Corn husk products loom in 1900s trade and reform
The article surveys shifting views on Chinese immigration, labor and gender in the early 20th century, notes rising concern over trade with China and the Philippines, and highlights a New York project to educate Europe on preparing corn for edible use. It also critiques social attitudes in Worcester and questions poverty as a moral issue.
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Roy Ut
Evelide
Aimer
Eapidsii
Francisce Cheontele
Pacific
Canton
Hong Kong
Roy
Hill
China
Tis
New York Produce Exchange
Europe
Michigan Club Banquet Celebrates Republican Unity
A Michigan club banquet featured speeches by Senator Palmer, Gov. Lice, and other officials. They praised postwar progress, promoted universal education, and urged party unity, labor support, and continued protectionism while honoring Washingtons career and Lincoln's legacy.
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Michigan
Bieddulay
Washiturtra
Seoutor Palmer
Warner Millar
New York
Exdiov
Vortor
Indiana
Gob Clarke
Hilness
Proveenor
Ohio
Dacet
H. Caltinger
Gov. Lice
C. O. Revilly
TL Pingree
We. Elliott
Hemryeen
Witt
Wawell
Massachusette
Aiwaref
Georgia
Palaiwr
Manniner
Asco
Michigan Chub
Michigan Club
Michigan Republicans
Sid
Chicago
Gov
Lace Wies
Gilead
Lure
Tive Bers
United States
Warnde Miller
Republican Party
Ann New Vario
Lesine
Gen Carys Mother Rebecca Marr Dies in Village Tilt
Rebecca Marr widow of Gen Sawyer Cary of Hamilton County dies at her village home at age eighty one. She was the oldest resident of Hamilton County and survived by Gen Cary as her only child. The obituary notes ties to local families and mentions burial and local places.
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Wright
National Department of Labor
Hone
Cary
Rebecca Marr
Saiwel DY
Gan
Cthelanatl
Tooratly
Hamilton County
Corltiear
Miikebbi
Fragmentary Message Baffles Town Inquiries
A garbled note from a reader surfaces amid local chatter. Confused phrases mention Mire Good and Joe Ven, with references to an afternoon meeting in a town square. Residents wonder about intentions and timing as they try to parse meanings and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuovy
A Woman's Reason In Conversation With Mary Ann
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mary Ann astonished by a statement about a parrot and loneliness in the house. The exchange hints at social sociability of the bird and tension implied by the speaker, ending with a sharp remark about a “nasty wicked” parrot and presence of a man.
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Mary Ann
Common Experience row in Philadelphia Record
A Philadelphia Record item portrays a street scene in which a man laments spending a dollar on a meal at a fine restaurant and receiving only a few bites, blaming a lack of dining familiarity and a mistaken amount. The dialogue evokes urban life and miscommunication in a casual, humorous tone.
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Philadelphia
Ehibien
Fitted to Become a Lawyer Dialogue Fragment
A fragment from a dialogue shows characters debating someone named Bob and a plan toward becoming a lawyer. It references Uncle James and others in a stray, unclear conversation with partial phrases about duties and intellect.
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Bobby
James
Becuse
Odd Ball Facts From A Curious Volume About Humans
A fragmentary extract lists odd measurements and trivia about human weight, heart activity, and averages from various eras. It notes the average skeleton weight about four pounds and cites inconsistent figures for brain weight, heart blood flow, and pulse rates across ages. It also references Alaska purchase costs and obscure statistics, reflecting antiquated science prose.
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New York
Howe
United States
Alaska
Palm Sunday Vision in Puebla de los Angeles Revered
An account by F. Hopkingon Sith from Athans dle describes Palm Sunday at Puebla de los Angeles with Fray Julian Gasyes, bishop of Cathie Ne church ty Moxie, and a visionary site shown by angels. The piece moves through the cathedral’s corner stone, interiors, and a bustling crowd, blending reverence with ornate detail and local lore.
