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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
7
Berlin to Host World’s Largest and Most Expensive Hotel
Berlin plans a monumental hotel project touted as the largest and most expensive in the world. The new structure aims to cement the German capital’s status with unmatched size and luxury, transforming its skyline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Skin Troubles Cured by Cuticura Remedies
J F Hennen of Milan Missouri describes a long standing itching breakout cured by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent after failing with three doctors. He also credits three uses of the remedies for a leg eruption linked to a lingering side pain from a grippe and pneumonia. May 13 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hennen
Milan
Life in Afghanistan Skirts Motoring Hardships
Pittsburg Post comments on Afghan life noting the low cost of life contrasts with dangerous roads that hinder motor travel. The quotation frames daily dangers and travel challenges in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Pittsburg
Impudent suitor asks Nashville wedding question
A brief Nashville item reports a bold suitor prompting a future marriage proposal. The exchange centers on when the wedding would occur, highlighting the suitor’s audacity and the woman’s reaction.
No Children Policy Cited by Yonkers Janitor
Readers note a Yonkers Statesman item where a janitor clarifies housing rules saying they only rent flats and do not admit children. The brief exchange highlights a restrictive tenant policy observed at the time.
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Yonkers Statesman
Woman Driver Question Sparks War of Seats
A Philadelphia Ledger quip asks if men would give up their seat to a woman in a car, with the reply that the speaker has never had a seat himself, reflecting early gender roles and social attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Young Turkey agitation prompts blunt exchange
In a Kansas City Journal remark, a reader voices support for the Young Turkey agitation, contrasting it with a dismissal of older politicians as “old, tough birds.” The exchange hints at reformist sentiment in the political chatter of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Skyscraper Hat Designs Sought by Milliners for Bid
The Pittsburg Post notes a whim for skyscraper hats with a plan to have milliners submit designs and competitive bids. The exchange shows a request for tall headgear as a fashionable bold accessory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Post
Ocean Bathing Door Lock Symbolic Boarder Issue
A Kansas City Journal excerpt notes a boarder cannot lock a door to stay two hours and prevent others from using the ocean. The remarks illustrate restrictions on bathing hours and shared access among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Farmer claims buttered potato breakthrough by crossbreeding
John Slavin reports a potential enormous potato crop after crossing white potatoes with butter beans. He predicts yearly savings over 8 million dollars by buttering boiled, roasted and mashed potatoes. Slavin plans a public reveal this summer and cites government data supporting his outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slavin
Slavin
United States
Wheatstone
Philadelphia North American
Flour hidden in Manassas trench unearthed during grading
While grading Main Street in Manassas Virginia workers uncovered a three foot trench containing several barrels of flour concealed by Confederate troops during the evacuation of the town, intended to be hidden from the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Manassas
No Gusher Letter Praises Postum Benefits
A Wisconsin woman reports eight years of Postum use and relief from dyspepsia and headaches after quitting coffee. She notes three daily cups, improved appetite, and similar results in family members, urging readers to consider the product and read The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Dated Press Snippet Notes Druggist Helpfulness
A fragment from the Kansas City Journal highlights a druggist who is very helpful, offering telephone and directory services and other items, while noting he does not provide free lunch. The quote underscores reliable local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Women in Fire Department Barriers Highlighted
A Houston Chronicle quote discusses gender barriers in firefighting, noting women could not join the department due to perceived lack of strength and the expectation of dropstitch hoses. The remark reflects era attitudes toward women in blue-collar work.
Out of mouths of babies speaks Sunday school joke
A judge recalls a child’s quip about growing up and choosing a pirate life before turning to the Lord, illustrating childlike wit from a Sunday school setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
A MUTUAL SERVICE IN A TINNY CONVERSATION
A brief dialogue shows Miss Cayenne arranging a phonograph to deter a persistent caller. The young man assumes polite attention, while she uses the device to shield herself from tiresome conversation in a Washington Star item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Dialogue on love and wealth in a sharp exchange
A man and woman trade lines on marrying for love versus money. He questions if love would bind him without wealth, while she mocks the idea of a monetary threshold needed to spark passion. The exchange reveals attitudes toward romance and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liars’ Club
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hired Man Quips About Luck Amid Thumb Near-Mash
The Kansas City Journal quotes a farmer and hired man in a rural exchange. The man narrowly avoids hitting his thumb while the farmer notes luck versus skill in a humorous amendment to the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Whiffletree
Kansas City Journal
Brother’s Son Discharged Amid Family Taction
A courtroom exchange reveals a judge ordering a discharge despite filial ties. The man pleads for leniency citing his mother, and the judge remarks the step may be necessary but with consideration for the family. The dialogue ends with the line about the mother’s sake.
New Owner Demands Pillar Removal Before Dinner
A humorous exchange from Punch features a new owner telling McPherson the pillar must be removed so his wife can sit at the head of the table. McPherson remarks it is one of the masts, joking about making a steamer of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Why was the play a failure in unsettled times
The quarrel over the flop shows blame shifting among the manager author star company and agents. Officials point to unsettled conditions in the Balkans as a broader cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
Washington
Gerald
Remaking Worn-out Farms
A Kansas farmer with a wheat only system on a quarter section is advised by the Department of Agriculture to diversify crops. The plan mixes alfalfa corn and peas to restore soil fertility and boost profits, claiming much higher returns than wheat alone. An Ohio farmer on eighty acres, deeply in debt, follows a soil based plan and sees $2000 profit in year one and potential to reach $5000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Ohio
Wise Words From Hfe Epigrams on Life and Love
A collection of quips and maxims on money, virtue, love, and ambition drawn from Hfe’s down pillows and other observations. The sayings contrast wealth with happiness, caution against arrogance, and lampoon social mores with wry humor.
