Foolish Talk On Age Hardly Marks Useful Men
A critic dismisses claims that usefulness ends at forty five, citing Prof Rudolph Binder who argues many notable figures achieved greatness after 45. He notes scientists, statesmen, authors and composers thriving past midlife, and cites DeMorgan, Pestalozzi, and Ludendorff as examples challenging ageist views.
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George T. Ragsdale
Louisville
Osler
Rudolph Binder
Sociological Department of
New York University
Prof Binder
William DeMorgan
Pestalozsi
Ludendorff
Decentralizing Postoffice Work Plan by Postmaster General
Postmaster General announces a trial of a largely decentralized post office system with state centers handling regional matters. The plan, proposed months ago to Postmaster General Hays, aims to reduce Washington congestion, speed service, and route complaints and recommendations locally, signaling a shift away from long-standing centralization. The move reflects a broader trend toward decentralization in government and business.
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Work
Hays
Washington
Post Office Department
Let Them Fight It Out On The Coal Strike
Editorial argues for government staying out of a coal strike as labor and capital clash. It notes spring and summer reduce public suffering, cautions against interference, and claims both sides share fault though truth is often ignored. Mentions Marine actions and housing impacts in Cleveland, with stray garbled phrases.
Athens Years Ago and Old Notices in 1894 Banner
A digest from the Athena Daily Banner highlighting political notes about C H Brand withdrawing from Senate race, a Georgia retail prompt mocking costs, a feature on a race for Circuit Judge between J J Strickland and L N Hughes, an old fashion note on ladies fashion, petitions for tax exemption for parsonages, a coal offer from F B Lucas, and a high billiards score at the Atheneum.
Local Underwriters Elect New Manager W D Griffeth Out
At the local board of underwriters meeting Mr W D Griffeth stated his term as manager had expired and he wished to see a successor chosen. Mr Morton was proposed and elected to the office, ending Griffeth’s long tenure.
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Board of Underwriters
W. D. Griffeth
Morton Wan
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Othe
Health Care for Baby Eyes and Mouth Practices
Health guidance for newborn care outlines cleaning eye secretions with boiled water and cotton, using new cotton for each eye, and avoiding contact with dirty hands. It notes general eye cleanliness not required if normal, emphasizes hygiene for workers, and warns of possible eye infection and mouth care after feeding with caution about mouth insertion and teething.
Letters from the People Praises Banner Editorial
A partial excerpt from the Athen Banner shows a reader praise for the newspaper's banner editorials. It references republic- era framing and a patriotic tone, indicating support for editorial stance and community voice.
Siamese Twins Die After Refused Operation
Josefa and Rosa Blasek died within seconds of each other in a Chicago hospital after their brother refused consent for a delicate operation to sever their shared anatomy. Doctors contended the procedure could have saved at least one life, but the brother deemed the operation too risky. Rosa left a son and had a late husband who died in 1917. Josefa had no husband. The twins, born to normal parents in Czecho-Slovakia forty two years ago, had acquired wealth on world tours and left no will.
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Chicago
Josefa
Rosa Blazek
Frank Blizek
Rosa
Brother
B. H. Breakstone
Breakstone
Rosa Blasek
Dvorak
Franz
Czecho-Slovakia
J. L. Triska
Chang
Eng
W'Sters
Newport
Orista
Raddha
Doddha
Helen
Judith
North Carolina
Millie
Christine
Rogelia
Siamese Twins Case Describes Shared Fate and Medical History
Two women, a brother and their doctors discuss a fatal condition. A shared illness progress chart shows both at near certain death despite differing reactions to the same medicine. Medical records recall famous historical twins and note many documented conjoined pairs with varying fates.
Princes to wed commoner in Copenhagen guard officer
Prince Thyra sister of King Christian plans marriage to a Guards officer not a noble. The match challenges royal tradition after earlier royal marriages to commoners. Thyra born March 14, 1880, is second daughter of King Frederik who died in 1912. Public service corporations in the United States require 30 billion dollars in new capital annually.
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Copenhagen
Thyra
Christian
Ief
England
Thayras
Prodrick
United States
Great For Bad Coughs and Colds
The snippet promotes a remedy for coughs and colds claiming to soothe catarrh and sore throat. It suggests applying medicine directly to the nasal and throat membranes to reduce tickling and inflammation, offering quick relief. The text reads as a rough OCR of an old advertisement with unclear punctuation and several misspellings.
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