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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
3
The article notes that many royal women share the name Alex including Alexandra, Princess Alexandra of Hesse widow of Grand Duke Sergius of Russia and the current czarina of Russia both known as Alex. The piece comments on naming trends among royal families.
A New Orleans man argues that preventing African Americans from benefiting from Rhodes scholarships is best achieved by white students outperforming Black students in exams. He suggests the simplest method to block benefits is to have white boys beat the Negro boys in the examinations.
The English ribbon trade is described as flourishing again after years, spurred by large orders from dress makers and milliners. The surge in demand boosts output from manufacturers and signals improved market conditions.
The passage juxtaposes animal sounds with human boasting to critique pride and power. It likens the hiss of a snake and other animal noises to the pretensions of a “lordly man,” suggesting vanity and tyranny are as natural as animal instincts.
Austin K. Jones has served as Harvard’s bellringer for 49 years ringing the clapper at Harvard Hall 3 175 000 times He has walked to and from the bell rope nearly 69 045 miles and is 81 years old He has rung in and rolled out five Harvard presidents.
Two German aeronauts completed a Berlin to Leicestershire balloon journey covering 812 miles in 19 hours. The feat echoes Count de la Vaulx’s 1900 1250 mile record Paris to Russia, though it does not confirm Walter Welman’s pole ambitions.
The next meeting of the American Press Humorists association will be held in Los Angeles. Mr. Rocke feller is said to be the only member not worrying about how he will get there.
The note suggests Wellman expects to locate water at the pole, but predicts it will be in solid blocks requiring melting for navigation. The passage toys with the idea of water availability and practical use in travel.
Islanders discuss using lava from a volcano as a natural breakwater and power source. The piece contrasts nature’s vast scale with human ambition seeking practical benefits from volcanic activity.
For years residents of Putney near London have watched Mr S Burne depart The Pines at a fixed daily hour for his walk. He returns at the same time each day, so punctual that watches could be set by him. The poet’s stroll ends at the same heath spot.
The Franklin Square house, opened less than five years ago, has fed 11 462 young women with about 2,680,000 meals. The meals for permanent residents cost a little over 4 cents each, a feat Boston Globe credits to good management under current codes.
A woman reportedly sacrificed ten million dollars for her husband while noting that some husbands begrudge even small sums to their wives. The remark highlights disparities in spousal generosity.
The Museum Gazette editor suggests mankind has occupied Great Britain for about 250000 years. He notes the historic window of roughly 2000 years is a small slice of humanity on these shores, and that the entire human epoch is a tiny portion of world history.
A man incarcerated in a New Jersey facility died after his actions toward his wife led to her death by shock. He reportedly planned a spring outfit surprise for her, and the resulting distress is cited as a factor in the fatal episode.
A bizarre family marriage confounds kinship norms as a six year old in Dakota weds a 20 year old girl and the youth's son marries the girl's mother aged 45. The odd union puzzle invites readers to consider implications.
The line notes that nearly every household features a pet or child named Teddy, with cats, dogs, birds, and babies all sharing the familiar name. It observes Teddy as a widespread cultural touchstone rather than a single notable event.
A London correspondent writes to denounce careless pedestrians who swing umbrellas in crowded streets. The letter condemns selfish behavior and urges safer conduct, arguing the practice endangers others in busy thoroughfares.
More than fifty mirrors are taken from a government printing office to prevent the women workers from endless primping. The plan, described as diabolic, will not stop the involuntary waves of hair or the desire to feel polish in the work environment.
Maj. Gen. Fred. D. Grant discusses Memorial Day tracing its origin to Gen. John A. Logan and the Greek custom of honoring heroes. He praises the religious sentiment that gave the day its solemn character and laments the shift toward a general holiday focused on parades and picnics.
A New Jersey veteran recalls Ed Morton a swift fiddler who carried his fiddle to camp life. His tent mate Charles Foster boasted of shaving soap he found and offered to lend it. Morton exclaimed that the "soap" was his resin he had sought for over a week. The tale ends with Charlie claiming to have used the soap on the fiddle medicine.
The piece recalls Lincoln era mobilization, the blue and gray armies, and national reconciliation after Appomattox. It honors veterans, graves, and the returning to peaceful life, urging equal tribute to all who served. It ends with a quotation about dedication beyond earthly couplets, attributed to Wright A. Patterson.
An ad touts Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for general debility and anemia. It includes a testimonial from J. G. Havey of Chelsea describing nerve breakdown, poor sleep, back pain, and vision issues that improved after use. The copy cites indigestion relief and offers pamphlets on blood diseases and a diet book, with pricing: 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, from Schenectady, N Y.
A London Chronicle note recounts William Lee’s invention of the knitting frame in the 16th century. His motive stemmed from romantic rejection as he sought to disrupt stocking makers. Fleeing to France, he died a broken man, whether from love or invention remains unclear.
French explorer C F Gautier warns the Sahara is steadily drying with oases shrinking and likely to disappear soon. He cites historic records and signs showing past vegetation, attributing the trend to the northward advance of drifting sands barring watersheds from the Atlas region.
A youthful New York artist invited a friend to dinner at her studio. The bachelor maid’s cooking was poor with tough roast, underdone potatoes, and pithy pineapple salad. The hostess apologized as the guest deflected criticism with compliments about tender gravy.
A young widow reflects on the grim possibility that men attending her wedding may die by their own actions. The musing ties fate, illness, and fear to a ceremony of union, leaving questions about safety and mortality.
A dramatic claim outlines prompt, lasting relief from itching piles using Hunt's Cure. The ad implies permanent improvement with a single treatment, promising quick results and long lasting comfort.
A proverb-like line suggests one should not judge a man’s understanding by his outward tools or apparent skill. It emphasizes hidden wisdom and the limits of superficial assessment.
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