Blondes Highest Type of the Human Race
A historical article cites Maj. C E Woodruff US Army arguing blondness links to climate and migration. European blondness rises with cloudiness and geographic latitude, with northern Britain maintaining blond traits while southern areas fade. The piece contrasts Woodruff with Prof Waschide who ties blondness to hardship and low stature.
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Adam
Maj
C. E. Woodruff
M. D
United States Army
Woodruff
Europe
Great Britain
Russia
Poland
N. Waschide
University of Niceforo
Aryan Traits in Mountain Peoples and Historic Leaders
The article argues that highland regions breed blandness due to less sun and more fog. It links blond Aryan type to aristocracy across Poland and Hungary, citing figures like Kossuth and Polish elites as exemplars of Aryan independence and equal rights advocacy.
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Tibet
Ensel
Poland
Kexciusko
Louis -Kossmth
First Men Were Brunettes, Claims Dr Woodruff
Dr Woodruff argues the first men were brunettes and blandness evolved over thousands of years. He notes babies may retain dark hair, blonding later, and outlines complex blends of hair color, eye color, and skin among European and Asian lineages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dr. Woodruff
City Life Favors Brunettes Over Blondes
The article argues city living suits brunettes more than blondes, noting cities are brighter and more brunette dense than rural areas. It suggests urban light and warmth from summer heat favor brunettes, citing New York City and Maryland comparisons to support the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Italy
Baltimore
Washington
Observations on Light and Disparities Among Blondes and Brunettes
The speaker notes excessive light in the countryside causing distress among country blondes and predicts their eventual disappearance, contrasting with city brunettes who fare better. The remark frames a bleak prophecy about beauty and place.
Red Hair and Blond Compromise Across Race and Class
The passage argues that light hair variation results from climate and migration, linking blondness to maritime prowess and leadership. It notes blond traits among elites and restless temperaments while darker tones align with lower classes and religious life. It also mentions railroad and shipper disputes yielding few court cases over eighteen years.
Blonde Symbol of Aristocracy in Tudor England
The article traces blondes as a noble class in early Britain and Tudor times showing a shift to darker features. It notes blue yellow eyes and persistent light hair, with blondes steering aristocracy yet gradually mixing with brunettes. Maj Woodruff argues brunettes prevail, blondes shorter lived and more prone to mortal maladies.
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Mr. Ellis
Maj. Woodruff
Great Britain
England
May Compromise On Rate Question May Compromise On Rate Question
Republican senators discuss a rate regulation compromise allowing shippers to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission or directly to the courts. The plan aims to reconcile opposition to commission power with railroad protections, citing commission records showing that most cases favor one route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Cox and Alexander Meet President on Life Insurance Reform
Assemblyman Cox of New York and Representative Alexander of Buffalo met the president at the White House to discuss Armstrong committee divisions and possible federal regulation of life insurance companies. Cox declined to reveal details but said the committee report, due early January, will contain several interesting recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated , Press
Washington
Cox
New’ “York
Armstrong
White House
Alexander
Buffalo
Skidmore News Booms With New Office and Local Happenings
Special to The Light reports Skidmore Texas sees growth with a new newspaper office by J D Autrey of Rockport who may name the weekly Skidmore Signal or Skidmore Sentinel. Immigration agents Lockwood and McKim promote southwest Texas as settlers arrive. Local markets change hands. cotton gin runs steadily with 690 bales sold this season. New homes and buildings rise as December entertainments loom, and trains bring bustle to town amid recent rainfall and lush winter pastures.
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Skidmore
Tex
J. D. Autrey
Rockport
Skidmore Sentinel
Lockwood
McKim
Texas
Albert McFall
J.J.’ Gallagher
Frank
Russek
Bert Tynan
Refugio
Tynan
Byjdry
Emilie von Roeder
Woodmen's Hall
Wrof W
Christmas Dividend Windfall for John D Rockefeller
Special to The Light notes John D Rockefeller drew 5 million dollars as his share of Standard Oil Company dividends for 1905, bringing his total to 40 million with 20 million from that year alone. The piece cites Russia disruptions boosting demand for American petroleum and praises the year as the company’s banner for earnings despite public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En ‘York
John D. Rock
Rockefeller
Russia
America
United States
Mme Chambers Moves to Font Building Entrance
Mme Chambers relocates to the Font Building entrance opposite Peck's offering face massage manicuring scalp and bust treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Chambers
Peck’s
Riedner's wedding suits produce matrimony happiness
Fragmentary notices mention wedding attire and happiness linked to a marriage. The text includes references to purchase of goods in carload lots and local freight, with names unclear. The readable items suggest a business notice tied to wedding apparel and logistics.
