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Newspaper

Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1900

Page

4

Nicknames for Foods Across Climes Stir Debates in 1900

The Warren Mail notes a long-lived quarrel over Welsh rarebit versus rabbit, citing conflicting lexicographers and editors. It catalogs humorous regional names for common foods such as Cape Cod cod, Irish apricot potatoes, Glasgow magistrates red herrings, and other playful appellations used in various locales.

Steenth New York Press Funny Man Paria Wales Glasgow Gravesend Nova Scotia

Madcaps in War Reckless British Officers Favored by Promotions

The Youth's Companion notes that British generals seek bold strokes for advancement, decorating and peerages rewarding audacity. Officers are mostly from high birth, with few from the ranks, while navy leaders lack rank-rise from below. The piece links madcap campaigns to South Africa reverses.

Hector Macdonald Omdurman Navy South Africa

Kaiser’s Mustaches and the Haroun-al-Raschid Night

An 18th century tale claims Emperor William disguised himself as a commoner in Berlin on Christmas night. He allegedly distributed coins to the poor, tipping a coachman and a garret woman. Rumor says the disguise failed when his imperial mustaches gave him away.

Haroun-al-Raschid New York Journal

Old coin dies destroyed at Philadelphia mint

The Philadelphia mint destroyed 1899 dated dies used for double eagles and other coins on January 2 in the presence of Superintendent Boyer and officials. The process melted the dies, except some reverse pieces, with the La Fayette dollar obverse die retained for 1900. The Times notes US coins are the finest, ranking above England and Russia.

Philadelphia Mint Boyer Philadelphia Times Philadelphia la Fayette United States England Russia

Unusual Germany bought umbrella with self locking key

In New Orleans the Times-Democrat reports a lawyer owns a unique umbrella from Germany kept locked by a key on his watch chain. Only he can open it, yet it has been stolen or lost many times but always returned by building staff who recognize his name on the handle.

New Orleans Times-Democrat Germany

Electric Dredges Transform River and Harbor Dredging

Electrically operated dredges are now used on rivers and harbors to move immense quantities of material quickly. The new equipment promises faster channel work and reduced pollution through cleaner power sources.

Etiquette Bars Omnibus Riding by French Judges

French judges and judicial officers may not ride in omnibuses due to professional etiquette. The rule reflects formal expectations governing travel and conduct for high court officials.

Three Angels Brighten Life with Love Hope and Patience

A Temple Bar poem reflects on life’s drear hardships and the solace of three angels. Love, Hope, and Patience sustain us through sorrow, guiding hearts through winter to bloom and endure until the eternal.

Ald Temple Bar

Oddie Wins Heart of Deaf Damsel in Distress

Mr Markham Oddie, a quiet corn dealer and bachelor, pursues Miss Agatha Hexham who is deaf and dumb. After a shy courtship and a bouquet gesture, he learns the truth and asks Mrs Hexham for Agatha's hand. She consents and sends a telegram with joyful news: Agatha and Markham love each other.

R. Markham Oddie Mr. Oddie Shires Miss Hexham England Hezekiah Covent Garden Markham Oddie Mrs. Hexham Agatha

London patron insults waiter over cutlet in West End

A London exquisite in a West End restaurant complains the cutlet is not real and insults the cook. The waiter apologizes, claiming no insult was intended, in a brief exchange cited by Youth's Companion.

London

Kaffir Banking System Described by Tit-Bits

The article explains a primitive banking method among Kaffirs in Kaffraria where a chosen banker holds deposits for a group. Purchases are paid from the deposit bag after each sale, with witnesses counting and declaring the amount owed. The system ends when depositors finish buying and return north.

South Africa Hottentots Kaffraria

Winter in Switzerland Gains Popularity as Holiday

The piece notes rising demand for winter holidays in Switzerland with December to February ideal for tobogganing skating and sleighing. It highlights Grindelwald expansion hotels new roads and resorts. Engadine skating and Tobogganing and St Moritz draw visitors for its frost kissed lake scenery and fast ice tobogganing.

Switzerland Chicago News Grindelwald Engadine St. Moritz

Negroes in the South Earn High Trust at Banks

The Memphis Scimitar notes Prince A Daniel, a 26 year veteran porter at the First National Bank of Memphis, who handles large sums faithfully. His flawless cash collections earned him a travel trip and letters of introduction to major northern banks, signaling surprising trust for a Black employee in the South.

South Memphis Scimitar Prince A. Daniel First National Bank of Memphis Daniel Bank Chicago Washington

Johns Hopkins uses plaster tags to identify newborns

In the obstetric ward the Johns Hopkins physicians tag each newborn with a waterproof adhesive plaster bearing the baby's name. The tag is placed between the shoulder blades and remains until discharge, ensuring quick identification during multiple changes.

Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Sun

A Man of Courage: Solomon Hirsch and Political Resolve

The Washington Star lauds Solomon Hirsch of Portland Oregon as a model of political courage. He faced a 60 day Oregon senate deadlock while a candidate in 1885 and refused to vote for himself, supporting John H Mitchell instead.

Washington Star Solomon Hirsch Portland Ore Turkey Harrison United States Senate Oregon Hirsch State Senate John H. Mitchell United States

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