Centenarian counts across nations spark warm climate debate
The article notes that warmer climates seem to yield more centenarians with figures for Germany France England Scotland Sweden Norway Belgium Denmark Spain and Switzerland. It cites Bruno Cotrini of Rio Janeiro as the oldest at 160 and includes science notes from Langley on solar spectrum and future predictive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno Cotrini
Vio Janeiro
Airam Maxim
England
Aeronautical Society
London
Iran
Alps
Matterhorn
Anclf
P Langley
Weather Bureau
Aun
Glue Law Versus Cupid and a Puritan Court Tale
The article recounts an old New Haven case where a couple named Dorothy and Philip were fined for an unlawful kiss in public, judged to show mercy tempering the law. It cites a timeworn diary and references the governor’s counsel, with marginal details about the 17th century scene and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittie
Murline
Marline
Saral Tuttle
New Haven
Tas
Cleveland
Dorothy
Heaser
Ace
Lytte
Lytthe
Philip
Chokyng
Graham
Abijah Clampill
Absentminded Girl Shoots Hatpins Into Man in Theater
A distracted theatergoer describes jabbing two hatpins into the back of a seat in front, hitting a man and prompting a prompt apology. The episode leads to reflections on masculine poise and the dangers of absentmindedness in public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bota Batpina
Cat
Rural Delivery Routes Increase Land Value and Access
A rural delivery article notes land value rising from two to three dollars per acre as the rural delivery system grows. It argues educational benefits from mail reaching farms and magazines reaching households. A farmer who challenged a banker now seeks a deed to land, claiming his claim on his own farm.
Peruna Cures Stomach Catarrh Says Congressman Botkin
A letter from Congressman Botkin of Winfield Kansas claims Peruna and Muaralin cured his long standing catarrh of the stomach and constipation. He notes residence in Washington worsened symptoms and urges others to write for free medical advice from Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Boutkin
Winfield, Kan
Hartman
Botkin
Washington
J D. Botkin
L. F. Verdery
Augusta
Lacy Dyopipeie
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarians
Columbus
De Fonte-Yer life ends suddenly amid a cigarette habit
The obituary notes the death of De Fonte-Yer, described as a cigarette fiend, who died suddenly. The brief piece mentions the manner of death and pays tribute to the deceased.
Sly ring sparks wardrobe clash in Philadelphia Press piece
A dialogue note shows Towne teasing a man about a ring deemed unsuitable while Browne recalls trying it on a girl with a similar reaction. The Philadelphia Press offers a witty snippet on fashion norms and gender expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne
Browne
Philadelphia
Youre the light of my life whispered then a voice from stairs
A brief line from the Philadelphia Press quotes a whispered romantic line followed by a brief shouted retort about putting out the light. The item then advertises Allen's Foot Ease powder with its claims and price. It notes a trial size offer and lists a New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abijah
Dorothy
Philip
Philip Ames
Nice
Syde
Parson Tomlinson
Ata
Philadelphia Press
Allen's
Inmantty
Atalainta
LeHoy
Speculation Prompted Cashier Wins Referenced
A fragment from a Cleveland Plain Dealer quote notes speculation around a cashier and a win. The dialogue contrasts speculation with an unsuccessful attempt and suggests the cashier’s win ends the speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
See perteener eee Ted Cholly-Jove
Brooklyn Eagle notes a playful exchange in the Lakewood area with references to Mise Richpop and a Vanscooter remark in a light social column. The item mentions a tete-a-tete and a dreamy gaze while North Samar promotes Piso's Cure for Consumption as a cough and cold remedy. Ocean Grove New Jersey records the date February 17, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Richpop
Vanscooter
Brooklyn Eagle
Samar
Ocean Grove
N. J
To Cure Him and Get Married In Stuterton
A witty exchange from the Philadelphia Record features Stuterton and Peck where stammering speech becomes the joke. Peck jokes marriage as a cure, prompting banter about who will speak first or at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuterton
Philadelphia Record
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Peither
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Ted
Bishop Scott Academy
Regon
Arthur C. Newill
Lewis & Stan ‘We. Bois
Keeley Os
MS. Ave
Potinady
Californis Fig Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
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