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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
6
A column argues that exposure to cold strengthens immunity while excess heating and heavy clothing weaken defenses. It cites New York Weekly on cold risks, praises facing the chill boldly, and notes pneumonia links to poor resistance. Interleaved quotations show humor and social quips from various papers.
The piece argues mind and attitude determine wealth and ability. It cites low energy utilization in engines and coal as signs of wasted forces, then reports Santo Domingo under American supervision showing record fiscal income and improved public services amid cautious optimism about governance and reforms. It notes mixed crop reports and uneasy relations between rulers and subjects.
A string of humorous lines on money pride habits and social ironies from an old paper page. It includes quips about thieves debtors optimists and manners with quick exchanges from teachers and workers. The collage style reflects period humor and street chatter.
An observing voice notes a cyclonic atmosphere in a college town while recounting a quip about money and multiplication. It includes a wry definition of a politician as one who spends his time keeping rogues out, capturing the magazine's satirical tone.
The United States Bureau of Chemistry under Dr. Harvey H. Wiley will evaluate infant foods to determine true nutritional value. The project seeks data from physicians and manufacturers to identify impurities and guide proper nourishment for healthier children and hospital use.
Washington to undergo a sweeping sanitation drive led by Uncle Sam's sanitary corps. Officials cite the Canal Zone Record showing similar climate but higher death rates here, prompting warrants for hotel and restaurant proprietors and a citywide cleaning to remove filth and pests.
Assistant Postmaster General De Graw cites rising number of women in rural delivery noting they endure hardships. Miss Lenna Sennot works a 26 mile wooded route in New England as substitute carrier for three years and expresses confidence driving alone. She entered after a regular carrier asked for a substitute and accepted with good horses and a smile to win local goodwill.
Mehmed Ali Bey former Turkish minister fled the United States after sending a plea for 2000 dollars to a New York cigarette maker who refused. He then handed over his remaining prize horse to Homer Davenport the cartoonist to raise funds and left the country via Canada.
In Alexandria Virginia the foot ferry links the city to Maryland across the Potomac a mile wide with no bridge nearby. Ferryman W H Wheatley operates a sail aided hand boat hourly between two main Alexandria wharves and Foxs Ferry on the Maryland side once a bustling chain ferry.
Rear Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich, commandant of the New York navy yard, rises to senior active list after Admiral Evans retires. His long career spans two wars, Cuban cable destruction, Coast Signal Service links, Naval War College leadership, and Pacific Squadron command during the San Francisco earthquake relief. Born Philadelphia 1847, he graduated the Naval Academy in 1864.
Engineers in Egypt completed a 1740 foot long 65 foot wide bridge with 14 spans and a 209 foot central span that can swing for clear passage. Built in three years it recently carried a heavy load of cars carts and engines totaling about 400 pounds per square yard before rushing the full train across with barely any deflection.
Advice on improving wash goods by laundering at home and using strong starch for better appearance. Recommends Defian starch and mentions boarding house use. Mentions Red Cross Ball Grocers and small 2 oz packages as products for laundry care.
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