Literary Snippets and International Tidbits from Boston to Paris
A mix of opinions and observations touches on Boston manners with remarks about happiness and youth, a critique of trust organs and conjure women in New York, and a late note on life’s ironies. War clouds loom over China as Wanamaker criticizes Boss Quay. Francisque Sarcey, famed Parisian critic, has died, praised for honesty and earnestness in dramatic work.
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John Wanamaker
Boss Quay
Boston Herald
Francisque Sarcey
Paris
France
Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down inheritance tax exemption
In the estate of Cope, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court found the 2 percent tax on decedents' personal property unconstitutional as applied after debts and admin costs. The ruling voided the $5,000 personal property exemption, deeming it created inequity in tax burden.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Cope
Pennsylvania
Bible Knowledge Lacking Among Schoolchildren
The superintendent of education in a great city reports one hundred thousand school age children unaware of the Bible's existence. Across the country millions know little beyond the book's name, with college presidents noting many students ignorant of Scripture. The piece urges renewed parental responsibility to safeguard religious culture at home.
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Huntington
Gooseberry wine tale ends in shattered plans
A village obituary style reminiscence describes a woman who made gooseberry wine with neighbors including an elderly husbandless lady and a lawyer’s wife. The wine’s success attracts a dapper suitor whose marriage proposal collapses when he confesses his lack of means, leaving the narrator to destroy the bottles in despair.
Corporal Conway Patents Garbage Crematory Idea
Corporal Conway of St. Joseph Missouri who served with the Fourth Missouri at Camp Alger last summer has secured a patent for a garbage crematory he invented. He expects substantial financial returns from the invention.
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Conway
St. Joseph
Camp Alger
Fourth Missouri
Turkey's journey from America to world markets
A historical note explains the turkey originated in America and was taken to England in the early sixteenth century. It has since been acclimated in nearly every part of the world.
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Turkey
America
England
Man whose proverbs guide life shuns anti-fat rule
A sharp saying notes that a man who relies on proverbs as life rule avoids dieting temptations. The quip frames self discipline through simple maxims rather than modern health trends.
Five Drops Salve Free Sample Offer from Swanson Company
A Chicago based notice offers a free sample of 5 DROPS Salve for three days. The ad claims instant relief and curing within days for piles burns scalds sunburn boils abscesses and skin ailments. It directs readers to Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company 160 164 E Lake St Chicago for the sample.
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Ecrema
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company
Lake St
Chicago
Laundry Tips For Starching Dresses And Skirts
Instructions on using Faultless Starch with cold water then pour onto boiling water until clear. Mentions that all peers sell Faultless Starch and advertises a large package priced at 10 cents.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure for internal use priced at 75 cents. The copy adds a dismissive remark on distant manners not lending enchantment to views of friendship.
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Jefferson County Record
Frank T. Pearce
Nebraska
Boston
New York
Aguinaldo
Hood
Hall
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Avenue
New Haven, Conn
Lindsey
Omaha, Neb
Bicycles
J.J. Deright
Farnam St
Omaha
New
Robert Purvis
Drummond
Eighceenit
Harney Streets
Court House
Barber's Trade
Western Barber's Institute
Dodge
Ilustra
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