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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
6
A long string of satirical and observational notes on society, science, and culture. It surveys jokes about misprints in elections, odd medical terms, domestic life, and curious science tales, with witty asides on professors, immigrants, earthquakes, and technology. The items echo a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper column format.
The article praises Mr. Ransom for swapping intellectual labor for hands on work, noting the joy and envy it sparks among others. It highlights a trend of men preferring muscle over wit and lauds the energy and discipline shown during the demonstration trench activity.
The buffalo guided early surveyors with instinct that matched civil engineering. Trails formed as herds trod routes between feeding grounds, widening where worn. Railroads and canals later followed these level paths, avoiding high points and gorges as water and terrain dictated.
A young wife at a university luncheon defies fashion norms by entering bareheaded, prompting chatter among faculty ladies. The event leads to a lasting lesson in self restraint and modern manners as one guest resolves to forgo competing in style, favoring respectful simplicity.
A quirky exchange centers on ragtime and language quirks as a man and Musto discuss how ragtime is sparked by heart palpitations. The dialogue features playful misquotes and a brisk, illustrated tone.
A brisk survey discusses American coal mining near Richmond Virginia in the early eighteenth century, Anglo Persian oil exploration at Ahwas, and copper sheet tests at Worcester Polytechnic. It mentions wireless music trials in New York and a curious verse cairn custom observed by N P Fenwick Jr. The piece also reports on Chinese provincial assemblies, horse extinction theories, a German “Enemies of Nols” society, and an electrical thermometer method from the London Institute of Electrical Engineers.
A historic congress on defense and police dogs discusses training aims for privately trained guard canines and police dogs. The program sets jump heights of seven to eight feet and hedge barriers, with attackers in disguise tested to gauge controlled aggression and loyalty to the master.
Andrew Carnegie argues civilization evolves from war to peace, praising moral courage and arbitration. He notes Britain’s force versus independence, Canada’s rights, and recent peaceful settlements of over 600 international disputes, asserting the pen replaces the sword in guiding human advancement.
A speaker urges resilience and self reliance, telling a young man to face life boldly, ignore excuses, and seek improvement. The talk emphasizes turning toward the sun, confronting the world, and avoiding self pity despite hardship, while noting a personal quarrel over a rude remark.
A historic account praises the Pekin Hankow Railway steel Yellow River bridge as the world’s foremost steel structure outside America. It spans nearly two miles with eight steel tubes sunk 60 feet into quicksand bed, connected by steel piers and stone-embedded foundations. The bridge, built in a year and a half, carried a 21 car train at opening with no noticeable vibration.
Fashion notes describe sheer over-drelvet or tunics paired with heavier fabrics. The sketch features a rose foulard with black and heaving tunic polkadots, a rose-embroidered vest, and contrasting textiles showcased in a stylish ensemble.
A winter feature in Quebec outlines a snow statue contest on Dufferin terrace opposite the Chateau Frontenac. Judges may include M. Paul Chevre of Paris, with a 50 gold purse for the best statue and two prizes of 25 gold each from local sponsors.
Publishers hail Helen Keller biography use in German schools while Columbia University eyes a $100000 endowment to fund fellowships advancing social and political research. Churchill's A Modern Chronicle unfolds around Norah Lefingwell in a New York suburb, and Alexander Irvine's life story traces from Irish village to Oxford and Bowery ministry. Mrs Voynich’s An Interrupted Friendship continues The Gadfly saga into a study in friendship with rich cross currents of love and sacrifice.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes an exhibit of Carnegie Tumiture, a fate arrival, showcasing tapestries with American themes. The project is funded by a New York millionaire, aiming for aesthetic value over profit, featuring Herter rooms works. Foreign weavers, mainly French, were used due to American shortages as part of a patriotic art movement.
A scrambled, childlike dialog fragment shows a teacher addressing a student queries about knowledge and manners. The awkward exchange includes mispronunciations and truncated phrases, with references to adults and a playful insistence on titles and roles. The piece reads as a curiosity in language and social dynamic among youngsters.
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