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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
2
A Caldwell Tribune clipping compiles an assortment of witty anecdotes and social quips. It notes a London bishop advising men to lien their wives, jokes about trial marriages, and observations on celebrity vanity and marriage. It mentions Oscar Hammerstein, a New York couple with 63 years of harmony, and scholar debates on Solomon. The piece surveys satire on society, finance, and public figures, with a closing caution on overcapitalization.
The article argues against overcapitalization and urges rich young men to back archaeology projects. It cites Dr Schliemann and Prof George N. Olcott, highlighting opportunities for Americans in Southern Europe and Asia to direct excavations, while praising scholarship and industry and warning of wasteful spending.
United States Consul Ridgely reports at a Barcelona agricultural convention that the algarroba tree yields fodder beans for horses and thrives along the Mediterranean coast. Bonet advises grafting by budding and careful pruning, with crops reaching 550 to 600 pounds annually. The piece also cites Bishop Berry on tender mercies and observes that inexperienced hotel servants perform poorly.
M. E B Ingalls argues public leaders should stop claiming general business is corrupt and calls for Sherman Law reform. He insists railroads operate within law and warns current strict anti trust terms criminalize ordinary agreements, even two butchers colluding on beef prices could be a crime.
Frederick Treves argues against overreliance on medicine, predicting a shift to simple living with better diet and conditions. He notes tuberculosis killing 50,000 annually is preventable, mortality from consumption falling since 1861 5, outlines historical declines in leprosy and the Black Death, and questions future deaths from plagues.
A reflective Irish voice suggests that black death would be unknown in the British Isles and asserts that England is no longer a suitable place to live. The remark contrasts disease with national belonging and modern sentiment.
Rev. Dr. Charles B. Locke warns that money mania corrupts society and fuels greed. He notes rebates, robberies by insurers, and reckless wealth as signs of moral decay, citing autoslaughter and high living among the rich. He urges restraint and ethical conduct.
The piece argues college and professional women gain independence reducing marriage as financial necessity. It asserts happiness comes from wise choice and love, with women weighing partners like men and choosing accordingly. Marriage remains optional when women are self-sufficient.
Cyrus Hamlin, Bowdoin student and later president of Roberts College Constantinople, built a steam engine as a college aid and later established a four mile bakery to feed Crimean War troops. He refined bread making until “Hamlin's Bread” became famous and earned recognition at Scutari hospital.
The New York Times debunks the simple edible versus poisonous mushroom distinction. All fungi belong to one family, and the term toadstool is misleading, as even edible varieties can be dangerous if misidentified or mishandled. The piece warns that consumption depends on preparation and timing, not a strict edible vs poisonous label.
A minister at a black church used a tale about a chicken thief to illustrate finance and generosity. He warned against personal targets, stating the culprit was a parable for fundraising. Congregation members listened as he urged careful giving without accusing any real member.
The Washington Star quotes a wary statesman in a playful exchange about presidential nomination aims. He jokes that being an active candidate invites attention and risks sidelining him, noting a man should remind his wife that credit can be dangerous.
A condensed directory of Caldwell Idaho based attorneys and offices including J M Thompson Owen M Van Duys B Scatterday Egleston and Compton with various suites and phone numbers in the First National Bank Building and nearby blocks.
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