New York Letter on Day and Public Affairs Curiosities
New York letter reviews Rev. James R. Day, Syracuse chancellor, clashing with President Roosevelt over the Standard Oil question and impeachment hints. It notes Day’s past Harlem ministry, a failed bishop bid, and mixed Methodist reactions. It also touches on Standard Oil publicity, Henry Hudson naming, an insurance investigation costs, and school book logistics debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James R. Day
D. D
Syracuse University
San Francisco
Day
United States
Standard of
Archbold
Standard O11
Mr. Day
Dr. Day
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Harlem
Methodist Church
Congress
Roosevelt
Stan Gard Oll Company
Hudson
Hendrick
Henry
Hugh Hastings
State of
East Indian Company
Chamber of Amsterdam
Henry Hudson
Spectacular BC Legislature Speech Outlasts All
A dramatic recount tells how Mr de Cosmus spoke for twenty six hours in the British Columbia legislature to defeat a land measure. He began at 1 a.m. and persisted with a flood of evidence while rivals shouted him down. By noon the next day his endurance prevailed and the bill was stalled.
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de Cosmus
British Columbia
de Cosmo
The Banana Plant and Its Endless Succession
A description of the banana plant noting it is a fleshy non tree, with tall leaves and a single fruit bunch per plant. It explains the life cycle, root suckers, yearly fruiting, and management through thinning suckers and replanting to ensure continuous harvests.
A Curious Wooden Watch by Victor Dorsot of Bristol
A centuries old curiosity from Bristol Tennessee is a wooden watch crafted by Victor Dorsot. Its case uses briar root while the internal works largely from an old boxwood rule. The face is said to resemble ivory, made from a cow’s shoulder blade, and the open faced timepiece with glass crystal was praised as elegant by local watchmakers.
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Victor Dorsot
Bristol
Tenn
Wonderful Memory of Hortensius the Roman Orator
The essay describes Hortensius, famed Roman lawyer and orator, possessing extraordinary memory. After drafting a speech he could recite it verbatim. He once attended a full day auction and, as a wager, recorded the sold items, prices, and buyers in sale order by writing them down at the end of the day.
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Hortensius
Linnets in Africa Describe Atbara River Visit
Dr. Arthur J. Hayes India details how linnets travel to the Atbara river in Africa. Their flight creates a thunderous sound as they beat the air and darken the sky. The mass alighting bends branches down toward the water.
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Africa
Arthur J. Hayes
India
Blue Nile
Atbara River
The King of Blood Purifiers S. S. S. Curative Claim Advert
A vintage testimonial style ad extols S. S. S. as the King of Blood Purifiers, touting its mineral-free formula, gentle action, and safety for all ages. It links blood cleansings to health, describes conditions like eruptions, rheumatism, scrofula, and contagious blood poison, and offers a free book and medical advice. Endorsed by P. H. Thompson of Lebanon, Pa.
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S. S.S
Toures
S. S
Talen
Lebanon
P. H. Thompson
Fattening Horses Profitable In Illinois Study
The Chicago Livestock World reports on R C Obrecht of the Illinois experiment station who fed 20 horses at 185 dollars each to 285 dollars, yielding profits and highlighting timothy hay’s poor value. Proper stall feeding, suitable horse type, and a corn oats clover diet are stressed for spring and winter markets.
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Chicago Livestock World
R. C. Obrecht
I[llnoin
Chicago
Obrecht
Tllinois
Timothy Day
Timothy Kay
Los
Canton
Prof
Lee Vier Een
Eerie Wirwen
Father O'Farrel
Eugene
Harges
Democratic Ticket For Oregon Elections Readout
A list of Democratic candidates for Oregon offices including U S Senator John Gearin Governor George Chamberlain Secretary of State P H Stoat State Treasurer J D Matlock Supreme Judge T G Hailey Attorney General Robert A MIller State Printer J Scout Taylor and various circuit and county roles with names Walter Pierce W D Chambers lain J T Liouallen Cecil R Wade G A Hartman T D Taylor John F Hill W R Campbell T M Henderson James Nelson and Pendleton district officials Darnell Bentley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John M. Gearin
Congress
James Harvey Graham
George E. Chamberlain
P. H. Stoat
J. D. Matlock
John F. Hill
W. R. Campbell
T. M. Henderson
James Nelson
Oregon Republican Ticket Listings for 1912 Election
A partial roster of candidates across statewide offices listing United States Senator short term F W Mulkey and long term Jonathan Bourne both of Portland, plus Governor James Withycombe and other statewide posts with names and counties including Pendleton Athena Corvallis Roseburg Portland and Pendleton. The list spans officials from Secretary of State to Sheriff and Justice across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
F. W. Mulkey
Portland
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
James Withycombe
Corvallia
Frank W. Benson
Roseburg
George A. Steel
Robert Eakin
la Grande
A. M. Crawford
J. H. Ackerman
W. 8. Dun
Pilot Rock
E. J. Sommerville
Pedleton
Frank Salling
Weston
G. W. Bradley
Athena
County Officials Named for Paris Area Roles
County Judge T L Childern, County Clerk W C Hopson, County Commissioner S B Paris, Coroner B F Dotson, M D listed for local government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Childern
W. C. Hopson
Paris
B. EF. Dotson
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Letter
Charles E. Hughes
Euch
Maxwell
W. C. Hobson
King OF
Blood Purifiers
THE
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
Jocade
Foley's
Koeppen Drug Store
Mennen
Rook Spring
W. C. Minnis
Hennings’ Cign
Peoples Warehouse
Are Central Market
Alta Street
Empire Meat Co
Democratic
Pendleton
Darnell
J. M. Bentley
Republican
Fred
Hendley
I’ Bh, Lee
Mil
J. W. Kimbrell
Ralph Folsom
Juustice
Joe BH. Parkes
A. Thompson
Prohibition
J. Smith
Regon
Adama
Oregon
Obo R. Wade
T. D. Tas
Tie
Recorder of Conveyn
John F. Hili
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