How the World Is Fed and Other Quick Reads
A collage of short items discusses global meat consumption in Australia and North America, the ancient transmission of knowledge via books, schoolyard humor, Mendoza Argentina’s vineyards, high altitude flight limits, locomotive steam puffs, spinning tops defying gravity, a theatrical anecdote about fiasco, and The Hague as the world’s largest village with historical charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Asia
Africa
South America
Europe
North America
Harold J. Shepstone
Millgate Monthly
Butcher's
California
Argentina
Mendoza
United Tes
National Geographic Magazine
The
Hague
House of Orange
New York ‘Telegram
Eggs In the Nest Observations on Bird Egg Arrangements
Birds exhibit systematic egg deposition patterns in nests with clear tendencies toward fixed arrangements. Careful observation reveals consistent habits across species, showing that many birds favor a set layout for their eggs.
Raise Sparks Clash Over Wages at Local Establishment
An exchange reveals tensions as a worker recounts earning $112 a month after three years of service and asserts ownership of the business. The confrontation hints at possible changes in leadership and wage practices within the establishment.
He Used His Head in a Railroad Wreck Tale
In The American Magazine Charles M Schwab recalls Andrew Carnegie as a telegraph operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad. During a wrecked line Colonel Thomas A Scott was away, Carnegie sent out telegrams under Scott's name to clear the blockade. The superintendent challenged him, but Scott later made Carnegie his private secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Schwab
Andrew Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas A. Scott
Colonel Scott
Carnegie
Scott
Making Mistakes and the Big Man's Risky Drive
A Columbius Dispatch column contrasts big men and little men in error. It argues bold individuals with strong drive are prone to large mistakes yet may recover and achieve success, while timid people fail more completely from errors.
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Columbius
Advice on fame and sympathy strikes quoted
A compact collation of quotes on fame effort and moral stances. It juxtaposes a Detroit Free Press view that fame comes from better work with a New York Sun remark on sympathy strikes and a Henry George warning against persisting in wrongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Bocker
New York Sun
Henry George
Neglect of the Nose Explained by Health Hint
The nose is a complex organ with a central septum and multiple delicate chambers lined by mucous membrane. Any part can suffer from catarrh congestion or inflammation leading to persistent colds and potential more serious issues.
MacFayden Declines Re-election Bid for Council President
Alderman MacFayden says he is not seeking re-election as president of the common council and expects to be named at tonight's Republican caucus in the city clerk's office. Warren W. Lewis is the caucus choice for page. Blakeslee denies plans for the presidency and backs MacFayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm MacFayden
Common Council
Robert N. Blakeslee
MacFayden
Warren W. Lewis
Henry A. Lewis
Third
Page
Blakeslee
John J. Ford
Philip Oakey
John J. Clancy
Wilson
Clakeslee
Cannon
Andrew R. Roswell
Hillside Home
Primrose
Thomas J. Tierney
Fred W. Daniels
Tierney
Jacob A. Courtade
Eighteenth Annual Ball of Local Machinists Crowded
Eagles hall was crowded Wednesday night as Local No. 30 International Association of Machinists held its 18th annual ball. Guests included E. C. Davis and other labor leaders. John Ryan conducted the grand march with committees chaired by Ernest Wickstrand and George Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles’ Hall
Local No. 30
International Association of Machinists
E. C. Davis
Machinists’ Union
Labor Movement
John Ryan
Ernest Wickstrand
Frank Reba
Edward Peck
Fred E. Dreifort
Albert H. Smith
William Topping
George Bowen
Timothy O'Leary
John Egan
M. R McGechin
Richard Eckner
Harry Webster
Robert Walmsley
Harry Black
Pearl Flint
John Haverlin
Hans Dinneson
George Doyle
Joseph Wolf
Wife Claims Bigamy Voids 1910 Marriage
Louis Gall seeks to annul his marriage to Justina Gall after discovering she was previously married to Joseph Banhoffer in 1893 Hungary and remained Banhoffer’s wife. The suit notes they wed on September 17 1910 and that Justina was already legally married.
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Louis Gall
Justina Gall
Joseph Banhoffer
Hungary
Banhoffer
Bank President Sentenced to 99 Years for Murder
T R Watson of Waco was found guilty of murder and given a 99 year sentence in district court for the shooting death of John S Patterson, the state banking commissioner. Advertisement appears in The Farmer.
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Waco
Texas
T. R. Watson
Watson
John S. Patterson
Obituary notices for Bedient Jackson White and others
The paper lists funerals and burials for Isaac Bedient Samuel Jackson William White Mary E Williams Rebecca A Brotherton Lucy A Reynolds Alfred W Hurd Moses E Banks Christian Eisenmann Jr and notes details of deaths and services across Lamp Mortar Rock Weston Stratford Stockport Bridgeport and Fairfield with burial in Northfield Potter's Field Union Cemetery Lakeview and family plots.
