Status of Dr Cook's Polar Claims
The scientific world awaits examination of Dr Cook's records by the University of Copenhagen to determine if his polar claims are true. Copenhagen will review data from all scientists connected with the university, while Greenland inquiries may also occur. Until Copenhagen rules, critics urge expediting scrutiny and postponing honors to protect his reputation.
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Dr. Cook
Ins
de Cook
United States
Wr Cook
Gresnland
Cook
University of Copehagen
American Review of Reviews
Phoenix Clock Watches Give Away With Subscriptions
A Bristol paper offers a clock watch as a free gift with new Phoenix subscriptions between now and January 1, 1910. The deal includes sending the paper from November 1, 1909, to January 1, 1911, for 32.00 postage paid. The goal is to attract out of town readers and build a lasting subscriber base.
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Phoenix
The
Bristol
Optimist and Sufferer Debate The Gumboil Bright Side
The exchange shows an optimist urging cheer while a sufferer laments seeking any bright side. The remark about a gumboil serves as a humorous focal point highlighting contrasting attitudes.
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Minu
Church-Paull Engagement Noted in Local Notice
The notice highlights a Bristol area couple with ties to Brothers Lodge No. 13 I C O F and Bristol Yacht Club. He is yacht and ice boating minded, secretary of the Regatta Committee this year, and a longtime School Committee and School Houses Committee member. Both families wish them happiness and prosperity.
Persian Cities and the fading glories of Tehran and Isfahan
The traveler notes Teheravn as a dull, crowded capital with narrow dirty streets and a decaying palace while Isfahan, once grand under Shah Abbas, has fallen into neglect. He recalls its former wall and splendors, now replaced by abandoned houses bazaars mosques palaces, with vacancy spreading across miles and only a lone jackal or fox seen by travelers.
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Teheravn
Persia
Haroun-al-Rashid
Ispahan
Shah Abbas
The Smithy Settled It in Yorkshire Village
A candidate addressing a horse trading district in Yorkshire failed to impress horse loving farmers. The local blacksmith summed up the rival merits in a laconic speech noting one man pides a ass while the other rides a morty car. His blunt remedy touched both pockets and hearts of the audience.
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Yorkshire
London Mail
Poison in the Middle Ages and the rise of toxic legends
The British Medical Journal notes that many so called poisonings in medieval times were misattributed due to limited toxicology. It traces how poison spread from Italy to France with the Medici and Catherine de Medici, then to wider society, and how later rulers like Louis XIV used it in court intrigue.
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Italy
England
France
Germany
the Medici
Catherine de’ Medici
Louissxiv
Monument inventory of Wellington in London
The London Chronicle surveys Wellington memorials across the capital. It notes Westminster and Hyde Park statues, including the Achilles by Westmacott funded by English women, Boehm’s second Hyde Park equestrian, Wyatt’s moved statue, Chantrey’s Royal Exchange piece, Bell’s Guildhall statue, Stevens’s St Paul’s work, and Milnes’s Tower of London statue near the Waterloo barracks.
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Wellington
London
Achilles
Westmascott
Hyde Park
Salamanca
Vittoria
Toulouse
Waterloo
England
Boehm
Hyde Park Corners
Wyatt
Aldershot
Chantrey
Royal Exchange
Bell
Guildhall
Stevens
St. Paul’s
Milnes
Tower of London
Waterloo Barracks
London Chronicle
Flower Gardens of the Sea and Coral Beauty
A naturalist notes sea life forms coral gardens rival land flowers in color and grace. Tropical corals create floral displays with fishes darting among them, resembling birds and butterflies in terrestrial gardens.
No Goodness Sake Exclaimed Coonley at Poker Game
During a poker game Mr Coonley growled for Hively to declare his plan as Mose urged a quick decision. The other player replied calmly that slow thinking would mean loitering and implied haste would not help.
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Mr. Coonley
New York Sun
For Sale Item at Bend 10 Savings Bank Ad
For sale by all druggists Bend 10 paper edition featuring a beautiful Savings Bank and Childs Sketch Book. Each bank includes a Good Luck Penny. SCOTT BOWNE 409 Pearl St New York.
