Peach Blossom Chooses a Bright Path for Her Life
Eleanor Baldwin discusses future plans with Uncle Phin as she seeks a seminary teaching post or instruction in literature history Latin and contemplates independence. He urges courage facing public scorn while affirming support and a possible teaching vacancy. Eleanor agrees and welcomes Struthers in a park request.
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Phin
Eleanor
Emma
China
Uncle Phin
Pain
Harold
William Struthers
Mr Struthers
Struthers
Plan to Pursue Pupils Brings Family Debate
A professor questions Eleanor about her plan to take up tutoring after her father’s death. Aunt Emma opposes, fearing ruin of prospects and marriage chances, while the professor weighs the costs of leaving a comfortable home for a position that could alter her future.
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Eleanor
Harold
Stagg
Emma
Phin
Insurance Has Its Humor Irishman and Accident Policy
An insurance agent induced an Irishman to take an accident policy for his wife. A few days later the Irishman burst into the agent’s office with a stout cane, accusing the agent of cheating him. A friend restrained him as he demanded revenge for a mere five dollars and his wife’s fall down stairs.
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Spalpeen
Child’s bedtime prayer ends with baking powder joke
A California family's five year old daughter prays nightly. After finishing Our Father she begins Now I lay me down to sleep. The mother prompts her and the child ends with God bless father. Then she asks God to bless herself and become absolutely pure like Blank's baking powder.
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California
Father
Blank
Rothschilds View On Luck And Unlucky People
The elder Rothschild argues that luck governs success advising his son to avoid unlucky places and men. He warns against following clever but unsuccessful advisers whose guidance cannot help themselves or others.
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Rothschild
Question of Economy in a Gas Saving Misunderstanding
A brief comic exchange about saving gas ends with the mother noting the gas pressure rises when lights are dimmed and the daughter commenting on wardrobe effects. The humor hinges on misapplied economy and the gas company.
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Laura
Christmas in the White House first celebrated in 1800
The article notes the first White House Christmas celebration occurring on December 25 1800 marking a historic holiday event at the executive mansion. It identifies the date and context of the inaugural festivity during the early presidency era.
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White House
National Doctrine of Free Trade Versus Protectionism
A Gudson magazine article argues protection must serve the nation broadly, not special interests. It cites Gen. Draper warning the Republican party risks defeat if it abandons protection, and notes rising wages and remittances challenge cost of living claims.
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Guoton
Gunton
William F. Draper
Hopedale
Mass
Democratic Party
Republican Party
1902 Record of Prosperity and Tariff Impact
Year ends with unprecedented progress across industry and commerce. Production in iron and steel peaks at 18,000,000 tons, railway earnings grow, and bank clearings hit new records. Imports near 1 billion dollars as exports stay strong. The Ding Ley tariff law is cited as a driver of full employment and rising wages, despite some discontent among a few critics.
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Wno
Adam Smith
John Stuart Mill
Ways and Means Committee
The Coal Duty Debate and Pacific Coast Coal Mills
The piece argues against removing the sixty seven cent per ton duty on Welsh anthracite. It cites Captain Bates on British ship protection and notes Pacific coast coal mining growth justify continued tariffs. It warns repeal would aid British shipping and hurt domestic industry and labor relations.
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Roosevelt
William W. Bates
American Economist
England
California
Pacific
Lloyds
Pacific Coast
Capt. Bates
Congress
Declined With Thanks on Tariff Interpretation
The Dubuque Telegraph Democrat expresses thanks to Mr. Cummins for his interpretation of the idea and notes there will be no further excuse for Iowa newspapers to claim the tariff does not shelter monopoly. The Sioux City Journal comments on the exchange.
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Dubuque
Cummins
Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Jive Stock Market Report From South Omaha
Latest quotations show limited cattle run with mostly inferior quality yet steady overall. Canners and cutters demand remains active. cow prices strengthen while stockers and feeders sell slowly. Hog prices rise 5 to 10 cents with medium weights 6.45 to 6.65. lambs and sheep quotations listed for various classes.
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Omaha
No French Coal to U.S. Market Despite Free List
Paris reports United States coal policy keeps French exports unlikely. French mines cannot meet domestic demand and factories and railways rely on Welsh and Belgian coal. High U.S. prices discourage French producers while railways seek better American grades amid strong demand. Local statistics show French railroads seeking access to top U.S. coal.
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Paris
United States
Gowdy
American Congress
Navy Faces Coal Shortage Straining NavalFuel Supply
Washington reports a coal shortage affecting the navy as yards appeal to the Bureau of Equipment. Arrangements move coal from New London depot to New York yard where fuel nearly exhausted. Rear Admiral Bradford's foresight kept famine from hitting ironclad contracts, but relief is urgently needed to meet rising naval demand.
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Washington
Navy
Bureau of Equipment
New London
France to Try for Polo
Dr Jean Charcot plans an Arctic expedition under the Academy of Science and the Ministry of Public Instruction. A French party will depart May 15 from France to Spitzbergen then to St Jose Island aboard a French ship under construction at St Halo. Lieutenant Bergen expected to join along with several scientists.
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Paris
Jean Charcot
Academy of Science
Ministry of Public Instruction
St. Halo
France
Spitzbergen
St. Jose Island
Bergen
Charcot
Cuban Veterans Threaten March 4 Pace in Cuba
An anonymous manifesto from Havana declares the Liberation Army will not wait past March 4 for soldiers' pay and will unite to occupy all towns from Point Maysi to Cape San Antonio. Generals Gomez and others express full military support.
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Havana
Cuba
Point Maysi
Cape San Antonio
Gomez
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Robert Bonner
New England
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