Obituaries for William B. Ennis and Arthur Osborne Jennings
The funeral for William B. Ennis of 260 Catherine Street proceeded to St. Augustine's Church for a requiem mass conducted by Rev. Robert Bowen with bearers Elmer Fitzgerald John Kane Joseph Finnell Ronald Thorne Harry Lee and Henry Cunningham. Burial followed at Mountain Grove cemetery. Arthur Osborne Jennings a prominent Southport resident and former manufacturer died at his Willow Street home after a long illness. He held public offices in Southport and was affiliated with the Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars New York Yacht Club Southport Trust Company and Southport Savings Bank. Survived by his widow sister Mrs Nehemiah Perry and son Arthur Osborne Jennings Jr.
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Lucy A Reynolds
Lucy A
John Reynolds
John James
West Avenue
Moses E Banks
Moses Edson Banks
New York City
Read Memorial
Mountain Grove
Allan E. Beeman
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fairfield
Christian Eisenmann, JR
Christian Eisenmann
East Main Street
Bridgeport
Pembroke Street
The
Schwaben Benevolent
William E. Ennis
William B. Ennis
Catherine Street
St. Augustine's Church
Robert Bowen
Elmer Fitzgerald
John Kane
Joseph Finnell
Ronald Thorne
Harry Lee
Henry Cunningham
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Arthur Osborne Jennings
Southport
Willow Street
Jennings
Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars
New York Yacht Club
Southport Trust Co
Southport Savings Bank
Trinity Church of
Norwalk Assessor Kept in Job After Court Ruling
In Norwalk, Judge Gager upheld William J. Sheehan as city assessor against Frank H. Merrill in quo warranto proceedings. Mayor Harstrom had sought Merrill’s appointment, claiming Sheehan’s term was only one year. the ruling confirms a three year appointment and costs dispute. Also, Judge Gager granted Connecticut Co. permission for double tracks in East Broadway Stratford after PUC appeal.
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William J. Sheehan
Norwalk
Gager
Superior Court
Sheehan
Frank H. Merrill
Harstrom
Merrill
The
Connecticut Co
East Broadway
Stratford
Public Utilities Commission
Alice Judson
Rosella Lovell
Watson Not Guilty in Mail Obscenity Case
Augusta Ga December 1 Thomas E Watson author and editor was acquitted today by a federal court jury of charges that he sent obscene matter through the mail. Swarmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
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Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Garon case delayed as widow and witnesses gain respite
Coroner Paelan postponed ongoing hearings into Nathan Garon's death to allow Mrs. Garon time to recover. He aims to hear her next week when she can tell a coherent account. Testimony today included Richard Barry Philip Shapiro Mrs John McMillan Cavanaugh and medical examiner Garlick with CroNan directing crime-scene photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Garon
Paelan
Atlantic Street
Philip Shapiro
Shapiro
Cavanaugh
John McMillan
McMillan
Garlick
Edward O. Cronan
Marriage of Miss Elizabeth Murdock to Earl Martin in Meriden
Announcement from Meriden reports the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Agnes Murdock daughter of Patrick Murdock to Earl C Martin son of William and Mrs Martin on Saturday Nov 25 at St Rose rectory Meriden. Rev Francis Keough officiated. Afterward a wedding supper was hosted by the bride's sister Mrs Flynn. The couple will reside at 49 Porter Street after Dec 4. Mrs Martin is a graduate nurse and Mr Martin works in mason contracting with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Agnes Murdock
Patrick Murdock
Meriden
Earl C. Martin
William Martin
Evergreen Street
St. Rose's Rectory
Francis Keough
E. C. Flynn
Mrs. Martin
City
Bridgeport Hospital
Mr. Martin
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Post Office
Adam
David
Plato
Homer
Saturn
Barry Cornwall
Bobbie ‘Smith
Lewis BR. Freeman
Atlantic
London Chronicle
Rome
Council
the Quality Shop of Fashion
Mintzs Quality Shop
Main ST
Mintz’s
Isaac Bedient
Lamp Mortar Rock
Henry E. Bishop
Weston
Northfield Cemetery
Samuel Jackson
Frank. Miller
Potter’s Field
William White
Barnum & Bailey Circus
St. Vincent's Hospital
Potter's Field
Mary E. Williams
Mary E
Julius E. Williams
Davenport Avenue
August E. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Daniel M. Lewis
Newfield M. E
Union Cemetery
Rebecca A Brotherton
Rebecca A
John M. Brotherton
Alfred W. Hurd
Maple Street
Gerald H. Beard
Par Street Congregational Church
Samuel H. Harris
W. J. Sheehan
Garon
Witness
Martin—Murdock
John Hartnett
Lauralton Hall Alumnae Association
Lauretta Neal
John Hurley
Young Mess
Hebrew Association
Pittsburgh
Reggé Campbell
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