Rockefeller Jr in Colorado mines a portrait of a man
Reporter Charles N Wheeler recounts John D Rockefeller Jr visiting Colorado coal towns during a miners strike. The piece portrays him walking with miners, visiting camps, dancing with workers and families, and shaping a plan for town improvements while earning trust and highlighting his humble, humane nature. He credits his parents for character.
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Charles N. Wheeler
Wheeler
Chicago Tribune
Colorado
Rockefeller, Jr
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Golden Bow
Rockefeller Group
Tony
Rockefeller
John D., Jr
Trinidad
Walsenberg
Eternal Hills
John D. Rockefeller
Pueblo
Colorado Industrial Commission
Fremont Way
Quiet Talk Rules: Tact in Conversation
The text notes an old saying advising careful topic choice among people. It explains that discussions should avoid sensitive subjects about individuals with troubling histories to prevent exposing private misfortunes. The guidance emphasizes discretion in social introductions and dialogue.
Cinderella tale echoes in young Nell’s question
A young girl Nell recalls her mother telling Cinderella and questions if Bobby’s mother is a stepmother after overhearing a severe scolding. The scene highlights how tales of cruelty influence children and their inquiries about family roles.
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Nell
Bobby
Childish Deductions
In a hotel parlor Mary explains to Billie that the woman in the Marie Antoinette portrait is “the one that owns the furniture.” The exchange captures a child’s literal take on wealth and ownership.
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Mary
Billie
Marie Antoinette
Great Burma Rice Crop Dominates World Trade
Burma remains the top rice producer with about twenty eight million tons produced yearly. Although under ten percent is exported, these shipments account for more than half of global rice imports. Exports exceed two and a half million tons annually.
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Burma
Dorpat Baltic Hub With Rich Turbulent History
Dorpat, a Baltic Livonian city on the Embach, has a 50,000 population and historic turnover among Germany Russia Poland and Sweden. It hosts an August agricultural fair and connects by rail to Riga and Reval with steamboat service to Pskov.
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Dorpat
Livonia
Petrograd
National Geographic Society
Embach
Peipus
Reva
Riga
Pskov
Velikaya
Russia
Reval
Domberg
Schlossberg
Castle Hill
Yurlev
Dorpt
Tarto
Tartolin
Tehebata
Baltic
Kiev
Teutonic Knights
Poland
Sweden
Hanseatic League
Novgorod
Venizelos to place plaque warning future kings in chamber
The Athens correspondent reports Premier Venizelos plans a marble plaque in the chamber of deputies to warn rulers against usurping the people's rights. He cites Westminster's plaque for Charles I as a model and would inscribe that Constantine lost his throne for twice dismissing the elected parliament and forcing his policy.
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Venizelos
Chamber of Deputies
Athens
London
House of Commons
Westminster
Charles I
England
M. Venizelos
Constantine
Pocket Knife Resurgence Highlights Old Navy Style
A Century-old pocket knife design remains prized for its instant action drop-out mechanism. The old navy knife opens by sliding blade from a groove with one-handed use, and can be fully cleaned by raking out the blade. Its simplicity suits sailors and workers with numb fingers.
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Jackie
Popular Science Monthly
Arrogant Lieutenant Faces Off With Veteran Soldier
A boastful lieutenant berated Private Spudlock over a minor issue, provoking a sharp retort. The veteran soldier snapped back that he may be more familiar with army life than the officer, quipping that he has shared in chloroform as long as the lieutenant has worn a uniform.
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Leutenant
Smithers
Spudlock
Scolding Today Falls Short of Ducking Stool
A humorous exchange notes that in past days town scolds faced harsh treatment while acknowledging that the ducking stool is obsolete. The dialogue suggests modern relief comes from drawing attention to a motion picture theater where the scold may become interested in a film.
Acaroni Kens No Wonder She Knew
Dialogue snippet shows a boy confessing his mother knows where his coat buttons are hiding on his father’s trousers with a skeptical man prompting the punchline.
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Tommy
Boschee's German Syrup Ad Claims Longtime Use
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. It promises restful nights clear morning expectoration and restoration of health, noting sales in all civilized countries with 80 and 90 cent bottles.
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Boschee
United States
Too Old to Learn Horse Proficiency
A cavalryman balks at being made to learn polite words. an officer asks him to try managing the horse without profanity, but the soldier replies it would not help given the horse’s age. The quip appears in Puck.
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Puck
The sweetness of revenge may sour the best disposition
A reflective note on how seeking revenge can corrode one's mood and temper, suggesting restraint and forgiveness as wiser paths to personal peace.
One Happy Thought In Trench Bully Beef Banter
A trench party of Jocks imagines a simple meal two eggs four bread slices and a bowl of tea for half a franc. They groan that no place serves such fare. A separate quip has a prisoner promising to quit drinking for thirty days to a judge.
The New Method for Backache by L W Bower M D
Kidney disorder may cause backache with uric acid buildup and congestion. Eat sparingly of meat, drink water between meals, and take Anuric tablets before meals. Ask druggist for Anuric double strength. Trial pack 10 cents. large 60 cents.
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Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Adverts in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney sworn claim that his firm will pay 100 for a catarrh cure. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally and claims it works through the blood on mucous surfaces. Druggists sell it for 75 cents with testimonials offered free.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Accounting for It scenes set in Greece
The play’s action unfolds in Greece with witty remarks about its cast. Critics note prevalent humor and notable performances that highlight the production’s bold comedic tone.
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Greece
Itch and Burn Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for a hot bath and Cuticura Ointment for severe eczemas itchings and burnings. Claims quick relief and daily use benefits with a free sample by mail.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Strive to be the cream of your profession
A short motivational line urging excellence as the cream rises to the top in any field.
Paper String and Sacks in English Industry
Paper string is used for commercial purposes in England and can be employed in tissue paper manufacture. It is used to make sacks in place of burlap and studies show these sacks are equal in every way to the earlier burlap variety.
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England
Women Sufferers May Need Swamp Root
Thousands of women report kidney bladder trouble and related symptoms. If kidneys are unhealthy other organs fail. back pain, headache, weakness, and nervousness arise. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root offered as remedy. buy two bottles or send ten cents to test.
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Kilmers
No prize worth winning dishonest memory of crooked times
A sharp note condemns hollow rewards as worthless while recalling a past era of dishonesty. The speaker’s stance frames any silver or gold reminder as a bitter record of corruption.
Dr Pearce’s Pleasant Pellets Promote Health and Discipline
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach. It ends with a call to avoid living as a slave to custom and to compete without grudges.
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Dr. Pierce
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