Plain Mr Bryce of St James
An American observer praises James Bryce as the next British ambassador to Washington. It argues his democratic spirit and The American Commonwealth make him beloved in America, noting his nondiplomatic stance and scholarly ties to Scotland and Ireland. It recounts Bryce's American study and his deep understanding of U.S. life and institutions.
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MR. Bryce
ST. James
Robertus Lover
Bryce
Washington
Sir James Bryce
James Lord Bryce
Newport
R. L
James Bryce
America
M. I
England
Dickens
Rudyard Kipling
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Oxford
Oriel College
Isto
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Hyterian
Glasow
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Bryce Chosen as America’s New Ambassador to the United States
The article lauds Lord Bryce as a capable ambassadorial pick, noting his British background as a professor, barrister, and politician. It highlights his view of the American experiment, his mountain climbing fame, and his marriage to Elizabeth Marion Aston. It also mentions Canadian concerns over his liberal stances and hopes that President Roosevelt and Secretary Root will welcome his tenure with a fair approach to Alaska boundary and Newfoundland fisheries disputes.
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Atlantic
Jim
Pacific
Bryce
America
Europe
United States
Mr. Bryce
Oxford University
Mount
Ararat
Alpine Club
Taco
Ina
Wash
Tacoma
North America
Mount Tacoma
Holy Tomin Empire
Henry Mortimer Durand
Washington
Lady Durand
Canada
Dominion
Liberal
England
Alaskan
Newfoundland
Roosevelt
Root
State Department
Mortimer
Court of St. James
Jacksons New Year Reception and the Battle of New Orleans
A reminiscence attributed to a New Orleans elder preserves a telling of General Jackson defending New Orleans on New Year’s Day 1815. It describes 4000 American troops with twenty guns and a small armed schooner facing 7000 British troops, the heavy fighting at dawn, close-quarters grappling, and a muddied, brutal hand to hand clash that ended with British retreat and American casualties of eleven killed and twenty three wounded versus about thirty British dead.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley
Coffee
Tennessee
Tim
England
Chicago
Ocean
New Year Festivities Rooted in Ancient German custom
Helen Philbrook Patten traces New Year celebrations to medieval German traditions. She recalls a 14th century anecdote where Emperor Germanicus attacked a German village during a festival night, catching residents by surprise as they feasted.
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Helen Philbrook Patten
Gerimanicus
Thoughtful New Year Reflection Encourages Local Good
Dean Stanley urges individuals to improve their immediate circle and to spread positive influence outward. He asserts that a single household can spark wider benefits for the community and civilized world.
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Commonwealth
Dean Stanley
Smile Up New Year Resolution Promotes Durable Cheer
A vintage note extols smiling as the best durable wearable and stylish New Year’s vow. It argues honest happiness improves nature, reduces pain, and helps avoid indulgent family bulletins during tough times.
Local Social Notes Mention Fairfield Visitors and Guests
Mrs Alice Stever of Fairfield is a guest at the R L MacGugie home. Dave McKee of Mediapolis spent New Year's Day with his sister Mrs H M Bieber. Mrs W H Mohr of Fairfield is visiting her brother Seneca Dewey. M Neal returned to Crawfordsville after a brief visit in the city on business. K A Burnell returned to Newton after a week with relatives and friends. Mrs Burnell and daughter Mary Louise will stay a few weeks longer. John K Steen has taken the local agency for EH E Vrooman patent attorney Washington DC and invites discussion of patent plans.
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Dave McKee
Mediapolis
H. M. Bieber
W. H. Mohr
Fairfield
Seneca Dewey
M. Neal
Crawfordsville
K. A. Burnell
Newton
John K. Steen
EH. E. Vrooman
Washington, D.C
Steen
Disturbed Congregation Coughing Man Urged to Buy Foley’s Medicine
A man who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing repeatedly is urged to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar, sold by all druggists.
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