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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
2
The Weekly Review discusses aviation tragedies and pennant fever, noting a Cleveland writer’s one dollar bet on reading a book. It lampoons hobble skirts, youth preservation microbe ideas, and walking clubs in New York. It critiques rain prayers, streetcar safety, and a hot summer forecast while joking about bridal ceremonies and poultry cruelty. It comments on public behavior, American marines in petting, and Belgian nonvoters with satirical anecdotes.
Rome reports sensational elopement of composer Pietro Mascagni with a chorus girl after a violent quarrel with his wife. She allegedly attacked him with a heavy key while their children witnessed the scene. The couple fled in an automobile, pursued by the wife.
Five people die and four remain gravely ill after arsenic-tainted water at Rosalie ranch near San Antonio prompts armed pursuit of two Mexican suspects. Authorities rushed the couple away to prevent lynching as locals seek justice in the poisoning case involving M. Dias, a county commissioner.
In a dramatic railroad of words Senator Lorimer denounces press opponents and corporate backers while defending his Illinois Senate seat. He accuses a nationwide conspiracy to punish him for being uncontrollable and airs affidavits alleging payoffs to swing Roosevelt forces.
Governor Wilson, after adjourning Baltimore convent ion, drafted his formal message to the national committee meeting in Chicago on July 15. He outlined choices for national chairman campaign structure and execu tive committee, and announced his plan to personally oversee campaign finance scrutiny. Contributions have been arriving daily, many from familiar supporters, ranging from $1 to $200 with an average near $25.
In Washington, Great Britain asks that the Panama canal administration bill be held until a note from British chargé d affaires Mitchell Innes presents the government’s position. The move, supported by Canadian railways, aims to secure equal tolls and prevent coastwise advantages for American ships, while Taft and Stimson defend U S rights to regulate traffic under the pending measure. Senate leaders expect little delay as divisions persist over treaty rights and free passage.
Abundant rainfall signals bumper crops with vegetables selling about half the year-ago prices. Wheat is the exception as grain crops exceed recent years, while potatoes and fruit show record potential. Dealers expect further declines and note meat prices may ease later this summer. Washington reports July crop conditions brighter than last year, with overall crop conditions up 6.9 percent.
The National Educational Association named Salt Lake City Utah as the preferred site for the 1933 convention at its fiftieth annual meeting in Chicago. The choice awaits ratification by the executive committee next month. James Y Joyner of Raleigh was chosen as a trustee and George B Cook of Little Rock was named state superintendent of public instruction.
An old advertisement text touts Gartell Tea as a pure health laxative and Paxtine Antiseptic toothpaste. It features fanciful endorsements and a humorous judge exchange, urging readers to buy through druggists or mail order from The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
A fragmented quotation argues for reviving the pillory as a humane yet fitting penalty, contrasting it with stocks and bonds. The speaker contends public shaming serves deterrence and discipline, reflecting historic penal ideas.
A vintage notice emphasizes using Castoria for infants and children and reminds readers it bears the signature of its maker. The message notes the product is safe and time tested and urges caregivers to trust the brand for child remedies.
The Rev James Hamilton, minister of Liverpool, while on holiday in Scotland, nearly drowned while sea-trout fishing with a boy. He slipped on a stone, lost his balance, and with heavy wading boots struggled to stay afloat. He reached shore exhausted and remarked that the boy did not help him.
A physician returns home after a long day and tells his servant to say the masseur is with him. A brother then asks to see the doctor, but the servant declines, revealing whites only. The anecdote underscores racial dynamics in a dated newspaper humor piece.
A diner recalls a threatening incident in Arizona where a ranchman warned a waiter that he would blow off the top of his head if he did not stop being lively. The account centers on the danger and the ranchman's violent warning.
A ten day Postum trial is claimed to clear bad complexions caused by tea and coffee. A Washington young woman recounts family stomach troubles and pimples from coffee, noting they switched to Postum after a neighbor loaned it and found it delicious and effective.
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