11 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
1
Washington Post examines how diplomats from Russia Japan and their hosts use publicity to shape public opinion and influence the peace talks. Baron Komura/M. Sato and M. Witte employ different methods with press interactions signaling potential outcomes for the conference.
The enamel covering the crown is a brilliant white cap of extreme density, the hardest tissue in the body, consisting of 96.5 percent mineral and 3.5 percent animal matter. It protects the cutting edges from wear during mastication, and consists of microscopic rods arranged for maximum strength. Some rods are five or six sided and vary in shape, with ends anchored to dentine and extensions reaching the surface.
A local Globe editorial cautions readers not to believe grand stories of leaving town for wealth. It argues genuine achievement speaks for itself and warns that chasing flashy offers can lead to disaster.
Cats are blamed for predicting weather. Snapping or sneezing signals rain while a cat facing away from the sun may indicate thaw. A cat washing its face after rain points to a windy spell, and sparks on stroking a cat’s back foretell changeable weather. Tail held high and fur standing may announce wind.
Mrs Gadabout reports rumors that someone called on Mrs Verdigris and faced claims of a past setback. Mrs Upjohn denounces the tale as a willful misrepresentation, saying she previously sent a set of Dicks to Verdigris two years ago.
A sand wasp demonstrates intricate construction behavior by digging a nest, stinging a spider to paralyze it, placing it with eggs, and carefully hammering earth into a firm seal using a pebble as a hammer. The observer notes the sophistication and cites naturalists Sir Herbert MaxWrights and Dr Williston.
A fragmented exchange suggests remarks were questioned as spontaneous and candid. The dialogue notes imply a tense moment where one speaker challenges the spontaneity and sincerity of the comments attributed to a political or public figure.
A heated dispute in Asheville involves Armour Packing Co and local dealers. Consumers report a stall selling meat at 12 cents per pound while Armour sells to other dealers at 16 cents, with accusations of price manipulation and attempts to freeze out competitors. The clash among meat sellers is said to be headed to a finish.
The piece notes Gaston County moved from numerous liquor stills to thirty six cotton mills and a property valuation near eight million dollars. It states residents, including N C Baptist and others, do not regret the change while liquor interests complain.
A Washington Mirror joke features a man and a stammerer debating quirks. The stammerer claims stammering as his peculiarity while the other notes his habit of stirring tea with his right hand, calling that his peculiarity.
Lippincott's Magazine recalls Mose who, after being hired to shovel sand for one dollar daily, sits atop a sand pile directing another laborer. When asked who pays the man, Mose responds he does, claiming he gets to boss the job. The tale highlights antics of a worker who leverages work to gain authority.
The Post Office Department announced plans to paint 8,735 rural free delivery collection boxes across the country at 25 cents per box. About $500 will be allocated to carriers on 6,000 routes. material is supplied by the government and carriers incur no painting costs.
An Edward A Mellben ny article in Century describes spring whaling among Arctic Alaska Eskimos. After the bowhead hunt the boats gather on ice, line up for land, and the omelic leads a ritual return. A large feast follows with wind breaks and a wooden platform for dancing as daylight stretches in summer.
A column notes that red headed men seemingly resist sunstroke, despite extreme heat. The writer jokes about immunity and cites observation rather than science, acknowledging doctors cannot fully explain why red hair appears to offer protection.
In a hotel setting the Groom laments to the Bride that their marriage is now public. The Bride questions the idea while the waiter serves rice pudding, highlighting their concealed union.
A second passenger rail-side conversation in mid ocean reveals one does not dine while the other wonders about meals. The quarrel is light, with a hint of melancholy on the liner deck.
J P Brantley rural carrier on Troutman route was bound over to the next Superior Court term in 200 dollars after a hearing. He admitted using a postal card from W D Troutman to Sherrill and rewriting it for Setzer in China Grove. Postmaster found undelivered mail in his barn and other papers damaged. The case is described as thoughtlessness rather than criminal intent.
The era of Japanese demands is outlined with China paying seventy million dollars in money and China’s recognition of Korea’s independence. Japan gained Manchuria Formosa and the Pescadores plus wide commercial privileges. The piece suggests Russia will face similar pressure and warns the czar to pay or risk more battleships.
The piece criticizes Editor Arch Johnson for dismissing experts Burkett and Kilgore in favor of the ploughman as the source of agricultural knowledge. It notes a Salisbury hotel project led by a Charlotte architect and argues progress comes from broader experience, not only plowing.
Charles P. Sapp editor of the Virginian Pilot died in Norfolk on Tuesday morning. His body was taken to his former home in Cabarrus County near Concord North Carolina for burial.
Real estate advertising promotes buying selling and exchanges through extensive outreach to thousands of readers nationwide. The firm urges property owners to list with expert brokers, promising no listing fees unless sales occur and detailing its coordinated campaigns with major publications and brokers including Mr. L. F. Groves as local agent.
Multiple properties on Franklin Avenue York Street and surrounding areas offered for sale or exchange. Listings include 7 acre lot with 3 room house and orchard, 6 room dwelling with barn, 2 story house with 6 rooms, town house and lot, 121 1/2 acres on Dallas Macadam road with 25 acres pasture, 116 acres near Lowell, and 306 acres in Gaston County with timber and cleared lands. Prices on application or cash offers. some properties described as suitable for farming, trucking, mills, or suburban homes.
Local talk on yellow fever fears contrasts past epidemics. Latta cites Fort Mill deaths during an Charleston era outbreak. Walker argues contagion risk remains unlikely. He recalls 1878 Louisville epidemic where many refugees died yet city spread was contained.
Statesville landmark Mr Croom may sue a beach hotel for negligence after alleging guests were exposed to shark infested water while bathing, claiming wilful disregard for safety.
Governor Glenn IlI is reported sick with his friends across the state hoping for a swift recovery. His heavy workload had him at eight to nine in the evening writing papers and speeches during the encampment period.
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