Morning glories and a papa’s love poem
A sentimental poem laments a child’s image and a father’s affection, recalling childhood through morning glories and the cherished photograph. The piece ends with the refrain “Dess a heap” and credits J. M. Lewis from the Houston Post.
Wilhelm and Greta Tale of Hidden Plans in a Cottage Scheme
Wilhelm hopes to arrange Greta with his brother Fritz to stabilize the family, revealing a plan to move Greta into a cottage with Fritz and open doors to a future. Mrs. Carr quietly guides the outcome as tensions surface over the unlikely marriage. Greta and Wilhelm confront the truth about Fritz and Greta’s feelings. The scene ends with Mrs. Carr approving a simpler, brighter arrangement.
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Wilhelm
Greta
Mrs. Carr
Brudder
Fritz
America
New York
United States Nears Trade Pact With Abyssinia
The United States plans a trade treaty with Abyssinia as consul general Robert P. Skinner heads the mission based in Marseilles. The effort aims to secure favorable conditions for American commerce with Menelek II and the Abyssinian kingdom, amid a history of regional diplomacy and notable uprisings.
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United States
Abyssinia
Robert P. Skinner
Marseilles
State Department
Mr. Skinner
Menelek II
Africa
Egypt
Soudan
Massowah
Red Sea
Italy
Menelek
Republic
Ethiopia
St. Mark
Solomon
Sheba
Negus Negusti
Sir Hewitt
Amercan
Johannes
Adowa
Prester John
Theodorus
John
Notable Doctor Doubts Wife Recovery Says Chicago Daily News
A nurse relays a doctor’s claim that the wife cannot recover, while the husband resists placing faith in the prognosis. The Chicago Daily News quotes skepticism toward medical infallibility.
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Enpeck
Chicago Daily News
The Future of English Speaking Races in World Progress
A mid 20th century style reflection argues the English speaking world will expand in power and influence if unity prevails. It notes commerce and liberty as strengths, warns of demagogues and press harms, recalls the Venezuela dispute, and praises growing amity between England and America through faster communication and shared pursuits.
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Venezuela
England
United States
America
Atlantic
Simple Japanese Homes and Their Quiet Furnishings
The New York Tribune notes Japanese interiors favor minimal furniture with a few screens and a high vase, beds rolled away, and mochi for New Year. Homes are single story, light, fragile, with paper windows, and no heating beyond small stoves. External spaces show miniature gardens and decorative dwarf trees or jars.
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New York Tribune
Timorous Bears and Lions Stir Public Fancy
The piece mocks sensational animal chase reports from the Adirondacks and the West. It cites a New York hill country bear encounter where a woman and child scare off a bear with marshmallow bags, and a San Bernardino surveyor fighting mountain lions with a hatchet and a sandwich. It questions truth of famed press narratives and urges clarity.
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Adirondacks
West
Colorado
Washington Post
New York
San Bernardino
Ragsdale
Sierras
Higher Education in Siberia at Tomsk University
Tomsk University boasts extensive facilities with a large clinic building and a richly stocked museum focused on archaeological relics and anatomical specimens. Its library surpasses 100 000 volumes and includes rare original designs from Count Stroganoff. Laboratories cater to regional mining industries and the botanical garden stands among Europe's best for variety and completeness.
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Siberia
University of
Europe
Fictitious Capitalization Surges in U.S. Industry
The article notes a vast, largely fictitious capitalization of industrial combinations in the United States, claiming amounts exceed five billion dollars over a six year span. It discusses the implications for markets and corporate control amid rising speculation and reform debates.
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United States
Fresh-water Pear Trade Noted in Arkansas Markets
Report notes fresh-water pears sold in Arkansas markets this year with 13 items valued at 2.899 dollars each. The fragment cites a local aggregate sale and a price per pear, reflecting early market activity.
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Arkansas
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