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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
6
A collection of wry observations touches on social norms, politics, and culture. It lampoons public figures from Carnegie to Sage, Canberra to Wilhelmina, and notes humorous quips about nurses, hypnotism, and a fireproof hotel. It muses on Indians, the isthmian canal, and ancient Boston lore, weaving history and current affairs with playful irony.
A review outlines Mr. Stead's concept of American influence across the Atlantic, praising American institutions and warning Britain may resist uniting with the English speaking world. It also notes Prof. Klehle's critique of women’s roles and the home, urging education to balance industry with homemaking and motherhood.
Trade data show exports to Japan increasing from five million dollars in 1892 to eighteen million dollars, highlighting rapid growth in early modern commerce. The figures indicate expanding demand and stronger economic ties with Japan during the period.
Texan Capt S H Barton claims he fired the last shot of the long war during a May 13 1805 action near Brazos Sant in western Texas The final clash reportedly ended after Confederate cavalry retreated and Barton stood as rear guard asserting the line attributed to Napoleon’s marshal Nev The tale links Barton Del Rio and Gen Egbert Brown as Federal commander in southern Texas and notes his honor among fellow Texans
The Chinese Legation on Q and 18th streets in Washington stands as a premier foreign mission. Its Indiana stone façade, red tile roof, oak hallway, onyx reception room, and delicately colored parlors showcase extensive Chinese furnishings. A famed teahouse room centers on a carved teak kang seating guests. The ballroom, carved stone, features a musician balcony and ample dancing space.
Professor W J McGee of the Bureau of Ethnology introduces Amerind as a new designation for American Indians and the term is officially adopted by the bureau. The change signals a formal terminological shift within government ethnology circles.
The Sultan issues a trade prohibition on gambling in his dominions and orders prosecution of licensees where gambling is conducted, signaling a strict anti gambling stance across the realm.
The article argues submarines will dominate future sea combat, making blockades obsolete. It cites harbor ambushes, undetectable approaches, and nets unable to stop underwater attacks, predicting battleships must be redesigned to withstand subs. Lewis Nixon notes the need for a new war vessel type.
A historic notice outlines royal life insurance amid threats, noting Prince Henry of Prussia carries 900000 for assassination, while the Czar of Russia holds 4000000 and his wife 1250000. It cites Kaiser, King Edward, and other nobility with multi million policies and a mix of public interest and risk considerations.
A British paper explains that early Mississippi steamboats used curtained cabins, then an owner added wooden partitions naming each cabin after a U S state. Passengers asked which State they would be in, making the term state room plausible. It questions whether true state rooms existed before steam era.
A medical student reports Binkham has been moved from the operating room and is in bad shape. Another observer notes he must have felt his trouble keenly as he was said to be all cut up over it.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various periodicals. Snappy banter about ambition money luck and social pretenses features characters like Mrs Browne Mr OToole and a boastful Britisher. The snippets showcase light satire through dialogue on everyday vices and manners.
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