Mohammedanism in America and Other Faiths Compared
Julius Chambers argues for introducing Mohammedan and Buddhist teachings among southern African Americans to counter Voodooism and uplift education. He cites Islam’s discipline and abstention from drink, contrasts with Buddhism’s Nirvana, and notes potential mission fields in Georgia and nearby states. He urges cautious, nonproselizing contact and references Vanderbilt, Lincoln universities and Raleigh institutions.
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Mohammed Webb
United States
India
Central Asia
al Sirat
Hell
Kingdom of Heaven
Mecca
East
South
Gulf States
Gautama
Mohammed
Vanderbilt
Lincoln
Raleigh
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Julius Chambers
New York Recorder
Growth of Isms Attracts Brainy Minds Across Fields
Edgar Tee notes in Arena that hypnotism, spiritism, theosophy and other psychology and biology related ideas increasingly capture attention. He observes that despite public skepticism these theories steadily force themselves into consideration among intellectuals.
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Edgar Tee
Arena
Pigs Feet and Terrapin In The City Restaurants
An observant businessman notes a dining pattern in which liver and bacon often accompanies dishes like chicken liver omelet, and terrapin orders are paired with fried pigs feet in upscale eateries. He suggests stewing pigs trotters with Madeira wine exposes the disguise, as epicures may notice the larger bones in pig trotters.
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Maryland
Philadelphia
New York Herald
How to Select Good Help From a Top New York Manager
A prominent New York businessman explains his hiring rule: seek experienced, proven performers who have progressed and improved, rather than mere appearance. He notes he pays up to 6000 dollars annually for strong hires and never accepts a failure story. The piece also covers ice consumption in federal buildings and a counterpoint praising play as superior to rigid gymnastics for children.
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New York City
New York Mail and Express
Bargain Goods Factories in Lynn Mass
An Exchange item notes Lynn Massachusetts hosts 16 bargain goods manufactories producing cheap, attractive merchandise for bargain counters. It warns against deceiving shoppers and states the bargain goods era is at its zenith, reflecting a maturing market for low-cost goods.
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Lynn
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Exchange
Dwarf Americans in East Tennessee Legend of Aztecs
Smithsonian researchers led by Professor Snow explore ancient cemeteries and cliff-drawn fighting scenes in East Tennessee. Local legends claim dwarfed pagers of red hair fought Indians before perishing, while relics suggest Bronze axes and stone tombs. The tale connects this extinct race to Mexican Aztecs and Cortés era origins.
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Smithsonian Institution
East Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains
Great River
Ohio
Indian Fort
Great Lakes
Mexico
Cortez
Smithsonian
Professor Snow
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Pronunciation and Nails Sayings From Old Times
The piece notes Irish and English usage for words ending in ator with varying stress, cites Erskine and a judge’s correction, and then lists a familiar series about trimming finger nails tied to days of the week and outcomes. It references the London Spectator and Philadelphia Times for examples.
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Ator
Scotland
Erskine
Sena-Tor
Ora-Tor
London Spectator
Philadelphia Times
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