Personal Views of American Girl in England
Mrs. J. B. Bush of Detroit writes from Stratford on Avon and London about a Shakespeare Festival trip with Miss Gore. She recounts staying at the Horse Tavern, attending Hamlet with J. H. Penson, and viewing Whitelaw Reid and the flags of nations parade. The letter praises Stratford’s decoration, discusses Shakespeare authorship curiosities, and extols English countryside and historical sites.
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J. B. Bush
Detroit
Mich
Athens
F. W. Bush
England
Messenger
Miss Gore
Paris
Warwick
Stratford On Avon
London
Washington Irving
Kensington Castle
J. H. Penson
Whitelaw Reid
Shakespeare
Marie Corelli
Jeans
Dr Owen
Marie Brema
Anne Hathway
Iintervala
Edward
Stratford
Prince of Wales
Dr. Owen
Frayers Bacon
Judith
Death Rate Among Infants of Tenement Homes Plunges
In New York City tenement districts the infant death rate fell from 420 per thousand to 37 per thousand as the New York Milk Committee ships clean fresh milk produced in a model iron and glass barn to laboratories for baby prescriptions. Nurses aid mothers at home teaching care and proper food preparation amid costly, exclusive services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Regis
New York Milk Committee
Questions for Young Pupils Held in Athens County May 8
A county exam list shows arithmetic and language items divided into sections for United States history and physiology. It includes problems on percentages, fractions, taxation rates, sentence analysis, punctuation, parts of speech, and basic geography and science knowledge for students.
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Athens County
Pittsburg
Sheffieild
New Orleans
Havre
Seattle
Tokio
Madras
Liverpool
United States
Europe
New York
Manila
Theodore Roosevelt
Delta
Crater
London Trip Notes Return to Cecil Hotel and Big Crowd
The writer describes returning to London and staying at the Cecil Hotel with a room rate of $1.12½, then visiting Crystal Palace for a Bristol versus Manchester final. They note a large 110000 attendance, humorous football rules allowing head or feet but not hands, and witnessing two fights plus a pickpocket chase before Beresford’s arrival in an auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cecil Hotel
Searl
Crystal Palace
Bristol
Manchester
Lord Beresford
Beresford
Practical Gudite on First Year Baby Feeding
The text notes feeding as the paramount concern in the first year as the baby thrives when nourished. It highlights that the baby’s growth depends on proper feeding patterns and healthful nourishment during early development.
Explosion Wrecks Burning Seaboard Warehouse
In Portsmouth Virginia on May 17 a fire of unknown origin at the Seaboard Air Line warehouse at the Air Line terminal burned 50 to 60 freight cars. A huge blast followed by smaller explosions shattered the brick storehouse, bricks and burning timbers flying outward. Officials blame stored torpedoes and estimate losses at $90 000 for the building and contents.
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Portsmouth
Orgin
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Air Line
Portsmouth Fire Department
Seaboard
Mrs Hamid Moves to Constantinople with Harem Escort
Nay 17. Eighty women from Abdul Hamid the Sultan’s harem were driven in carriages under four eunuchs and cavalry from the Yildiz to the Seraglio palace, vacant since 1824. Guards drove off bystanders as wagons followed with baggage. Public access to the Yildiz palace is being prepared and many former slaves have been freed.
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Constantinople
Nay
Abdul Hamid
Seragno Palace
Yildiz Palace
McGrath Establishes New Record
New York May 17 Matthew Mc Grath of the New York Athletic club world champion 116 pound hammer thrower set a new world mark of 177 feet 4 inches but the attempt was made from a metal rimmed seven foot circle and the record will not be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrath
New York
Matthew McGrath
New York Athletic Club
State Official Killed in Lincoln Auto Accident
Lincoln Neb May 17 Christopher Schayland secretary of the state board of equalization was run down and killed by an automobile near the state capitol where it is presumed he had just left his office Herman Bernnecker driver of the car was detained at the police station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Christopher Schayland
State Board of Equalization
State Capitol
Herman Bernecker
National Association of Manufacturers Opens Fourteenth Convention
Representatives from every state gather at the Waldorf-Astoria for the first session of the fourteenth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers. The event concludes with a banquet Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
National Association of Manufacturers
Rain Delays Mile Race Between Shirwird and Brvee
Montreal May 17 rain postpones the mile race between Alfred Shirwird and Henri Br vee. The event will be run on Tuesday.
