Cremation Progress in England Faces Cultural Hurdles
United States Consul Mahin notes nine crematories are active in Great Britain but public interest remains tepid. The view that cremation conflicts with Christian burial persists, aided by stringent certification rules. Only hygiene enthusiasts push for it, often after a testator insists, with Sir Henry Thompson cited as a key advocate.
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United States
Mahin
Notagham
Great Britain
Henry Thompson
Gelatine Lemon Meringue Mold From Simple Dessert
Instructions describe dissolving gelatine in boiling water then adding the juice of four lemons and an orange with sugar. After cooling and before hardening, beat in three egg whites, pour into a wet mould and chill. Serve with whipped cream piled around.
As to Love and War, A Veteran Visitor Remarks
A town observer notes a fine old soldier and a visiting general. The veteran’s fighter reputation is praised while a remark about his daughter’s experiences adds a personal twist, reflecting wartime resilience and local color from the Press.
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Yee
N. ¥. Press
That Woman Looks Young to Have a Grown Daughter
A brief urban humor note from Loulavilles ourier Journal quotes a remarried tale about a woman deemed young for a grown daughter. The quip hints at a lengthy explanation for the marriage at age 15 and the presumption of audience patience.
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Loulavilles Ourier- Journal
Secretary Hay Arrives in Nauheim for Short Paris Stay
Secretary Hay reaches Paris for a three day visit after greeting at the American Embassy. He is kept on strict regimen following treatment in Bad Nanhem and will refrain from official or social engagements. He plans to return to the United States soon.
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Hay
Paris
Henry Brooks Adams
Bon de Boulogne
Nanhem
Landes
United States
Damage estimate from Rio Grande flood near El Paso rises
News notes estimate damages near four and a half million dollars from Rio Grande overflow north of El Paso. Reports mention organized plans in Philadelphia to impeach Mayor Beaver and reinstall removed officials. A Confederate Veterans parade plan spans two miles in central Louisville with a reunion on Thursday. Labor unrest features talk of a strike demonstration on July 5 and employer claims of ample nickel supplies amid police concerns. A remedy advertisement for Dorse’s Ointment claims quick skin relief.
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Rio Grande
el Paso
Louisville
Ube
Convict Awarded Damages in Birmingham Federal Case
In a Birmingham federal court a verdict of 1000 dollars was returned in favor of Robert Friend against Glowydhottieia Steel & Iron Co. for injuries while the plaintiff, a convict, was employed by the defendants. The ruling noted convicts have equal rights to safety as free workers.
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Birmingham
Als
Robert Friend
Glowydhottieia Steel & Iron Co
Uncle Jerry and snuff versus the bull tale
A Boston man recalls his uncle who kept snuff for 40 years to use on dogs, but a bull chased him after 30 years. The punchline has him asking why not use snuff on the bull and a peddler’s advice about ground cinnamon. The piece ends with a home remedy note for burns and borax paste.
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Vermont
Boston
Chicago Daily News
Jerry
Operation Necessary
Drs Brown and Smith prepare to operate on the elderly Gotrox as part of a critical medical plan. Meanwhile Brown faces two overdue notes and Smith expresses a want for a car, revealing personal financial pressures amid the medical priorities.
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Smith
Old Gotrox
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St Bernard dogs aid Philadelphia police force
The World of To-day notes St Bernard dogs trained as police helpers. They locate unconscious drinkers, warn of fires, recover lost children, and guide officers to incidents. Rex the dog reportedly found five fires early, saving property. The program is not officially recognized in Philadelphia but could spread to other cities.
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Us Og
St. Berhard
Antil
Rex
St. Bernard
Ata Hon House
Dog Police Auxiliary
St. Bernards
Indian detective tricks in a colonial case of robbery
A new India book recounts a native sleuth named Jarl Pershad who pursued a silver ingot theft from Indore to Kotah. The tale recalls harsh methods used to extract evidence and the questionable reliability of a key witness who allegedly gave “awfully good evidence” despite discrepancies.
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India
Indore
Kotah
Davoux
Jarl Pershad
Rasseldar
Sponge Cake Dessert With Strawberries and Custard
A small sponge cake is covered with canned strawberries and soaked until tender. Layer crumbed cake and berries in a glass dish, add cold custard or whipped cream, and repeat. Top with whipped cream, chilled, and serve with rich vanilla chocolate and a final dollop of cream.
Serpent-eating snake seen in Rangoon lakes, killed
A venomous serpent eating snake, Oph phagus elaps, was found in Rangoon’s Royal Lakes and killed to protect boaters. Described as highly aggressive, 12 to 15 feet long, with a three inch fang and powerful venom. Victims include fowl in 14 minutes, a dog in 2 hours 18 minutes, and an elephant in about three hours.
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Royal Lakes
Rangoon
Nicholson
Suggs the Mathematician Becomes Public Figure in Anecdote
Congress member John H. Small of North Carolina recalls a schoolmate named Suggs famed for rapid calculations. A wandering tale unfolds with a wagon driver counting whisky jars, revealing Suggs as the mathematical prodigy once believed destined for Congress, the Senate, and the presidency.
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Grosvenor
John H. Small
North Carolina
Athens
Saturday Evening Post
Mr. Simall
Suggs
Congress
Mr. Small
Chestnuts a Paying Crop in City Streets
Chestnuts prove a profitable trap for growers with returns higher than apples. Experts say chestnut orchards beat apple orchards in value per size, selling roasted nuts for about eight dollars a bushel while street vendors fetch six dollars. The tree grows quickly and can bear fruit by five years old, notes Edwin W. Foster of St Nicholas.
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Experta
Carnera
Edwin W. Foster
Nicholas
Wenatchee Wields Walnut Farming as New Prospect
Ten Wenatchee valley farmers plan experiments in English walnut cultivation, aiming to plant 45 acres and prove regional suitability. Chelan County yields and Clarke County trials show profits. supporters tout nuts as meat substitute and domestic market growth to boost local farms and advertising for the area.
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Wenatchee Valley
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Chelan Foulty
Clarke County
Puget Sound
Wenatchee
United States
South America
Hay Box Keeps Food Warm In German Homes
The hay box method saves fuel by transferring hot cooked food to a closed container to finish cooking. A German industrial school director’s wife reports 13 years of use, noting lower costs, less odor, and no scorching. Any tight box or even old trunks can serve to keep dishes hot for hours.
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Germany
Springfield Republican
Not His Fault Banks Faces Daily Dressings Down
A light exchange notes Banks as well groomed yet subject to frequent rebukes at home, with a quip about his wife delivering the dressings down. The item reflects a humorous personal remark printed in the Detroit Free Press.
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Banks
Detroit Free Proas
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