Opinion on torpedo boats and battleships in modern warfare
The speaker argues for an aggressive offensive to counter torpedo boats, criticizing submarines as slow and noting the Kentucky as superior in internal fittings to British ships. He dismisses battleships larger than the American Kearsarge and Kentucky as inadvisable, praising the Kentucky’s sanitary and interior design while comparing it unfavorably to HMS Glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearsarge
Kentucky
H. M. S. Glory
College Education and Business Success
A speaker argues that college helps some fields but not others, noting hands on upbringing in certain trades. He recounts leaving school at 16 to support family, crediting practical effort over formal schooling, and urges young men to pursue education if possible while stressing that disciplined training exists in all professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polytechnic School
Law School
Medical School
Divinity School
Architecture and civic beauty in American life
The piece argues for strong public art oversight and architectural standards in cities. It cites New York Detroit and Los Angeles art commissions as models and urges beautifying schools and civic centers to shape collective life. It recalls the impact of school architecture on daily life and quotes a Philadelphia minister on ornamentation’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCH
American Park and Outdoor Art Association
New York City
Detroit
Los Angeles
New York
America
Philadelphia
A Long Headed Parson in Hawg Ford Flea Lift
In Hawg Ford, a preacher named Erick Oliver faced fleas plaguing the church. He gathered hogs and released them at night, then the fleas crowded back with the animals, and the congregation voted a $10 raise for Oliver next year. Local editor Jeff relates these odd Hawg Ford tales from the Wal lonia Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallonia
Democrat
Chicago Record-Herald
Hog Ford
Jeff
Sid Cotrell
Sid
Erick Oliver
Hawg Ford Church
Oliver
Brother Oliver
Dock Merritt
Sewey
Erick
Man's Humanity to Motors
A Country Life note argues that motor car use tends to push beyond safe speeds. It urges owners to run engines conservatively to extend life and save fuel, contrasting with high speed practices of boats and horses.
Phrenologist Reframes A Joke About Vegetarian Traits
Cartoonish quip explores character reading by phrenologist who claims to discern a vegetarian persona from features. The Windsor Magazine bit plays on the idea of temperaments inferred from appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Magazine
Michigan Adds Pneumonia to Reported Diseases List
The state requires physicians to report pneumonia to health authorities just as diseases such as consumption diphtheria typhoid fever scarlet fever measles whooping cough meningitis and smallpox are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Market Prices Across Regions May 18 1904
New York and other cities report commodity prices with flour wheat corn oats hay beef veal sheep and hogs listed. Prices vary by grade and region including Minnesota Iowa Ohio Pennsylvania and Buffalo Toledo East and Pittsburg markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minnesota
Cleveland
Minnegota
York State
Toledo
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Catchy Fakir Sells Bermuda Allium Bulbs Quickly
A glib vendor peddled genuine Bermuda Allium cepa bulbs promising fragrance and versatile use both indoors and outdoors. He slashed prices at ten cents each or three for a quarter, prompting one buyer to stock up and note onions for the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praise in Harford Mills NY
In Harford Mills New York May 16 neighbors report astonishing cures from Dodd's Kidney Pills beginning with Mrs J D Wallace who was bedridden and unable to walk eighty rods. After several pills she regained strength walked distances and did women’s work with no ill effects gaining twenty pounds in three months and credits the pills for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harford Mills
N. Y
Dodd
Sidney
J. D. Wallace
Ignorance Bliss Comment Sparks Witty Exchange
A brief humorous dialogue unfolds as Saphead jokes about bliss while Miss Caustique counters with a sharp remark about accounts. The exchange showcases witty banter cited from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saphead
Almanac for Kansas City Southern Railway ready for distribution
The Kansas City Southern Railway announces its Annual Almanac is prepared for distribution. It contains monthly calendars and information for Missouri Arkansas Texas Louisiana and the Fadia Territory with general travel hints. For a copy write L aarner General Passenger and Ticket Agent K C S Ry Kansas City Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Southern Railway Company
Missouri
Arkansas
Fadia Territory
Texas
Louisiana
L Aarner
Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt
KK. c S. Ry
Kansas City
Tiptop Dinner Punctuates Dining Moment
A brief witty exchange in The Smart Set features a guest prompting a waiter with a pun about tipping. The waiter replies affirmatively, playing the wordplay for humorous effect.
Foot Ease Cure Ad and Miscellaneous Quotes
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for swollen feet with a trial package offer from A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York. Also includes assorted quotations about superiority and skepticism toward Piso’s Cure and advice to speakers, attributed to newspaper sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Peruna Promoted As Tonic For Run Down Society Women
A society woman’s demanding schedule leads to fatigue and a condition called systemic catarrh. Peruna is described as invigorating and strengthening for a run down nervous system, with letters from society women across the United States praising its effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Peruna’s Cure Promises From Buffalo Woman’s Recovery
A Buffalo woman testifies Peruna restored her health after a year of failed rest. Other letters praise Peruna as a life saver, with Mrs J E Finn and Mrs J W Reynolds claiming rapid relief and self reliance. Readers invited to request free home treatment guidance from Dr Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.B.B
Botanic
J. E. Finn
East High Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
J. W. Reynolds
Elkton
Peruna
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Joseph H. Walker
K. C. S. Almanac
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
J. F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Atlanta
Shiloh
C.worris&co
LeRoy
N.Y
Toronto
Can
Mrs. Finn
Cascarets
Sterling Remedy Co
Chgo
N. Best
Red River
Nichols & Shepard CO
Battle Creek
Mich
Indian Territory
Mexico
California
Katy
Case
Logan
Ouio
DeLoach
Wisconsn Timber
A. P. Starr
LaSale Street
Yviease
A.N. K
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