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Savings Bank
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Savings on Norris & Hyde pianos at Shepard Company
The Shepard Company of Providence launches a Fall Piano Club offering 100 Norris & Hyde pianos at 235 dollars each, down from 325. Members pay 10 dollars to join, 5 dollars monthly, 4 percent interest, with other brands also offered on club terms. A auto piano club will follow, limited stock invites early action.
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Shepard Company of
Providence
Norris & Hyde
New England
Mehlin
Gabler, Merrill
Franklin Henderson
J. & O. Fischer
Lyon & Healy
Kohler & Campbell
Liberal Club
Peary Earns Laurels Regardless of Cook Claim
The piece lauds Commander Peary for decades of northern exploration and scientific contribution. It argues that whether Cook reached the Pole first is less important than the broader value of Peary’s achievements and urges him to accept public praise without sidelining Cook’s controversy.
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Peary
Dr. Cook
Pole
North Pole
Cook
American Review of Reviews
New England Apple Exhibit Heads for Spokane Show
Jeremiah P. Eddy of Providence plans a small New England apple entry for the second National Apple Show in Spokane November 15 to 20 where $26,000 in prizes will be awarded. His shipment includes Baldwins Greenings Rossett and Francis and reflects New England irrigation practices and pride in local fruit growing. Eddy praises Spokane growers while urging imitation of their methods to improve New England apples in markets abroad.
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Jeremiah P. Eddy
North Main Street
Providence
Spokane
New England
Mr. Eddy
Baldwins
Greenings
Rossett and
Francis
Ken H. Rice
Rhody
Biennial State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Associations
The Biennial State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Associations of Massachusetts and Rhode Island will meet in Springfield November 12 13 14. Delegates from church clubs and associations will hear leaders such as Dr E S Bosworth Dr O A Barbour and Hubert Carleton. The program emphasizes cooperation and evangelical work for men and boys with music by Paul Gilbert and speeches by ex Governors Utter Bates and Worcester Mayor Logan. The convention floor is reserved for delegates with galleries open to men and women.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Springfield
Mass
E. S. Bosworth
Oberlin Theological Seminary
O. A. Barbour
Rochester
N. Y
Hubert Carleton
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Episcopal Church
Frank A.dyer
Congregational Brotherhood
Congregational Church
Fred S. Goodman
New York
England
British National Council
Arthur Bogh
Young Men's Christian Associations of
China
W. D. Murray
Inter- National Committee
Harry W. Arnold
Robert Adams
Philadelphia
J. Loring
Boston
Qobharlen EF. Nesbit
Washington
Pauel J. Gilbert
Springfeld Association
Board of Trade
George H. Utter
John L. Bates
James Logan
Worcester
Dear Old Mother Protects Through Time and Trials
Poetic tribute extols a mother's unwavering love and reach beyond death. The piece images a mother’s care as she guides, forgives, and comforts, declaring her a sanctified presence who rescues, blesses, and renews hope even as time wears her.
Rexall Remedies Promoted by Hope Drug Co in Bristol
The Hope Drug Co promotes Rexall Remedies as pure and dependable with a personal satisfaction guarantee. Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are highlighted for stomach issues and priced at 26 cents, 50 cents, or $1.00 per package. The ad urges Bristol residents to visit the Hope Drug Co for authentic Rexall products.
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The
Hope Drug Co
Bristol
Lydia Pinkham's Compound Featured In Heartrending Letters
A collage of testimonials from Louisville and Adrian tout Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for irregularities dizziness nervousness and severe female troubles. Letters claim avoidance of operations and lasting health improvements, asserting widespread success over thirty years.
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Louisville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
Norom
Sam
Lex
Fourth St
Adrian
Lenna VY. Henry
Quote Fragment Reflects Refusal and Civic Observation
A fragment of dialogue questions a marriage reply to Jack while a nonchalant reply mentions police courts. The lines hint at personal doubt and a dry social commentary about loafers and law enforcement behavior.
Bee sting cure revived for rheumatism relief
The idea reemerges that a few well directed bee stings, properly applied, could loosen stiff muscles and provide temporary relief from rheumatism.
Hartford Railroad Electric Car Service Established
Notices from 1909 announce Hartford Railroad operating electric car service on weekdays. Details are fragmentary but indicate a timetable or practice change standard to the period.
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Rieceme Hartford Railroad
Effaot
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New England Conservatory of Music
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Mount Hope Park
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High Street
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