Seneca and the Shoemaker shows usefulness drives value
The essay argues the world demands usefulness from people, asserting even great philosophers like Seneca, Socrates, and Plato were not always seen as useful. It elevates the shoemaker, stressing the world needs practical contributions like shoes, and that purposeful work gives life value.
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Archimedes
Plato
Socrates
Posidonius
Cicero
Democritus
Seneca
We Have Had Enough of Exposition Says Editorial
The piece argues the Jamestown expo may fail while Alaska-Yukon-Pacific in Seattle could draw national interest. The Minneapolis Tribune editorial cites Jamestown as a costly disappointment with weak appeal and warns against speculative expositions. It notes the East tired of such ventures and anticipates western interest.
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East
Seattle
Alaska
Minneapolis Tribune
Army
Navy
Jamestown
Norfolk
St. Louis
Portland
North Pacific Coast
Scraps of Oddities From A Curio Ridden Journal Note
A jumble of anecdotes covers Copenhagen professors chloroform plans, social boasts, camel hurdles, and a patchwork of global Jewish demographics. It mentions Korea Daily News, a postal oath, and army ration updates in Alaska alongside playful misreadings and garbled lines.
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Hia
Ability Korea Daily News
Baw Their Way Out of Cella Headline Sparks Mockery
A garbled New York paper headline quotes confusion and satire about a vaudeville scene. Reporters note misread speech lines and public reactions as incoherent chatter and odd anecdotes surface from the crowd. References include Nat Goodwin retiring from the stage and a remark about Japanese visitors with funds.
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Cella
New York
Pine Evestaht
The Doveydoves and Their First Born
An domestic scene unfolds with Mr and Mrs Doveydove searching for paregoric as Baby suffers a stomach ache. The couple contemplates remedies including creme de menthe before deciding paregoric is unnecessary.
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Doveydoves
Birds Dance Via Minuet Like Leeward Isle Birds
In a United States fish commission report Walt Pieher describes alba troan birds of the Leeward Islands and notes their unusual courtship dance. Two birds approach, bow deeply, then turn. they screech, and one bird lowers its head under the other, triggering a piercing cry.
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Washington
United States Fish Commission
Walt K. Pieher
Leeward Islands
Mr. Wisher
Pettie Primrose and the Geegawk of Geewalkland
Pettie Primrose helps a playful Grand Geegawk freed from a folding bed that pinched its tail. The creature thanks her, and they share a quirky moment before the Geegawk ushers Pettie to a supper table, though she finds the meal sparse.
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Pettie Primroe
Teehee-hee
Pettie
Pettie Primrose
Belasco Family Tales Reveal Theatre Trials and Triumphs
The Belasco clan figures in theater history with David and Fred in New York and the Pacific coast, Walter Belasco proving a capable stage manager and character actor. His early poverty and a vagrant arrest in Portland contrast with later engagements and bold travel strategies to reach Denver. An aside notes English pub declines from 946,727 in 1881 to 91,502 in 1904.
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Melasco
David
New York
Fred
Pacific Coast
Walter
Abagar Theater Stock Company
San Francisco
Lassle Carter
Maryland
Portland
Walter Belasco
Brothers
Denver
San Franciscco
Dr. Carver
Colorado City
Indiana
At Sea Level Boiling Point and Andes Potatoes
A puzzling note says water boils at 212 degrees F at sea level and 19 percent degrees at 10 000 feet. It claims Dar win crossed the Andes in 1835 and boiled potatoes for three hours without softening them.
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Darwin
Andes
Eight Hour Day for Wives Supported by Married Lady
A married woman endorses President Roosevelt on an eight hour day for wives. She argues wives deserve rest from dishwashing and cooking, citing men’s leisure and unworked men, and says money spent by moneyed interests could fund wives’ eight hours. The piece reflects social reform rhetoric.
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Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Tacoma Woman's Affections Worth Only Ten to Jury
In Tacoma a jury verdict valued Mrs GNG's affections at nine dollars in the case of Charlie Coons versus William Parker. Parker, a wealthy tractor foreman and church pillar, faced charges of seduction after Coons alleged his wife became involved with Parker during his work.
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Serious
Clearagh
Hammond
Tod
Mre
Tacoma
Charlie Coons
William Parker
Dist
Meg
Unclear Fragmentary Note on Keokuk Convention
Fragmentary OCR implies a convention in Keokuk connected to Laher and Western Federation. Sentences rise from a cautious, possibly imprisoned context, with reference to Idaho and a plea or pathy-like term. Details are too fragmentary to confirm exact event, date, or participants.
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Scripps
Marriage Advice From Pastor Aked Featured In Sermon
A Cleveland sermon by Dr Chas F Aked urges despondent individuals to marry as a cure to suicide. The pastor of John D Rockefeller's church proclaims matrimony can prevent death by self action. Mme Modjeska, famed stage star for 26 years, recalls her career and plans to translate her memoir for English audiences.
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Cleveland
Chas F. Aked
Jno. D
Mme. Modjeska
Olleahh
Chicago
Save Money for Your Vacation
Retail notice urging customers to open an account with a small down payment and small installments for new summer outfits. Claims no charge for privilege and promises correct styles with affordable prices and permanent satisfaction.
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