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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
3
Two women discuss a tailor who judges fashion and character. Sallie recalls being measured for a brown suit while the tailor dismisses an Eton. Jeannette teases about Sallie’s strong minded traits and appearance as the scene closes with Sallie hopeful about the suit.
James Wilson, secretary of agriculture and last surviving member of the original McKinley cabinet, entered office in 1897 and is expected to serve a third term under Roosevelt. His twelve years in the cabinet mark a notable record in American politics and underscore the vast scope of U.S. farm interests.
A teacher probes a line from Shakespeare about Brutus kneeling bootless while a student offers a brisk misreading. The passage extends to a mourning quote about troubles that never happened, urging readers to consider worries that may never materialize.
A discussion of colored eye pictures seen after a tiring day, termed hypnogogic images. The piece explains they differ from dreams and hallucinations, may originate on the retina or in the brain, and notes experiments by M. Yves Delage showing retinal movement of such images.
A string of witty exchanges and clipped lines from various newspapers, including Mrs Chatterton announcing a dentist visit and a quip about executions on public platforms. The montage captures era gossip, humor about wealth, health gripes, and light social banter across multiple papers.
A Washington, D. C. physician and veteran aged eighty three testifies to severe stomach catarrh and prolonged suffering. After trying many remedies he used Peruna and reports marked improvement and complete relief after three bottles. He commends Peruna to others and directs readers to Dr. S B Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
Grand Duke Alexis and Boris among others are described as hosting lavish orgies with champagne and dancers in Berlin and Coburg. The article notes royal circles, an annual income of about 15 million dollars for several grand dukes, and vast estates with thousands of servants. Also listed are a Denver assay firm and Tolstoy’s broad readership in 45 languages.
A collage of brief items from a 19th century page including quotations on tea weather and calendars. It mentions assine a ceremonial drink and teething remedies, references to Mrs Winslow and Piso Cure, notes on Josef Hofmann and a nerve restorer, and an estimate that 100000 head of sheep will be shipped from Weiser this season.
At the Portland biennial convention the Order of Railway Conductors unanimously urged Congress to oppose rate control by a commission. They support Roosevelt on banning secret rebates, argue that federal rate powers would invite litigation and arbitrary cuts, and warn such moves undermine American jurisprudence and carrier equity. They cite low freight costs as proof of efficient U S rail management and note freight rates average about two percent of consumer costs.
Harold Powell of the United States Department of Agriculture states ripe fruit, properly refrigerated before shipment, remains sound after 10 to 15 days en route under ordinary railroad refrigeration. The finding supports shipping fruit over extended periods.
A grocer faces a customer challenge over a product labeled Rchilling’s Best. The dispute centers on quality and brand accuracy as both sides seek resolution.
Inventors turn attention to the automobile detailing small mechanisms. A recent patent describes a wire frame arranged to sweep rubber tires, claimed to prevent punctures by removing tacks and glass as soon as picked up.
The Lord Roberts, the famed British army officer, plans a visit to this country next fall. He has informed his old friend Colonel W Gordon McCabe of Richmond Virginia, who frequently spends time in London, of the upcoming trip.
The French war department offers for sale 22 625 carabineers swords from the Louis XVIII and Charles X era and 8 935 breastplates from the cuirassiers of Napoleon Bonaparte, as part of a disposal of old military hardware.
A shopper protests unsatisfactory tea and a grocer refunds the money. Justice Brewer of the U S Supreme Court is quoted saying Japan has treated the Goddess of Liberty as a hired girl.
A note on tea being a mild delight and a statistic showing only 66 percent of Moscow department peasants can keep horses, highlighting rural hardship alongside daily comforts.
A Spokane market list details prices for produce such as potatoes onions cabbage and cantaloupes, along with fruit like oranges peaches and strawberries. It also shows live stock prices for steers sheep hogs veal and poultry, plus hay and grain costs and butter fat quotes.
The department of agriculture plans 1200 suits against railroads to enforce $500 penalties for each violation of the 28 hour law. The statute requires unloading feeding watering and resting every head of livestock after up to 28 hours on the road. Almost every railroad from California to Maine is implicated.
Bulgaria issues a circular note to major powers asking for intervention to shield Bulgarians in Adrianople from systematic Turkish persecution. The note alleges forced relocations and rebel activity and proposes European control of the villages.
Russian officers in a military camp are allotted money to pay for meals but many divert the funds for other uses. They frequently share meals with ordinary soldiers, blurring class lines within the camp.
A severe earthquake tremor woke residents across Maine at 5 10 am Saturday lasting about ten seconds. Reported from Bangor to Kittery and from Farmington area to Rockland it was strongest in Central Maine with Augusta and Waterville most affected. The quake was said to surpass the March 21 1904 shock in intensity.
In St Petersburg the foreign office notes China may decline participation unless allowed a representative at the peace conference. Beijing’s circular note states it will deem the Washington treaty binding only if provisions harming Chinese territory are not prejudicial and seeks assent from all powers.
In Paterson New Jersey a barber in the Romaine building installs telephones on barbers’ chairs. Business men can sit for a shave and carry on office conversations without interruption. The barber calls it a helpful experiment for his business customers.
Alfonso XIII is said to inherit his father’s steady eye and sure hand and is now regarded as among the finest marksmen in Spain.
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