Roosevelt urges stronger navy and humane seal protection
The president laments fur seal slaughter in Bering Sea and pelagic sealing by Japanese vessels. He calls for revised laws to protect islands, stronger guard and patrols, and talks with Britain and Japan while planning a new coast defense build up and better officer selection. He also outlines a broader peace theme and The Hague conference preparations.
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The Farm as Foundation of Civilized Progress
A Columbus Ohio Journal opinion extols farming as the core of social well being and education. It argues young men should embrace the productive farm life over money chasing, predicting future breakthroughs in soil science and a moral uplift for the nation through agricultural advancement.
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Smuggling Dutch Christmas Trees Reaches U.S. Ports
A New York Press correspondent notes several women are smuggling Dutch cedars home from Europe after Christmas trips. Prices in American cities are high. Rotterdam offers cheap showy trees in majolica pots. A thrifty Philadelphia matron bought a dozen trees abroad and brought them in claiming they were gifts to pass time at sea. Customs inspectors overlooked lumber duties, and others imitate Mrs. Venn's example.
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Where His Went Bacon Egbert Yonkers Statesman Exchange
A compact exchange notes a man’s first hundred dollars is hardest to earn while another remarks someone obtained his easily, reflecting a brief quote from the Yonkers Statesman on wealth and luck.
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The Storm’s Peak and Vanishing Violence
Noted philosopher Seneca remarks that harsher storms end sooner, implying resilience through intensity. The quote reflects a stoic view of conflict and recovery, suggesting turmoil’s duration shrinks as its severity rises.
Alaska gold wealth tipped at 825 million for year
Judge J C Kellum reports Alaska could produce 25 million in gold this year, with dredges expanding output and costs. Fairbanks banks hold over 3 million in deposits. a 1 million gold statue to Seattle exposition is planned. daily dredge yield ranges 5k to 10k dollars of metal.
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Skirted Overcoats Create New Tailoring Boom
The London Mirror reports skirts for men with bell skirted overcoats from High Hotborn tailors in London. The new style is graceful yet feminine, with the cloth drawn in at the waist and hanging in natural folds. Quiet colors are preferred and green checks or stripes are advised against for a less attractive look.
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Miss Passe and Miss Pert in a Marriage Question
A playful exchange centers on marriage plans with Miss Passe remarking on repeated chances and a recent declaration of love. Miss Pert asks whether the man revealed the lady's name, prompting a witty reply.
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