Bureau of Science Drives Philippine Research Expansion
Dr Frederick J Houser cites a Philippine Bureau of Science effort reshaping public health and industry. Topics include water analysis food chemistry pest studies mineral assays and a growing scientific library with 60000 botanical specimens and a world renowned journal.
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Philippines
Minneapolis
Washington Herald
Seryice
Jacobs
Bureau. of Science
Hou
Bureau of Science
Running the Big Rapids
A Georgia youngster’s adventurous narrative from the Atlanta Constitution describes paddling the Big Rapids on a rapids trip. The account details chaotic water, shouting, and the Indian guide steering through whirlpools as the party crosses rough rapids and a rock obstacle.
Odd skulls and color lore pop up in stories
A visitor asks a British Museum attendant for Cromwell’s skull and learns none exist, while Oxford’s collection allegedly holds one. The text then shifts to color terms like argent for silver and arzenin and degeneration notes, plus quotes about refusing with a pistol or shotgun.
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Jian Strange
British Museum
Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell
Oxforda
Why the Violin Is Music's King
James Huneker argues the violin surpasses the organ and voice in emotional expressiveness. He notes its wide dynamic range, intimate potential, and capacity to evoke deep feeling in masters, while warning amateurs can inflict pain with clumsy handling.
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James Huneker
Paganini
Bach
Mann
Chodin
Brahms
In Law Most Maligned Of All
An essay by Helen Oldfield argues that mothers-in-law are unfairly misrepresented. It notes wives push to please their husband and mother-in-law often defends their daughter by presenting the son-in-law in a favorable light.
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Ditfershiéa
Reddy
Thackeray
Ara
Swith
Lamphlack
Clive
Newcome
Philip
Mac- Henzley
Baynes
Ationg
Fromi
Helen Oldfield
Some Married Meditations by Clarence L Cullen
A satirical critique of marriage norms and gender roles, lampooning jealousies, expectations, and petty conflicts between husbands and wives. The piece uses sharp, humorous examples to question traditional marriage scripts and the idea of domestic harmony.
New Problems for Lawmakers on Air Regulation
A discussion on upcoming laws to regulate air travel and airspace rights. It covers enforcement, international frontiers, private property above land, and the challenge of policing rapid aerial transit. The text warns that laws alone fail without effective enforcement mechanisms.
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Baden-Powell
American railways safer than Britain in passenger deaths
The Bureau of Railway News and Statistics compares 1905 to 1900 passenger and employee fatalities. It notes 2,827 deaths in the United States versus 529 in Britain, despite far greater US rail traffic and heavier trains.
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Bureau of Railway News and Statietics
Ocean
Pangens Gers
Great Britain
Thia
Engilah
America
Britain
United States
Bureau
United Kingdom
Detroit
Frigid Remembrances of Highland Childhoods
A historical sketch contrasts nineteenth and twentieth century Scottish childrearing. It quotes Lady Ritchie from 1906 describing brutal cold baths, scarce fire, and harsh schooling in Highland homes, where children endured long stairs and icy breakfasts before warmth and songs at the harp and piano.
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Lady Ritchie
Scotland
Hadn't you better wash the dishes before we go
A man taking a hired girl out for a walk jokes that the mistress will scold the girl when she learns Tam is going out for the evening. The girl dismisses the idea, saying the mistress will be busy with her trunk instead.
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Tam
Paak
Wood Measurement Taxonomy and Its Economic Effects
The article explains wood cord measurements and how length affects seller and buyer value. It compares 12 foot and 4 foot cuts, showing buyers benefit from shorter lengths while sellers gain from longer cuts. It covers sawdust loss, split wood yields, and practical pricing implications for different wood forms.
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Oweérdmen
United States Forest Service
Elocution Master Advocates Heavy Car Tax
A teacher of elocution urged harsh expression techniques to his pupils while describing a broader belief that a heavy tax on automobiles would be favored by a great majority. The text reflects strong opinions on driving and taxation.
Old Favorites Sally Salter and the Preacher
A fragmented verse tale about Sally Salter a young teacher and Charley Choreh a preacher whose romance falters. He woos her then the relationship deteriorates with jealousy deceit and coercive behavior leading to strain and separation.
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Sally Salter
Charley Choreh
Suffragists in New York Vow To Die For Cause
Interview with Rev Ahtna Shaw reports that activists in the Ehetish suffragette movement are prepared to be hanged or burned at stake if it would advance the cause. A respondent asked if I would go that far. I said yes for the glorious effort, even if it meant death.
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New York
Ahtna Shaw Pald
Woman suffrage speech sparks U S protest bold tactics
A fragment quotes an advocate urging bold methods for securing the ballot in America. The speaker predicts adopting sensational tactics once supporters see progress, mentioning marching on the Hudson and clashing with police, echoing English suffragist methods.
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Hudson
Amerca
Besianua on People and Marquesas Designs
A speculative note links Besianua people to Marquesas inhabitants and their alleged influence on others. The text shifts to observations on warlike nature, earnings for wives, and a casual remark about hair loss and dandruff, reflecting a mix of opinion and rumor in a clipped column.
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Bin
Marquesas Islands
Earth
Yonkers
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