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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
2
Baxter Springs News argues in a Milwaukee idea that tipping creates class bias and could be a misdemeanor or crime. It condemns waiters who discriminate against non tippers and warns that any caterer who sets prices and allows tips harms the public and patrons.
The 1908 report shows 1 094 vessels wrecked in American waters with 56 total losses and property at stake totaling 13 630 225 dollars. The service saved 11 666 435 dollars in value, rescuing 6 712 people while only 22 perished. Overall, 34 426 435 dollars returned from 1 962 524.90 dollars spent, a striking example of government insurance success. The piece also discusses suffrage arguments and the scope of housekeeping as an indispensable, universal trade.
A prominent suffragist told the Pilgrim Mothers that many Americans with Mayflower ancestry view the cause skeptically, comparing the movement to a ship the size of the Lutania or a fleet of steamers. The result is a growing coldness toward suffrage efforts.
For the second time in weeks an unnamed American hero on a Philadelphia tenement fire scene climbed to the second story and aided five people to safety. His cap bore the battleship Kearsarge, yet he refused to reveal his name. His bravery earned praise from onlookers and authorities.
The passage asserts that nations face consequences for mob violence and military outrages abroad. It cites China as an example with the Boxers paying for damages to foreigners, and foresees similar demands on Turkey and Persia for actions by fanatical Muslims and Turcomane forces.
A practical guide for small grocers and druggists to grow business through advertising. Emphasizes testing products, distributing handbills, and using a weekly news sheet. Advises persistent outreach, seasonal promotions, and sharpening letter writing to impress employers or customers.
A discussion on how signatures evolved from handwritten to typewritten in business letters. It notes that ink signatures convey courtesy, that initials indicate writers in mail order houses, and that women should indicate marital status in signatures with Mrs or Miss. It warns typewritten signatures are not legally binding in contracts and that some lines end with incomplete text.
A businessman should reply promptly to all inquiries. Studies show many letters go unanswered, harming relationships. Firms handling thousands of letters daily emphasize replying, ideally the same day, to every inquiry and maintaining attentive, personalized service.
Practical guidance on writing to superiors, balancing directness with reserve. Encourages clear, informative letters, development of habit through practice, and maintaining genuine interest while avoiding overbearing or timid styles. Emphasizes eligibility of multiple drafts and the value of enthusiasm in effective communication.
Advice on health emphasizes right living for well being and timely use of remedies. It cites wholesome habits, recreation, contemplation, and effort, noting medicines may be dispensed with under proper conditions, while a simple remedy can help when used timely. The California Fig Syrup Co. promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the genuine fixative.
A humorous exchange shows Mr Henpeck insisting on a single subject while Mrs Henpeck asserts they always agree about the weather. The light dialogue plays on domestic banter and mutual overlap in daily topics.
Two young girls with severe eczema improved after using Cuticura products, one losing hair patches on the scalp and suffering arm sores previously treated by a physician. Mrs. Charles Baker of Albion, Maine reported the recovery in September 1908.
Examine every bottle of CASTORIA for safety and the familiar signature. The advertisement stresses Castoria’s long use over 30 years and urges shoppers to trust The Kind You Have Always Bought. It weaves poetic lines and brand references with casual product and era cues.
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