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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
2
Americans scoff at rumors of Japanese secret stores in California while the English fear German warships near the moonlit isle. France enforces progressive taxation, imposing higher rates on dog ownership making life harder for the poor dog owner and displeasing hunters with packs.
A company organized at Eau Claire aims to manufacture a patent windmill device that generates electric current. It envisions wind and solar power replacing coal to run machinery, promising substantial conservation of industrial resources beyond statutes.
A boy entangled in balloon ropes in Santa Cruz was rescued by the aeronaut who stayed calm and saved him. He survived while a nearby farmer died in a similar tangle. As ballooning grows common, the piece urges organizers to keep ropes coiled and restrict curious onlookers.
Parisian newspaper men and scientists expect a formal announcement from Marconi this week about his latest invention the wireless telephone typograph a device that records spoken words in writing at the receiving station and reportedly works over a considerable distance without an operator. It promises a notable contribution to human progress.
Dean C Worcester states the head-hunters of the Philippines are yielding to civilization but warns natives must be watched for occasional crime. He compares to North American Indians noting greater intelligence.
A Milwaukee resident reported a rocket piercing his lawn the day after the Fourth. The incident illustrates the danger of fireworks as officials note rockets can cause serious injuries or fatalities when misdirected.
The piece notes that Jacques de Romas was said by the French Academy in 1764 to have proposed diverting lightning in 1750, two years before Franklin's kite experiment, but asserts the French largely honored Franklin and his role. It concludes that erecting a monument to Romas would prove little.
The Dayton Journal reports sending up a small hand press and reporters in the balloon Hooiser last week. A farmer near Darrtown fired at the balloon but no one was hurt. The balloon carried a miniature edition printed above the clouds and scattered across towns along its route.
In Trenton New Jersey Mr and Mrs Edward Yates welcome their thirteenth child a daughter born on the thirteenth. They dismiss superstition noting fortune in the birth. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs John T Yates offer to adopt for ten thousand dollars but are refused. They say thirteen colonies helped shape the nation.
Lieut Shackleton recalls summer scenes near his hut where a penguin rookery gathered in lines to hear the gramophone play Waltz Me Around Again Willie. The elder birds showed disdain while researchers captured photos of the penguin audience and their curious reaction.
Advertisers are urged to use this paper to reach home readers, promoting goods, services, and needs. The notice emphasizes boosting local enterprise by connecting sellers with nearby customers and stimulating economic activity in the area.
A 1909 essay reflects on Zeruiah Porter and Oberlin’s coeducation, noting women outnumber men in several Western colleges, rising admissions at Tufts and Stanford, and later marriage ages. It surveys post graduation careers for women, including teaching, social work, medicine, secretarial work, law, music, and other professions, with statistics from Bryn Mawr and Smith.
A compilation of science notes covers air weight relations, rail power mileage, ship speed trials, US iron production, French army refrigeration, radium seed germination limits, ivory bleaching, razor stropping guide, a cigar cutter box, and Columbia University tower clock accuracy. It also discusses Messina earthquake centers, San Francisco quake area, radiothor and radiothorium, and a potential 1910 Hawaii meeting for the American Association for the Advancement of Science with Hawaii’s encouragement.
A professor and Mrs. Hadley travel to New York for Yale president to speak at a national convention. During the hour and twenty minutes on the train he rehearses his speech aloud, while a matron nearby expresses sympathy after noting a similarity to her own husband.
The Boston Transcript notes that Scott-So Rawson has become a preacher after wavering between ministry and law. The piece suggests a saying about the difficulty of preaching versus practicing as a hint to his decision.
The narrative traces the Antarctic continent from early myths to modern mapping. It credits explorers like Wilkes, D Urville, Enderby, Kemp, Drygalski, Bruce, Gerlache, Charcot, Larsen, Scott, and Shackleton. It notes Shackleton's magnetic pole location work and substantial territorial knowledge gained, culminating in broader southern continent understanding.
A sardonic note argues that a man who prefers a dollar to his dignity is impossible to insult. It also remarks that a circle of friends provides good company.
Consul General A M Thackara reports a trackless trolley line in Vienna's suburbs extending just over a mile in length.
The Washington Star reflects on changing social dances from the ta la ta era to ragtime and Salome styles. It notes the shift toward more modest, demure expressions while acknowledging lingering nostalgia for the older chorus and tune.
Beymer narrates Rowand the Union scout's capture during a Lynchburg raid and daring escape. Rowand recalls Sheridan's leadership and the James river canal raid episode, detailing fear, cunning, and a guarded pass as fellow scouts faced questioning and near execution.
The narrator recalls burning stores and receives disbelief from a supervisor who questions the action. The supervisor's anger turns to laughter upon remembering a prior report, revealing a tense yet humorous exchange about the arson detail.
A Buckingham Palace luncheon anecdote centers on a young Prince of Wales who fails to speak until after the King scolds him. The prince then reveals a slug in the grandparent's salad, insisting the king has eaten it, turning a formal moment into an amusing public story.
New York doctors report income drops of 20 to 50 percent after a year of a fixed $5 visit fee and upfront payment. They cite fewer calls due to higher charges, competition from alternative healers, and more physicians entering the field. If financial rewards shrink, some may shift to other careers, while irrefutable calling sustains others.
A Boston Herald critic argues hotels with only three hooks per room fail female travelers. She notes commercial hotels catering to travelers often restrict wardrobe needs, urging consideration from women’s clubs as business and leisure travel rise. A western Pennsylvania hotel stands out for offering ample hangers, despite its owner’s crankiness.
Spain’s finances show a surplus of 10 to 20 million annually as it trims debts and lowers interest. Postwar recovery boosts trade hopes and diplomatic goodwill, with the United States ready to expand commerce and heal war wounds through mutual interest.
A brief quotation about love and trust from Nina Royall in Lippincott's praising marital fidelity and the rarity of a great love. It notes sympathy as healing for a wounded heart but warns vanity cannot be soothed easily.
A Baltimore testimonial claims four years of misery from female complaints were cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad extols its success for irregularities and nervous symptoms and invites readers to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice in Massachusetts.
A New York Herald corresp on the Dorchester house in Park Lane highlights Whitelaw Reid’s $150,000 annual housing bill and argues for an ambassadorial home to attract capable figures like Dr. Eliot, suggesting current pay limits force unsuitable living arrangements in London.
A New York Press guide explains cramps in swimming. It notes most drownings stem from fright and frenzy while cramps are rarely dangerous if the swimmer stays calm. In a cramp, extend the limb, avoid panic, float, and slowly push the muscle to loosen as a boat approaches.
A Cassier's Magazine summary notes a German article stating 1000 horsepower as the minimum for large gas engines. It lists twenty eight makers across Europe, England, and the United States, totaling 628 engines with combined output 1,035,709 horsepower, exceeding a million in large units.
Prince Henry XXXII of Reuss passes examinations at the Commercial Academy in Cologne earning a diploma as a qualified merchant.
A brief note highlights Keenest Delights as they appear in the initial bite. The source emphasizes the immediate satisfaction and allure of the product as experienced in its debut tasting moment.
Post Toasties offers crisp golden-brown bits that stay substantial and cream slowly as you crush them. The flavor is distinctly Post Toasties, promising a satisfying texture and memorable morning taste.
A dainty treat titled The Taste Lingers describes a pearly white car baked rolled and toasted in Toasties. The item emphasizes delicate texture and lingering flavor as a small snack teaser.
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