15 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
1
A collage of quips and notes ranging from public figures to science and travel. This item surveys social trends, misquotes, and light scandal, mentioning the Wright brothers, Mrs. Eddy, and public figures while hinting at colonial science, education, and literature with humorous asides about pigs and phonographs.
An editorial tribute recalls Edward Everett Hale as a civic moralist and world peace advocate, praising his humane influence and Lend a Hand clubs. It then shifts to a defense of free speech, noting swearing persists though law cannot ban it, and arguing education curbs profanity by shaping diction and reverence.
A detailed note from American Home Monthly advises thorough morning and night eye washing with boracic acid in hot water, or salt as an alternative, using absorbent cotton for application. Rinse after wind or travel, avoid rubbing foreign objects, use olive or castor oil for debris, and bathe with warm water and witch hazel to flush irritants. If a particle remains embedded, seek a physician. The article also endorses a doracle wash for inflammation and addresses eyelid debris and mucus.
A historical glimpse describes Afghan soldiers as suspicious yet approachable around a cherished European doll. The piece notes the Amir of Afghanistan and his affection for charming dolls, often kid or composite materials, that fade in Afghan summers.
A mosaic of observations covers cigars in the Philippines, Dutch workers in need of medical care, a new South African union in London, Sir John Towell’s long Punch career, California money habits, and Social Democratic vote counts. It also notes the Nelson river’s vast scale, Tibetan lamas, rhinoceros danger, and German canaries exporting to the United States with millions kept as pets.
A New York Press report notes many women artists spend years in tiny studio rooms rather than moving toward marriage or home life. They cook on gas stoves, cushion meals with cheap dishes, and dream of fame while socializing in inexpensive restaurants. The article criticizes the lifestyle as an empty pursuit, arguing true happiness lies elsewhere.
A column notes shawls fade from daily wear since the 1860s, once common for both sexes and valued for utility and style. Lincoln favored a big Scotch shawl folded lengthwise, while travelers question wearing such garments today. Traveling rugs remain seen as proper only for long journeys rather than everyday use.
An essay style piece jokes about married life and women's habits. It contrasts a sulky temperament with social pretensions and notes how domestic irritations surface in behavior and dress. The narrator crafts satirical vignettes of wives reading, shopping, and managing chores.
In Vienna the city has erected new horse slaughterhouses amid rising horseflesh consumption. The brick complex covers 3,300 square yards with over $200,000 invested. A stable houses 200 horses and a 300 by 50 foot slaughter hall contains 59 killing stalls and hoisting gear. A double loft conveys meat to the pooling house, completing the large operation last year slaughtering 226 horses for food.
A Western paper questions if women ever mishandle gas or fall for men’s bunco schemes. It asks if women lose money gambling or get pockets picked, and argues women are wiser and more trustworthy than men. The piece advocates women as guardians, even of men who stray from home.
A nostalgic poem from Youth's Companion envisions children returning to a loving home. The speaker longs for reunion, recalling childhood joys and inviting the loved ones to share the fireside welcome. The tone blends yearning with pastoral imagery of dew, twilight, and lingering memories.
In Venice Grant and Muriel discuss wealth’s power as Muriel reveals a suitor Dudley Hughes intends to force marriage for money. Muriel contemplates escape with Grant, who offers a life of shared joy over wealth, amid reflections on Mammon’s cruel grip and the city’s ancient gaze.
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