Secret of It and Other Lessons From The Times
The article reviews Field Marshal Oyama's strategy in Mukden and the Japanese army's relentless march, noting their focus on preparedness and persistence as key to success. It also lauds the London Spectator's grandmotherly political counsel, praising its astute critique of Senate power versus executive strength in the formation of treaties.
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Alaska Annexation Demand Sparks Mass Meeting Outcry
A Valdez mass meeting of 60 000 Alaskan residents condemns disloyalty and urges Alaska be annexed to Canada as impossible and unwise. The Post supports Alaska representation in Congress but denounces annexation and points to the long neglected duties of Congress.
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Reformer La Follette and presidential hints in 1908
A long editorial column discusses Gov. La Follette as a reformer eyed for the White House, noting skepticism among Washington elites and comparing him to Bryan in potential intra party contests. It references Hay and the January 1905 protocol, debates over Senate ratification, and mentions Tom Watson's magazine and Bryan’s stance on Democratic unity.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collection of humorous aphorisms on social behavior and domestic life. The lines poke at landlords, reputations, finances, and the dynamics of marriage and family. Observations mix irony with pointed commentary on love, money, and authority inside households.
Strange Quest of Duke of Montrose
The Duke of Montrose seeks the heart of James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, missing since the 17th century. The tale traces a long relay through embalmed caskets, secret cages, and a colonial chase across Europe and India, ending with hopes for its return to Scotland and a place in Montrose family lore.
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American hymn quest and the American muse
The Philadelphia Ledger laments the lack of a distinctly American hymn and asks where our lyric writers and inspired musicians are. It cites past failed contests, notes the tune of America often used with God Save the King, and argues for a powerful, impetuous lyric and celestial music created by Americans. The piece contrasts American melody with Ireland Scotland and England, laments college songs, and calls for a national, immortal song.
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Dr Osler and the forty year benchmark in medicine
The piece recalls Osler’s humorous point that great medical and scientific work often occurs after age forty. It cites Harvey, Lister, Koch, and others born before or after 40, noting their later achievements and Osler’s own timing in publishing his first medical book at forty.
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An Unappreciated Hero
A collection of editorial excerpts praising Stoessel’s steadfast service and noting future historical justice, contrasting victor’s acclaim with the silent regard for the vanquished general. It contrasts with Nogi’s fame and discusses forestry policy, then weighs Roosevelt's stance on the South and race as a national issue.
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Short Temperance Lecture and scattered gossip
A collection from various papers notes a Japanese jiu-jitsu expert in jail with delirium tremens in New York, a crusty bachelor on dress at balls, a debutante question about attire, and jabs at Washington crooks. Other items reference old Virginia praise, bachelor reflections, and awkward social quips about birthdays and burglars.
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Preparedness and Training: A Lesson From Japan
The piece argues that U S and allied forces suffered far more from disease than battle losses in the Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection, while Japan showed how sanitation and peacetime training cut fatalities. It urges maintaining well trained state troops and readiness as the wisest policy.
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Cost of Empire Hinders Budget Reductions
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger the piece notes the deadlock between majority and minority on the Appropriations Committee over next year’s budget. It cites rising annual government costs, flat revenues, and a projected deficit of about 92 million. Military spending drives much of the expansion, with total appropriations rising from 2.02 to 3.15 billion across the late 1890s into 1906. It concludes Republicans foresee little relief and anticipate new revenue sources.
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Vast Canal Project Ambitions at Miraflores From Houten Globe
An engineer states with one steam shovel and a full track system a yearly 30,000,000 cubic yard excavation is possible at Miraflores. The tidal lock would be 1,000 feet long and 100 feet wide, with a ten to twelve year timeline. Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Senate offense over perceived presidential insinuation on workload. The piece hints at broad political skepticism and distant home feedback.
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Fighting Its Own Fight in Kansas Against Standard Oil
A Kansas stance asserts self-reliance in its battle against Standard Oil, welcoming any aid offered yet warning against deserters joining the oil merger foes. The page also cites varied clippings on mergers, degrees for the VP, past revelations before engagements, and regional agricultural contrasts, reflecting national commentary.
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Politicians in Hotel Lobbies Discuss 1920s Elections
In Baker City and Washington hotels, prominent figures speculate on trials of Mitchell, Hermann, and Williamson. Ohio and Arizona leaders discuss pending Senate races, while Californian Frank Flint praises Washington. West Coast and cattle interests frame national politics amid everyday social chatter.
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Venus and the Modern Woman in New York Critique
A Kansas City Star essay contrasts a Praxitelean statue with the 20th century woman. It argues that modern fashion and self-image are judged harshly against ancient beauty, implying defeat would undermine artistic effort and human labor. The piece critiques dressmakers and the vanity of toil.
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Insomnia Joke Mocks Church Sleep Difficulties
In a Detroit Tribune item, Mrs. Brown jokes about her husband suffering the worst insomnia yet. Mrs. Green asks if he cannot sleep at night, and Mrs. Brown replies he cannot sleep even in church.
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Its Total Depravity
A collage style note cites Chicago Tribune and Indianapolis News items on egg scarcity and a 9 cent daily household diet in Iowa. It mentions the Good and Bad Trusts and a woman in Iowa feeding her family cheaply while claiming health.
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Making an Easy Conquest in Houston Yesteryear
A brief gag note from Houston Yesteryear and a Galveston News quip on a court judge. The exchange frames a lighthearted romantic aside in a bonnet bird metaphor and a joke about moral turpitude versus turpentine.
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