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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
4
Victor H. Olmstead, head of the bureau of statistics in the department of agriculture, says farmers were paid 17.5 percent more for their products in July this year than in July last year.
The piece contrasts inheritance tax with promoters and sharks who prey on wealth, then counsels living up to one’s potential. It argues sickness, death, and financial ruin come easier when worried, while staying on the job and maintaining optimism prevents bankruptcy and improves outcomes.
German singer Erdos, performing in Budapest, fell ill with heart weakness. He summoned his sweetheart from Frankfurt to the Hungarian capital. They married in a hospital ward and Erdos died within an hour of the ceremony.
A massive eagle swooped onto a Westport Connecticut home and snatched Anna, two, in its talons before dropping her. The father rushed to protect her, the child’s clothes torn yet she suffered no injuries.
Sir Sidney Pocock disposes of Charlton Court Shepperton Middlesex England where a kitchen garden houses an ancient mulberry tree. A tablet records that during Charles II's reign a Windsor park fox fled to this tree, was hunted down, and the king wished the tree preserved to honor the longest run on record.
In a dilapidated vault in Philadelphia's Old Trinity churchyard, roustabouts were found inside laughing talking smoking and gambling with craps. The ancient vault, the oldest in the churchyard, is decaying while residents report nightly eerie sounds and a haunted reputation.
The text argues that humans differ from other creatures by reasoning and learning to improve. It contrasts instinct with knowledge, noting animals like birds and dogs act by innate patterns or trained imitation, while humans continually refine their houses and methods.
A Chicago professor links love to science while a New York woman faces multiple arrests for spousal abuse. An exchange proposes barring marriage until self defense is proven. Congress adjourns after a lengthy session with varied legislation. Pennsylvania voters will decide on constitutional amendments touching taxation labor hours elections and state bonds for roads. The paper urges study before campaign noise rises and offers space for objections.
Census data show in April 1910 there were 1,346,925 women eligible to vote by age across California Colorado Idaho Utah Washington and Wyoming. Of these forty eight percent were native white with native parents forty eight per cent native white with foreign or mixed parentage and twenty four percent foreign born whites. This reflects age eligibility only, not actual voters. Political prognosticators can now use the figures.
A concise reflection quotes Orison Swett Marden on failure. It notes that many life failures come from chronic learners who do not apply effort. The aphorism emphasizes action over passive study.
Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1865 and guided animal protection laws. He incorporated the society in 1866 and died in 1888.
Paris reports a decline in hair sales as French peasants resist selling their hair to dealers. At Limoges hair fair in the market place, fewer buyers attended amid a shrinking supply and prices from 1.50 to 1.85 dollars per pound.
A dog crossing a calm stream with a meat in his mouth spied a second dog carrying a second piece. He snapped at the imagined rival and dropped his meat into the water, losing both pieces. The tale notes that his appetite caused him to lose what he already had.
A quotation urges choosing the beautiful, cheerful manner in speech and daily duties. It notes that a kind greeting can start someone's day well, while a harsh remark can spoil it, emphasizing kindness in all small interactions.
Auditor General A. W. Powell Pittsburgh State Treasurer Robert S. Young Tioga Congressmen at large Frederick E. Lewis Lehigh Arthur R. Rupley Cumberland John M. Morin Allegheny A H. Walters Cambria Presidential Elector 28th District D I Ball Warren Congressman P M Speer Oil City State Assembly Jos A Schofield Warren
Nearly 300 teachers packed the Warren County courthouse for the fifty-first annual teachers institute. County Superintendent Clyde S Knapp presided with Reed B Teitrick J R Street and Thomas I Mairs among instructors. Benj Chapin Lincoln portrayal drew crowds alongside Kaffir Boys choir and Miss Elsie Clark as pianist. Sidney Landon slated for Thursday, Friday adjourns.
Howard Palmer of the American Alpine Club and T W D Holway summited Mount Sir Sandford in British Columbia on June 24, 11 634 feet high. The ascent followed eight prior failed attempts over six years amid unusually warm temperatures melting snow and creating dangerous slush.
A Galveston News quotation on love and longing notes that every man regards the most beautiful woman as the one he misses most when gone and cherishes most upon her return.
Pittsburgh flood investigators say Pennsylvania can turn floodwater into wealth by storing it in reservoirs. The Flood Commission's $125000 study shows benefits for navigation power and domestic use, urging bipartisan action to create a comprehensive water plan ahead of the next legislature.
A Paris lawyer was struck off for acting as regular adviser to the Apache fraternity earning 6600 francs a year. He defended an Apache in a suburban court, and after a dispute outside the court his client threw him into the River Marne, details noted in Case and Comment.
The Argentine government issued a decree that removes four feast days from the calendar. The eliminated dates include February 2, March 25, Corpus Christi observance, June 6 this year, June 24, and September 8.
The article discusses starting bank accounts for children to instill saving habits and furnish funds for education or business later. It notes gains from long-term savings and that parents can maintain control until the child reaches adulthood.
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