Army to Train Soldiers as Foot Care Specialists
The London Leader notes that nearly ninety percent of army sickness stems from boots and feet. Private Atkins may be worth up to 5000 to 6000 pounds after seven years. Officers and sergeants will be trained in chiropody at Aldershot and spread to regiments to treat all foot cases.
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Tommy Atkins
Atkins
Thomas Atkins
Army Boot
Army Foot
Salisbury Plain
Army Medical Corps
Aldershot
War Office
Highland
London
The Treating Habit In Social Life
A reader discusses the social custom of paying for drinks and the push to continue while friends refuse to treat. The piece argues against persistent social drinking, praising those who refuse and noting the habit can erode duties to family and work. It reflects on friendships, politeness, and moral considerations in social gatherings.
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Santiago
His Wife Company for the Dog
An old Yorkshire collier famed in the coursing field marries Betsy, a plain woman, explaining he wed to care for his dog while at the pit. He jokes that Betsy is not beautiful but is good company for his dog.
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Betsy
Genius in Georgia Sparks Lively Yet Erratic Fame
A Hopkinsville New Era piece extols Georgia talent as fearless and distinctive across politics literature and theology. It lauds Sam Jones as unique and notes imitators falter while Georgia genius remains provocative and unpredictable.
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Hopkinsville
Georgia
Lulu Hurst
Sam Jones
Sam Janes
The Jury System
The piece critiques jury service in large cities, noting bribery scandals in Chicago and the influence of ward heelers. It argues jurors are chosen from biased, time constrained and politically connected individuals, making a “good and lawful man” juror rare in modern prosecutions.
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Chicago
Gold in Pyrites Aids Mining Theory
Experts state that small grain pyrites may contain gold, but the chemical form remains unknown. The gold could be chemically bound to sulphide, coated by sulphide of iron or silver, or alloyed with another metal. Minute particle size and rapid reactions hinder definitive determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Fight Between Tammany Hall and Manhattan Elevated Road
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes the public shows little alarm as the clash between Tammany Hall and the Manhattan Elevated Railway unfolds. The dispute is treated with casual resignation by the average New Yorker.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Tammany Hall
Manhattan
Brown University elects J Monroe Taylor ninth president
The Brown University corporation on the first ballot unanimously chose James Monroe Taylor of Vassar College as the ninth president. The surprise decision came from a secret six member committee formed last September. Taylor, born in 1848 in Brooklyn, was a former Baptist pastor credited with large scale progress and plans to develop a women’s college.
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Brown University
James Monroe Taylor
Vassar College
Dr. Andrews
Brown
Providence
Taylor
Baptist Church
Belgium Railways named most profitable public undertaking
The Belgian state railway system is described as Europe’s most profitable venture, spanning 2 800 miles with 2 000 miles government owned. Its profits are said to cover the nation’s entire interest debt, transforming Belgium from an agricultural commonwealth into a busy commercial hub.
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Belgium
Europe
The Reverend Leader’s Global Railway Interest
The text notes a religious leader who traveled Europe, led Baptist churches in South Norwalk Providence and Philadelphia, became president of Vassar thirteen years ago, and authored religious and psychology works. It also mentions his silver advocacy and compares European railway holdings, highlighting Belgium and other nations’ rail investments and the British post office as a profitable department.
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Belgium
Germany
North Sea Canal
France
Holland
Russia
Europe
Close Quarters with a Grizzly in the Rockies
An American mining engineer hiking in the Rockies encounters a full sized grizzly blocking his path. The bear roars, advances, and the man contemplates escape or defense as the tense standoff unfolds.
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Rockies
Bear
May Come to America Speech Sparks Berlin Comment
In Berlin the Reichstag speech showing Markedly friendly sentiment toward America draws wide attention as observers discuss potential shifts in diplomacy and public opinion.
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America
Reichstag
Berlin
This Steel Steed Was Hungry
A British army officer in Africa faced dismissal after charging £20 for horse fodder, only to be revealed that the horse was a steel steed a bicycle, leading to his reduction to the ranks.
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Africa
Why Breed Scrab Hoga According to A N Springer
A. N. Springer argues in Land and A Living that sow feed must be varied with nitrogenous foods and not corn alone to avoid feverish health and poor pig growth. Proper shelter, thoroughbreds, and careful crossbreeding with Poland Chinas Berkshire Chester White and Duroc Jerseys are urged for profitability and quality stock.
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A. N. Springer
Berkshires
Chester
Insect Dangers in Spraying and Strawberry Runners
Prof Luger warns fruit growers about harming beneficial insects during spraying. He cites green worms and wasps as intertwined enemies and stresses conserving pollinators. Runners on strawberries require careful management for future yields and soil quality hinges on balanced composition of sand clay and lime with adequate depth and porous subsoil.
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Hartwell
Luger
Mr. Bryant
Northern Illinois Horticultural Meeting
E. A. Riehl
Professor Ansted
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Hens Isuer
Benjamin Andrews
J. Monroe Taylor
Jas. M. Taylor
Prince Bismarck
Lieved
Washington
Kaiser
United States
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