Facts Concerning the Philippines and Its Peoples
The article surveys Luzon’s geography and people, noting the 7000-8000 thousand population, diverse tribes including Negritos and Malay groups, and the predominance of the Malay-Yam custodians, with Spanish colonial control, tax burdens, and governance shaped by officials like General Wolfer and Despu yol. It also describes Manila’s layout, climate, earthquakes, volcano Mayon, and cultural life along the river Passig with stone homes and shell-walled windows.
Sunday School Lesson on Watchfulness in Mathew 24
A religious lesson for May 15 discusses Jesus teaching in the temple, warning against deception, and urging watchfulness. It covers the widow’s gift, reactions of Greeks, and the coming destruction of the temple, then explains the apostles’ duty as faithful stewards and their reward.
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Evers
Atlantia
Deteon
Jesus
Temple
Christ
Mark
Juterim
Olives
Peter
Jerusalem
Thun
Miatt
Josue
Breauter
Dewey
Jesu
Peelii
Jon
Jess
Tate
Buchananda
Thies
Israel
Mapes
Palin Xe
Mark Wil
Chetme
Jésus
God Gohn
Jesus Christ
Matt
Xav
Tim
Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Utility of whiskers in urban life sparks beard debate
A Chicago Chronicle excerpt features a young attorney who laments lacking facial hair noting strangers avoid hiring lawyers without beards. An older bearded brother shares anecdotes about mistaken professions and daily discounts, illustrating how a beard shapes perception and opportunities in society.
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Sail Won
St. Luke's Hospital
Deetor
St Luke's Hospital
Doe
Intonation and Glory in James Whitcomb Riley’s Verse
A condensed note on Riley's poem praising patriotic rhythm and the stirring march of memory. The piece highlights the speaker’s emphasis on time, cadence, and the living image of a revolutionary spirit rising through sound, feeding freedom’s heritage.
Odd Girl Encounters Chicago Poet
A playful dialogue unfolds with a bemused man questioning a girl’s perceived oddity and her fascination with statistics. The Chicago poet observes her charm while she explains she has studied reasoning about even and odd numbers. He senses a chance to pursue her.
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Chicago
Alarm clock fails to wake Bridget haw
A Chicago Record item notes Bridget haw has breakfast late all week and jokes about waking her with an alarm clock or sending the baby, reflecting everyday domestic mischief and timing habits.
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Bridget
Chicago
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