War and civilization in the era of endless conflict
The Washington Post discusses taxation linked to wars from 1861 to 1898 and the ongoing impact on civilization. It argues the sword is an emblem of authority in modern warfare, noting historical shifts from dynastic to political power and the impracticality of dispensating with symbols of war while advocating costlier defenses and national expenditure. The piece blends moral reflection with commentary on public spending and military symbolism.
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Protecting Cuba and the fate of reforms in 1900s
Ex Cuban ex-president Palme argues the U.S. must maintain protectorate to secure peace and prevent further revolutions. He cites past stability under American intervention and urges American action to ensure lasting order and investment in Cuba’s future development. He notes strong capital flow and railroad expansion during his presidency and warns against renewed Cuban discord.
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Artemus Ward's Cosmopolitan Gentility Shines
In reminiscence, Artemus Ward appears as a refined, well bred figure with graceful demeanor, smooth hair and delicate teeth, his voice soft and his manners modest. He defies coarse stereotypes, remaining poised and misunderstood yet strikingly refined to friends.
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Reflections of a Bachelor in New York Society
A garbled pledge of marriage plans and parental approval appears as a fragmented feature. The piece hints at social expectations, courtship, and the role of maternal influence, with unclear references to letters and training of a child in a domestic setting.
Blind Preacher Regains Sight After Ice Accident in Baltimore
Rev Samuel H Cumminge longtime Baltimore Methodist minister credited a fall and a shard of ice with restoring a fragment of vision after twenty five years of total blindness. He described seeing colors and white and yellow areas while reading Scribner's Magazine. He said previously doctors deemed his eye incurably blind due to a polar cataract and that orthodox remedies failed.
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Fire Horse Jesa Guards South Norwalk Fire Alarm
In South Norwalk a fire alarm triggers an intelligent horse named Jesa to reach from its stall and turn on lights or press a button, allowing firefighters to access the scene. The creature, named for Jesse M. Ferris of Manhattan Rubber Company, previously had stalls burned during outages, but now serves the city as a night watch.
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Royal Patients and the Doctors
Physicians and surgeons who attend royal patients face higher fees due to exceptional risk and scrutiny of their reputations. The piece recalls the Hanover queen’s operation, past royal medical missteps, and how royal matchmaking and politics intertwined with court favor and royal health.
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Out of New York From Peel First Commuter
Two commuters discuss evening routines in Peel’s view of city life. The first asks what the other does at night and the second replies he takes the 50 tram from the city, hinting at routine travel patterns and daily urban mobility.
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World Famous Cats Prove Cats Steal the Show
A quirky collection of anecdotes on famous cats and their owners. Dr Johnson’s fondness for his cat appears beside Vittor Hugo’s cat Chancine and Chateaubriand’s Micetta. Mark Twain’s Satan and Sin, Miss Jahotha’s White Heather, and Jennie the Majestic’s globe spanning travels are cited as notable feline companions in literature, travel, and society.
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If Pa Was Running Things in Our Times That Never Came
A fragment recalling Wild West era talk of reform and vengeance, imagining Pa running the country with harsh measures, big sticks, and shock over trade, trusts, papers, and canal projects, then shifts to a Surber’s Magazine piece on flesh eating animals, comparing bears and lions in North America with factual notes on bear size and speed.
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Oysters and Typhoid Raise Food Safety Alarm
Investigation shows oysters frequently carry typhoid when bleached to look plump. Fresh water bleaching, done to suit sight and taste, causes water absorption and retarded digestion, enabling contamination. Infected oysters shipped widely threaten community health. culinary practice should be discouraged.
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Oklahoma Territory Growth Dreams and Alaska Prospects
In a Raleigh hotel scene, speakers from Indian Territory and Alaska urge rapid development. Charles Gwen touts fertile lands and oil wealth as Oklahoma readies for statehood, while James Lennoy defends Alaska’s wealth and calls for federal road and survey support. John Bagley discusses Western legal work and Nevada opportunities, with Virginia politics and Jacksonville shorthand amid a timber industry exchange focusing on yellow pine and conservation.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chisago Keres
A fragment from a quirky column offers wry musings on wisdom, reputation, and self improvement. It satirically notes how restraint and helpfulness shape perception while poking at vanity and invention. The playful voice casts lessons on character and wit.
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