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Riedner
Steves
SONS
Two Boys Run From Austin to See the Alamo
Two boys aged 11 and 9 fled Austin to reach San Antonio and view the Alamo. They rode a freight train and were captured near midnight. police will notify their parents and arrange a supervised Alamo visit for the boys to honor their patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fulton
Hubbard
Harvey
Rudhcel
Honda
Austin
Texas
San’ “Antonio
Alamo
Santa Anna
Pimples Treated At Mme Chambers Massage Parlors
Those pimples can be removed by a course of treatment at Mme. Chambers massage parlors in Fant Building opposite Peck's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Chambers
Fant
Peck’s
Senator Mitchell’s Death Prompts Canal Committee Shuffle
The late Senator Mitchell of Oregon, moments before his death, prompted a reshuffle of the interoceanic canals committee. Republicans Platt New York Dryden New Jersey Millard Nebraska Kittredge South Dakota Hopkins Illinois Knox Pennsylvania vie for the chair as debate over sea level versus canal construction looms.
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Washington, D. C
Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Platt
New York
Dryden
New Jersey
Millard
Nebraska
Kittredge
South Dakota
Hopkins
Illinois
Knox
Pennsylvania
Printing Committee
Canal Committee
Potomac River
Washington
Willard
Resolution condemns Russian anti Jewish outrages
Special to Thought Washington December 16 a resolution introduced by Representative Salzer New York condemns the cruel outrages and wholesale assassinations of Russia s Jewish citizens. It asserts these crimes may be incited by Russian ruling classes and calls on the Russian government to stop them or Russia will be judged beyond civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d C
Salzer
New York
United States
Russia
Death Valley Notes Reach From the Great American Desert
In a travelogue style piece the author recalls hunting and desert exploration in Death Valley, describing its harsh landscape as a once feared but fascinating game country. The narrative frames Death Valley as a real, treacherous place with a mix of water sources and salt marsh, and notes the region’s prehistoric bed and dramatic elevations.
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America
Amargosa
Sahara
Death Valley
Saltake
San Bernardino
California
Harry H. Dunn
Hearst Executor Seeks Claims From S Heymann Deceased
Notice requests all claims against S Heymann deceased to be filed promptly with Jo Oppenheimer independent executor at 228 230 Commerce Street San Angelo Texas. Also includes an 1890s aside about condensed milk from whale milk cited from Technical World Magazine January issue detailing a new canned brand and high yield from a single whale.
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S. Heymann
Jo Oppenheimer
Commerce Street
Sanaerobih
Texas
P. T. McGrath
Technical World Magazine
Roach & Barnes Co Sporting Goods Ad Features Footballs and Gloves
A Roach and Barnes Co advertisement highlights footballs and boxing gloves among their sporting goods. The notice emphasizes product availability and shop offerings for players and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Goods
Roach & Barnes Co
Main Leads Dartmouth To Football Rise At New Hampshire
David J. Main captain of Dartmouth fends off rivals with leading cheer and steady effort. His uplifting coaching at left halfback inspires clean play and continuous gains. Hutchinson of Yale earns acclaim for sensational runs against Princeton and Yale, surpassing Jones during injuries.
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David J. Main
Dartmouth
Hutchinson
Yale
New Hampshire College
Princeton
Brown
Harvard
Main
Hanover
Amherst
New Haven
Jones
Redfern Improves After Arm Injury Recovery in Progress
Jockey Arthur Redfern, out since fall with a broken arm, had the plaster removed and expects full arm use within weeks. He had been sidelined by the injury but shows promising signs of a swift return to racing.
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Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine’Co
Chattanooga
Tennsale
Destina
Alamo Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Alamo Fire Inur
Mes M. van Riper
W. G. Edwards
W. M
J. Yepopps & Co
Houston
Baltic
Havelick Ellis
National’ Portrait Gallery
Stracke
John Rockefeller
Standard Oil
THE
Death Valley Game Preserve
Garden Street
Batteves & Sons
Ba Steves & Sons
D. Thomas
Jeweler
E. Houston
Santa Claus
Steves & Sona
Jaenette
Cooney
Tigers
Hutch
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