Unemployment Data Prompt Social Reflection From Sage Foundation
The Russell Sage Foundation reports ten to twelve percent of U S workers idle across the United States and Canada in a five year survey. The note cites Christian Century’s forthcoming book And Who Is My Neighbor and urges reflection on Christian charity and interfaith concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage Foundation
United States
Canada
Seward
Pilip Smith
United States Geological Survey
Fowihells
Alaska
Thoughts on Patriotism by Glenn Frank in Century
The piece argues Americanism should be selective not sentimental. It warns against conscripted loyalty and blind following, urging critics to engage thoughtfully, balance patriotism with reform, and view government as an evolving adventure rather than ritual.
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Glenn Frank
Heywood Broun
America
Mr. Frank
Republic
Portola Expedition Anniversary and Early Rail Era Notes
A retrospective lists anniversaries from 1769 to 1920 including Portola reaching San Pedro, 1849 political milestones, and a 1920 Ku Klux Klan parade. It also mentions birthdays of Lord Desborough and Gertrude Atherton, plus notes on Alaska coal findings, Ford’s publicity stunts, and the Stockton to Darlington railway centennial upcoming.
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San Pedro
Sir Will
Kirkield
Ont
Toronto
Arkansas
Utah Commission
Jeannettle
Naval Academy
Annapoli
Unoa
Lord Desborough
Gertrude Atherton
San Francisco
Zoe
Cess
Humanaville
George J. Schneider
Congress
Wisconsin
Percy E. Quin
Amite County
Miss
Osman Digna Fuzzy Wuzzy figure freed after long confinement
The article traces Osman Digna known as Fuzzy Wuzzy from Sudanese rebel in the Mahdist era. It recalls his alleged birth mysteries and slave trading ties with Turks and Arabs. It notes his 1902 sentence and 1900 capture, with subsequent solitary imprisonment at Wady Halfa.
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Osman Digna
Kipling
Great Britain
Wady Halia
Mecca
Bagian Nd
Fuzzy Wazir
Oscan Digna
Sudan
Cantinople
Sua
Red Sea
Himing
France
George Nisbet
Rouen
Ali Digna
Digna
Osman
Mohammed Abemd
Ashmet
Vigna
Mahdi
Soudan
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Hadendowns
Tommy
Tamar
Osirian Digna
Snakim
Arabia
Rosetta
Egypt
Damietta
Wady Halfa
Campaign notes and memorials span North Atlantic regions
Three days of U S campaign activity are noted with calls for speeches in New England by Senator La Follette. London observances mark Edith Cavell as New Orleans hosts the Old Time Telegraphers Association convention. Various associations meet across the United States including welding and education groups in Frederick Maryland and Memphis Tennessee.
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United States
America
Boston
la Follete
New England
London
Edi Cavell
Old Time Telegraphers’ and Historical Association
Umbers
Thomas E Edison
New Orleans
Cleveland—American Welding Society
Frederick
Christian Endeavor Societies of Maryland
Memphis — Tennessee Education Association
Bangor
Vaiue Teachers’ Association
Old Time Telegraphers’ Association
Alaska Purchase Revered in History by Grove Patterson
The piece recounts the 1867 U S purchase of Alaska for about seven million dollars and notes early critics labeled it folly while later views praised strategic value and expansion goals. It reflects on bold foresight and the evolving view of American territorial growth.
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United States
Alaska
Prince of Wales Keeps Ponies, Women Hopeful
A playful snippet notes the prince of Wales avoiding lecture and keeping his ponies. It reflects on women’s wishful thinking about returning bobbed heads home on approval, a humorous local aside from Abe Martin.
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Wales
Open Door Policy Seen as Key to World Peace
British ambassador Sir Esme Howard told New York business leaders that Dawes reparations show the need for open trade and equal opportunity. He urged strict open door application and a self denying pact among nations to curb concession hunting and protect peace amid postwar economic strains.
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Dawes
Europe
Esme Howard
United States
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Thos
Geneva
League of Nations
Poems That Live Just Be Glad
Poem lines emphasize finding calm after sorrow and storm. The speaker urges tempering our content with divine guidance and forgiving past hurts. It calls for shedding tears, folding away fears, and choosing gladness in coming years. James Whitcomb Riley.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Fay Manufacturing prepares new plant on Cedar Street
Twenty five years ago the Fay Manufacturing Co under Harrison C Williams planned to build a new plant on Cedar Street to handle growing business. Lodi Street was being brick paved. Bonds totaling 12 144 were issued. Scott Hinman lost two
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FAY Manufacturing Co
Harrison C. Williams
Cedar Street
Lodi Street
Scoit Hinman
Rheumatism Healing Claim by Allenrhu Discovery
James H. Allen of Rochester New York cites a self developed remedy Allenrhu said to dissolve uric acid deposits and banish rheumatism. He offers a money back guarantee on the first pint bottle and lists druggists Crandall Phillips as agents in the city.
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James H. Allen
Forbest
Rochester
N. Y
Allenrhu
Harry A. Crandall
C. W. Phillips
Ingersoll to Deliver Lecture on Bible Here
A noted atheist figure, ROBERT G. INGERSOLL, was booked to deliver a lecture entitled About the Bible here. The report also mentions a woman bicyclist who began a global ride, and notes a student sustaining dental injuries from a gym accident.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Elyria Visit Sparks Curiosity and Local Notes
A visitor named Eli Perkins claimed to ride the greatest car of his day during a stop in Elyria. The scene sparked bear and snake story exchanges, while nearby reports note crop pest damage in Great Britain reaching $60,000,000 annually. The Cleveland and Elyria Electric By Co is listed with a $200,000 cash capital.
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Ford
Prince of Wales
Prince of
Cleveland & Elyria Electric By. Co
Eli Perkins
Elyria
Great Britain
Ends Piles Forever with Moava Suppositories Ad
An advertisement claims a Rochester doctor created a prescription to heal hemorrhoids and prevent recurrence. It promotes Moava Suppositories, available at leading druggists with a money back guarantee for moderate price. Relief is said to come quickly, sometimes within an hour, even in long standing cases.
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Rochester
C. W. Phillips
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Second Street
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
J. F. Burke
A. CG Hudnutt
Lorain
Ohin
Irena
A. E. Clayden, Inc
Chicago
S. Dearborn Street
New York
Fifth Avenue
Mt A
H.C. Hullinger
Utah
Hulurger
Hullinger
Stockton
Darlington
England
Grove Patterson
ABE_MARTIN
Foreign Exchange
Mathias
West River St
Sanko
Broad St
Glade
B. Thomas
East Avenue
Taue
Postoffice
Hallowe'en Candy
C. E. Betts
Highland Court
Catherine Boylan
R. D
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