Pledge Against Drink Questioned By Irish Tavern Talk
A dialogue shows Mrs Murphy urging her husband to sign a pledge against drink while he questions if signing would condemn the cup of tea. She counters by asking if the tea caused abuse, poverty, and public shame, arguing drink harms families and encourages vice.
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Mra Murphy
Biddy Malone
Lifk Ivery Cint
Sandy McCulloch
Maggie Smyth
Tom
Paddy Murphy
Paddy’ Murphy
Paddy
Oman
Global News Capsule Highlights varied events
The Christian Science Church governance continues under Mrs Eddy's policy while George Perkins plans retirement from Pierpont Morgan to pursue profit sharing and labor peace. A mob in Iresus California attacked IWW HQ and assaulted members, with police eventually restoring order. A Paris Pau flight set a new world altitude record at 10 745 feet.
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Christian Science Chiurel
Eddy
George Perkins
Pierpont Morgan
Iresus
California
Industrial Workers of the World
Noted Oxford editor advocates sober meals at home
Dr J A H Afurepy editor of the Oxford Maglisle Dictionary spoke at Oxford praising a lifelong abstinence from alcohol and recounting raising eleven children without drinking at meals. He warned that strong drink has harmed his region more than epidemics, as he traveled through familiar areas.
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J. A. HH. Afurepy
Oxford
Tia
How Far Are They Prepared to Go
A fragment referencing the Peel Commission majority report condemns national degradation from public houses and drunkenness. It lists signatories including FE N Buxton and Henry Grinling with roles in brewing and distilling firms and allied associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Peel
FE. N
A. Money-Wigram
Brewer
Watney, Combe, Reid and Co., Ltd
Samuel Young
Young, King and Co
George Younger
George Younger and Son, Ltd
Prohibition Progress Highlighted by Anti-saloon League
The Anti-saloon League claims rapid gains since 1909 with 41 million Americans in prohibition territory and 70 percent of the nation restricting liquor. It portrays a growing political force, turning activists into a disciplined body shaping public trust and policy for a “Master’s Kingdom.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-saloon League of America
United States
League
The Wowser and the Little Yankee in a Sydney Pub Tale
A street clash in Sydney centers on the wowser and a Yankee as they spar over religion and alcohol. After months of conflict the Yankee wins a brief victory, but the old habit returns and he wanders to escape temptation, reflecting a long, moral struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
George Street
Hell
No-License Father of Sly Frog Faces Sydney Convictions
In Sydney over the last nine months authorities report more than fifty convictions linked to the No-License movement. A ban on sly grog and a push to banish alcohol outlets accompanies the 630 loars vote against liquor licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sly Frog
Sydney
New Zealand Shipping Adds Play Room on Rotorua
The Rotorua steamer gains a child’s play room and toys for young passengers. This feature aims to entertain families during sea travel aboard the New Zealand Shipping Company vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand Shipping Company
Rotorua
Mutiny Crushed as Marines Clash on Dascobras Island
A mutiny by marines at Dascobras barracks, supported by the Rio Grande de Sul, led to heavy bombardment and civilian casualties. The revolt was suppressed, with over two hundred killed or wounded. The Senate moved to declare a thirty day state of siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dascobras
Rio Grande de Sul
Revolutionary Party
Senate
Patents and tenancy ruling amid midweek notices
A Wellington magistrate issues a tenancy judgment under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1730 after a landlord sued a former tenant for double rent. Other items include patent filings from Baldwin and Raynard in Christchurch and New Zealand inventors, plus public health touts for Chamberlain's Tablets as an instant remedy for minor ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Frootoids Cure Headache and Indigestion
Frootoids claim to remove waste matter from blood and tissues easing congestion and brain pressure. They are advertised as a pleasant quick relief for headaches and constipation with liver benefits and weekly doses priced at 1/6 through chemists and W G Hearne & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G. Hearne & Co., Ltd
Geslong
Victoria
London school children examine health under new system
The London County Council publishes the medical officer of education annual report. At end of 1909 staff included 68 medical professionals. A 16 assistant doctor expansion is planned next month. A toothbrush club and school tooth care aim to improve dental cleanliness amid wide defects. Thames low areas show poorer physiques while higher districts fare better. London boys and girls show physique rivals in Germany Canada and the United States.
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Medical Officer of Education
London County Council
Kerr
Thames
Chelsea
Fulham
Hammersmith
London
Germany
Canada
United States
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