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Montreal
Alfred Shirwird
Henri Br Vee
Plan to store wheat in own warehouses to bypass speculators
Springfield May 14 plan endorsed by the National Farmers union grain and cattle growers branch to build warehouses in grain regions to hold wheat for high prices. Delegates expect farmers to handle more crops themselves next season and co operate with the American Society of Equity. Nelson of the Maulty society outlines collective marketing to sell directly to millers and British co operatives, bypassing speculators. Fort Worth Texas D J Neill warns of aggressive action against New York and Chicago operators.
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Springfield
Grain Growers and Cattle Growers
National Farmers’ Union
American Society of Equity
Committee On
South
Philippines
Nelson
The
Maulty Society
Grain Growers’ Department
Farmers’ Union
Great Britain
D. J. Neill
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas State Union
New York
Chicago
Local Social Notes Highlight Travel and Visits
Mr and Mrs Jim Welling and two children left for an extended visit to Columbus Dayton and other points. Mrs Burks returned to Basil Indiana after a visit in Nyetown. Various residents including Seawell of Columus and Sayer visited Ames township with other trips to New Marshfield Pittsburg Ada and Sherman.
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Jim Welling
Columbus
Dayton
Burks
Basil
Ind
Nyetown
Seawell
Columus
C. Sayer
Ames Township
William Mitchell
Edith
New Marshfield
Wendall Watkins
Athens
J. A. Drake
Ice Barriers Endanger Newfoundland Shipping
Ice fields stretch from most Newfoundland shores delaying navigation. Within ten days nearly a dozen ocean liners arrived damaged at St Johns or nearby ports reporting near catastrophes for thousands of passengers. Coastwise shipping faces an embargo amid spring ice perils. The Messenger warns readers to stay informed.
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St. Johns
N. F
Newfoundland
Humphreys C Cures Coughs and Colds Advertisement
An early 20th century advertisement lists Humphreys C products for coughs colds influenza and stomach complaints. It references cures for colds influenza influenza related symptoms and includes nonspecific conditions and a claim of preventing miscarriage. The ad mentions Diane Pisce and claims effectiveness across a range of ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Pisce
Big Brute of the African Rivers Discusses Hunt Risks
Vincent H. Waggoner, returning from Africa, describes Roosevelt’s hunting region. He notes hippos are nonthreatening in river boats and likens hippo shooting to fat hog hunting. He warns rhinos offer tougher, dangerous opposition and a head shot is often effective.
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New York
Lampus
Tampa
Fla
Vincent H. Wagsoner
Fosteria
Africa
Standard Oil Company
Theodore Roosevelt
Zambes
Straw Hat Cleaner Promises Big Savings for Old Hats
A pharmacy ad pitches A. D. 8 Straw Hat Cleaner as a cheap solution to refresh old straw hats. CLINE'S PHARMACY promotes the product as a money-saving tip for shoppers seeking to extend hat life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Discipline and Dress Reform Cast in 19th Century Ideals
A commentary asserts that girls should maintain strict neatness in dress. It argues stockings should be smooth to prevent discomfort and promote orderly appearance, reflecting broader social standards of propriety.
Woolley and Rowland Attorneys at Law Notice
Oliver F Rowland and John J Woolley advertise as Woolley and Rowland Attorneys at Law with office in Athens National Bank Building to handle collections partition foreclosure real estate administrators guardians estates executors trustees and criminal proceedings Notary Public in office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver F. Rowland
John J. Woolley Woolley & Rowland
Athens National Bank
Athens Markets Price List From Ohio Produce Company
Ohio Produce Company daily corrected wholesale price roundup for Athens markets lists eggs per dozen, butter per pound, springers per pound, old cocks per pound, retail grocers prices including country butter per pound, chickens dressed per pound, potatoes per bushel, live hens and roosters per pound, spring wheat flour and purity grades from Columbus. Prices reflect general market rates and standard commodity items traded by wholesale dealers.
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Ohio Produce Company
Columbus
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Boxwell
Emerson
Old Home
Washington
Bunker
Hendrik Hudson
Virginia
William Penn
Penn
Thomas Jefferson
Daniel Boone
Robert Fulton
Winfield Scott
Daniel Webster
John Brown
North
Ohio
Ee Security WA
Bank C
Bethel
Vice Provident
O’bleness
Ofreid
Carioads
Ust
C.w.lawrence
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Wolfe's
Seaboard Air Line Terminal
Chauncey
the Olive Tablet CO
Portsmouth, Oris
OLIV
WORMS
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Grube
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