High Dutch Language Fails to Impress South African People
In South Africa Dutch remains the preeminent written and parliamentary language, but the general populace prefers English. Hertzog promotes Dutch, While Botha uses both languages in politics, the mass of society in towns and among the Kaffirs prefers English or vernacular forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Boars
British South Africa
Botha
Hertzog
Englsh
Britishere
Johannesburg
Natal
MacCallum
Davies
Hartzog
Ambrose Pratt
South Africa
Faeland
Fens
Yorkshire
Return of big tip bad form in New York
New York waiters discuss the return of a $300 tip from Minneapolis to Charles G. Gates. They argue such conduct is unbecoming a waiter and claim waiters are entitled to tips left by diners. A Broadway hotel waiter says waiters should not remind customers of change and should focus on attracting patrons to their tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrauds
App
Citizens National Bank
New York
Charles G. Gates
Minneapolis
Broadway
Will Irwin
Young Freddie Smith Aids Drowning Friend at River
Five year old Freddie Smith of the Columbus Salvation Army section saved his playmate Tenia Daily from drowning in the Scioto River on June 4. Despite not swimming, he jumped into the water and gripped Tenia by her hair to pull her to shore, earning Carnegie hero medal consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Freddie Smith
Seret
FS. Smith
Columbus Corps of the Salvation
Tenia Daily
J. E. Margetts
Children’s Salvation Army
United States
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Tenia
Scioto
Freddie
Burleson Limits Post Office Inspector Expense Pages
Postmaster General Burleson rules restrict expense accounts for post office inspectors and other staff. Taxi drivers and stenographers are barred from tipping. However, inspectors may tip the train porters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burleson
Post Office
Sandworms Reported On Ferry Deck In New Jersey Storm
In Bergen County New Jersey during a nor storm Captain William Duffy claims a shower of sandworms fell on the deck of the Bayonne City ferryboat. The unusual incident drew attention from passengers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen Point
N. J
Bayone City
William Duffy
Man Escapes Burning Tree After Bull Attack
R T Lane of Eggleston township Michigan hid in a tree when a bull attacked him. The tree caught fire from burning brush and Lane climbed 60 feet to fight the flames. His eyebrows were burned, clothes scorched, and one foot burned as he waited several hours before escaping through hot embers. A line of fire finally drove the bull away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
R. T. Lane
Eggleston Township
Lane
Dream Warns Man Before Trenton Return Ends in Tragedy
Albert S. Cameron of Trenton, dreaming on a Long Branch beach, saw his baby begging him to come home. He returned to find his wife and year old child starving. Cameron had deserted them, and a later debauch with Charles Van Warder preceded their dire situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Long Branch
Albert S. Cameron
Cameron
Charles van Warder
van Warder
Carmega Toilet Powder Ad Promises Pure, Delicately Scented Dusting
An early 20th century advertisement touts Carmega Toilet Powder as ideal for women and babies. It emphasizes absolute purity, a refined oriental fragrance, and safe dusting for gentle use, priced at 25 cents per box.
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H. B. Hyde
A. D. Oe
Pennsylvania Optical Society
Warren, PA
General
A. A. Davis & Co
N. Y. Co
Warren Tel. Co
Kopf & Henry
Pennsylvania Avenue West
SA SA As
Pickett
Dware Company
Africa
Big Tip
Gates
Baby Saves
Hero
Frank Ogert
Owl
Kiagara Falls
of Bros
Rogers Bros
International Silver CO
Meriden
Conn
Meriden Britannia Co
Erage
Hanska
Rosalie le Grange
Exmedium
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