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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1902
Page
21
Brooklyn Eagle reports on a Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention clash over posters of public men. A well meaning clubwoman’s zeal prompts calls for boycotts and exposes broader gaps in time, focus, and humor among clubwomen then and now.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes coal shortages have forced households to abandon home cooking, sending families like Pepys and wife toDonnelly's for meals. Restaurateurs report surging patronage, with monthly dining plans and table d hote options drawing in couples and families. Harlem sees growth in new eateries and firmer waiter attitudes as diners shift from home to public dining rooms.
The Philadelphia Record notes that in England the tuxedo and dinner jacket with the claw-hammer coat are distinct, while in America their offices are often confused. It highlights differences in terminology and dress code between the two nations.
New York dispatches report a record dog collection at the Ladies' Kennel Association of America annual exhibition at Madison Square Garden. Exhibits come from around the world as society women from several cities take a prominent role in the event.
A young suburban matron cites a “claw hammer for standing up functions and tuxedo for sit down ones” rule as the royal mandate. She argues the dinner jacket suits theaters and card parties, while the claw hammer fits dances and balls, and claims others are adopting this rule.
The article explores the active principle of a holiday, arguing that its effects are not easily defined and resemble sleep more than any simple cure. It notes that holidays free suppressed instincts, blend rest with travel, and provoke dreams and imagination, comparing holiday life to dreams and sleep while emphasizing return to nature and refreshed existence despite lingering fatigue. It also cites Wrenk Tooker’s poem Love Once Made His Home with Me from the November Century.
North China Daily News summarizes an interview with John Barrett on Siam. It discusses King Chulalonkorn I, the crown prince, and Siam’s progress, foreign relations, and opportunities for American and European interests. The article notes the prince’s US itinerary via Europe and Asia en route to Bangkok and outlines Siam as a growing, modern state with a prosperous Bangkok and significant foreign presence.
Baltimore readers hear a West remedy claim after a man long tormented by rheumatism says instant relief came while landing a bass on a fishing trip. He credits the moment the bass surfaced, though others doubt the anecdote about curing rheumatism with angling luck.
The piece riffs on a Western man and his healing boss, claiming a fish could banish disease and heal the sick. It mocks mystic claims, urges exact specifications, and notes beehive cures as an alternative while preserving a satirical tone about sensational discoveries.
A portrait of Emile Zola as a prolific night worker who taught himself to write in daylight. The piece notes his disciplined daily output, the teakwood table used for most novels, and his deep affection for animals including a Persian cat, sick horses, and dogs.
Professor Ira N. Hollis argues in The Atlantic that intercollegiate football disrupts academic work by consuming six weeks of fall term. He notes players miss lectures and must devote time to signals and practice, reducing study time to four-fifths of the year and risking lower long term efficiency. He concedes many athletes maintain satisfactory grades, but warns of leadership and social distractions.
Edward Atkinson discusses how politicians and preachers misdefine virtue by linking patriotism to denouncing greed and by praising charity over commerce. The piece critiques the idea that religious figures support a life of others while neglecting daily labor and commerce.
An Arkansas citizen, elected to the Legislature six times, departs life, described as dying while hoping for a glorious hereafter. The notice reflects a solemn tribute and notes long service in public life.
A patient with a fractured skull asks how he was hurt and the physician explains he fell down a manhole into a coal-filled cellar. The patient laments why he was not allowed to die there.
London Daily News reports on Highland Jewish clans living in Irfan Khan in the Transcaucasus. A North Highlander escorts a ritual slaughterer back to his village for the autumn festival, describing the rugged men, Tartars attire, mountain pasture life, and female household authority. The piece notes their fierce demeanor, drinking habits, and patrilineal housing with tehiftliks, and contrasts them with Tartars in dress and customs.
A New Century Guild member records a clever retort from a five year old during a summer outing. The boy muses on twins and a cat clock. The playful exchange reflects child wit and the charm of early 20th century schoolyard humor.
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