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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
7
The piece argues that most cross border marriages between wealthy American women and foreign titled men fail, driven by ambitious mothers seeking social prominence. It notes rare exceptions, critiques European wealth and charm, and recalls numerous unhappy endings while contrasting French norms with American expectations.
A contemplation on choosing work for passion rather than pay. It argues many satisfying careers offer modest salaries, and true fulfillment comes from doing one’s chosen work well. It notes the supreme court salary is modest beside some private positions, yet enduring ambition arises from intrinsic interest.
Socialism has no chance in this country as wealth is too diffuse. If a man has $100, he loses all idea of sharing it. Americans are opportunists and will adopt practical institutions, but not ideas beyond efficiency. Society rests on self interest, shaded and concealed. A socialist society would require changing humanity, not society.
The Nimes amphitheater and Maison Carree temple stand as well preserved remnants of ancient Rome. Nearby Roman sites include the Augustan Gateway and Baths of Diana, with Hadrian's era improvements. The Pont du Gard aqueduct, built 27 B C by Marcus Agrippa, spans two hills with three tiers of arches 180 feet above Gard river.
Dr E E Smith of Fordham argues oxygen boosts athletic performance and may boost records as swimmers recently set new marks. Dr A A Stagg of Chicago plans to test inhaled oxygen for football progress this fall. Dr Gies calls oxygen the vital air and says it is a harmless way to supply pure air aiding records.
A reminiscence by Hugh Young from the National Soldiers' Home in Maine. The poem recalls boyhood marches and camp life, battlefield chaos, and the shared memory of Union and Confederate soldiers, ending with visions of reunion and home songs.
In H. N. Cassons The Romance of the Reaper a Russo Japanese War anecdote shows an American harvesting machine outranking troops. Troop trains halted to let a freight path for heavy boxes. Count Witte replies the freight train must pass for it carries bread.
A small herd of young African elephants at Api in the Kongo is being domesticated for porterage traction and plow work. Oldest now handle drivers and loads while others pull wagonettes and assist farming. Mortality declined with training, breeding not yet attempted. Caravans may form, aiding transport in forested swamps where elephants thrive. The Kongo elephants measure up to 14 feet at the withers and eight tons, with tusks sometimes over 200 pounds.
The Woman's Civic League of Atlanta passes a resolution urging the city council to permit women to vote on a proposed bond issue of 1,500,000 dollars. The league notes many women are property holders with a stake in city finances and taxation.
The daily market survey covers New York and several cities. It lists money rates prime mercantile paper and sterling, bonds, grains, and livestock prices with regional specifics for flour, wheat, corn, oats, butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes, hay, cattle, sheep, lambs, hogs, and other items.
Police in Bohemia investigated a miners labor group that proved anarchist. Large caches of books papers and letters were found and most correspondence with anarchists abroad was conducted in Esperanto.
In Austria and France, laws require rescue apparatus in mines to safeguard workers. The provisions aim to improve safety and emergency response for mining operations.
Murray Kentucky resident Mrs A J Davis reports kidney disease symptoms including dizziness pains backache and crippling attacks disappeared after three weeks of Dean's Kidney Pills. She states no remaining kidney trouble and notes the product is sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Dialogue hints a scene where The Boss questions the Boy about his last job. The Boy replies using a pun on fly paper while joking about reading the Daily Balloon. The exchange captures playful workplace banter.
A wealthy patron who funded a Sunday school picnic is invited to speak to 150 children. He, a skilled poker player, stammers a caution that it pays to be good and quips that a man who deals from the bottom of the pack is buried at the public expense.
The piece centers on the idea of living and working as if forever or tonight. It contrasts those with life insurance who feel secured against death’s financial impact with others who lack such coverage, noting the insured's plans as proof of forethought and readiness to die if necessary.
The piece notes a bride to be worries about clothes and urges new outfits. She stays up late with her fiancé and develops a careworn look a week before the wedding that resembles that of a woman who has been married for years.
A man seeks dress material at a dry goods store but the last remnant has sold. He pleads to his salesman that he must have it to face his wife. The salesman suggests inviting a friend home to dinner.
A reader recounts coffee related spells of unconsciousness ending after switching to Postum. The 70 year old remarks heart weakness and sleep improved, crediting Postum for steady health since eight months ago. The letter, attributed to a Postum Co. endorsement, calls the testimonies genuine and repeatedly invites readers to learn more.
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