Begging, society and hypocrisy discussed at New York dinner
Lawson Purdy of the Charity Organization society denounces professional beggars as self righteous. He recalls a beggar woman with three hungry children, saying she would beg less if her children could be fed. The exchange reflects tension over charity and public blame.
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Lawson Purdy
Charity Organization Society
New York
Jane
Beware of a Lone Tipster in a Failing Scam
A reader recounts a cautionary tale about a man named Little who buys a dubious racing tip for five dollars. He mails a money order to a deceptive ad and receives a mock reply with lewd comments about a housemaid. The twist reveals the con artist’s clever manipulations and the moral about idle hands.
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Little
Liste
Business Baby Demands Expert Help For Deal
A man declares he knows nothing about business and insists on bringing in a competent adviser. The exchange shows a clash over handling a deal as the speaker says a baby cannot manage business and seeks help from someone who does know.
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Dihout
Breached plans and fragile fortunes in old city tales
Two contractors discuss failed building ventures as collapsed houses and rotten woodwork echo past disasters. An heiress overhears Alphonse proposing marriage to shield her fortune, insisting on giving wealth to missionaries and fearing gossip. The scene blends cautionary finance with romantic intrigue.
Costume Dress in Fall Favor
A fashion piece discusses winter gowns and dress coats, focusing on how outer coats and capes influence the overall look. It notes the shifting skirt lengths, high collars, wide cuffs, and the interplay between dress and coat to reveal or conceal the outfit, highlighting French designers and contemporary styling.
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Iemeth
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Nebraska United for Cancer Week Campaign Launch
Nebraska groups coordinate to spread cancer awareness during a national event from October 30 to November 5. The plan divides the state into districts with church, civic groups, and physicians promoting early detection and prevention through meetings and printed information.
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Nebraska
K. Anders P. _Overgaard
American Society For Control of Cancer
Weary Willie Solves Dog and Parrot Riddle in Museit
In a humor essay by Hod Mussiexhain, a terrier wakes his master daily at seven as clocks switch to summer time. The piece ponders animal intelligence, asking if the dog chanted the clock or simply reacted to the alarm. The parrot's reputed wisdom is contrasted with dogs and others.
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Hod _Mussiexhain
Paria and Prewoh Seutart Engage in Search for Party Aide
Fragmentary text describes a search operation related to a party member and an individual named Myron Yo Dh fiek. It references an alleged bomb outrage and threats, with mentions of other locations and a museum context.
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Myron
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