Improving the Consular Service and Global Affairs
A Baxter Springs News summary notes U S consular promotions under President Roosevelt and Secretary Root aimed at efficiency and stronger commercial ties. It cites the consular inspectors system, praise from the Troy Times, and the aim to foster profitable foreign relations. The piece also mentions Japanese grace toward Russians after Port Arthur, the valor of Japanese troops, and humane treatment of prisoners. It discusses matchmaking industry growth, the origins of friction matches, and a New York to Paris auto race puzzling observers with Siberian searches. It closes with Cuban sentiment toward American troops and their eventual withdrawal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
Washington Dispatch
Troy
N. S
Root
Port Arthur
Russia
Japan
High living and the surgeon’s stake in curative knives
The quote critiques a Chicago surgeon who links high living to health risks and urges operations as cures. The speaker argues the surgeon’s opposition to high living is motivated by personal profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Curious Ways of Birds in July Skies and Slaughter
Edward G Clark describes goldfinch nesting in July heat and cedar birds wintering coat changes. He warns of cowbirds parasitizing warblers and larks, notes robin value to crops, and cites Louisiana counts of robins killed for food. Audubon groups push protections amid southern legislative shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Clark
American Ornitthologists’ Union
Joseph B. Bowles
Mother Earth
Ike
Goldfinch
Ampelis Cedrorum
Scotland
Southland
Robert W. Hegner
Louisiana Audubon Society
Dutcher
Louisiana
Audubon Societies
Borax Promoted as Nature's Cleanser and Disinfectant
The article extols Borax as a universal, safe, and economical household product for disinfection and cleaning. It claims Borax kills contagion, deodorizes drains, and sanitizes bed linens and utensils, touting its purity and versatility for domestic and medical uses.
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Nature
Absent-Minded Clerk Takes Plane Assignment
A transferred clerk from the national department instructs a recipient to decide on taking or sending a plane assignment. The exchange centers on handling the transport and responsibility, with emphasis on the recipient’s action.
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Nation Department
Bso
Carriage to Match and Cigar Ads Blend
A fragmented newspaper snippet combines a quip about an electric carriage and runabout advice from a Baltimore American tone. The piece markets Lewis single binder cigars and Peoria factory sales while quoting Farrar on sympathy and a teething remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
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Baxter Springs
Chas
L. Smith
Kansas
Springeld
Mays
New York
Paris
Siberia
Oldfinch
Thistles
Gouthern
National Committee of Audubon Societies
William Dutcher
New York City
American Ornithologists’ Union
Mr. Dutcher
Robin
Nest
Farrar
Agestilaus
Winglow
Sssean CT
Neb
Hompson's Eye
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