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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
6
In Indian Territory 13 A64 Indian scholars enrolled in public schools. The Philippines conflict is noted with American casualties and Moros killed. ABoundary Commission and Isthmus hats mentioned. An article cites Sir Edward Fry on “The Age of the World” proposing 450 million years since life began.
The article notes members of congress are allowed 20 cents per mile for travel to and from Washington and that most have free passes. It states the Hawaiian delegate will receive 14 774 dollars in mileage in a single term.
The passage states that if average last year each person in the United States would have received 61 letters 31 periodicals or penepapers and 14 packages with one in six people registering a letter. It reflects estimates of mail volume per capita and engagement by letter and package delivery.
Annie Shirley, a salaried woman in the pension bureau, has been promoted and will receive 1800 dollars a year. For many years she prepared the payroll and knows the name of every one of the 1700 employees.
A foreigner cannot own land in Japan but may form a company registered as a juridical person that holds property rights equivalent to a native citizen. The entity can own land through its registered status, despite individual foreign ownership restrictions.
A discussion on a penance law restricting aliens over fifteen who cannot read or write English, alongside a survey of novelty farming ventures such as goldfish, pigeons, ostriches, and mushrooms. It also reviews 1904 campaign methods using phonographs, and highlights the rise of the U S iron and steel industry with historical pig iron production data.
Report describes an experimental feeding mechanism at a sports venue where rapid shots cycle and chamber loads continuously, suggesting a magazine holding numerous loads.
Henry P. Toler argues the Hebrews are gaining influence in New York City. He predicts the eastern metropolis may soon be the new Jerusalem, citing biblical justification and quoting authorities such as Jaaden in support.
The tallest man, Madhnow, a Russian celebrity, captivates European high society. At a Berlin party hosted by Chancellor Count von Buelow, ladies crowd him, seek contact, and marvel at his 10 feet 6 inch height.
A significant effort in Galveston Texas aims to raise the city grade to sea wall level. The plan calls for 11 000 000 cubic yards of earth and an estimated cost around 2 000 000 dollars. The lowest bid is eighteen and a half cents per cubic yard.
The text outlines legal milestones for a person: from birth can hold property if intelligent, at seven becomes answerable for a crime, at fourteen may choose a guardian and is punishable for a misdemeanor, at eighteen eligible for military service, at twenty-one may declare independence and vote, at twenty-five eligible for Congress, at thirty for the Senate, and at forty-five exempt from military duty.
A prosperous farmer with abundant crops and no debts enjoys strong insurance against hardship. He can weather bank failures and merchant debts, ensuring tax payments and staple needs. The piece then shifts to postal reforms, urging second class privilege limits, consolidation of third and fourth class, one cent postage, postal checks, and postal savings banks as steps to reduce the postal deficit.
In Skaneateles New York H Thurlow discusses teasel farming once a regional powerhouse. He notes an 80 year history, up to 600 workers, and annual values near half a million dollars, then a steep decline as smoother fabrics reduced demand and Oregon entered the field. The plant and burrs are described, with production details and market uses.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes that spelling versus pronunciation of surnames marks aristocratic lineage. It cites Enroughty versus Darby and Drumple as examples, pointing out how families like the Roosevelts adapted upon immigrating to the United States. The public may decide the settled form.
The world railway timber sleepers total about 1.495 billion pieces with a low value estimate near 900 million dollars. The note highlights timber drain from global supply.
A concise reflection argues that genuine virtue requires sustained effort beyond crafting public perception. It contrasts moral practice with mere appearances, urging consistent integrity over popular approval.
A New York City Woman's club at No 9 East Forty sixth street offers a feminine environment without servants or visible club insignia. The space features a tea room, palms, and living-room style decor while admitting visitors by a female voice and serving women in black gowns. Non residents form a growing membership base with sleeping rooms for temporary visitors.
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