Fresh Eggs and Bacteria Prompt Scientific Debate
The New York Journal quotes Dr. Rosenberger asserting that a clean fresh egg stays fresh in a refrigerator for at least 10 months when packed in sawdust or bran. He warns that dirty or cracked eggs can allow colon bacilli to enter, via nest dirt, air, or unclean hands. The piece also notes scientists diving into volcanoes for film and science’s fearless image, comparing explorers to earlier polar and infectious disease researchers.
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Dron Rosenberger
R ‘Cal Journal
Modern college education and women’s womanly attributes
The piece argues that claims college education makes American girls mannish are unfounded. It warns against imitating men and sacrificing feminine qualities, urging removal of such false ideas to protect genuine education and equality of opportunities.
Pompeii Fresco Discovered Shows Venus in an Elephant Drawn Chariot
Prof Spinazzola reports a newly uncovered fresco on Pompeii street of abundance wall in superb preservation. The painting depicts Venus as a Pompeian goddess seated in a chariot drawn by elephants, a first of its kind found at Pompeii. The piece remains under glass for safety and not removed from its location.
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Pompeii
Spinazzola
Venus
Head Straps in Auto Racing May Be Required
Report notes current drivers use head straps to keep cars on track. As cars gain speed, experts expect mandatory head strap use to enhance driver stability and safety.
Latin Countries and Baseball Revolution Attitudes
The text argues against introducing baseball to Latin American nations, claiming interest is tied to revolutions and suggesting people will ignore the sport until a shift in priorities occurs.
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America
Orr
Judge rules beating wife justified in certain cases
A Pennsylvania judge states there are times when a man is justified in beating his wife while warning that such conduct remains illegal and socially unacceptable. The opinion underscores limits on self defense and domestic violence laws.
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Pennsylvania
Colely
Pedro
White and Green Rooms Best for Summer and Winter
A design note extols white and green interiors as cool in summer and charming in winter. It advises white woodwork, light wall coverings in gray green, tapestry between walls and ceiling, pale ceilings, and simple moldings, with brass fixtures, neutral upholstery, and restrained decor including landscapes and green accents.
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Madras
Etamine
Boy freed from iron pot after long hospital ordeal
A two year old, Peter Szusca, had an iron pot locked on his head at home in New York. Physicians and nurses at Bellevue Hospital needed about thirty minutes to remove the vessel using soap suds and careful effort. The child suffered no lasting harm and slept afterward in his mother’s arms.
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New York
Bellevis Hospital
Peter Szusca
Peter
Jennie Szusca
Strike For Ham Halts Ship In Philadelphia
Firemen and stewards walk off the United Fruit steamer Admiral Farragut in Philadelphia over a cook serving corned beef instead of ham. They demand Jamaica grocer John Considine be discharged and threaten a general strike if not fired. captain promises ham and corned beef, but workers remain unsatisfied.
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Philadelphia
Farragut
United Fruit Company
Jamaica
Mardar
John Considine
Firetomen's Union
Cooks’ Union
Priest Acts as Policeman in California City
Los Angeles reports Father Edward H. Brady of St. Vibiana's cathedral named special policeman as part of citizens auxiliary force. Chief Sebastien confirms appointment after police commission approval, noting it is among several efforts to enlist prominent local citizens to aid regular police in enforcing law.
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Los Angeles
California
United States
Citizens’ Auxiliary Police
Sebastien
Edward H. Brady
Police Commission
Father Brady
St. Vibiana's Cathedral
Infant Found Crying Inside Grip at Grand Central Corner
A one week old boy was discovered crying in a traveling bag abandoned at the corner of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue before daybreak. John McAfee of Corona, Long Island, passed by and opened the grip to rescue the infant, thinking a hurried traveler had left it behind.
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New York
42Nd Street
Lexington Avenue
John McAfee
Corona
L. I
Grand Central Station
McAfee
Relics Found in Gotham during Fourth of July Outing
A Sons of the Revolution party returning from Fraunce's tavern halted near the site of street excavations. They uncovered old New York relics including spruce water pipes, church wardens from clay pipe days, numerous oyster shells, and bones that may be human artifacts.
