Journey as of Old from Roumania Exodus of Jews to America
London letter details a mass flight of Romanian Jews fleeing anti Semitic oppression tax oppression and boycotts. Families and artisans walk across Europe toward Britain and America seeking safety amid government persecution and border barriers.
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London
Israel
Egypt
Moses
Promised Land
America
United States
Canada
Europe
Roumania
Out of fad stage bicycles shift to business use
A Chicago repairman notes bicycles are used more for work than pleasure. He cites higher trade, faster speeds, and more riders rushing to destinations as bikes become a practical business tool for messengers and delivery workers.
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Chicago
Do Hogs Need a Wallow This Summer
An adaptable guide argues hogs gain weight faster with outdoor wallows but warns against filthy water. Keep wallows clean and provide ample pure drinking water. Emphasizes cleanliness to prevent diseases like cholera while allowing wallows in moist earth areas.
Popular Electrophones Hit London Streets For Quick Music
The electrophone gains favor in England with many London venues offering a quarter hour listening session for a small fee. The public can switch to music halls through these booths in leading streets.
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England
London
The Mes Wow Lark Poem Of Lloyd Miffin Independent
The text presents a lyrical poem by Lloyd Mifflin titled The Mes Wow Lark. It ponders the mingling of joy and sorrow in a minstrel bird as the speaker seeks inspiration and solace at the grave. The piece reflects longing, beauty, and memory with nature imagery.
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Lloyd Mifflin
Independent
Cousin Chester Brings Chicago Beauty to Stafford Home
The Stafford family welcomes Adele Chester as a visiting cousin whose charm unsettles Ralph Dick and Ross. A mix of mistaken meetings and a cab mishap leads to Ross meeting Adele, sparking romance while the family laughs at the notion of a true cousin.
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George
Stafford
Godfrey Chester
Henry
Mrs. Stafford
Paterfamilias
Chester
Chicago
New York
Ralph
Ross
Newberry Library
Henry Stafford
Union Depot
Ross Stafford
Denver
Brigham
Adele Chester
Rose
Helen Stafford
Ielen
Miss Chester
Rich Men Too Greedy Opinion Piece on Retirement
A New York Press writer argues for a law forcing wealthier men to retire after reaching competency. The piece contends rapid population growth leaves no work for newcomers and that veterans clog the ground. It laments the rich man’s greed and continual toil beyond age 50.
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New York Press
A Tale of Two Shirts from a Soldier’s Tale
A discharged soldier returning from the Philippines recalls a moment on a house lawn near a large church where two good shirts hung to dry. With only half a shirt, he took a full one after a woman warned of judgment day. He quips that long credit implies taking both shirts.
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Ross
Philippines
Yale Graduates Shift Toward Business Careers 1895 to 1899
Yale graduates from 1895 to 1899 show 29 percent from New England, 38 percent from the middle Atlantic, 22 percent from the north central, and 7 percent from the South. A striking shift toward business careers marks the era, with one third entering business and another third law.
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Yale
Yale University
New England
Middle Atlantic States
North Central States
South
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Galatz
House of Darkness
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Jewish Board of Guardians
East End
Goster
London Express
Mes
Tom
Anon
Athletic Club
House of Stafford
Stafford Senior
Helen
Adele
Chicago Tribune
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