Ginger as a Habit Forming Tincture: A Rising Inebriety
A London Mail report warns that essence of ginger, twice as strong as whiskey, is used as a sedative and stimulant by both men and women. Victims, often overworked workers, drink increasing doses to palliate stomach and brain strain, with cases rising in the United States and England.
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The Cheering-Up Business Proves Most Rewarding
A narrator explains starting a cheering up business as a cheerful philosophy. He claims limitless capital in happiness, gains energy, boosts health, and notes a 25 percent earnings rise over six months. He praises simple, friendly greetings and short life views as a sound investment.
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The Last of the Redcoats in North America
The permanent withdrawal of British garrisons from Halifax and Esquimalt is described as a quiet historic act. The piece notes Britain leaving the continent to its own devices, and reflects on figures like Braddock Wolfe Burgoyne and Brock in school histories.
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Joint resolution on returning battle flags to states
The Senate and House authorize the Secretary of War to deliver certain Union and Confederate battle flags in the War Department to proper authorities in the states where the regiments were organized for final disposition as determined by those authorities. Approved February 28, 1905.
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Ancient Burial Urn Unearthed In Bournemouth Dig
Archaeologists near Bournemouth, England, uncovered a sun baked clay urn from a two thousand year old burial ground during construction. The urn, remarkably intact though aged, lay just inches below the surface with heather roots penetrating its interior. Excavation continues under antiquarian supervision hoping for more artifacts.
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Hostess Rights in Charge at Social Gatherings
A reader recalls instances where guests tried to alter party plans, forcing refreshments at unsuitable times. The writer argues the hostess should control the event and dismiss interference, noting some hostesses lack the nerve to maintain order.
Maeterlinck Praises Lear as Supreme Tragedy
Maurice Maeterlinck, a proponent of the Paris production, lauds Shakespeare King Lear in Harper's Weekly. He states it is the mightiest and most intense dramatic poem ever written and the archetypal national stage play of humanity.
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Five Billion Phone Messages a Year?
Census Bureau statistics report 5 000 000 000 telephone messages in the United States during a year. In 1904 there was one telephone for every 34 people, averaging 2 190 messages per line and 65 messages per person. There were 2 315 297 telephones in use including 10 316 public exchanges and 80 879 public or semi public stations serving the public. Subscribers numbered 2 278 366, with 2 324 066 private telephones in operation.
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Mother quits coffee for Postum helps baby and mother
A Kansas City mother describes chronic dizziness, sour stomach, and heart pain eased after quitting coffee and using Postum Coffee. She reports milk flow increased, husband cured of dyspepsia, and both mother and seven month old baby thriving on Postum shared by the Postal Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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