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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
6
A call to authorize national banks to increase circulation as an emergency measure. Proposed that banks could boost only up to 50 percent of government bond secured notes, taxed at 5 percent while kept in circulation, with the government guaranteeing redemption. Aimed to avoid inflation or new alarm by not advertising the extra currency’s existence.
Dr Forbes Winslow of London argues that madness is rare among those with rational matrimonial views and little love caused devotion. He blames heredity and stresses alcohol as a prime lunacy trigger, with cigarettes especially harmful on an empty stomach. He notes less lunacy in societies immersed in nature and healthy recreation.
Dr. Ibuka argues China should learn Christianity from Japan, citing long prohibition in Japan and recent repeal. He notes wartime sentiment kept religion separate from conflict, with many Japanese and Chinese youths studying in each other’s institutions to spread Christian truths.
A Bishop Dudley story recalls waffles at a Virginia homestead. A black server teases him with “no more waffles” after nine already eaten, prompting a humorous exchange about appetite. Another tale features a red headed suitor and a barber’s comment on hair loss foretelling marriage prospects.
A Mrs. Miggleham quips that dreams go by contraries. Her husband recalls sleep talk about money and not finding a cent in clothes. The Chicago Record-Herald captioned the playful exchange as a humorous aside.
A brief domestic quarrel scene features a stuttering speaker insisting he keeps his word while a sharp companionremarks on his reliability. The exchange hints at flirtation and friction in a terse, humorous tone.
A Washington Star snippet quotes a conservative father urging his son to live rightly and avoid trouble with the lice while the son, candid, says he aims to own an automobile someday. The brief exchange captures youth ambition and parental guidance.
A Detroit Free Press snippet contrasts luck with family lore about seventh sons. The speaker congratulates a boy for being the seventh son, joking that so far it has only yielded the old clothes of six brothers and no fortune.
A Baltimore American blurb notes a sharp exchange where a cynic says the age of miracles is past while a woman counters, claiming her husband saw she wore his hat and gave money to buy a new one this morning.
A clipped quotation from the Philadelphia Post quotes an unnamed tiresome man dismissing women’s storytelling ability. He claims most women appreciate the fact and do not try, while many men share the sentiment.
Yonkers Statesman notes stage fright moments in theater, recalling Miss Sue Brette and comments about audience daring the author to appear. The item reflects public theater chatter and local entertainment note.
A Cincinnati Inquirer quote recounts a match where a player criticizes his own weak play in mixed doubles while praising Miss May Sutton for her composure and skill. Sutton responds with humor and focus, urging him to applaud and let her handle the ball as they push toward victory.
Dr P E Shaw explained to the Royal Society an electrical micrometer capable of measuring two millionths of a millimeter or fifty millionths of an inch. The instrument gauges the tiny diaphragm movement in a telephone to produce a just audible sound, using a current linked to the micrometer.
The Melbourne central exchange created a Gilbertian situation as telephone work stalled during peak hour. Five idle subscribers waited while a head of the client led efforts for a roose, lasting nearly half an hour. The fire brigade rushed to the scene and found the delay. papers call for abolition of the ladyists and an inquiry into the mania.
A tall Otoe man and his wife entered the First National bank seeking 815 to settle debts. The cashier asked for security and the man replied to leave his squaw as collateral while he returned to pay later. Bank officials found the reply humorous and unconventional.
A Kansas City Independent item lampoons food reformers for restricting pleasures at the table and proposing limits on pie consumption. It mocks a New York writer claiming bile discomfort is as shameful as drunkenness.
The piece argues the hereditary revenues given to the nation were a bad deal for King Edward. It notes a fixed annual sum of 2 350 000 dollars and a rising national profit, citing last year's 112 500 dollar gain. It mentions lands including parts of Revert end and a Carlton hotel ground rent rising from 3815 to 21000 dollars per year.
The gentry petition authorities to ban mixed acting and mixed audiences in theaters at Tientsin and demand separate venues for female actors and audiences. They argue mixed acting harms class morals as poorer families push girls toward the stage for earnings. The Tientsin magistrate issued a proclamation reflecting the petition.
A tobacco expert notes the costliest cigars for Barons Rothschild at 1.25 each named Henry Clay Sobranos. They are wrapped in gold leaf and ivory inlaid cabinets, offering a delicate aroma. King Edward's costs about half as much.
Canada now has twelve wireless telegraphy stations on the river and gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic coast. Nine are high power and three are low power, all under the department of marine and fisheries. High power stations reach vessels up to 260 miles, while low power stations cover about 130 miles.
The Baltimore Canned Goods Exchange president reports canned goods sales have fallen about 25 percent since food adulteration concerns rose publicly. He warns recovery will take years and can only come with guaranteed purity.
The text notes Captain Laudonniere’s 1565 voyage to Florida where natives described a fruit called ananas. It records the island of Dominica and describes natives approaching in canoes with a fruit of great excellence named ananas.
Rings played a central role in ancient and sacred histories as symbols of authority and power. Examples include the Prophet of Pha methasuerus and Solomon's sealing ring, once believed to grant magical or invisible abilities.
A New York paper notes fashionable florists now deliver potted plants in decorative straw bound coverings. These novel jardinières are carved with pleasing designs and varnished, serving as ornamental containers that eliminate the need for a separate jardiniere.
The article describes a wafer like mallet coin from the Malay peninsula valued at one ten-thousandth of a cent, the smallest Portuguese coin at six twenty-fifths of a cent, and a Gibraltar fish coin worth a quarter of a cent. It also mentions new canal zone coinage of four ae and cuatan silver pieces.
Court officials in Delmorho Germany examining the newly erected courthouse found the architect decorated the benches with carved heads of a fox and a sheep. The unusual ornament drew reactions from judges during the seating.
A garbled set of instructions describes a card trick where a waxed coin is alternately revealed under two cards. The performer claims to show a coin under either card on cue, convincing spectators a single coin moves between positions.
A classroom game challenges children to write lists of words starting with D. Each student lists country fiver mountain city soldier artist writer musician and statesman. After five minutes names are read and duplicates scratched. The winner is the one with the most uncommon names on others lists.
A lady teaches a little colored girl using a primer with pictures. Polly gleefully spells words like ox and box and answers quickly when asked what an ox is. The scene shows eager progress and humorous misunderstanding in a home classroom.
A passage from Helen Nicolay’s Boys' Life of Abraham Lincoln portrays the future president as not only studious but also tempered and playful. His stepmother recalls his rare temper and willingness to help, describing a boy who balanced books with kindness and humor.
In each line a concealed girl's name emerges. The answers identify Ida, Bether, Amy, Ada, Bestrion, James, and Fred as hidden forms within the phrases.
A construction with a boar shaped frame supports a square playing surface about twenty five inches by twenty five inches. A central hole measures about eight inches. About six bean bags are used to test how many can fit into the center hole.
A fragmented children's tale describes Mra, Mouse, Mrs. Pusey, and a Pussy Cat with a toad of bay. The characters debate staying or going as they wait for a barn plan and safety while Pussy blinks and the mouse contemplates a quiet escape.
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