Beggars in The Hague Trigger a Dutch Reform Debate
A Chicago Daily News correspondent describes The Hague as full of beggars aided by 180 charitable institutions, with no law against vagrancy but difficulty convicting beggars. The piece classifies beggars into maimed, healthy beggars, and professionals, noting economic and social pressures, government efforts on education and trade training, and a plan to study causes before possible early intervention to prevent future poverty.
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Holland
Hague
Chicago Daily ’News
Baggara
Rand
Boya
Bose
Veenhuizen
Ted
Women Witnesses Criticized by Judge in Exeter Court
In Exeter county court a judge, Judge Lush-Wilson, KC, told a woman litigant that women are the most troublesome people he must deal with and asked why women cannot exercise the same self-control in the witness box as men. The remark sparked criticism from the woman and raised questions about gender bias in the courtroom.
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Lush-Wilson
K. C
Exeter
England
Trivial Detail in Punch Silly Exchange
A quip from Punch features a hostess addressing young fiances about their upcoming marriage. The exchange hints at the groom’s occupation as the question lingers and the speaker suggests asking the father for details. The fragmentary dialogue captures a social tease about upcoming nuptials.
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Mar ‘Ried
Jou
Bartimaeus Faith Opens Jesus Passes Jericho Lesson
A study of Bartimaeus in Mark 10 46 52 portrays a blind beggar’s insistent plea for mercy as Jesus passes Jericho The disciple rebuke contrasts with Bartimaeus clear faith and approach casting aside his garment he receives sight and follows Jesus toward Jerusalem The teaching emphasizes mercy readiness of God and dangers of misunderstanding Jesus mission in the journey to the cross.
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Mark
Jesus
Bortimaeus
Jericho
Luke
Bartimaeus
Jesus of Nazareth
Rom
Christ
Son of
David
Messiah
Jesun
Bartinacus
Design for Cozy Little Bungalow With Siding Detail
A Western style bungalow design features extra thick rough siding in olive green with cement plaster gable ends for an English half timber look. Interior includes five rooms, two bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, bath, vestibule and closets. Estimated cost near $2,100 under favorable market conditions.
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Hittla
Tha Eitchen
Stevenson Tomb Fragrant in Samoa After 20 Years
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes it has been 20 years since Robert Louis Stevenson died at Valima Samoa and 19 years since the bronze tablet over his grave was erected. Locals call his Samoan tomb Aha, and his epitaph is carved on enduring bronze, with the island’s children tending flowers and dreaming of Treasure Island across Upolu.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
South Sea
Stevenson
Valima
Apis
Upolu
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tusitula
Samoa
Horace
Bronse
Misinformation at Marsailles Hotel Hoax Portrait Tale
In New York's Hotel Marsailles a large equestrian painting of Gen. Robert E. Lee hangs as the Hungry club mascot. A West Side charity bridge party featured a boastful guest, Mrs Mataprop, who misidentified the figure as General Marseilles, a famed Frenchman.
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Marsailles
New York
Robert B. Lee
Hungry Club
Pat Charity
Mataprop
General Marseilies
Night Plowing Novel Departure Startled New South Wales
Mr. Crimsonbeak notes a novel departure in New South Wales as plowing begins at night. Mrs. Crimsonbeak comments on a new excuse to stay out late, reflecting social behavior changes.
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Mr. Crimsonbeak
New South Wales
Crimsonbeak
Wanted Particulars How Much For A Bath By The Day
A perplexed arrival at the Ritsmore hotel asks about bath charges by the day. The diamond clerk replies in terse terms, debating whether the rate includes soap and other amenities. The cryptic exchange hints at price and service details in a terse hotel ledger tone.
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Ritsmore Hotel
Hypochondriac and Doctor Race Ends With Laughable Excerpt
A comic anecdote describes a hypochondriac racing a family doctor in a roadster. The doctor uses all his gas to escape while the patient pleads he is dying. The physician dryly remarks the patient is indeed moving fast, ending the humorous chase.
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Speed
Slong
Whither Are We Drifting in the Universe Rot by Women
Fragmentary remarks mix social critique and gender resentment. A speaker asserts fear of women’s influence, predicting societal decay when men are unaware, using provocative phrases about sleep and intrusion. The passage reads as a hostile, sensationalized monologue.
Hidden Skeletons in the Closet Adage
The phrase warns that any secret or flaw should be kept in the closet, using a vivid metaphor to suggest concealment. It reflects a cautionary stance on exposing personal faults or history.
Wrong Breakfast Chang Gave Rugged Health
A West Virginia carpenter recounts abandoning heavy meat breakfasts for a cereal regimen of Grape-Nuts with cream and eggs. He reports improved digestion, more energy, and increased work capacity after following directions and reducing meal size. Postum Co. credits the testimonial to Sieta Creek, Michigan, and Roata ville.
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W. Va. Carpenter
Postum Co
Siete’ Creek
Mich
Roata
Ville
Io Pier
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