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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1898
Page
6
The Philadelphia Press argues dogs could play roles in war beyond pets, including messenger duties, supply transport, and alerting sentries. Collies are favored for speed, endurance, and trainability, while bulldogs and mastiffs are deemed unlikely frontline assets.
A Chicago Chronicle column discusses vague international law and neutral rights in war. It cites Albion W. Tourgee’s report from Bordeaux showing French neutrality interpretations and Dutch actions regarding the Fram, with France permitting saltpeter exports to France while restricting other states. The piece warns such policies risk eroding neutrality and may strain relations between the United States and France if continued.
A discussion cites U S Department of Agriculture findings contrasting clean modern and traditional hand processes. It notes unclean practices in China Japan and cleanliness in Ceylon India, with hand labor and cramped rooms cited as health concerns. A Yokohama tea drying scene is described, highlighting heat, sweat, and reluctance to adopt machinery. Jackson's soda fountain is promoted as a cold drink option.
A Hartford Courant report recounts a bartender observing flies flocking to beer on the bar, preferring foamy beer over gin or whiskey. After drinking, flies appeared intoxicated, sleeping on the ceiling before returning to the bar for more. The experiments suggest flies enjoy intoxicants to excess and seek intoxication.
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