Real Heroes and the Changing Face of Fame
The piece argues that future heroes will shift from warriors to scientists and innovators. Edison will be honored more than Maxim, Lorenz praised for medical teaching, Pasteur lauded for hydrophobia cure, while Napoleon and Roosevelt are downplayed in favor of intellectual and humanitarian achievements.
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Thomas Edison
Hiram Maxim
Edison
Maxim
Napoleon Bonaparte
Dr. Lorenz
Napoleon
Pasteur
Alexander the Great
New York Notes on Deaf Mutes Meet and Blau Gas Stores
A wanderer returns to find the deaf mutes Sunday gatherings once held at the Fifth Avenue hotel. In Long Island City Blau gas bottles head to homes, while Bronx shops sell dry goods by the pound. Rudy Rubberneck spots a moving fire plug and delights in the sight.
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New York
Fifth Av
Fifth Avenue
Fifthav
New York Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Long Island City
Long Island
United States
Germany
Bronx
Chicago
Wabashay
Thirday
America
King County Opera Faces Fewer Candidates This Fall
King County politics show fewer aspirants for county offices as many incumbents run unopposed or face nominal opposition. McKenzie emerges as a leading challenger for county commissioner, backed by business figures and labor support, while Wilson and Humphrey loom in party maneuvers. North End Senate race remains the main contest with Milea Poindexter supporters planning a Friday meeting at the Masonic hall.
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Tenth Ward
Milea Poindexter
Masonic Hall
45Th St
7Th Av. N
Ambiguous Riddle Arises From a School Prompt
A teacher asks a child a directional riddle and the student responds with a surprising answer about her stomach. The anecdote, attributed to London Matt, highlights odd speech patterns and classroom humor.
A Southern Negro Held Without Charge for Months
A jail sentence without formal charges is noted for a Southern Black man. observers warn of potential mob violence amid warm weather and rising tensions.
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Healing Claims
The ad promotes Poslam as a rapid action skin remedy to test on red spots and broken skin. It claims quick relief for eczema acne pimples rashes scaly scalp itching feet sunburn and chronic skin troubles with several cases eradicated after other remedies failed. A sample is mailed free by Emergeny Laboratories in New York.
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Quaker Drag Co. On Drug Co
Raven Drug Co
West 25Th Street
New York City
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Theodore Roosevelt
Eastern University
Jim Hill
Accent Clear
Little Old New York
Norman
Rudy
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Second Ave
Union Street
Seattle
Reliable Credit House
King County Politics
King County
David McKenasie
MecKenzie
McKenzie
McKennie
Court House
Oscar Wise
James Shannon
Wixe
Shannon
Wilson
Congress
William Humphrey
Humphrey
McConnaughey-Carrigan
Littl
London
Matt
VENUS
Pier 6
University
Choice
Sound
C. D. Hillman
TIMES
Everett
Bond Street
Grand Trunk — Pacific Steamships
Prince Rupert
Pacific Coast
Victoria
Vansoarera Primse
Portland Canal
Beattie Vo Stewart Gibbo
Beattie
First Av
Yesler Way
Pioneer Square
Potter
C P& Hs
J. Burgio
GC. A
VoshNise
United Kingdom
Maya
Rome
Geo. P. Bent Co
Kodakers
Puritan Photo Company
Liberty Building
City of
Telegraga
Cal Steamer
Emer
Osha Berge
Mets
Tradge
Agip
Second
Union St
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