Roosevelt's Romanes Lecture on Biological History at Oxford
Theodore Roosevelt delivered the Romanes lecture at Oxford on June 7, speaking on Biological in History. He traced species changes and the rise of nations, comparing evolutionary ideas to the birth and decline of civilizations, stressing duty, national character, and international responsibility for modern nations.
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Royal engagement in Servia shields distant, unseen bride
Belgrade announces the engagement of Servia Crown Prince Alexander to Princess Shadis Sultana, daughter of ex Sultan Abdul Hamid. The pairing is arranged by family backing, with no public meet between the couple, highlighting royal rank over romance. Reports of a Chicago heiress connection are denied.
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Postmasters Dinner Wit Sparks Rockland Jest
Postmaster Fuller of Rockland Maine delivered a mock solemn tale at the postmasters dinner claiming a congressman has recommended his reappointment for service and votes. He joked he notified his wife of the triumph and that the news would reach distant Rockland and beyond, drawing laughs from the audience.
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Contradictions in Ife Highlighted by Fountain Inscriptions
An observer noted in Youth's Companion how a drinking fountain in an equate city displayed two opposing inscriptions. The original Bible verse proclaimed that those who will may drink the water of life freely, while a placard above urged not to waste the water. The contrast underscores practical ethics in daily life.
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Tea Tippling In Ireland Causes Public Health Alarm
Inspections of national schools report tea drinking among Ireland’s peasantry reaches dangerous excess, surpassing alcohol as a public health enemy. In poorest areas cheap tea is common. even good tea is overbrewed, the pot left on the hearth all day, and the tea is consumed by all ages as a slow poison.
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Best is best says teacher on Postum effect
A Mississippian schoolteacher describes coffee harm causing nervousness mood swings and heart palpitations. After switching to Postum she reports calmer nerves improved mood and no heart trouble, attributing the change to Postum and recommending the product.
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