tips with measurements, mixing steps, and frying guidance. Mentions flour, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, butter, olive oil, lemon, and common fruit fillings.
The Romance of Words Artar and the Tartars
The article traces pronunciation and etymology of Tartars Taters to Tartarus and the Thirteenth July invasions. It notes how hordes entering Asia inspired the name change from Taters to Tartars and links to prophecy in Revelation. It discusses linguistic shifts and historical misbeliefs about the invaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artar
Middle
Central Asia
Tirat
Hell
The Girl on the Job How to Succeed-How to Get Ahead
An article by Jessie Roberts advises women seeking independence to consider farming or small ventures. It stresses training and initiative, notes success comes with effort, and highlights guests who profit from diversified farming ventures such as sheep, honey, and specialty packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Roberts
Congress Takes 30 Day Recess After Anti-Beer Bill
The Senate adjourned for a 30 day recess as talks over an anti beer bill failed. The House passed measures on agricultural credits and a dye embargo extension. Panama yields the Coto district to Costa Rica after U S pressure. Panamanian politics worry amid possible unrest. Panama’s mourning flag follows the decision by President Portes to accept the White award terms and avoid conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Panama
Coto
Costa Rica
Uncle Sam
Senate Finance Committee
House
Shipping Board
Senate
Reed
Stanley
Bil
War Finance Corporation
Finance Corporation
Republic of Panama
Portes
United States
Porras
Voters Fail In Their Duty In Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires students note that compulsory registration and voting show mixed success. Despite penalties, many registered voters stay home due to illness or absence, prompting courts to often accept excuses. Argentina’s 1911 law aims to raise turnout to over 68 percent with secrecy and compulsory participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
United States
County fairs listed across Mecklenburg and neighbor counties
Mecklenburg Mecklenburg county plans a series of agricultural fairs late in November with a kickoff at Observer schoolhouse Steele Creek October 24 and 26. Other fairs follow at Long Creek Beach Clift Huntersville Back Creek Berryhill Park Road Sharon and more in Catawba and surrounding counties with dates from late September to early November.
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Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Steele Creek Township
Long Creek
Beach Clift
Huntersville
Back Creek
Berryhill
Dixie
Park Road
Sharon
Newton
J. W. Hendricks
Community Fair Association
Catawba County
L. M. Pharr
C. G. ‘Thornburg
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F. A. Walker
Carpentier
Wahtla
Mrenehtan
Uke Wu
Tean
Benjamin Janklin
John Henry Newmin
Europe
Hesven'’s Gate
Eres Mae Wet
Comex
Ereie
Western Newspaper Union
Tartar
Opyright
Petrogead
Moscow
Lord Byng
Canada
Quebec
Mays
Bolling Field
New York
England
Edward W. Pickard
Uel
Zeppelin
Ommcial
Humber
Ovis H. Maxfield
Alvertenn
Fritish Air Service
Howden
Atlantic
Washington
Congressional Committee
Naval Hitrent of Aeronautics
Fort Worth
Japan
Hara
Lkely
Uchida
Viscount Chinda
Shantung
Yap
Manchuria
Britain
Republic of
South China
Peking
China
Ship Construction and Trading Company of
James River
Hudson River
Germany
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Berlin
Reichstag
Versailles
Elaing, & Sinilar
Austin
Vienna
Dublin
de Valera
Dall Eireann
Irish Republican Council
Lloyd George
London
Sinn Fein
Great Britain
Ehareh
Dromore
Charles W. French
Johan W. Worthington
South
Boyd
Greensboro
N.C
Pennestrinta Mailroad Comepany
Bow Gain
Federal Railway
Pepnsylvania
Samuel Row
Argentina
Mecklenburg
Catawba
Wadesboro
Lilesville
Morven
Gulledge
McFarian
Concord
Thi County
Rocky Mount
Pitt
Craven
Lenoir
Beaufort
Naan
Asheville
Morrison
Lunderton
Robeson County
Statenville
Iredell County
Raleigh
Mount Olive
Bromly
Jeanette
W. R. Jeanette
White Lake
Bladen County
Shelby
Victor A. Rudnaill
Shelby Water and Light Plants
Rudasill
Spencer
Dorsett Town
Grant's
W. Armstrong
Ropan
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