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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
6
The article notes a shift in White House press relations during Taft's presidency. It contrasts Taft's approach with Roosevelt's, describing appointment only interviews, limited subject discussion, and a demand for dignity over gossip. Taft maintains familiarity with reporters while curbing casual publishing.
Maj Gen Henry C Corbin arranged to buy and deliver a Jersey cow to Mrs Taft. Bossy was led to the White House by auto and a policeman opened the gate. The cow was milked in the stable and both the president and Mrs Taft sampled the milk.
Mrs Champ Clark long has been a frequent visitor to the house of representatives gallery since Congress opened its extraordinary session. Wife of minority leader Champ Clark she exerts influence over her husband and Democratic affairs and is a key hostess in Congressional circles.
A Washington census bureau volume notes average family size fell from 8 in 1790 to 4.06 in 1900, with smaller family clusters increasing and fewer large households. It cites shifts in children per family, age survivorship, and lists leading white surnames such as Smith, Brown, Davis, Jones, Johnson, Clark, Williams, Miller, and Wilson.
New York reports that a three year old boy was formally elevated to the throne of China as emperor. The regent and cabinet will rule during his minority while the world and 430 million Chinese subjects await his majority and the crown’s true power. The infant monarch clung to his father amid a cannon salute and fireworks, with a guarded life ahead and fears of poison in the palace. He will be an idol in name only while governance rests with the regent and officials until he comes of age.
London report states Admiral May has succeeded Admiral Lord Beresford as commander of the British home fleet after a long career in the navy. He entered the service in a earlier era and now assumes leadership of the fleet based in the United Kingdom.
The article notes Admiral Fisher as chief on the admiralty board while questioning his stance on navy budget cuts. It warns the home fleet, led by Sir William May, is undermanned and undertrained with crews insufficient for ships. It cites long mobilization delays and widespread wartime repairs neglected or postponed.
Reports from Bristol Bay to the McKenzie river mouth describe thrashers, fox sharks attacked as carnivorous amphibious sea monsters. Native Kyak hunters vanish during seal hunts and skin-boat encounters, with nearly a dozen youths reported killed in recent raids.
A Sunday school scene shows pupils returning after illness with excuses The superintendent questions Charlie who admits I had a little brudder and the others mention measles mumps and absence The lighthearted exchange centers on who was absent and why.
A guide warns property owners against using the cheapest painter or cheap paint. It urges contacting National Lead Company for a free House owner's Painting Outfit No 49, including color schemes, specifications, and a paint adulteration detector. It notes Dutch Boy Painter trademark and availability of pure white lead through dealers or direct from National Lead Co.
A collage of gag lines about punishment in kindergarten, theater hours, and social quirks mixes with ads for Allen's Foot-Ease, Hamlin Wizard Oil, Marine Eye Remedy, Garteld Tea, and Mrs. Winelow's Soothing Syrup. The snippet blends humor, consumer pitches, and light verse.
A playful etymology verse explains monologue as from mono meaning money and logos meaning word. The quip frames the term as words for money with a professor and gentleman remarking on derivation.
Readers are informed of a claimed cure for catarro by Halls Catarrh Cure. The ad asserts a constitutional treatment, internal dosing, and a $100 promise to cure all cases. It touts testimonials and urges purchases through F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Mall's Family Pills for constipation.
A medical man urges Madam to breathe deeply for health, but she retorts with a comical insult about her wardrobe and strides away in high heels. The scene ends with her departing in disdain from the apartment.
The court jester bursts into the king’s chamber with a joke, but the king answers I have heard it before and the royal ax falls. The moment captures fatal consequence of unruly wit in a royal setting.
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