Mrs Root Sanitary Expert and Early Rising Senators
Mrs Root, wife of the secretary of state, is described as a premier hygienic hostess who demands sanitary, well tested homes like the Morton house on a high terrace. The piece notes Senators McCumber and Nelson as early risers at the Capitol and mentions some Supreme Court justices who work best in the dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
McCumber
North Dakota
Committee On Pensions
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Jan
Curious Birds as Mail Carriers in Stamp History
A survey of carrier pigeons in wartime and the broader role of birds on postage stamps. It notes Paris 1870 messages and multiple pigeon trials, then catalogs stamps from China, Japan, New Zealand, West Australia, and other nations featuring emu, kiwis, cranes, eagles, parrots, and quetzals, highlighting notable species and values.
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Paris
Switzerland
New Caledonia
Colombia
Wuhu
Ichang
Bornéd
Amoy
Milady
New South Wales
Japan
China
Cook Island
West Australia
New Youndland
New Zealand
Toga
Hawaii's strategic value in potential war with Japan
The article argues Hawaii could be swiftly seized if a war with Japan occurred. It notes Japan would occupy Honolulu, deploy a fleet, and use 50,000 trained Japanese troops in the islands to fortify positions and threaten Pacific coast defenses. It warns Hawaii would be a weak point despite friendly ties.
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Japan
Hawaii
Pacific
Honolulu
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
House for New Cabinet Member Housed by Strauses in Washington
Mr and Mrs Oscar S Straus have taken a large pink stone Italian style house owned by Mrs John Henderson near Henderson Castle. They will use it this season to prepare for official duties while not part of the executive family. The residence offers a view of the White House and is distant from social centers.
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Oscar S. Straus
Corse
John S. Henderson
Ienderson Castle
White House
John &. Henderson
Ue Henderson
Otter
Virginia
Old Dominion
No Relief From Eczema Claims Cuticura Remedies Cure
A Tippecanoe Indiana man says years of eczema on his limbs vanished after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, with immediate relief followed by complete recovery. The note dated Nov 15 1905 credits C V Y Beltz for the cure. John Morley is described as a book loving walker with little interest in games.
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John Morley
Allen's Foot Ease Powder Promises Comfort for Feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder that cures painful smearing nervous feet and ingrown nails. It claims to make shoes feel easy, stop sweating, and offers a trial package by mail from A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York for 25 cents.
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Allen’s
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
The Way of It Knicker and Becker Exchange
Quippy exchange contrasts payment styles with Knicker asking about paying and Becker replying he pays by not paying. The banter highlights a humorous take on owed dues and evasion.
Mild Vintage Patent Claim Advertising Tease
An old ad style note promotes Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup promising teething relief for children and claims relief from wind colic and pain. The fragment then digresses with a skeptical aside about men who brag about irrelevant topics.
Mistletoe Plant Backdrop Sparks Botanist Quest
A cautious young man is praised for studiousness as he asks a botanist to verify mistletoe identification. The mood centers on careful search and a holiday moment framed by dialogue and modest assurance.
Diplomat Qualifications and Sea Tennis Ambition
The text asks about the qualifications of a diplomat and mentions a plan by Bocker-Ht to bat tennis balls across the sea. It presents two unrelated ideas without a readable news context or named entities.
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Knicker
Bocker—Ht
An Original Reformer John Billings and Simplified Spelling
John Billings advances his system of simplified spelling and aims for a thorough reform. He argues the value of concise expression and questions the need for multiple minor spellings to convey a single idea. The passage reflects his belief that rational reform will curb the urge to police others' language.
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John Billings
Bran“der Matthéis
Courageous Captain Wins The Gross
General Paskievitch orders shell fire on a point hindering his advance. An officer admits the shells are bad, so the captain lights a fuse, holds the smoking shell at his salute, and proves the fuse is out. The general then concedes and awards the captain the cross of St Vladimir that same evening.
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Paskievitch
Cross of St Vladimir
Difference Between Humor and Wit
A rustic exchange defines humor as laughter from playful tickling while wit is sharper and cuts with clever retort. The quip contrasts gentle amusement with a brisk mental sting delivered in quick, pointed lines.
Almost a Bunco in a Busy Telephone Exchange
A cheeky exchange at a telephone office features banter between the chief operator and a new girl about a dropped object and a careful refrain. The dialogue hints at a possible con game as the narrator notes an Englishman and a nickel in play.
Optimist and Pessimist Clash Over Where to Find People
A playful dialogue contrasts optimism and pessimism about people. The Optimist praises charm in the world while the Pessimist notes the trouble of locating those charming individuals.
Hard Luck Bets Highlight Brooke Cash Loss
Rivers boasted about winning twelve bets on the election while Brooke noted the lone loss was cash, calling the rest freak bets. The exchange underscores differing stakes and perceptions of risk.
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Rivers
Brooke
Effective Medicine for La Grippe
Robi L Madison of Cullowhee High School praises Peruna as the most effective la grippe remedy. He says it cured his wife’s nasal catarrh and helped her breathe at night. Mrs Jennie W Gilmore of White Oak Ind Ter reports long relief from la grippe and catarrh after using Peruna and Manalin. Mrs Jane Gift of Athens Ohio recounts rapid recovery after her husband bought Peruna, restoring her ability to work.
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Robi. L. Madison, A. M
Cullowhee High School
Painter
N. C
Jennie W. Gilmore
White Oak
Ind
Ter
Peruna
Manalin
Jane Gift
Athens
Ohio
Peruna Cited By Grippe Sufferers In Letters
Letters from Victor Patneaude of Topeka, T Barnecott of West Aylmer and Chas Wells Sr of Delaware describe long lasting illness after la grippe. They report using Peruna tonic to restore strength and life after pneumonia and lingering after effects.
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Victor Patneaude
Madison St
Topeka
Kan
West Aylmer
Ontario
Can
Peruna
Peru
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Mrs. Root
Emu
Reeve’s
Wild Goose
Guatemala
Mexico
Royal Quetzal
Land of the Quetzal
Black. Swan
Cguticura
Morley’s Library
Becker
Mike
Pat
Wolfe
Imas Masurys
Masury
Ury
John W. Hasary & Son
New York
Chicago
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Chesbbrough Meg. CO
State Street
New York City
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