Tempo Standard for National Anthem Sets Royal Tone
A royal decree, praised by the Duke of Connaught, establishes a fixed tempo for the national anthem to ensure consistent timing when played. Hailed as a small yet meaningful reform, it changes conductors to sing briskly and joyfully, with a clear cue for the first note. Also mentions trivial diversions about a diminutive hotel owner and royal offspring.
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Edward
Duke of Connaught
Woollen Mittens and War Time Red Cross Reflections
Sir Frederick Treves recalled the Boer War chaos of the Red Cross in Ladysmith while visiting Westbourne. He noted a wagon's woollen mittens, a deplorable find amid relief efforts, and months later heavy boxes of clothing arrived at his London home.
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Westbourne
British
Red Cross Society
Frederick Treves
Red Cross
Ladysmith
London
London Evening Standard
Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Relief and Proof Opened
A Dalton Georgia woman credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing long standing kidney pains and numbness in arms, claiming relief from a miserable condition. The ad notes 60 cents a box and Foster Milburn Co. as the seller, urging readers to remember the brand.
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BE. G. Corbin
N. Depot St
Dalton
Doan
Munyons Eminent Doctors Free Medical Examination Offer
Munyons offers free medical diagnosis service by mail. Send postal request and completed examination blank to Munyon's at 63d and Jefferson Streets in Philadelphia for a thorough, no obligation evaluation. If curable, doctors advise. if not, they say so.
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Munyon's
63D and
Jefferson Sts
Philadelphia
Newnan
Georgia
Southern School OF Telegraphy
State of Columbia boys learn citizenship at SF summer camp
The Columbia Park Boys Club in San Francisco runs the State of Columbia camp a self governing “state” for city youths. Daily routines resemble a military camp with flag, drills, classes, band practice and meals. The president notes no courts and stresses boys policing themselves with law and order, highlighting rule 27 restricting cooks from the kitchen without permission.
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State of Columbia
Columbia Park Boys Club
San Francisco
Cotumbia
California
Recreation
Recreation Department
The
United States
Bar Dignities and Remedies in a Barrister’s Frame
A Washington Herald quips on a woman’s claim of being fitted for the bar and jokes about the gown. Hick’s Carapine advertised as a cold remedy promises quick relief and general restoration. Structural iron workers around Salt Lake City strike for a wage rise from four to four and a half dollars daily, arguing Salt Lake wages lag behind national levels.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake
Cure for Eczema Promised by Cuticura Remedies
A Newark New Jersey reader describes severe eczema covering the body with bleeding sores and hair loss. After trying Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent, relief followed by healing and full recovery, with praise from Mrs. Wm. Hunt dated September 28, 1908. A stray housekeeping tip about running long stitches in plaited jabots is included.
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Cuthura
Wm. Hunt
Thomas St
Newark
N. J
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
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