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New York
Sons of the Revolution
Fraunce'’s
France
Laborer Donates Months of Wages to Conscience Fund
A Kittery Maine laborer has sent monthly contributions for over a year to the federal treasury to be deposited in the conscience fund. In a letter to President Taft, he explains he wishes the money to reach its proper destination and notes he has worked hard to save it.
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Kittery
Federal Treasury
Washington, D. C
Taft
Chases Marshal Up a Tree In Noblesvilla Ind
Mrs Messburg pursues Marshal Messburg of Warren as he climbs a tree to escape a demand for a dollar fifty in playful mischief. A twig snaps and the money falls away, leaving only a wry face and a painful expression behind.
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Noblesvilla Ind
Marshal Messburg
Warren
Couple in Lake Michigan death linked to staged sinking
Reports from Waukegan Illinois describe James G Smith a former wealthy real estate broker and his wife found on the shore bound with a handkerchief wrists linked by a knot and buried pockets filled with sand as a planned double suicide marking their silver wedding anniversary, leaving son Walter Smith in Chicago.
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Waukegan
Lake
Sigall
Sher- Tdan
Smith
Raapie
Walter_Smith
Chicago
Colt Dragged Boy to Death in Cheyenne
Bert Pearson twenty years old was dragged to death by a wild colt while leading it with a rope around his wrist. The colt bolted and dragged him at the rope end, crashing him into a telephone pole and killing him instantly.
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Cheyenne
Bert Pearson
Pearson
Old Bill Minor Escapes Again From Milledgeville Prison
Old Bill Minor, the aged outlaw serving time for train robbery, escaped from the state farm for the second time in months. He slipped his shackles and fled with a fellow prisoner.
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Bil’ Minor
Milledgeville
Bill" Minor
Beekeeper Succumbs After Bee Attack near Parkersburg
Pleasant Hill farmer Drury B. Badgely died after a swarm of bees stung him while in his beard and hair. The incident occurred near Parkersburg, West Virginia, highlighting a fatal encounter with aggressive insects.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Drury B. Badgely
Pleasant Hill
Not for Young Girls in Debutante Social Circles
Excerpt on debutantes and social eclipses notes that a young girl risks becoming a highlight for others as mothers intervene to limit eclipsing. It suggests debutantes may lose invitations when a brilliant companion attracts attention and the mother’s restraint affects social outcomes.
How to Make a Newspaper Stand from a Wooden Box
A simple project shows amateurs how to craft a newspaper stand from a wooden box repurposed from a liquor bottle case. The article details cutting one end, sealing the altered lid, upholstering with cream linen, tacking fabric, and decorating the front with dark blue silk lettering and a brass nail border.
For Young Girl Dress Description with Embroidered Accents
A sewing description details a girl sized dress with blue ring spot fabric and embroidered bands. It notes a slightly gathered waist, Magyar bodice with matched embroidery for waistband and cuffs, and lists required materials including zephyr fabric and broderie anglaise for insertions.
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Hoeher
Zephyr
Broderie Anglaise
Not Clever Enough to Hold the Spotlight
The high night girl grows deteriorate as self-centered behavior, vain efforts to dazzle, and scandalous tactics erode charm. Forced attention fades, leaving her miserable when she is no longer in the limelight.
Monocle Lorgnette Fashion Note for Summer Suits
The piece highlights white mohair summer suits and the ultra smart young woman ensemble featuring a monocle lorgnette. It describes the lorgnette swinging from a black grosgrain ribbon with tiny gold slides, folding to resemble a single glass and signaling elegance and sophistication.
Little Linen Frock Delights With Detachable Collars
The article highlights a summer trend of small linen frocks featuring detachable white collars and cuffs as a striking style element.
Dress Protector from Old Nightdresses for Wardrobe Use
A thrift minded woman converts worn nightdresses by cutting across the yoke under the arms to remove sleeves and then stitching across the top leaving a center opening for a coat-hanger hook. This improvised protector slips over a light dress to keep it clean in the wardrobe.
Waistline Trends for Toddlers in Empire and French Styles
The article notes equal fashionability of Empire and French waistlines for toddlers. It mentions sashes on French dresses creating color opportunities and ribbons used as large bows on little ones, highlighting decorative details in children's fashion.
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Paris
IDAHG
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Els
Ife
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Polar Ex‘plorers
Corning
N.Y
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Go&Spel
Gotham
Fraunce’s
James G. Smith
Crown
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