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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
7
Theodore Roosevelt narrates a native lion hunt from the August Scribner’s Magazine installment. The spear wall closes in as shields steady, warriors strike from the flank, and the leader thrusts the spear to halt the charging lion.
A traveler describes warriors finishing a lion encounter with a victory dance around the slain beast. The narrative lauds missionary work in Africa, praising harmonious sect cooperation and the progress achieved by Christian missions.
The account describes a fierce lion hunt where a warrior pierces the beast with a yard of steel and the lion falls after multiple spears. It contrasts brutal hunter prowess with reflections on African religions and the moral progress seen with Christianity in Uganda, noting many locals embrace practical Christian conduct over ceremony.
The article promotes scarpol ogy led by Dr. Garrier of Basel claiming footwear wear reveals character. It alleges criminals can be identified by how soles and heels wear, especially toe and outer edge wear.
Wireless telegraphy is employed in Spain to detect approaching thunderstorms. The system acts as an early warning tool for storms, enabling authorities to alert coastal and inland communities. Authorities caution that forecasts remain imperfect but useful for preparedness.
Lancaster Missouri hosts Billy Hall the prominent horse dealer and circus outfitter whose business dominates the town with horses, mules, elephants, lions, tigers, and other wild animals for lease and sale to circuses. Hall ran a three ring circus and now runs an extensive wildlife leasing operation in Lancaster.
Readers are told a spider’s shed filament reached two and a quarter miles in length before being removed from the spider’s body. Researchers note the feat illustrates extreme silk production in arachnids.
In London Truth the article recounts a laborer turned lord whose ascent came via paid access to education, artful introductions, clubs and titles. It notes payments for a portrait, a peerage, political favors, and charitable philanthropy as part of climbing high society, totaling around 200000 pounds.
A Paris Academy report summarizes M. Lannelongue's view that Chinese, Japanese, and Malay peoples use feet with prehensive ability akin to hands. He notes examples from Tokyo theater, meals, and daily tasks, claiming feet aid survival advantages over Caucasians.
German physicist Hoffman arrived in Glasgow on a Saturday night and sought Lord Kelvin on Sunday morning. A female servant told him Sir William was away and directed him to church, remarking that he ought to be there.
Henry M. Stanley recalls a Brooklyn lodging in 1863 where a judge attempted to kill his wife with a hatchet. Stanley says the judge was drunk and he held him down all night. The next morning Stanley lit a cigar and faced the wife’s furious reproach.
A Washington Star quip contrasts a serious citizen urging prep for a rainy day with a light hearted reply about fishing club members bringing ecards. The exchange playfully notes planning and levity as contrasting attitudes toward preparation and leisure.
A fragment from Harper's Bazar presents a grim line where a parent instructs Tommy to count to a hundred before striking another boy, and Tommy replies he will if someone holds the victim. The exchange exposes attitudes toward violence and discipline in juvenile conduct.
Ball J. announces his law office moves from Beaty building to room 8 on the second floor of the new Warren National Bank Building. Elevator access, Bell Telephone 165. Perry Justice of the Peace and Conveyancer offers prompt collections. Eddy general law business at 410 Pennsylvania Avenue West.
T. J. Foley offers general carting and railroad freight handling with specialty in heavy moving and careful handling of pianos and household goods. Orders may be left with A. A. Davia & Co. Telephone connections via New York and Pacific Company, No. 2 B. Warren Tel. Co. No. 84.
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York nearly died from liver trouble and wasting away but recovered after taking Electric Bitters. He reports losing 40 pounds and regaining them, praising the medicine for stomach liver and kidney issues. Available at all druggists.
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