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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
3
Dr G Earp Thomas describes soil bacteria that extract nitrogen from air to boost crops. He warns current nitrate methods deplete supplies and cites benefits of inoculating legumes to enrich soil for subsequent harvests. Government trials show promise but face viability and delivery challenges for farmers.
A letter to the Tribune from Mother M. Alphonsa Lathrop notes a woman collecting funds for lectures said to be at the New Pisza Hotel by Dr Abbott of Philadelphia for St Rose's Free Home for Incurable Cancer. She states she has heard nothing from them and asks the editor to print a protective statement.
Lansing Michigan January 2 mention reports that the constitutional convention today voted down by a vote of 47 to ? the proposal for woman suffrage.
The Tribune describes a dainty euimpe dress pattern in high demand among mothers and girls. It notes the dress can be made dressy with insertion or plainer by omitting it, using embroidery or lace, and suggests suitable variations for satisfactory results.
Secretary Wilson urges women to enter perfume farming, arguing the United States can grow all necessary flowers and bulbs. He cites tulips, narcissus, hyacinth, and attar of roses as premises for a homegrown industry to keep profits and jobs at home, with a focus on cheap freight and scalable cultivation in states like California, Florida, and Louisiana.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s verse celebrates steadfast duty crafting a life of unseen acts. The text notes love elevates every deed and life’s measure is shown in service to others, from healing a sick person to a child’s kiss. Republished at A. N. I.’s request.
A long row of help wanted notices from a newspaper classified page. entries include a private agent secretary, bookkeepers, clerks, chauffeurs, drivers, carpenters, engineers, and other trades. Many requests specify references, ages, and locations in New York Brooklyn and nearby areas.
A long classified notice lists numerous job seekers including painters, foremen, secretaries, clerks, and chauffeurs. Individuals such as Matthew Moody and A. W. Chas. Schrettner seek hotel, office, or industrial posts. others offer skills in plumbing, upholstery, watchmaking, shipping, and more with detailed addresses and references. The mix reflects a bustling employment market.
A long list of domestic service advertisements seeking various positions including chef private family coachman steward maid gardener groom stableman handy man janitor valet waiter chambermaid nurse cleaner and general housework. Many entries specify nationality language and references with contact details and bureau listings.
Mrs Hamilton F Downing gave $10 for general use of T S S. Miss K R Shay, staying at a hotel in St Augustine Florida, held a unique butterfly party and sent $10 to the T S S and $1 to the united Brooklyn branch as T S S dues.
The Rev. Anna Tillinghast of a Titusville mission church announces she will carry Sunshine work through a class of young women who have formed a Young People's Christian Union. They aim to show Sunshine's harmony with all Christian endeavors.
A column notes Joey, a key family support, suffers a painful rheumatic disease and awaits admission to Post-Graduate Hospital when a vacancy opens. A doctor visits thrice daily and a small emergency fund delivers medicines and comforts. A widow with three children also faces eviction risk after weeks without work, prompting a $10 relief gift amid rising food and coal costs.
Margaret Reid Michener sent thirty two calendars this year after gifting calendars last year. They feature quotable daily messages and will be mailed to those who pay seven cents postage. The gift brings pleasure to many shut-ins and carries a message of sunshine.
Readers are asked to send magazines and illustrated papers to Major Ketcham of the United States Soldiers' Christian Aid Association at 2 Park Row New York City for distribution to army posts both at home and abroad. Frank H. Little in Phoenix Arizona requests letters for a missionary work and children’s books. The Hospital Book and Newspaper Society at 10 East 2d Street New York City Room 47 is another good outlet for surplus reading material.
During a severe snowstorm a thinly clad newsboy sought shelter at The Tribune. An employee brought him to the T. S. S. room. A package from Mrs. Parmele of Staten Island contained an overcoat and rubbers that fit, and the boy left happier.
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