Cooperation favored for Pennsylvania water development
At the Pennsylvania Water Works association meeting in Atlantic City on December 26 Farley Gannett outlined water storage possibilities in Pennsylvania. Morris Knowles urged private capital and civic groups join with the Water Utilization Association to push water supply, flood control, and stream regulation while noting 1905 acts limit eminent domain and urging broader powers for timely, balanced development.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Pennsylvania
Farley Gannett
Pennsylvania Water Supply Commission
Pennsylvania Water Works Association
Henry Ss. Drinker
Lehigh University
A. B. Farquhar
Pennsylvania Conservation Association
Flood Commission of Pittsburgh
Knowles
Water Utilization Association
Commonwealth
Water Supply Commission
C. la Rue Munson
Williamsport
Association of the Water Util
The Value of Knowledge
A mother in a New York Press item describes Mrs. Featherton’s embroidered gown with butterflies so lifelike that her son Frankie pauses before commenting. He finally says kindly that the design is nice but suggests moving the antennae to the opposite end for next time.
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New York Press
Father and Daughter Debate a Young Man's Prospects
A brief quip in the Boston Transcript notes a father asking about a young man's business future and the daughter replies she only knows he means business. The line captures an era's terse humor.
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Boston Transcript
Why Chinamen Are Poor Soldiers
A quoted piece argues that Chinese workers are poor soldiers due to aversion to follow-up orders, preferring their own methods. It claims strength lies in teamwork but domestic and industrial behavior hinders obedience, contrasting with other nationalities noted by businessmen, citing H. H. Windsor via Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Lita
H. H. Windsor
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Acquired Taste of Richard Wilson at Garrick’s Supper
At Garrick’s house Wilson and other guests mockingly joust about a label of taste. Mrs Garrick quips that Wilson is rough to the taste at first yet becomes delightful with longer acquaintance, a witty dig implying his brusque manners.
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Richard Wilson
Wilson
Miumner
Goldsmith
Sterne
Dr. Johnson
Garrick
Mrs. Garrick
Children Fight White Plague in Wisconsin Schools
Professors M. W. O'Shea and W. D. Frost of the University of Wisconsin prepared a fifty page bulletin for free distribution to school children. The guide titled The Great White Plague Simple Lessons of Causes and Prevention aims to interest youth in the war against tuberculosis.
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M. W. O'Shea
W. D. Frost
University of Wisconsin
New York agent offers flats to business couples only
A New York agent for small flats lets only to business couples, both working in business. He claims few complaints about steam heat and insists hot water isn't used for laundry or left running. He notes fires are low during the day, except Sundays and holidays, and that running costs are lower. Corn mills are cited in Bible passages with Moses forbidding pawns of corn mills as a life pledge.
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New York
Sponge Laboratory Off Sfax Aboard Mediterranean Study
A unique laboratory sits in shallow Mediterranean waters near Sfax Tunisia. Researchers observe sponge development from microscopic larva to mature sponge over five years, offering rare insights into early growth stages.
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Sfax
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Two Sides in a Quip on Fly Paper
A Washington Star quip contrasts two sides to every argument and notes a difference in choosing sides, joking that even fly paper has two sides.
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Washington Star
Carmela Toilet Powder Ad Promotes Baby Powder
The Carmela Toilet Powder is advertised as delicately perfumed with an oriental odor. It claims absolute purity and safety for infants and reduces chafing after bath, priced at 23 cents per box.
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