Dodges to Avoid Enlisted Service Across Europe
A Philadelphia Ledger piece discusses conscription across Europe, detailing selection by ballot, exemptions, and long service terms, plus abuses like medical deception and bribery. It notes varied practices from Germany to France and Switzerland, with grim examples of attempts to evade duty and the harsh consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
Army Reserve
Territorial Army
Territorial Reserve
Cologne
Germany
France
Europe
Switzerland
Philadelphia Ledger
Suppressed Prize Story That Was Never Published
A Western newspaper awarded a prize for a detective tale by B R Burton and a collaborator about a safe robbery. The story was not published after editors learned the method could undermine locks. The paper later pledged not to publish elsewhere, leaving the mystery unfulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Burton
Craftsion
Teory
Lock
Burton
Barton
Caruso Lessons From Marble Benches In Paris Story
Enrico Caruso recounted a tale to a Philadelphia music figure about buying marble benches in Paris for fifty dollars each, only to find the same craftsman at his villa selling them for twenty dollars. He learned to shop nearer home to save freight and extras, a lesson on value and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrico Caruso
Philadelphia
Bellevue-Stratford
Carusa
Aerous
Caruso
Paris
Hin
Aignor
Gou
Lome
Nowa
Dinner Guest Demands Never More Dinners In Ch'angay
A tale from North China Herat recounts a man who loves hosting meals but serves dreadful fare. A guest drops to his knees and pleads friendship, then asks never to be invited again, provoking a roar of laughter from all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch’angay
North China Herat
Overstocked shopkeeper refuses samples to traveler
A commercial traveler arrives with samples but the shopkeeper declines to place an order, citing overstock. The traveler insists on viewing the samples, arguing he has not seen them in three weeks. The scene unfolds in a terse exchange from Loudon Penny Pletorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudon Penny Pletorial
Veourlus eruptions boost fertility near town
London Mail notes that Veourlus eruptions greatly increase soil fertility in the surrounding area, while a humorous aside about cigars and hemp from an earlier London comment mocks the idea of rope in cigars as a costly joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Atlantic liners use distinct night signals and housings
Edwin Torrisse explains how Atlantic liner vessels are identified at night by funnel colors and signal lights. He details American lines with black funnels and white bands, green or blue signal lights, and notes variations across White Star, Hamburg America, Red Star, Norddeutscher Lloyd and others plus each line’s house flag and daymark details.
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Atlantic
Thic
Bristol
Hamburg, American Inc
Wilton
Regular
Express
Cunard
Red Star
White Star Company
Lloyd
Atlantic Transport
Stara
Edwin Torrisse
Cincinviat! Commercial Tribune
Attributions of Single-Sentence Rigor in Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript cites a quip about intense focus on a single sentence, contrasting Stevenson’s long lines with a craftsman who has spent six years laboring on one sentence, highlighting literary dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Boston Transcript
Stockholders Meeting Notice for First National Bank of Athena
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Athena Oregon for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for other lawful business will be held in its office in Athena Oregon on Tuesday the 11th day of January 1910 at 2 oclock. F. LeGrow, Cashier. Dated December 10 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Athena
Oregon
LeGrow
Dr Kings Life Pills Aid Headache Sufferers Everywhere
A vintage medicine pitch claims Dr Kings Life Pills relieve headaches for young girls and older women alike. The ad promises quick relief and prompt care, claiming to purify blood and strengthen nerves, with a price of 250 a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Draggate
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule
Rev A O Hammond pastor conducts Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 epworth league devotional at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 50 p m Ladies Aid Society Wednesday 1 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m in church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. O. Hammond
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
Administrator's Notice to Creditors in Boddy Estate
Jackson Nelson has qualified as executor of Robert J. Boddy deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Peterson Wilson law offices in Athena or Pendleton, Oregon within six months from January 7, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Robert J. Boddy
Jackson Nelson
Peterson d& Wilson
Athena
Pandleton
Summons in Oregon Circuit Court Umatilla County
Doran Habnert files for absolute divorce from William F Habnert in Umatilla County Oregon. The summons requires appearance within six weeks of first publication in Athena Press. Court order from Judge H J Beau dated December 29 1909 directs six consecutive weekly publications through February 11 1910. Attorneys Peterson and Wilson for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
Doran, Habnert
William F. Habnert
Athena Presa
Athena
Chang
Dora
Adams
H. J. Beau
Sixth Judicial District
Peterson & Wilson Attorneya
Plaintiff
The Two Power Standard Proverbial Lines
The piece cites the idea that England should match the size of its rival navy, a refrain on naval parity. It quotes a Petersburg Post line about wives and wardrobes and a Spanish proverb comparing truth to a swift catch, reflecting eclectic editorial snippets.
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England
Ukes
Pletaburg Post
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P. Sharp
Wuswerea
Omoe
Atreot
Alena Oregor
V.R. Bilyeu
Peterson & Wilson Attorneys-at-Law
Pendleton
Watts & Neal
Attorneys-at-Law
Freewater, Oregon
ST. Nichols Hotel J
BE. Froombe
Prop
ST. Nichols
Tate
T. J. Kirk
D. H. Preston
le Grow
Ouahler
E. Koontz
Aps
T. Cashier
T. J. Kirk I
P. E. Colbeen
First National Bank OF Athena
Carl Christian
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Millers and Grain
Waitsburg
Ronenen
Chickering
Weber
Hobart Gali
Eilers Piano House
Ore
Portland
Walla Walla, Wash
Whitman County
Pricow
Sore
George W. Taylor
la Crosse
Wash
Wise Bros
Troy Laundry
Henry Keene
GAS Lafontaine
Pendleton, Or
Keene
Main Street
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