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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
13
The article notes that Queen Alexandra and two royal ladies named Alex include Princess Alexandra of Hesse, widow of Grand Duke Sergius of Russia, and the czarina of Russia, all sharing the name Alex.
A New Orleans man expresses prejudice against blacks benefiting from Rhodes scholarships. He suggests the simplest way to prevent it is for white students to outperform black students in examinations.
The English ribbon trade is said to be in a more flourishing condition than in many years due to the large orders from dress makers and milliners increasing output from manufacturers.
The line contrasts animal sounds with what is described as the so called lordly man. The piece notes repetition of hiss laugh bray growl grunt bark and roar across species to critique human behavior.
Austin K. Jones has served as Harvard bellringer for 49 years ringing the clapper in Harvard Hall 3 175 000 times. He has walked to and from the bell rope nearly 59 045 miles and is 81 years old. He has rung in and rolled out five Harvard university presidents.
Two German aeronauts flew from Berlin to Leicestershire England covering 812 miles in 19 hours. The report recalls Count de la Vaulx 1900 record of 1256 miles Paris to Kiev but wonders if Walter Welman will reach the pole.
The next meeting of the American Press Humorists association will be held in Los Angeles. Mr. Rockefeller is the only member not worrying about how to get there.
The text suggests Weltman hopes to locate water at the North Pole, expecting it to be found as solid blocks. It notes he would need to melt them to use the water for navigation.
The piece notes Hawaiians discussing tapping a volcano to harness lava for building a breakwater, suggesting a shift from awe to practical business planning as Nature’s power is weighed against human needs.
For years residents near London see Mr. Syginburne depart The Pines at a fixed hour for his daily constitutional. He returns at the same time, so punctual that watches could be set by him. His walk always leads to the same spot on the heath.
The Franklin Square house, open nearly five years, has sheltered 11 462 young women and served about 2 680 000 meals. Meals for permanent residents cost a little over four cents each, a figure Boston Globe says reflects the need for good management under current conditions.
A woman is described as having sacrificed ten million dollars for a husband, while some men begrudge their wives modest sums. The remark contrasts extreme sacrifice with frugal spousal generosity.
The Museum Gazette of London editor estimates human presence in Great Britain at 250000 years. He notes the historic epoch of about 2000 years is a small fraction of man’s time here and that human history is a tiny part of world history.
A man in a New Jersey prison died after an incident described as killer tickling a wife to death. Authorities note the case involved a surprise purchase of a spring outfit and an ensuing shock that proved fatal.
A 60 year old Dakota man married a 20 year old girl and his son married the girl's 45 year old mother creating a complex family tie. The item playfully invites readers to ponder the awkward relationship puzzle.
The remark notes how many people own pets or children named Teddy, a familiar and affectionate nickname. It highlights the prevalence of Teddy as a popular choice for cats, dogs, birds, and babies in everyday life.
A London correspondent condemns careless pedestrians who carry umbrellas in crowded thoroughfares, arguing their behavior endangers others and serves no valuable purpose.
The government printing office removed over fifty mirrors to stop women workers from constant primping. The plan aims to curb vanity but may not stop wandering thoughts of beauty and fashion among staff.
The piece explains how Gen John A. Logan inspired Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers with grave decorations in May. It contrasts earlier sacred observance with later secular, parade and picnic culture, warning against losing the day’s solemn moral meaning.
A veteran recalls Ed Morton, a swift fiddler, who kept his fiddle with him in camp. Charles Foster, his tent mate, found shaving soap and offered it to Morton. Morton cried out that the resin he sought had finally appeared, mistaking the soap for his fiddle resin.
Wright A. Patterson reflects on the Civil War's legacy and honors veterans and fallen soldiers. The piece recalls the blue and gray armies, their sacrifice, and the enduring tribute paid with flowers and a national vow to remember in a solemn ceremony.
Advert reads that general debility stems from bad blood, corrected by Dr Williams Pink Pills. It cites a Chelsea man who recovered after long illness, endorsing the pills for indigestion, anemia, rheumatism and post fever weakness. Pills sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady NY.
A London Chronicle piece recalls William Lee who invented the knitting frame in the sixteenth century after a romance with a stocking knitter. His device altered stockin g production, angering rivals who allegedly drove him to flee to France where he died, heartbroken over love or invention.
C F Gautier, a French explorer, says the Sahara is steadily drying with oases shrinking and possibly vanishing soon. He cites historic records and signs showing more springs and vegetation 50 to 100 years ago, attributing the drying to mechanical causes from advancing northern sand masses blocking watersheds from the Atlas mountains.
A young New York artist invited a friend to dinner in her studio. The hostess, more skilled with colors than catering, served a dish that impressed only with its euphemistic tenderness. The guest praised the gravy, masking the meal's flaws, while a final line turns to a widow reflecting on fate and marriage.
A claim highlights prompt, lasting relief from itching piles using Hunt's Cure. The advertisement emphasizes quick action and permanent results for sufferers seeking an effective treatment.
A reflective line argues that reasoning alone does not reveal a person’s true expertise or value. It suggests practical wisdom and life experience shape understanding beyond formal logic.
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