Why War Is Unlikely Joaim Statement of Reasons
A veteran observer in Japan argues that Japan is peace oriented, not a warlike nation, citing historic peace, restraint in victory, humility after battles, and strong US friendship. He warns against sensationalist press and once again affirms bilateral goodwill and mutual gratitude between the United States and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. de Forest
Sendai
Japan
United States
Commodores Perry
Great Republic
Union
Yokoi Shonan
Count Katsura
Russia
Eas
Kuroki
Yamazaki
Roosevelt
West
St Pauls
Manchuria
Macarthur
Moukden
Tennes
San Francisco
Saiepi
Commodore Perry
Heniy Parkes
East
Sir Henry
England
Bingham
China
Great Britain
Germany
America
Republic
Hugara
Amica Trag
Japanese Red Cross
San Francisco Fund
Atlantic
The Mafiosi Mystery Across Time and Territory
An exploration of the Mafia’s origins, initiation rites, and secrecy. The piece describes Sicily’s long running society, its strict proving of candidates, ceremonial blood oath, and the elusive network with shifting headquarters and local chiefs guiding members. It highlights myth and fear surrounding the organization as a global secret force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Palermo
Brotherhood
Fraternity
New England Vendue Ties Auction to Rural Social Life
In Connecticut graveyard of a family estate the vendue revived old New England auction rites. Neighbors, old timers, and newcomers gathered in barns and parlors as the auctioneer jollied bidders, while women inspected goods with reverent care and prepared a communal spread. The sale marked social change from historic gatherings to modern brisk commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
New England
Mto
Bronx
Connecticut
New York
Ching
Hnen
Valug Ag
Oasis of Atacama Describes Desert Nitrate Economy
A long feature outlines the Atacama Desert of northern Chile with its vast nitrate industry. It highlights oases like Pica and Matilla as vital water and food sources, the irrigation from Andes streams, and the verdant crops grown there. The piece notes the desert’s beauty at sunset and the region’s agricultural and fuel roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atacama Desert
Chile
Europe
United States
Atacama
Pacific
Bimou
Nitrates Syndicate
Operaille
Pampa de Tamarugal
Andes
Matilla
Pica
Iquique
Old Piano Rouses Crowds at Auction Night
An elderly lady shoves forward a girl named Jinny who plays a vintage piano, reviving memories of husking bees and dances. The crowd joins in, singing classic tunes while the auctioneer sells the instrument to a pleased old gentleman after a late bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinny
Jinty
Infants Summer Sickness Simple Home Treatment
A 19th century notice outlines a folk remedy for infants summer sickness. It prescribes boiled rice water, diluted calomel doses, and a gradual return to pasteurized dairy milk after recovery. The text emphasizes a regular diet and cautious use of condensed milk, attributed to a Berlin secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berliner
The Grip and a Secret Handshake Confession
A traveling salesman recalls puncturing his hand with a needle and how the resulting limp handshake led to a strange encounter with Groler, a buyer from a rival house. The gesture triggers a revelation about a secret order grip and a political endorsement within Knights of the Sacred Scroll. The tale closes with a contest notice for the Jamestown Epistolary contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Groler
Brother Porter
Peacock
Porter
Order
The
Knights of the Sacred Scroll
Iever
Ike
Fim
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Joaim
Empire
Pelpek
Joshua
Cap
Aragon
Jim Haines
Vendues
Oasis OF
Independence
Washington
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association
Athens
Goya
Massachusetts Ave
Det Rin
Rocket Rockel Jettee
Jettee
Dettee
Roy
Nansening
Yoon
Chicago News
Pers
Jamestown
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