Civil service aims for consular posts and literary ties
The article argues for reforming consular appointments toward civil service standards while acknowledging the influence of wealth in attaining diplomatic posts. It notes past literary figures who served abroad and produced influential reports, suggesting that money rather than merit sometimes determined postings. References include Bret Harte, Washington Irving, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Knox
Root
United States
Civil Service
Europe
Asia
State Department
Francis Bret Harte
Glasgow
Scotland
Seyfree
Bret Hatte
Washington Irving
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Albion W. Tourgée
Arthur
Sherburne Hardy
James Jeffrey Roach
George Horton
Damascus
Fifth Army Corps
Lfe
Mount Hermon
Abraham
Spain
Uncle Sam
Manila Bay
Chili
Turkey
Forbidden City
China
Reforestation in France and the quiet rise of consular reports
The Daily Consular Reports, led by Maj. John M. Carson, feature a striking piece on Reforestation in France. The account describes the dune threat along the Bay of Biscay and Napoleon Bremontier’s pine planting to reclaim fields, saving French agriculture and interior lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Consular Reports
John M. Carson
France
Atlantic
Bay of Biscay
Europe
Jsuany
Sahara
Bremontier
Napoleon
Bremontist
Pin Maritime
G. Bie Ravndal
United States
Beirut
Syria
Germany
Pasha Abdul, Rahman
Damascus
Michel
Effendi
Nasser
Isithe
Rayndal
Estern Canada
Hudson Bay
Catarrh Cure Improves After Two Years’ Ills
Mrs. W Pray of Brooklyn reports two years of throat catarrh worsened by colds. After following directions she improved quickly, finished one bottle and is taking a second as a spring tonic. She claims her throat and head are cleared of catarrh and she continues the dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castarric
Twelfth St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Table Talk on Webster Diet Variation
In a dinner honoring Webster a woman asked how he varied his eating. He replied, Madam, I vary in eating in this respect, sometimes I eat more, but never legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure for feet
The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for Allen's Foot-Ease noting a testimonial from Mrs. W. J. Walker of Camden New Jersey. It claims relief from burning itching and discomfort and states the product sells for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
W. J. Walker
Camden
N. J
They Deserve It. My Mew Spring Hat in the Chair
A brief, whimsical dialogue shows Mary reacting with horror to a hat while John explains he is sitting on the style. The scene centers on a fashion mishap and a surprised reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mary
Marine Eye Remedy Claims Relief for Wearied Eyes
Ad copy asserts red weak weary watery eyes are relieved by Marine Eye Remedy applied by experienced physicians. It promises conformity to Pure Food and Drug Laws and claims the product soothes eye pain without smarting. The text hints at a gendered line about women and paint as a weaker vessel.
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Iil
Onepherds
TRE O
DYES
Plim
Couna
Dodds
Western Canada
Ottawa
Canada
Chas. Pilling
Clifford Elk
Grand Forks
N. Dak
J. M. Maclachlan
Watertown
S. Dakota
E.T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Mina
Dr.d.jayne
Carters
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