The Haymarket Bomb and Labor’s Turbulent Era
The piece traces eight hour agitation, Knights of Labor decline after May Day riots and Haymarket bombing, and a cycle of violence shaping labor’s gains. It argues violence breeds repression and warns labor costs in social strife, urging democratic growth and reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Chicago
Haymarket Square
Haymarket
Czarismassia
Azev
Imperial Service
E. Albert Sorel
Trotsky
Czark
Fall Charges State Dept Suppressed Mexican News
The piece accuses the U.S. State Department of suppressing news about Mexico's Carranza government amid the Juarez affair. It argues this censorship reflects poorly on Wilson and Lansing and calls for accountability and a public response to such “diplomacy” by young officials. Orlando’s silence after premier dealings is noted.
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Fall
New Mexico
Carranza
Mexico
State Department
Department
Wilson
Lansing
Getting Beat and Courage in the Face of Setbacks
A reflective piece quotes a youths’ motto about not fearing fights and learning from each defeat. It also references Dr. Dernburg on German national honor, blockades, Private Felix Bird earning the Distinguished Service Cross for 49 enemy captures, and a remark about TNT progressing from a byproduct to usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dernburg
Felix Bird
Chicago
Wedding Fails Then Bride Keeps Name and Transfers Suitors
In Harrisburg the would-be groom Joseph Solar arrived with his beer man and guests. The bride Mary Tolloc balked at the last moment, but the ceremony proceeded as she kept her name. Solar soon linked with Miss Terean Chara, and the wedding went on. Other quips on lawn sharks and a joke about a quiet clown conclude the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Joseph Solar
Mary Tolloc
Joe
Terean Chara
Miss Tolloc
Chase
Solar
Chronological Errors Mark a Patchwork History Notes
A garbled list recalls historical events with dates and names, including Nero in Rome, Bannockburn under Robert Bruce, Cabot's voyage, a Leiden tailor king, Germanic conflicts, King Philip's War beginnings, 18th century witchcraft repeal, and Carnot's assassination, all intermingled with inconsistent calendar mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Rome
Nero
Bannockburn
Robert Bruce
Edward II
John Cabot
Sebastian
England
North American
Labrador
St. John’s
Cabot
Prima Vista
John Boccold
Leyden
Munster
Germany
Philip
New England
Plymouth Colony
Mount Hope
James I
M. Sadi Carnot
French Republic
Marvelites
Character Over Clothes Says Religion Sermon
The piece argues character is more important than outward appearance and that changing a person from within is essential. It notes relief work by churches is valuable but stresses inner heart matters over fashion.
How Prophets Are Made and Seized by the Call
The piece argues prophets are formed through struggle and surrender not sudden inspiration. It cites Amos as an example, a shepherd who wrestled with moral decay, then answered God’s call. The awakening is described as a quiet inner summons heard in the night watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Hell
Heaven
Beets and Carrots Planted This Month for Winter Use
The old gardener urges planting beets and carrots now for winter storage with rutabaga and turnips. Detroit Dark Red beet and Chantenay carrot are praised as top varieties. Many gardeners cut beet storage, sending young beets to housewives for canning, since tender young beets taste better in mid winter than older stored ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chantenay
America and Armenia Prank Crane on Mandates and Aid
Dr. Frank Crane argues for American guardianship of Armenia after World War I. He lauds U S aid to liberate nations, notes Turkey as a robber’s nest, and urges youth to join Apostles of education or business to build Armenia’s future. He cites Cuba and the Philippines as precedents for self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Philippines
Armenia
Gifts of Fate through Life’s Stages by Edmund Vance
A four stanza meditation outlines wishes across life from youth to old age. It contrasts morning childhood desires for play and naps with young manhood demands for esteem and romance, middle life for stability and friendship, and old age for love and peace before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Vance
N. BE. A
Out of mouths of babes Dorathy Eddy and Edward exchange
A humorous exchange when Dorothy Eddy and Edward are teased by their mother over names and a dinner misstep. Elizabeth asks for sugar for berries and receives a spoonful, prompting the remark that it is "little enough" from the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
O'Hare
Patrick O'Hare
Patrick
Everybody's Magazine
Elizabeth
Mamma
Blixbeth
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Orlando
Colonel House
Switzerland
Norway
By McKee
HIPPO
Correa
Parise
Rastus
Rafalo
Hether Aeewowie
Charles Stelzle
the Star
America
And
HY DR. Prank Crane
Frank Crane
Maximilian Harden
Turkey
Morgenthau
United States
Constantinople
United States of America
Goda of
Tigat
Dorothy Eddy
Edward
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