Idleness And Crime In The Gentlemen Of Society
A pulpits and presses series argues against idleness in England and America, citing ex Mayors and generals who warn young men about dangers in New York City. It condemns the idle as criminals and nuisances, noting a rise of gentlemen loafers living off others and delaying work for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
New York City
Abram
S. Hewitt
Horace Porter
O. O. Howard
John Claflin
Paris
Katharine DE Club
Margaret HH. Wrk
John Kendrick Bangs
United States
Canada
Mexico
Harper & Brothers, Publishers
D. Lara
Cor
Monroe
Chicago
Illinois
The Call for Work Over Idle Youth
A stern urging to boys and young men to shun idleness and embrace labor. The piece condemns street corner lounging as unworthy and stresses that employment and discipline build true manhood, citing historical figures and the moral weight of toil and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Trade Apprenticeship Suggested for German Princes
A letter argues that German imperial royalty should require all young men to complete a regular apprenticeship to gain a skill and independence. The writer cites the American example and Franklin's adage to support the view that learning a trade builds an estate and self-reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Dews
Franklin
MatDison
Song of the Beggar Maid
A verse fragment notes a beggar maid dreaming amid royal imagery and shifting fortunes. The narrator contrasts kings and queens with the beggar’s happiness, mentioning dreamland songs and lines about dreamlike nights. Attributed to A G Herbertson in Plack and White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Swegarly
A. G. Herbertson
Minister's Story of a Blizzard Wedding Rewarded by a Small Fee
The piece recounts Dr. Britt of Omaha officiating a winter blizzard marriage nine miles from Mott's schoolhouse in 1878. A groom bound for South America paid after the ceremony with a one dollar bill and a fifty cent shinplaster. It also mentions related anecdotes and notes on explorers, taxes, and a lighthouse in Shetland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Britt
Omaha
Britt
Methodist Church
Union Army
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Department of Nebraska
Mott
South America
Donelson
Mrs. Britt
Omaha World- Herald
Moonlit visibility in Zululand at seven miles
In Zululand the full moon makes objects distinctly visible up to seven miles. Under starlight one can read pret with BEC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zululand
All lovers are alike and that is why they correspond
A brief humorous note from the New Orleans paper reflects on love and letters, suggesting lovers share common traits in their exchanges across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Picawane
Mitchell SO Dak
W. Graham
Mitchell
Dak
Trial Laughs at Step in Kansas City Court
Lilia Downend sues Kansas City for 5000 over injuries from a sidewalk step. Attorney George Jones argues the step is only to the witness chair, then trips over it himself, causing laughter in Henry's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Kansas City
Lilia Downend
Atorney George Jones
City
Gentemen
Mr. Joues
Jones
Kansas City Journal
Heirs warned against cigarette use to claim legacy
The will of the late George G. Seaton of Rockford Illinois limits inheritances to four nieces and six nephews, granting $100 to $200 each. A proviso says if any legatee uses cigarettes or liquor to excess, that portion goes to a charity chosen by the executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Seaton
Rockford
Ill
Philadelphia Press
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Pele
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Drury Lane
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Wallace
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Great Britain
Shetland
Zurbriggen
Aconcagua
Ted
Candy Cathartic
Pass Books
BattleAx
Plug
T. W. Higginson
Katharine de Forest
W. D. Howells
Amiri
New
New York
Bazar
William Black
Mary E. Wilkir
Thanet
H. P. Spofford
Bazarina
M. S. Briscoe
London
Mrs. Poultney Bigelow
Erereenes
Mary E. Wakins
Eksy
S. R. Crockett
Caspar Whitney
Durin
Weexey
Middle West
Klondike
Owen Wister
Howard Pyle
Mary E. Wilkins
R. Crockett
Frank R. Stockton
S. Martin
Arnold White
Siam
Bangkok
India
Europe
France
Lnc
United St
Harper & Brother
I. Publishers
CIAL
Poultney Bigelow
Carl Schurz
F. R. Stockton
Henry James
Chichester
Myroyal
LaDres
Druggista
Mall
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Place
Parker
Peter
Supervcs
M.M.S
Union Fence CO
de Kalb, Ill
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