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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
4
A historical health pledge advocates personal care and public service. It urges sleeping, working, playing, and living in the fresh air, learning about body health, aiding others, and promoting health discussion in schools and communities. The resolutions aim at better well being for all, especially the poor and neglected.
The famous line Go west, young man is traced to John B. L. Soule of Terre Haute who wrote it in 1851 3. Richard W. Thompson urged Soule to craft an article praising western opportunities and implying the line could be attributed to Horace Greeley. The Express piece sparked wide use. Greeley later endorsed the sentiment without authoring the words. Indianapolis News.
The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports rising internal revenue receipts show higher alcohol consumption even as widespread dry areas expand through statewide prohibitions and local options. Employers and social movements promoting abstinence also curb drinking, raising questions about who uses the liquor and where it goes.
A large construction firm conducts experiments on concrete columns to assess the effects of seawater and freezing. Twenty four sixteen foot by sixteen inch columns, reinforced with iron, were submerged at the Boston Navy Yard in January 1909 and exposed to tidal cycles. Variations include dry and wet mixes and different cement qualities with waterproofing additives. Results remain uncertain after many years of observation.
The columns with cement and sand proportions show varied wear. The wet mix columns resist erosion better than dry mixes, while cement rich columns remain largely intact. The study aims to solve a long perplexing engineering puzzle.
The New York Sun notes record depths for divers in suits up to 182 feet by Angel Brostarbe who retrieved 45000 in silver ingots from the Skyro wreck off Cape Finis terre. It details Medi terranean sponge divers at 150 feet and Torres Malays pearl fishers using a stone and rope loop to five tens feet, with most plunges not below fifty feet and brief bottom stays.
The excerpt notes a New Year tradition where citizens visit the governor in the evening, men and women together. It mentions Peter giving hearty simicks to wives and maidens, a fashion likely followed by others. Cited from Irving's Knickerbocker's History of New York.
Chinese architecture shows sacred numerals in doors and gateways. Round and leaf shaped doors avoid direct street entry to interiors. Hexagonal forms appear in garden openings, while triple gateways echo imperial and temple symbolism with emphasis on the number three and its multiples.
The article describes yaws, a contagious disease named from a west African term for raspberry. It details dusky red spots that form ulcers, its spread by white sailors, and its prevalence in Fiji and Samoa where children are mainly affected, viewed as a common illness to be endured and recovered from.
Describes how lakes vary in color from azure Geneva to green Constance Lucerne and indigo Mediterranean. Notes Brienz as greenish yellow and Thun beside it as blue, with shading influenced by surroundings and local factors.
A Cincinnati Inquirer whimsy notes the high cost of living was once low with a dime package of cornstarch used to powder the baby face and make blancmange for dessert.
A Baltimore American quotation notes that in tough moments two people stand out for reliability, specifically naming a policeman as one dependable figure. The remark reflects on trust and public service within urban life.
The Philadelphia Ledger snippet shows a staged dialogue with a mother upstairs calling to Mabel in a darkened parlor. A quotation about wealth appears: If a man empties his purse into his head no one can take it from him. Franklin.
A London Telegraph note traces toothpicks from ancient Greece and Rome to medieval and early modern England, noting silver and wood varieties, the lentiscus material, and a fashion of wearing a pick tooth in the hat as a status symbol. It mentions Agathocles, Martial, and courtly habits, with references to picktooth as a mark of gentility and a cue in social discourse.
Scientific American explains how gun bore erosion reduces accuracy over time. Large siege and naval artillery wear fastest, while smaller shoulder rifles erode slowly. 150 to 250 rounds may pass before main batteries lose accuracy in warships and fortifications.
A man waits at his wife's office for lunch at 1 pm but she leaves and returns. She questions his intent while he insists he waited for her. He notes she would eat if she returned, and she confirms she has not eaten yet, highlighting a witty gender logic exchange. Denver News.
A London Express excerpt recalls Lord Esher at the English court of appeal quipping through a debate. A young barrister argues that “no reasonable person” could doubt a point, prompting the judge to urge him to proceed.
A dialogue excerpt from the Chicago Tribune features John seeking a heart treatment from Dr Squil lips. He mentions Mr Gotsum, a life insurance stockholder who carries a $20,000 risk on his life, as the only person who recommends the doctor.
Excerpt shows a private quipping about preferring naval combat to land warfare. He jokes about staying dry on water rather than wading knee deep in mud in trenches. The urban newspaper tone captures wartime morale and humor amid conflict reports.
Detroit Free Press notes how life changes with age as the speaker reflects on taking dancing lessons at forty, a shift from expectations at eighteen. The observation highlights personal growth and the relentlessness of time.
A brief exchange in restrained newspaper prose notes a man with a counterpart and a mild correction about mistaken identity. The dialogue implies a casual encounter between Hicks Parker and a twin brother, highlighting a moment of polite historical banter.
Commander F G Loring of the British navy argues that well organized wireless services are hard to jam and that interference would require the enemy to suspend its own communications. Cooperation and precise code handling limit interception and translation by rival operators, making successful disruption unlikely.
The Manchester Guardian details cavalry equipment across nations. British troopers carry 100 rifle rounds plus sword and revolver with pack, totaling about 280 pounds per horse. Russians use sword rifle bayonet with 40 rounds, plus two days rations. Cossack ponies weigh around 17 stone. Indian horses about 19 stone. Austrian 21–22 stone. French and German averages similar.
The first newspaper in North America, Publick Occurrences, issued its sole number in 1690 in Boston. Publisher Benjamin Harris planned monthly issues but faced authorities who warned severe punishment for similar offenses. The piece notes the London Coffee House printing and the editorial aim to inform about domestic and foreign affairs.
Berlin claims Unter den Linden is the broadest actual street among great cities at 215 feet wide. Vienna's Ringstrasse measures 188 feet, Paris Grand Boulevards 122 feet, and Budapest's Andrassystrasse 155 feet wide.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt shows Mrs and Mr trading lines about memory and chores. He quips she reminds him of a Greek goddess while she presses him about tasks he overlooks. The humorous exchange highlights domestic friction in brief dialogue.
A wry New York Sun snippet shows Stella and Bella debating hats and husbands, followed by Cervantes quip about wool and being shorn. The brief joke contrasts fashion buying with marriage choices, reflecting light social satire.
An ancient Japanese text from a millennium ago reports that high quality silk was already produced in twenty five provinces of Japan, indicating early widespread sericulture.
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