In History on December Second 1908
On December two in history Saint Francis Xavier died in China after baptizing over one million. General Richard Montgomery was born, killed at Quebec in 1775. The Battle of Austerlitz occurred in 1805 and the Hay Bunau Varilla canal treaty was signed in 1903. Astronomical notes include sunset at 4 29 and moon phases with limited Jupiter satellite visibility.
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St. Francis Xavier
Indies
China
Richard Montgomery
Quebec
Austerlitz
Panama Junta
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Stop and Refund in Two Weeks
Advert describes Parisian Sage from Houseworth Bros guaranteeing it stops hair loss, cures dandruff, and relieves itching within a week to two, with testimonials and price. It urges purchases at local drug stores or by mail from Girous Mfg. Co. Buffalo N Y. 9-9-12.
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Houseworth Bros
Elkhart
Review
Ida Wilcox
Coldwater
Midi
Express
Girous Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Never Too Late to Mend Opener Ends in Controversy
At the Princess Theatre London on Oct 4 1865 the opening night of Charles Reade’s Never Too Late to Mend sparked an uproar when water was dumped on Miss Moore’s Josephs scene provoking critic Tomlin of the Morning Advertiser to protest cruelty. George Vining lessee provoked further ire with a blunt speech leaving the press largely silent for months. The production nonetheless ran to 146 performances.
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Princess’ Theater
London
Charles Reade
Miss Moore
Josephs
Tomlin
Orning Advertiser
George Vining
Tom Robinson
Reading In Bed Sparks Eye Health Warning
The Lancet cites Dr Jugo Feilchenfeld of Berlin arguing that reading in bed should be forbidden for anyone under eighteen due to myopia risk. It also notes that for the elderly and bedridden, bright light with eyes shaded is advised and the person should read with head and shoulders raised.
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Lancet
Jugo Feilchenfeld
Berlin
Wellington and the Duke’s witty Bonaparte quip
In Paris 1814 an army of generals crowded Duke Wellington, praising his record against Napoleon. He replied that he had never met Bonaparte and considered him as good as 40,000 men, a sharp quip that amused the assembled leaders.
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Wellington
Paris
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Bonaparte
Marked For Death Cough Healed By King's New Discovery
Mrs. A C Williams of Backy credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a graveyard cough and loss of 58 pounds. She says the medicine, which prevents pneumonia, restored her health after three years of illness. Available at Houseworth Bros. drug store in 60 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a trial bottle free.
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Houseworth Bros
Electric motor for sale at Review office
One half horsepower alternating current electric motor, brand new. Ready for viewing at the Review office.
Next Cabinet Prospects With Taft In Mind
Washington reports speculative cabinet plans for Judge Taft. Names most cited include Secretary Wilson at agriculture, Frank Hitchcock for postmaster general, Luke Wright for war or attorney general, and James R. Garfield for interior. Senator Long of Kansas may yet win a seat in the Senate. Bristow’s post office exit spurs talk of a senatorial bid.
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Charles. W. Arthur
Washington
Taft
Ohio Statesman
Wilson
Frank H. Hitchcock
Luke B. Wright
Bonaparte
Ohio
James R. Garfield
Senator Long
Kansas
James L. Bristow
Congress
Lamphere Denied New Trial in Gunness Case
Lamphere, convicted of arson in burning the home of Mrs. Belle Gunness, was denied a new trial in La Porte Indiana. The ruling came on December 1 as court officials rejected another bid for justice.
Insurance Agent Kills Himself in Butte
W H Trug a special agent for New York Life Insurance shot himself in Butte Montana on December 1. The death is ruled a suicide. Police report no foul play and no other persons involved.
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Butte
Mont
W. H. Trug
The
New York Life Insurance Company
The Beautiful Client and the Paralyzed Eyes
In a Will case James T Brady defended a young woman accused of stirring jury sympathy with her gaze. He delivered a moving speech praising beauty while revealing she suffered total optic nerve paralysis, explaining her eyes held no vision.
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James T. Brady
New York
Brady
English critic admits possible Shakespeare misread
An English literary man visiting the United States critiques Shakespeare’s metaphors, claiming “sleeve” and asserting American usage. a young American suggests “sleeve” is incorrect and traces the term to Scottish and northern English weavers. The critic concedes, joking he may be mistaken about other things.
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United States
Scotland
England
Lofty Tibet and its high plateau mysteries
The article outlines Tibet as a vast inhabited region of 700000 to 800000 square miles with a mean elevation over 16400 feet. It notes peaks near 29000 feet, valleys above 14400 feet, and agriculture up to 11500 feet, naming centers Lassa Shigatse and Guangtze as key populations centers.
