Leo XIII Rise and Rise of Cardinal Pecci to Pontiff
The piece recounts Cardinal Pecci’s rise from Perugia governor to nuncio in Brussels and final election as Pope Leo XIII. It covers his cautious diplomacy, political acumen, and the dramatic conclave where he accepted the papal name after three ballots amid calls for unity and stability.
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Pecci
Sienna
Caelo
St. Malachy
Joachim
Joseph
Mary
St. Thomas Aquinas
Comtesse Anne
Gregory XVI
Benevento
Naples
Gov. Peeci
Gregory
Perugia
Belgium
Mer
Brussels
Leopold
Rome
London
Paris
Victoria
Prince Albert
Louis Philippe
Pius IX
Leo
Pius
Cardinal Pecci
Holy See
Victor Emmanuel
Quirinal Palace
Peter
Vatican
St. Peter’s
Savoy
House of Savoy
Papacy
McClosky
Leo XIII
Gladstone
Bismareck
Europe
Leo XIII the pope of simple life and sharp humor
A long portrait of Leo XIII detailing his frugal routine, charity to the poor, keen interest in world affairs, and dislike of pomp. He maintained discipline, dressed modestly, surrounded by aides, and kept up with science, literature, and the news, while a royal portraitist and a physician described his enduring vitality and humor.
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Leo
Leo XIII
Spain
United States
Holland
Vatican
New England
Lapponi
Pius IX
Washington
John G. Wright
Douglas
Wio
Wyoming
Roosevelt
Bill
The Hand of Providence in a Detroit Guest Tale
A Toledo man recalls a Free Press tale of crossing Oakland County with a horse attached to a hired rig when a bull escaped, killed the horse, and prompted a four‑way liability dispute. A judge, fences, and a horned bull figure in the humorous moral that Providence divides the costs.
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Toledo
Detroit
Free Press
Oakland County
Justice of the Peace
One Trouble
A note from the Ohio State Journal comments on lone girls knowing too much about pyrog raphy and too little about piemaking highlighting a public warning or social remark in style of a newspaper quip.
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Ohio State Journal
Cost of Lighthouse Service Budget Exceeds Four Million
The United States lighthouse services cost four million five hundred thousand dollars annually. The figure highlights the substantial public expense tied to lighthouse operations and maintenance across the coastal network.
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United States Lighthouse Services
Dolly Takes Tea In A Gentle Afternoon Tea Scene
A light verse by Albert Bigelow Paine describes a scene with a doll at tea with Mabel and the narrator. Cookies and water accompany the visit as they chat and share a calm afternoon. Mabel finally leaves, and the table is cleared after Dol ly's tea is finished.
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Dolly
Ev’rything
Mabel
Gayly
Albert Bigelow Paine
St. Nicholas
Pleasure of canoeing across the northern waters
An essay on canoeing outlines growing craft variety from dugout logs to modern boats. It advises light gear, proper clothing, hammock risks, sturdy food, a trolling line for fish, milk from farms, and field glasses, urging beginners to capsize safely to gain confidence.
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Commissariat
America
Surfboats in Ceylon Rendered Essential by Reefs
The illustration shows a Ceylon surf boat used for fishing because reefs surround the island and heavy surf blocks access to open water. Fishermen form a distinct caste and pride themselves on skill with the light boats, yet few accidents occur given the boats’ flimsy construction.
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Ceylon
Brave mascot Nig the Bull Terrier of Franklin No.1 Fire
The Washington Star tells how Nig a black and white bull terrier serves with the Franklin No.1 chemical company demonstrating loyalty and cleverness. He boards green street cars to reach Georgetown lunch hikes with Assistant Chief Wagner and Foreman Harper. Nig distinguishes alarms and aids firefighters sometimes entering burning houses to help, even climbing a lamp post to fetch a rag.
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Truck D
Old Franklin Fire Company
No. 1 Chemical
Wagner
Harper
Georgetown
Washington Star
Why Willie Was Excused
A Higginsville Kansas teacher received a note requesting Willie be excused for absences after he fell down stairs before school. The note says no internal injury was found though external scrapes and a hip hurt, claiming the doctor said he narrowly escaped fatal death.
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Willie
Higginsville
Kan
How Bay Rum Is Made
Bay rum is manufactured from the dried leaves of Pimento acris. Leaves are picked and dried then placed in the retort with water for distillation. The vapor is condensed to form bay oil, a very small quantity needed for each puncheon of rum.
Ella Don’t You hate to see a man make a fool of himself
Stella remarks on jealousy and pride in a humorous exchange overheard by readers of the Y Herald. The dialogue hints at romantic rivalry and social snubs within a small town.
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Ella
Stella
No. Y. Herald
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