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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
7
A 20th century vision claims disease could be cured by human derived antitoxins. It argues existing animal methods fail to meet demand and proposes using penitentiary inmates as serums producers with optional imprisonment tied to disease exposure. It calls for state aid to fund such institutions.
A quoted speaker argues for extreme fashion spending. She claims yearly clothes budgets reach up to $200,000 with lavish sums for gowns, shoes, gloves, handkerchiefs, furs, and a yearly $15,000 for Magerle. She rejects frugality as prudence.
A critique of the era's worship of "smartness" over morality. It labels successful deceitful figures as social dangers and calls for public opinion to curb such conduct, insisting moral principles must govern business and politics.
A London Daily News piece argues American humor stems from extreme solemnity in both Americans and American Indians. It contrasts European tastes with a ritual American humor, noting Americans treat even humor seriously and prefer longer, earnest stories over swift, witty ones.
An essay asserts true beauty combines health and goodness and a woman fulfills her civic role by nurturing a happy home, cultivating children, and engaging in government issues. It contrasts lasting beauty with fleeting charm and urges women to join civic challenges beyond the home.
Catherine Waugh McCullough of the National Woman Suffrage Association notes that eight states grant wives no or partial control of their property while 16 deny wage control. She cites laws of courtesy allowing husbands use of wives real estate during life and after death if a living child exists, and only 13 states recognize mothers as co guardians with fathers for minor children.
A girl recalls using small favors to calm rivals and spies a trick of turning foes into friends. Another anecdote describes a tense elevator encounter with a grudge bearing elevator boy who finally gives a cigarette package after a polite request. The source cites the New York Press.
A refined discourse praises smooth flowing conversation free of pedantry. It champions balanced wit and morality where participants share opinions briefly, avoid aimless arguing, and leave wiser and satisfied with calm, thoughtful exchange.
The New York Sun notes long chests of mahogany or oak return as part of the bride’s outfit. A aunt gifted a chest carved with family likenesses and home scenes, lined with handwoven linens, with four figure cost for the most elaborate versions and wallets-friendly options from fifty dollars.
A historical reflection on women's roles in planning community well being. The speaker asserts women can do any work with thorough planning and modesty, noting local problems stem from outside the home. Topics include clean water, food, air, streets, sanitation, education of caregivers, pauper concerns, public baths, libraries, and nursing.
A reflective piece urges patience on the path to a peaceful home life, warning against dwelling on minor errors as stepping stones to growth. It lists prominent Americans and recent high profile figures amid a travel and philanthropic roundup, including Ryan on a tour of Ireland, Astor’s charity gifts, and Roosevelt’s European appeal.
An 18 month to two year training program prepares women to teach the deaf using a pure oral system that emphasizes speech and lip reading. Demand far exceeds supply, with many remunerative posts after completion. candidates should be young, strong, patient, and sympathetic.
The article surveys smart tailoring trends with embroidered mades and pearl accents for neckwear. It notes new Oxford ties in tan Russian leather, Egyptian earth tones, Panama fabrics for travel, white silk cravats, Japanese silk for motor hoods, pale blues, lace insertions on gowns, and custom shoes matching gowns with gem-toned buttons.
Kansas farmers form a union and New York bond sale fails. Two Filipinos win top Yale honors. New York Governor Hughes signs tornado insurance. Auto industry faces rift while Mexico mining suffers from rail shortages. New York Central gains control of trolley lines. NYC police overwhelm with pickpocket complaints. ICC adopts railroad accounting. United States Express stockholders seek surplus distribution. Brooklyn Bridge cable snaps restricts traffic. Government and railroads join to avert fuel famine. Newark to New York monorail planned. Franco Japanese convention hinges on French loans for Indo Chinese safety. Pacific coast shipbuilding relies on local fir lumber.
Walter Howard, a London dramatist, encounters a pawnshop assistant who asks to go on stage. Howard cautions him about the life, while the youth asserts his family opposes it yet accepts disgrace if necessary. The anecdote appears in the Pittsburg Dispatch.
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