The Happiest Man in London and Drudgery's Praise
A reflection on the idea of drudgery for women contrasts with a 19th century tale The Happiest Man in London about a devoted husband who nurses his paralyzed wife for 25 years Through daily care love and faith he finds happiness and a deepened bond underscoring the sanctity of married life Also included are notes on American locomotive progress and global trade insights with brief cultural and economic observations
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Oigo
London
Temple
Nee
Bright
Ley
Sanny
Sunny
Les
Lucy
Penna
Jenson
Ale
Mar
Hera
Eljoy
Bremen
Titterington
Life Become of Hert ehetfaeb and the Brook Song
The Atchison Globe notes a performance by an old fashioned woman who sang a piece titled The Brook with piano accompaniment meant to evoke running water. The event centers on a period vocal recital and its musical illustration.
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Hertehetfaeb
Atchison Globe
American envoy accepts English knighthood in exile
Mimmie Van Alen, who quipped that America was no country for a gentleman, traveled to England to receive a decoration from King Edward. He is to be made a Knight of St. John, a title tied to a deceased order head, which means no objection could be raised.
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Mimmie van Alen
America
England
Edward
St. John
Deutschland's voyage sets records and vast eastward speed
The Deutschland's New York to Plymouth voyage reached 234 knota with a 657 mile daily eastward pace near 600 miles westward. Count Bon de Castellane's brother Stanislaus marries Francisco Terry's Cuban daughter. Cuban and U S money reportedly buy power in France as bank depositors press for funds. Lord Beresford comments on the difficulty of truth telling.
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New York
Plymouth
Bon de Castellane
Stanislaus
Iultiminiou
Francisco Terry
United States
France
Seventh National Bank of New York
Teachers for the Philippines Prepare to Teach English Abroad
About 500 American teachers, both men and women, are bound for the Philippines under Taft administration to establish a free school system. Led by Professor Fred W. Atkinson, they will require normal school or college training, teaching experience, and good health. No Spanish knowledge required, but quick learning of local languages is expected as they implement English as the language of Philippine society, literature, and business. The mission hinges on faithful instruction shaping a formative era for Filipino development.
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Philippines
Fred W. Atkinson
Taft Commission
The
Distinction Without Difference On Mormon Sealing Practices
A Utah court rules that sealing in Mormon practice is not marriage, enabling a man to seal many wives for eternity without widow’s rights. The piece questions polygamy implications, notes attire etiquette concerns, and comments on honesty standards and temperance politics, referencing Cain and cultural shifts.
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Utah
Church
Enterprising Omaha Newsboy Builds a Selfmade Venture
A lively history of John Hees a young Omaha newsboy who hones his enterprise with a donkey and wagon. He saved profits to buy the donkey crafted a wagon from scraps and hauls for extra pay while his thrifty parents cheer his ambition and community marvels at his hustle.
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John Hees
Omaha
Moye Need to Know and Odd Inquiries From Lake Forest
A Chicago banker president outlines basic literacy and arithmetic skills for business success in a Lake Forest University graduation address. He notes many graduates lack even simple tests. Also included: a Century Magazine report on China’s Tai-shan stairs, a playful verse about Mary’s Lamb, hornet nesting lore, and a child’s misread letter anecdote.
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Moye
Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Lake Forest University
Forgun
China
Century Magazine
Tal-shan
Holy
Confucius
Mount
Washington
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Dessier
John B. Converse
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Converse
Ita
Burt
Amer
Jen
Cuba
South
South Amer- Ten
Hemisphere
Great Britain
Germany
Europe
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New Orleans
Cape Town
South Africa
Africa
Oran
Sweden
Lord Beresford
Vincent
University of California
Prince Edward Island
Sons of Temperance
Tai
Mary
Wehool
Brooklyn Eagle
Papa
Rossynond
Idaho
Express
Weiser
Weiser, Idaho
A. G. Cordelle
FP. Wells
Villa Ridge
Morris Whchsler
Congue Israel
York
Dus
Tarr Bros
Veryee
Morris Wechsler
Avex Sprixes
Menteur Co
120Th Street
Ivery Son
Lena
OD Phelps
Tart Bros
Sam
Tam
Rivington Street
Raphael
East
Tapt Bros
Medicine Co
N.Y. City
Ween
Beloys
Lumbre Yard
G. H. Ferguson
Denver
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