Week's Important News Bits From National Pulse
A mixed bag of political finance notes, appointments, and legal actions dominates the week. Albert J. Baveridge returns 57500 from donors George W. Perkins Edward McLean and Gifford Pinchot amid senatorial scrutiny. Taft names J P Strickland Arkansas to replace Adams. Land office sets aside Elko county Nevada acreage for homesteads and entry. Philippine revenues rise near 10.6 million with customs gains. International law group forms provisional bureau under Scott Alvarez and Anderson. East St Louis commission form election defeated. Various arrests expulsions and suspensions noted alongside battles in Mexico Greece and Serbia. strikes and tremors of unrest ripple globally.
In giving pleasure a truly loving spirit
Henry Drummond notes the triumph of a loving spirit in quiet anonymous service and pleasure given as its measure.
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Henry Drummond
What to Have for Breakfast in August
A discussion contrasts the American and English breakfasts with August menu ideas from an English cookbook. It champions a dainty, well served breakfast and a calm start to the day, noting digestion, mood, and preparation impact on productivity.
Nutritional Dried Fruits and Simple Sweet Treats
An article extols dried fruits like figs and dates as nutritious economical foods for children. It gives recipes for stuffed dates, date dainties for travelers, fig brittle, and an Oriental cream dessert, with steps and ingredient notes for each.
Adulteration Claims Stir Rhetoric on Water and Dress
Fragmentary lines argue water is adulterated, with claims of costly remedies and whitening agents. Among jagged quotes a kingly ideal and a marble-hearted maiden linger, while phrases hint at stasis and crowd-pleasing slogans in a charged social diatribe.
Castoria Ad Calls for Fletcher’s Castoria Signature
An old advertisement extols Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It urges buyers to verify it bears the signature and notes the product has been in use for many years as a trusted remedy.
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Met
Fletcher
The Farmer Loses Item While Plowing in Helper
A Crawford county farmer near Helper misplaces a small portion from his cultivator while plowing. Neighbors inquire about the loss and a stranger also asks, prompting the farmer to declare he is digging worms for his pet buzzard.
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Crawford County
Kansas City Star
Steamboat Memories and the Admiralty Debate
London Opinion recalls the centennial celebration of steamboats noting the British Admiralty of the era rejected the paddle wheel design as useless in navigation. It also cites Dr. Lardner who argued no steam vessel could cross the Atlantic and who allegedly fled with another man’s wife aboard a steamer.
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London
Lardner
Atlantic
America
Open Air Schools Grow In Favor Across the Nation
The fall term brings over 200 open air schools and fresh air classes for tuberculosis and anaemic children, plus programs for all children in certain rooms. Growth accelerated in the last two years with Massachusetts leading at 28 schools, New York 29, and Ohio 21 as open air schools appear in nearly 50 cities across 19 states.
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United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Providence
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Massachusetts
Boston
New York
Oho Ta
Doctor's Trials Show Recovery With Grape-Nuts
An overworked Ohio physician recounts severe health decline from two jobs and mental strain. After trying Grape-Nuts with cuts of banana and small additions, his weight and stamina improved rapidly and his general well being returned.
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Ohio
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