Bobby’s Prayer and the New Woman Emerges
A humorous regional vignette describes Bobby 5, his sister Frances, and a Christmas prayer that expands into requests for dolls and a harness while Frances pleads for herself, reflecting early 20th century views on gender roles and autonomy. The piece shifts to Alaskan price notes, then Lawrence University students adopting a navy blue uniform, and ends with South African millionaire fortunes led by Alfred Beit, Bars to na toe, and Cecil Rhodes.
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Wis
Washington Star
Bobby
Mount Pleasant Way
Frances
Man
Aiman
Mamma
Lawrence University
Appleton
Faith Encouragement In Luke Golden Text Sunday School
Sunday school lesson VIII on faith in Luke 3 43 55 explores Jesus feeding miracles Jairus daughter and the need for steadfast trust. Explanations highlight belief that faith activates divine power and that delays test devotion, with emphasis on Jairus and the unnamed woman as models for steadfast belief.
Penguin Babies Queef and the Penguin World
From Young Idea the article describes penguin babies and parental behavior, noting thin parents during scarce fish, mother carrying the chick among worn feathers, and fathers foraging. It details wing development, swimming focus, and how jackass and king penguins nest in defined localities across Falkland Islands Patagonia and southern Pacific islands, with large annual seabird traffic.
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Father Penguin
Mother Penguin
Feo
Falkland Islands
Patagonia
Pacific Ocean
Latest Proverbs on Justice and Wisdom
A compact set of maxims on justice love and time. It notes that justice does not cry genuine wisdom often requires unlearning and patience. It cautions that dreams fade when not acted upon and that Cupid overpromises compared to what victims can achieve.
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Washington
C.a.snow &Co
Washington, D. GC
Cupid
Trilby Wakes Up John Bull Over Trilby Critics Fame
A British backlash to Trilby turns to a craze as British critics and public now embrace the novel. The piece notes American ambivalence, then reports that two years later London shows Trilby fever with ships, teas, garters, burlesques, and widespread demand.
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Jonathan
New York World
Hinxlish
America
Trilby
London
Train Car Quarrel Over Route Ends With Lady Missing
On a New York World report a well dressed lady boards a train at 11th street and asks several gnarl gray haired men for directions. A lively dispute erupts as a young man and a laborer also weigh in. The train stops at Sth street and the lady hastily flees, leaving the crowd stunned.
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11Th Street
Icave
Iti Street
Mammoth Rings Rule Rustic Fashion in British India
In British India rings were large and fashionable during occupation. People wore oversized rings on the second finger that covered much of the outer hand, reflecting the era's bold jewelry styles.
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India
Victoria Cross recipients among British generals
The British army active list features several Victoria Cross recipients among general officers. The exact count of VCs for valor on active duty is not provided.
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Nina
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Cecil Rhodes
TUR Sunday School
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Hunter, JD
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Herman Loeb
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