School Fraternities and Social Welfare in Schools
Prof Wilbur Sachman argues that schools must judge fraternities by their contribution to the whole. He warns fraternities are aristocratic and self-serving, risking ostracism and harming democratic school life, urging the broader benefits of inclusive education and citizenship. The piece critiques speculative Chicago commerce culture and its link to dementia among certain groups.
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Wilbur 3. Sachman
University of Chicago
Metro
Cook County Normal School
Willia
Chicago
New York
South
Cheaga
New York City
Stock Jobbing as a Form of Paresis
An excerpt by Prof. James C. Kiernan discusses stock jobbing as a vice of speculative wealth. It cites historical views from Macaulay and Holishe, noting stock prospectuses lure investors while dividends mislead, marking the disorder as a social barometer of greed and deceit in financial markets.
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James C. Kiernan
Chicago
Macaulay
Virginia
Levant
Pittesdis
Men Who Abandon Their Families
Era article decries husbands who abandon wives and children, reforms law in May. Calls for fines from 100 to 600 dollars and up to twelve months jail, plus possible direct payments to spouses or guardians. Classifies four types of desertion and urges accountability before the law.
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Asapm Ny
Ainiath
House of Correction
Tong le
Ehul
Uoder
Dream Warning Saves Train Disaster at Bricksburg
An Ohio telegraph operator recalls a dream guiding him to hold train 17 for 68 at Bricksburg. He woke before dozing, avoided a collision with engineer Tom Watson, and rushed to warn passengers and save lives as the night of his child’s illness left him near exhaustion.
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Bricksburg
Flgg
Allison
Mender
Tuin
Brivkaburg
Oime
Tom Watson
Huila
A Spring Song of Love in a Garden
A Pall Mull Gazette verse imagines Love strolling through a garden as roses and jasmine bloom. The poem contrasts beauty with decay and pleads for Love to linger, transforming every season into June with scent and dreamlike pleasure.
Signal Guard and the Narrow Escape on the Line
In frigid air the narrator fights sleep to guard railway safety signals. He fixes strong wire to prevent a crossing from being opened, triggers a crash near a curve, and narrowly avoids disaster as Train No. 168 misreads signals. Afterward he vows to never ignore or disable signals again.
Highball Wins Seventh American Derby Surprise Victory
Highball, bay colt by Ben Atrome Strychinia, owned by W. M. Scheftel, won the seventh American Derby as an eastern standout. Moharib was a betting second, Western fans were surprised, with Strathmeath from Green B. Morrin also in contention. The race marked a notable eastern triumph in a Western classic.
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Highball
Ben Atrome Strychinia
W. M. Scheftel
Robert Waddell
Pa" Bradley
Strathmeath
Green B. Morrin
New York
Famous Church Builder Equine Weary Willies and Horses
The piece recounts tales of obstinate horses refusing to work and the humorous extremes of farmers in England faced with mule like stubbornness. It notes a Hampshire cart horse sold for little yet stubborn beyond tasks and a Sussex horse famed for only laboring when demanded by necessity.
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Sateley
Hampshire
Aldershot
Pirchiser
Italy
Mueed Ta Ange
Nowell
Bussex
Anil
Teescotha
Peon Ben Aga
Best soldiers come from all walks of life, says General Tinley
A Hartford club talk features General Tinley asserting that the finest soldiers arise from diverse backgrounds. A Civil War veteran recalls an 17 year old with calm bravery and a wounded lad who bandaged his leg then returned to battle, illustrating his point about varied courage. Bishop McCabe, famed Methodist leader, is highlighted for his wartime chaplaincy, Libby Prison experience, and vast church-building and mission fundraising achievements.
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Geo. Mawes
Josephe Tiawhey
Wren
Hartford Clib
Hartford
Tinley
Interrogiator
Peivate
McCabe
Tir
Charles
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Conferences
One Hundred and Twenty-second Ohio Infantry
Dela
Bishop MeCabe
Winchester
Fiheridan
Libby
Libby Prison
George H. Stuart
Stanton
Portsmouth
Board of
Church Extension
Syracuse
Wee Cabe
Tagerroll
Daniel Curry
Thomas W. Cleree
Apn
Methodiate
The
Missionary Society
Tsperatsten Ffind
Sociey
Toalay
Wise Alawary Society
Orlelia
Hus
Iis
Paraguay Lines Up Fresh Paper Money Issue
The Paraguayan government has authorized a new issue of paper money and will soon invite bids for printing. About 5,000,000 notes are to be printed. Natural Inference. "Int that Tom's step I hear?" "Probably, he just went out with the auto."
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Harvard Lampoon
Phrrenology, Irish Links Spark Family Revelry
External Development, Mr. Alerichy’s friends praised his intellect after aunt’s money in Ireland, leading to a phrenologist visit against Mrs Verlih y’s wishes. The scene features a humorous exchange about eccentric parents and a chorus of playful banter from The Modern Cavalier to Puck, ending with a bride who hoards wedding gifts to impress guests.
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Alerichy
Ireland
Mr. Herling
McComplinett
Magia Herlihy
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Fred
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Puck
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