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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
6
S E Kiser in the Chicago Record Herald argues advertising mirrors how people seek prestige through branded goods. He compares individuals to machines with distinct pints of value and notes advertisers push a single superior quality to dominate public thought.
An elderly Civil War veteran named Henry Zembler, once of the Tenth New Jersey Infantry, camps in a derelict barracks. He recalls comrades as a sergeant calls roll, reliving battles from Manassas to Petersburg. His memory collapses into the moment he hears his own name.
Two sisters Edith and Marjorie May recount a walk with a dog encounter. Edith notes a fearsome Osborn dog while steering Marjorie toward Carter's window to admire a muffed doll. Marjorie recalls a cross Osborn dog and a push to inspect a display while the dog returned home.
Francis Bacon Crocker of Columbia University asked Edison for a photograph large enough for the electrical department offices and an inscription to inspire students. Edison sent a large photo with the motto All things come to those who hustle while they wait.
Rhoda Dendron describes a child's imaginative play building a village around a tree with a church, a house, a blacksmith shop, a spire, a doll room, a tea table, a garden fence, flowers, and cows guided home by Nell, ending with the supper bell.
In Siam the white elephant is sacred and accorded a royal funeral. Buddhist priests lead the rites as thousands accompany the animal to its grave. Jewels and vast offerings are buried with the elephant, reflecting its immense significance.
The Rhine is described as the most picturesque and ancient river with 746 venerable castles along its banks.
The article describes German women of the moment as strenuous in athletics riding golf swimming and fencing. It notes hats are avoided to prevent interference with drives and mentions exclusive clubs promoting smoking teas and enjoyment of the American cocktail in Berlin restaurants.
The Chicago Journal notes Tolstoi's book What is Art? keeps the author in the public eye as he maintains his own publicity.
An exhausted dyspepsia sufferer recounts two years of distress until a remedy, Grape-Nuts and cream, restored health. After starting the cereal the sour stomach ceased and digestion improved, with weight rising from 98 to 125 pounds. The testimony credits the product and the Postum Co. promotion for the recovery and mentions The Road to Wellville book.
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