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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
2
Management details show J. Scott as publisher and printer. Subscriptions offered with prepaid options including one year and six months. Publication appears to be a local newspaper serving Coeur d Alene and surrounding area.
The parovis post bill was introduced in Congress to cut merchandise postage on rural routes, shielding local merchants from large mail order houses. It would allow only bona fide rural route residents or district merchants to receive delivery, excluding outside institutions. Critics call it unconstitutional, predicting courts would force equal access and raise overall costs, benefiting big stores and harming independent sellers. The piece also covers political remarks, shipping trends, and general economic concerns of the era.
The piece surveys shifting public taste in novels across centuries, noting critiques of realism and sentiment. It discusses the rise of translated foreign work and the scrutiny of language, style, and authorial freedom, with mentions of critics like Thackeray and debates over moral influence and literary value.
Fragmented text outlines Sunday law adherence and public order measures across a community. Mentions moderation of recreation and observance of a day of rest, with calls for unity among churches and authorities. References to Europe as a model and public restraint on alcohol and sports.
The secretary of war calls for conditions to elevate Army careers to attract ordinary young men and officers alike. Proposals include better civilian post options after service, valuing military training, and reducing attrition by improving pay and prospects. The text argues peace requires reforms to keep skilled recruits and prevents a drain to civilian life.
In the early days of the conflict McKinney and Mark Wayne mingle in a tense night scene. President McKinney rises leaves the room returns with a plan then consults with Senator Faena about military matters. A trusted aide notes the president’s habit of retiring to Mrs McKinney after moments near the Bedside.
A Chicago News extract discusses the greyhound myth and history, noting its status as one of the oldest dog types. It mentions crossbreeds and ancient connections to Libya, Arabia, Persia, and England. The piece highlights the greyhound’s speed, hunting prowess, and distinction from other hounds, with a focus on coursing and racing, and references to famous horses and trials.
A garbled historical snippet portrays a kitchen scene with a new cook facing an undertone of gastronomy and social setting. The passage references a dinner, lettuce, and odd phrases, hinting at a humorous or satirical miscommunication among a household and guests.
An unintelligible fragment suggests a motorist named Ahanast EDs or similar reports an accident. The text appears garbled with mis-typed words and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to establish a concrete event or outcome.
A reader describes American impressions of London during a royal visit era, noting civil behavior among Britons, high living costs, dinners and tipping norms, London fashion and tailoring, and observations on prices, shops, and public manners. The piece contrasts American wealth with British pretensions and captures social contrasts between the two nations.
The narrator describes the Royal Horse Guards as large but poorly built and jokes that American cavalry could easily outpace them on drones. He recounts seeing Goldstream Guarda drilling for the troop colors ceremony on the king’s birthday and later at the king’s palace. He notes the army’s formality and laments the prospect of army life, suggesting soldiers would desert quickly. He also mentions wandering Whitechapel during his stay and promises to recount more later.
Notice states that electors and other parties in Kootenal County Idaho proceed to curate a petition starting March 1. It mentions a hearing before the Honorable Court of the First Subdivision and outlines actions related to removal and boundary alignment involving Rathdrum and Coeur d Alene.
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