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Tibet
Mont Blanc
Pike’s Peak
Lassa
Shigatse
Guangtze
The Value of Money and a Millioned Matron
A millioned matron describes giving her son Bobby weekly pocket money of 1000 in small change to teach him money's value. The tale notes his budgeting skill and a humorous claim of him negotiating with a justice of the peace over an automobile fatality and fines.
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Bobby
A Patient Judge Refends a Small Case
A western judge in chambers reviews piles of papers and asks the plaintiff’s counsel for the amount in dispute. The plaintiff’s lawyer says two dollars, the judge pays it, and calls the next case. The anecdote contrasts him with Sir William Grant who noted after two days that a certain act had been repealed.
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William Grant
Argonaut
A Chinese barber complains of many fingers needed
A Chinese barber recounts his dilemma while shaving a customer. He jokes that a barber’s trade is difficult and suggests needing a thousand fingers after repeatedly cutting and placing fingers on the shaving area.
Apt Pupil Incident Recalled in Dated Dialogue
A line from a late 19th or early 20th century column recalls a scene where Martha notes a grocer's boy kissed her, with the iceman blamed for setting the bad example. The exchange mimics moralizing chatter typical of penny press humor.
Turd thyself to the true riches and learn to be content with little
The provided source fragment presents a provocative Latin maxim attributed to Seneca. It centers on self-discipline, renunciation of excess, and finding value in modest means rather than material wealth.
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Seneca
Stenographer Interview Turns Sharp Courtward Test
A young woman confronts a harsh prospective employer during an interview. He fires loaded questions about grammar punctuation and behavior to shake her. She calmly questions back and then takes charge insisting they begin work on letters. Judge.
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Grammer
Japan's wood lots show small plots producing timber
The article compares Japan's 21 million wood lots, mostly private, averaging under nine‑tenths of an acre, yielding about eighty‑six feet of lumber per acre and ample firewood. It notes 500 million trees planted yearly, ongoing reforestation, and questions forests' long term preservation while praising use of harsh terrain. It also cites Dickens on Byron's line and a dramatic anecdote about his reaction to beauty.
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Japan
United States
Pathfinder
Charles Dickens
Byron
Gavan Duffy’s Vote Win and a Witty Irish Reply
Sir Gavan Duffy once won his Victorian legislative seat by a single vote. During a visit to his constituents he was greeted warmly by an Irish compatriot who quipped that he supported two of Duffy’s votes, not just one.
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Gavan Duffy
Legislative Assembly of
Victoria
Delicate Conscience vs Boss Politician Clash
A Washington Star quotation pits a New York politician against a sensitive critic. The politician asserts authority over his own conscience, declaring he is accustomed to being boss even of his own moral compass.
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New York
Washington Star
Not Modesty and Common Sense in a Joking Way
Humorist quips on modesty versus common sense in a Louisville Courier Journal item. The exchange features a press humorist doubting his jokes and a friend reframing modesty as pragmatism.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Women Keep Language Clean In All Lands Say World
The New York World argues women are custodians of speech preserving its purity and deserve much credit for improving American English. The exchange humorously notes society expectations and the idea that wives embody efficient time use.
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New York World
Bertie Hears Mother's Call But Not Albert
A brief exchange from the Philadelphia Inquirer shows Bertie acknowledging his mother’s calls seven times while noting she has not called "Albert" yet. TheNeighbor dialogue highlights family dynamics and child perception.
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Bertie
Albert
Philadelphia Inquirer
Rise Up Statement Attributed to Pru dhomme
Quote attributed to Pru dhomme proclaims that greatness rests on humility and urges collective ascent from subservience. The brief line frames a call to action and self-empowerment.
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promoted For Catarrh Cure
An Elkhart advertisement touts Rexall Mucu-Tone as a blood carried remedy for catarrh. It claims internal cure via a physician developed formula with a money back guarantee and prices 50c and 1.00, from Houseworth Bros.
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Houseworth Bros
Elkhart
Date of Buddha Nirvana and birth year given
The Nirvana date of Buddha is placed at 487 B C by a latest writer. Tradition places his life at eighty years, suggesting a birth year of 6867 B C.
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Buddha
Electric Bitters Offered As Remedy For Stomach And Liver Ailments
W. C. Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach troubles and run down conditions. The tonic purifies and enriches blood tones nerves and boosts energy with a money back guarantee if it fails. Available for 50 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
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W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Houseworth Bros. Drug Store
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