Provincial morality and a true standard of virtue
Editorial carries Dr. Frank Crane arguing morality rests on inner principles rather than customs of a sect or region. It rails at provincialism and cites a timeless standard that endures across faiths, colors, and nationalities.
Scholarly Courtesy in Tsin-Pao Editor Letter
The Chinese editor declines a manuscript with elaborate politeness. He praises the work, explains the president would demand a flawless model, and withdraws the piece, saying he is a slave to the author.
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Tsin-Pao
Manchester Guarddian
Local newcomer’s lawn sign stirs town gossip
A new arrival posts a humorous sign on his lawn claiming to be Piffleton Wombat and listing quirky details about his marriage and income. Neighbors split on whether he is a plain nut or a public benefactor for sparing gossips trouble.
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Piffleton Wombat
Therr
Get The Man Higher Up
A young lawyer appointed to defend a Black defendant seeks an acquittal by challenging jurors he believes may be biased. The defendant, who says he has previously been convicted under the judge, asks for a cautious approach and hints at prejudice against him.
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Livi
Dineledollar Dan
Ladies’ Home Journal
Vegetable Lore Poem from American Florist
A playful verse urges readers to persevere through hardship using garden puns. It blends common produce terms with motivational lines to encourage activity, resilience, and gradual change amid adversity.
Would Like to See It Read in the Paper
Uncle Raspberry quotes a claim that flying machine men can do everything a bird can. Aunt Chloe agrees, but jokes that if any such man falls asleep while holding a tree branch, she should be asked to verify the feat.
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American Florist
Uncle Raspberry
Chloe
Two Views on Courtship Etiquette Spark Debate
A humorous exchange from the Bogton Transcript features Youngleigh arguing that after a girl is treated kindly she should allow a kiss, while Grumpy Old Batch contends the young man has done enough for her.
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Youngleigh
Little Country Paper From His Old Home Town
A reader shares a poem about the home town newspaper visiting distant homes. It praises the paper for lifting spirits, reporting local events, social rounds, crops, and gossip, contrasting it with daily papers and fiction. The verse centers on comfort and connection through hometown news.
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Mail
Pumkin Row
Waller
Kaiser Wilhelm's Ultimatum to God in Luftwaffe Rhapsody
A dramatic mock sermon in Germanic vernacular voices Kaiser Wilhelm addressing God. The speaker demands divine aid to crush foes or face declaring war and taking power, threatening Zeppelin action and world domination if denied. The verse blends prayer, pride, and menace with apocalyptic overtones.
Talented Young Pianist and Ballot Verse Reflections
The piece profiles a child prodigy pianist Schuman Hoffman Wagner who grows through Bach Beethoven and sonatas, then shifts to verses about suffrage equal pay and editorials. It ends with a critique of readers who cite old newspaper items.
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Schuman Hoffman Wagner
Europe
The Town Newspaper as Community Vitality Agent
A weekly paper is praised for its promotion of town interests and its role as defender against detractors. It argues the newspaper builds the community, supports progress, and deserves liberal public support as the town’s chief business enterprise.
The Two Ballots Poem Reprinted in Pittsburgh Leader
A poem is printed after a request and dare for publication. It describes two ballots cast together in November when cold weather set in and nestled like brothers, making them indistinguishable in the box.
Elk Grange 25th anniversary noted in Elk township
Elk Grange No 911 marked its twenty fifth anniversary on January 30 with a 1 o'clock chicken dinner served by the sisters. A musical and literary program followed. The town saw a series of personal visits and local school and road related news as residents and guests circulated in the area.
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Lounsbury Corners
Elk Grange
Floyd Ackley
Wallace Outred
Warren
C. L. Martin
Friendship School
C. D. Outrid
Russell
John Morrison
G. H. Phillips
Jamestown
N. Y
Marie Backus
Samuel Olson and Co
Scandia
Elizabeth Allaire
Cherry Grove
Elk School Board
Clarence LaDow
J. O. Lounsbury
L. G. Robinault
Spring Creek
Otto Sandberg
Olean
Glade Run
A. H. LaDow
Marie
Elk Township
That Sinful Printer in the Church Office
An unannounced church society president overhears the head printer ordering cruel acts and profane taboos. The incident shocks a pious woman and unsettles her children who are barred from the printer’s child.
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Billy
William J. Bryan
Swindle Targets Farmers With Cheap Groceries Scheme
Report from across the country describes two smooth strangers who sold a Chicago house and cheap standard sugar and flour to farmers. They collected $10 to $60 in advance per stop and allegedly took up to 73000 dollars in one community without delivering groceries.
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Chicago
Pittsburg Flood Closes Trolleys and Rails Amid Rising Rivers
Floodwaters from the Allegheny and Monongahela crest near Pittsburgh threaten Point area while the city endures ice jams from Freeport. Trolley and railroad service halt as hundreds evacuate low-lying homes along the rivers. Forecasts predicted 29 feet at Point at midnight.
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Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Monongahela
West Virginia
Allegheny River
South Side
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Exposition Park
Pittsburgh
Federal League
Allegheny
Cio
Weaier Bureau
I’int
Ohio
Freeport
Oil field activity drops in January across mid continental regions
The Der rick monthly oil report shows 931 wells completed in January across mid continent and east of the Mississippi, down 121 from December. New production fell by 5 773 barrels with increases in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Louisiana and declines elsewhere. In Allegany county New York and several western counties activity was light, with Butler county the only exception showing one more completion.
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Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Central West
Texas
Louisiana
Allegany County
New York
McKean, Elk, Warren
Venango
Clarion, Jefferson
Mercer, Lawrence
Butler
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Shoes At A Lower Price Set By Honest Market Talk
The speaker emphasizes offering shoes that beat rivals in price while stressing accuracy in place to avoid later regret. This ad style line promotes value and reliability for customers seeking better footwear deals.
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