Washington Gossip about Newspaper Men in Public Service
Washington gossip notes Count Cassini's steadying diplomacy amid war setbacks and lauds his poised demeanor as dean of the diplomatic corps. It highlights journalists-turned-public servants like Whitelaw Reid and Robert Wynne, plus several other Washington correspondents who joined federal work.
Maj John M Carson Named Head of Bureau of Manufactures
Maj John M Carson veteran Washington correspondent for the New York Times and Philadelphia Ledger is chosen by the president to head the Bureau of Manufactures in the Department of Commerce and Labor. He is famed for tariff and finance coverage and will promote information for U.S. business on trade abroad and global markets.
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Grasp of Public Affairs and Gymnastics Debate 1908
The piece discusses how reporters influence government oversight and the insider role of Washington correspondents in hiring and access. It surveys English gymnastics theories by Mosso and Muirhead, arguing outdoor games may be superior to in door routines for scholar fitness.
Possible romance tale about choosing a rogue husband
A reader quotes a question about a girl who refused a courtship from a rogue believed to be without principle, yet she married him. The exchange questions if such a choice is possible and reflects local social norms.
Language tips for proper adverb placement
The note emphasizes spaced syllables in phrases like He un derstands his business thoroughly and instructs avoiding phrases such as those kind are for that kind is. It also corrects ordering of last three and thrown forms, focusing on natural syntax and grammar.
Nature's ozone disinfectant and the idle time myth
An old discussion explains ozone as a natural and artificial disinfectant formed from oxygen and water, produced by electrical discharges, and its role in deodorizing putrefying matter and affecting respiratory health. It then contrasts busy people who find time to act with those who claim they never have time, urging that doers make time.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Prince Edward's Witty Quip On Perkin Warbeck
The young Prince Edward, nearly 11, charms his royal grandfather with a brief remark about Perkin Warbeck. Asked what he studied, he said Warbeck pretended to be a king’s son but was not, only the son of respectable parents.
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Halt Stranger Picket Arrests in Oklahoma Settlement
A line from a Chicago Daily News piece shows a cowboy picket in a new settlement shouting Halt stranger and challenging a weathercock agent who claims to hunt the heads of families. The exchange highlights tensions between locals and a Filipino headhunter stereotype.
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Tsay Dad and Tye Explore Why People Laugh
A fragment shows Tsay and Tye discussing humor and the laugh hidden in people’s sleeves. The dialogue hints at exploring why jokes trigger laughter and where the funny bone resides.
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New Envoy Popular Appointed to Important Post
Amply qualified to assume the important post to which he has been appointed, the sketch of his career highlights his ascent in public service and steady record of leadership. The piece outlines milestones and key positions, underscoring the envoy’s suitability and experience.
Heaven’s Envoy Whitelaw Reid Named U K Ambassador Here
Whitelaw Reid sails with his family to take the post as ambassador to Great Britain. A veteran editor and diplomat, he served in France, Spain and Germany missions and guided the New York Tribune. His career spans journalism, politics, and public service.
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Emperor William Adopts Prefect Pipe Craft for Royal Smoking
The New York Herald reports Emperor William now prefers pipe smoking over cigars. He maintains a rack of over twenty pipes, with one self-designed meerschaum pipe used regularly for a special Cuban tobacco blend imported for his use.
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Breezy Brevities Reflect Witty Quotations and Ironies
A collection of satirical quips on ego and honesty with an aphoristic tone. The piece riffs on the self importance of men and the limits of the American eagle metaphor, ending with a playful aside about a young man and fidelity.
Growing City Los Angeles Population Surges
Los Angeles claims 200000 inhabitants per the school census for the present year. The city shows rapid growth from 1900 to 1908 with figures indicating population rising from 1,515,945 in 1900 to over 2,013,400 by 1908, reflecting a boom in urban settlement and school enrollment.
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