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Puebla de Los Angeles
Julian Gasyes
Ty Moxie
Fouching
Moxico
F. Hopkingon Sith
Athans Dle
Volunoer
LGG
Mexico
Plas
Tieunil
Alwiyy
Vibert
Thristy
Italy
Cinetos Vi
Varona
Padua
Talk On Canes Reveals Shifting Fashion Through Eras
An Engle reporter recalls how cane style moved from whalebone and mace handles carried upright to evolving forms in the modern era. The piece traces changes in grip, balance, and accompanying gait as youth introduced sprung, bent-knee movement and refined aesthetics.
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Engle
No Doubt of Tt Mary Anderson Photo Craze In York
Morton McMichael the third arrived in York to find a clear portrait of Mary Anderson for the front page of his Stage. He noted many Broadway window photos of the society amateur, all different and seemingly recent, while Miss Anderson herself enjoys posing and never refuses a sitting.
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York
Mary Anderson
Morton McMichael
America
Philadelphia North American
Young McMichael
Broadway
Miss Anderson
London
Cemery Terkeman
Inez Mia
New Yorks Sun
Count the Mercies in a Thwarted Prayer
A poetic, archaic plea urges counting mercies and blessings as life’s desert journey is faced. It exhorts gratitude toward the Creator, cherishing trials that refine character and will, and ends with an appeal to speak grateful praises in every tongue.
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Abvere
Thor Filer
Rudeness in Speech Reflects Moral Failing
The piece criticizes rude remarks and pride in coarse rebuffs, warning Christians to avoid sharp retorts. It cites a moral standard from a renowned leader, urging self-control and gentleness rather than harsh rebukes.
Well Known Writer Edward King in San Francesco Jail
A fragmentary reminiscence details Edward King, once connected with the New York Evening Post and Boston Journal, amid alleged swindling debts in Paris and Naples. The piece notes King’s imprisonment costs in San Francesco jail, rumors of lawsuits, and warnings from the American consul. It mentions Horace White and other editors, and speculation about King’s intentions and mental state.
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Edward King
San Francesco
Nauplia
Naples
Paris
London
Parks
New York Evening Post
Boston Journal
Sodmit
Italy
San Francesico
Clande Isle
Persia
Civitas Vooehia
Horace White
The
Evening Post
Mr. King
Rn Nivetion
Alinaga
Paton
Oblivier
Pitaom
Otter
Seipuuleitana
Cullen Fryaut
iMmbangurwdt
Fashionable Writing Paper Styles Urge Simplicity
A stylish era guide notes plain, square envelopes with smooth white or pale blue paper. Simple black house address in the upper right corner is recommended. Crest and wax decorations are discouraged unless authentic heraldry exists. White sealing wax preferred. bold colors discouraged.
No Room Left in Kid’s Bible Study Punishment
A Kingston Freeman item recounts a city child chastised by his mother for leaving garments about the house. The boy quips that a person’s head can hold only so much and suggests Moses and the Prophets would be crowded out if more items were stored there.
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Reasoner
Moses
Kingston Freeman
Politeness is Without Reward in City Cab Ride
A newspaper humor item notes a south side taxi car episode where a self proclaimed old lady demands courtesy with sharp wit. She asserts she is not as old as the passengers, prompting one man to exit at the next stop in a rousing scene.
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Huy
Eluwtiyer
Assbealia
Manan Phat
Malmer
Bern
Odownell
Mohigan Club
Thie
Pullin
Charles II Grinvonor
Ghio
Ines
Cleveland
Armenia
Lerewa
Y Pubticus
James Lonstret
Alton Anuior
Hin Wabiset
Anton Wan
South
Jacob HH. Gullinger
Err Hampahire
Carlisle
Atutos
Michir Hesali
Freien
Pattick Ford
Trigh
Thienakich
Clark B. Carr
Milnois
Ohio State
Kraus
Fulalvel
Farnin Liu
Harrison
Joe Cound
Adan
Ieee
Alany Eouen
West Indies
Florida
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Borneo
Sumeten
Brooklyn Bugle
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