Curie Challenges Ramsey on Radium Experiment
In Paris Mme Curie disputes Sir William Ramsey’s claim that copper under radioactive influence yields lithium. She notes lithium appeared in glass and quartz vessels but not in a platinum vessel, suggesting the result may come from the container. She will continue experiments before asserting error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Curie
Sir W. Ramsey
Pierre Curie
William Ramsey
Academy of Sciences
Sir William
Sir William Ramsay
Paris
London
The Kine Points of Drill
An English drill sergeant, famed for severity, leads recruits through a funeral exercise. He marches slowly as he proclaims I am the corpse and then critiques the lack of proper regret in their expressions. The scene, recounted by Bellman, highlights stern training methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellman
Magazine covers and postcard albums use linen and cretonne
News item notes magazine covers use heavy linen with craftsman canvas and cretonne appliques. Postcard albums favor the latter fabric in colors. Book covers feature gray linen with purple orchid cretonne and terra cotta canvas designs, some with a dull colored Swastika cross cut from cretonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegram
Wedgwood inspired wall decorations for drawing rooms
The note from New York Tevalld praises wedgwood patterns for walls using a pale wedgwood blue background and darker medallions in white relief. It suggests a matching carpet and optional center reproductions to emphasize the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marking Sheets with Uniform Inked Letters
A New Haven Register note argues for simple ink marks to prepare markings on sheets rather than inconsistent handwriting. It suggests using newspaper initials transferred via carbon paper, traced with indelible ink, and even embroidered if desired. Engraved headings are common, and full-name letters can be found for neat labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Register
Cleaning stained surfaces with turpentine and solvents
The New York Press advises applying turpentine to dirty areas and drying with a maid then repeating until clean. Scrape loosened dirt, dampen again, and sponge with turpentine or use alcohol or chloroform for faster evaporation and a fresher finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Cleaning Clothes Tip From New York Press
Remove dust with a stiff brush and wash with three parts warm water to one part liquid ammonia. Rub the dress with the same material, sponge with cold water, then hang to dry. For black dresses use indigo dissolved in water to a dark shade, sponge and dry. Mud on dark dresses may lift with raw potato rubbed on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Shriek of the Air Ship Over Strassburg Observed
An eye-witness for the London Times describes Count von Zeppelin's airship passing Strassburg. He recalls a terrifying shriek from the screws and notes the ship's noise rivals a boilermaking shop, aiding neither warfare nor peaceful travel. The observer saw the craft about a mile away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count von Zeppelin
Strassburg
London Times
Tennyson
von Zeppelin
Huartford Courant
Old Age Not Caused by Colon Poisoning Says Scientist
Bonn pathologist Prof H H Ribbert counters Metchnikoff stating old age stems from anatomical nerve cell atrophy, not dietary poisoning. Studies show meat eaters can reach centenarian ages, tobacco and alcohol have little impact, and heredity plus favorable living conditions largely determine longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metchnikof
HH. Ribbert
Bonn
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies Say Experts
A historic health ad argues deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube mucus lining and not local treatments. It promises $100 for any catarrh deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and notes the product is sold by druggists for 75 cents, with circulation literature offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.d.Cuxnxy & Co
Toledo
Protected by Electricity in Wharf Pile Discovery
A San Francisco wharf builder found a borers damaged pile was sound where a live wire had been used. He tested electricity on wooden piles and learned that reredo would not bore into a pile with a small current. This Philadelphia Record note highlights an electrical preservation effect on piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philadelphia
NYC Transit Woes Persist Through Major Innovations
The piece traces urban transit attempts from horse cars to stages to cable roads and elevated trains in New York City. Each new system promised less congestion, yet the city faced growing crowding as new methods arrived and were relied upon, culminating in subway use and worsening congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Raised From Sick Bed After All Hope Vanished
Mrs. J. H. Bennett of Gardiner Maine recalls four months in bed with severe back pain dizziness headaches and bladder inflammation before using Deans Kidney Pills. After three months she was completely cured and the trouble has not returned. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bennett
Mountain St
Gardiner
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Teaching Thrift to Devonshire Schoolchildren
Elementary schools in Devonshire England will teach thrift and the savings bank concept. In schools lacking a post office savings bank an official penny bank will be established to educate children in saving money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
England
Woman's Backache in Women Health Remedy
A historical notice explains the back as the mainspring of a woman’s organism and links backache to female health. It lists nervousness headaches pains and lower-body weight as signals needing attention and endorses a remedy claimed to restore health.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
Mrs Will Young of Rockland Maine says the remedy eased long standing backaches and side pain after trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Augustus Lyon of East Earl Pennsylvania reports relief from severe backaches and sleep loss after use. The text promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a thirty year standard female remedy curing displacements inflammation and related symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
East Earl, Pa
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia K. Pinkham
Lydia Je. Pinkham
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