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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
Breslow surveys female pretenses beyond fashion including hair dyes and cosmetics, noting twenty three items from dyed hair and false eyelashes to altered figures and scented bodies. He argues such deception extends to smiles, linking vanity to broader social pressures on women.
The speaker challenges the idea that money equals happiness. Wealth breeds conflict and unhappiness, citing Jay Gould’s wealth and Andrew Carnegie as exceptions. He argues pleasure lies in love and culture, not merely accumulating money, and notes even charitable use of wealth can carry regret.
The article foresees rapid urban expansion and transit revolution in New York over a decade. It predicts seamless regional travel, cross river access, and massive time savings as tunnel systems reshape the metropolitan area and spur growth across New Jersey and Long Island.
The Century notes that nearly all tall New York office buildings rest on quicksand foundations or are built atop sand near it. Safe supports for 50 to 100 columns, spaced 15 to 20 feet, must bear 100 to 2000 tons each. Sand 30 feet down packs into a dense mass that can safely hold 6000 to 8000 pounds per square foot. When buildings are light and shallow foundations suffice, surface foundations on sand are used.
Albany clergyman Bishop William Croswell Doane criticizes the new woman and the suffrage campaign in a graduation address. He stresses preserving womanhood, cites nursing as honorable, doubts women’s courtroom roles, and urges caution against suffrage as a force degrading true influence.
At McGill University Macdonald College a special convocation awarded Doctor of Laws degrees to James Wilson US Secretary of Agriculture and Dr James Earl Russell among others. Wilson urged farmers to prepare to exercise power with conservatism and intelligence, warning that the educated farmer will drive public questions and economic balance.
European governments debate if aeroplanes will end war or unravel international relations. Experts warn air power may dominate navies and armies within years. Reports note a night flying craft near Peterborough and speculation about its origin.
The article profiles Bad Bill Dahlen, veteran shortstop for the Boston Doves, noting his storied career and enduring impact on the game. It emphasizes his quiet demeanor and long history, linking him to stars of earlier baseball eras as he strives to excel with the Doves.
New York discussion centers on Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries with talk of a possible clash. Johnson asserts Jeffries is too old, while Jeffries defense and a new code of ethics from Al Kaufman enter the scene.
A nostalgic roundup notes Bill Kaufman and fellow era greats like Wagner Dahlen and Cobb, recounting their careers from Chicago to Brooklyn, boxing pioneers Delaney and Jeffries, and current prospects such as Kaufman facing Johnson and Langford.
Chicago reports President Murphy confirms John Kling will rejoin the team before July 1 after his pro rata share of a bonus is arranged. The move follows discussions with manager Murphy and anticipates Kling joining Cincinnati briefly as part of the return plan.
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