Caliphate and Clash of Mohammedanism in Modern Turkey
The Ottoman sultan's deposition as Caliph raises questions about Islamic leadership. The piece explains Mohammedan terms and divides Sunnites and Shiites, notes caliphate history from Abu Bakr to Abbasids, and argues that Turkish caliphs lacked universal spiritual authority.
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Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Turkey
Mecca
Hejaz
Near East
Nazarene
Allah
Mohammed
Christ
Sultan
England
United States
Bosporus
Asia Minor
Marun-al-Rashid
Rashid
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Moawiyah
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Feisal
Harun-al-Rashid
Arabia
Syria
Persia
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Black Sea
Bagdad
Cairo
Cordova
Spain
Abul Abbas
Had Mother In Mind Exchange
A domestic note recalls a child Dottie who cried at night fearing her mother is away. The speaker reassures the girl and reflects on home ties during a day and night together. The fragment emphasizes child anxiety and parental presence.
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Dottie
American Individualism A Timely Message to the People
A 1923 essay extols American individualism as the driving force of progress across government, industry, and science. It defends opportunity, warns against radicalism and socialism, and urges steady effort, personal responsibility, and loyalty to liberty to advance society.
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Great Plains
West
America
Great Painter Story Sparks Mockery of Amateur Critics
A Boston Herald contributor recalls a Dublin walk where two women artists encounter a man painting by a path. One society figure quips about a gray haired man who will never master painting, unaware he is John Singer Sargent earning a thousand dollars for small water color pieces.
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Britain
America
Madame Patti
Dublin
Boston Herald
New York
John Singer Sargent
Not Wise Man Steals Scales Then Is Arrested
A Northside family relied on specific handling of scales for accurate weight. The employed colored man, unaware of this, left with the scales and set up a market stand. Before the day ended he was arrested for giving false weight and the scales were confiscated.
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Indianapolis
Roman Remains Found During British Factory Site Work
Workmen excavating for a new factory foundation at Keynsham near Bristol uncover Roman remains. The Daily Chronicle reports coffins with skeletons a six inch needle an 8 spoon and a brooch likely finishing touch on a Roman gallant toga.
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Britain
Keynsham
Bristol
England
the Daily Chronicle of London
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
For years druggists note the record of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician s prescription strengthening medicine aiding kidneys liver and bladder do their natural work. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Prodigal Son Returns Inspires Farm Life Parade
The tale recalls a farmer who plans to share his fatted calf with his prodigal son. The son departs, but the farmer’s animal is taken to the state fair where it wins ribbons and is sold to fund purchasing several calves.
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Bill
Dan
Sam
The Girl at the Phone
A brief remark on the telephone operator role highlighting need for understanding to appreciate the work.
Wild ginger noted on rocky hillsides in early April
Nature Magazine describes wild ginger with large heart shaped leaves forming a bold display on rocky slopes in early spring. Stems rise six to ten inches while dull purplish cup shaped blossoms hide at the roots amid fallen leaves.
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Nature Magazine
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Encourages Snowy Linens
Snowy linens are the pride of every housewife. Keep them in that condition by using Red Cross Ball Blue in your laundry. At all grocers.
Courtroom Exchange in Philadelphia Inquirer Fragment
In a Philadelphia courtroom a counsel tells a woman he will prove her husband has money. The woman retorts that she has never been able to be so clever.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Time Is Not Money If You Do Not Know What To Do
A reflective note contrasts time with money, suggesting value depends on purposeful use. It urges thoughtful choices about how to invest moments and avoid squandered hours.
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Dolma Baghtcheh
Individualism
Doubleday, Page & Co
Western Newspaper Union
Baby Eye & Furniture
The
Lloyd Manufacturing Company
Heywood, Wakefield Co
Dent
Menominee, Michigan
Aaa
Northwestern
Ashland Ave
Chicago
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