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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1905

Page

10

Bible's One Business Queer Old Man Its Inventor

The article recounts Dr John Ellis of New York in a heated philological debate leading to his fabrication of vinegar and wine experiments in wash boilers. It details unfermented wine production, religious implications, and trials with Greek and Hebrew texts, noting his belief in biblical methods and the controversial rise of tempers and temperate fermentation theories.

John Ellis New York Furst Bay J Hn Fis Lim Sanitarium Rome

Exhibition of Petrochemical Inventions at Joneses Fair

A fragmented report describes an exhibit at Joneses featuring space and timing devices, displays on mining and manufacturing methods, and a notable display of early exhibits from the European Palace. The piece mentions patrons including Russian merchants and a focus on progress in omarmita t tiaxy im the lind of the Little Parker, with a note about the forthcoming Sunday Past Wa hintons Favorite case.

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Child Wife's Sorrow Told in Divorce Case

Special correspondence from Chicago details Mrs Crokin’s plea for divorce from John H Crokin after revealing a life of hardship since marriage at thirteen. The confession laments abuse, abandonment, and multiple relationships, with a request to restore her status as a “good pure wife.” Judge Healy granted the decree.

Washington Post Chicago Mrg John H Crokin Michigan Crokin Kalamazoo Mich Judge Heal Harry Lanning Wich Seung Man Tolesen Mamma Europe Papa Lewis Lengiga Trace Star Germany Lansing Wertle Uim Wyrtle Minn Su Hut Haby Lou Healy

Rural Colonies Plan Aimed At Country Home Co operatives

Editor Bost promotes rural settlements near cities for unemployed and clerical workers with wealthy backers. The plan envisions cooperative farms, dairy, laundry, orchards, schools, and even an inbuilt transport system. It argues groups of 50 to 100 families could form corporate settlements around land held as parks and residences.

Bost Rider Haggard Contirual Associates Comrol

Chinook In Captivity For Exhibition Inquiries Rise

Report from the Washington Post outlines the capture and confinement of a Chinook, the largest salmon, for live exhibition. The fish will be housed in a tank at the Government Fisheries Building, with preparations described and the creature touted for its potential to draw public attention amid debates on display ethics.

Wasington Fisheries Bureau Western Works Salargze Government Fisheries

Beneficent Bug Hunter Circles the Globe for Pests

Special correspondence profiles George Compere of Los Angeles, a veteran entomologist who has toured the world since 1899 in search of beneficial insects to destroy crop pests. He details discoveries in Spain on codlin moth parasites, his work in Australia and China, and a recent fruit fly parasite release, with challenges of gathering sufficient host insects and shipping them to California.

George Compere Spain Washington Post San Francisco Los Angeles State of California West Australia United States Compere California Board of Horticulture Australia Asia Sydney New Zealand New Caledonia Fiji Islands China Java Seale Santa Ana Orange County Philippine Islands Japan Washington Smithsonian Institution Hwon Ibering Sao Paulo Braz Washington Scaentisis Bruard South America Tambata Pitinga

Plants Think They Have Minds and Feelings, Say Michigan Grower

A Michigan fruit grower argues plants possess intelligence and memory, noting tendrils move toward nails and hooks, and even respond differently to people. Experiments with sunflowers and a morning glory show adaptive behavior, while psychologists debate whether plants show true intelligence or mere instinct.

Social and Personal items from Washington society page

Niece studying in Switzerland. Rear Admiral Rae and Mrs Rae visiting Annapolis. Mr and Mrs Andrews guests in Pennsylvania but to return to Washington Monday. luncheon hosted by Mrs Livingston Vann for Miss Katherine Bure of North Carolina. marriage cards for Wilam Sackett Duell and Louise Child on April 15 at Ashland. Duell is son of Justice Charles Holland Duell. Mrs Morris Eddy of Chicago visiting Mrs M J Somers. James D Finch Jr of 1821 Street travels to Nevada with Senator Stewart to practice law and mine. his wife and child visit Boston then Nevada. Mrs Cuyler G Mathews convalescent at 1740 8 Street. Mr YY Pohndorff sails to visit son in London then Spain to see two daughters and grandchildren. eldest daughter wife of Col Manuel de Ojeda in Valencia. other daughter wife of Maj Davila in Cadiz. Pohndorff to return in two months.

Switzerland Andrews North Dakota Charles W Rae Raene Annapolis Naval Academy Brownson Livingston Vann Corcoran Street Katherine Bure North Carolina Wilam Sackett Duell Louise Child Ashland Duell Charles Holland Duell Morris Eddy Chicago M J Somers M Street James .D Finch, Jr Nevada Stewart Finch Boston Cuyler G Mathews 8 Street Mi YY Pohndorff New York Caledonia London Spain Manuel de Ojeda Maj Davila Valencia Cadiz Mr Pohndorff

Women Leaders and Fashion Include Notables in 19th Century Life

A survey features pioneering women in medicine and society, from Boston physician Dr Sophronta Fletcher, 99, to Mary Jane Krout's civil service role. It notes fashion trends with Grecian robes and glass gowns, plus reflections on performances by Mme Sembrich and Mrs Fredericka Bushnell, all reflecting contemporary social currents.

Boston Sophronta Fletcher Boston University Leaingtor Mary Jane Krout Crawfordeville Vietory Lew Wallace America Mme Emon Bamez Italy Mme Melbala California Mme Sembrich Berlin Adirondacka Mme Nordica Mra Fredercka Bushnell Dennisville Methodist Church Dennissille Buchuell Ia

Mrs Fairbanks Arrives in Norfolk for Visit

Mrs Charles Warren Fairbanks wife of the Vice President arrives in Norfolk for several days with Mrs Carey of Indianapolis. She is President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution and will be hosted by Mrs Hugh Nelson Page Regent of the Great Bridge Chapter DAR. They are staying at Old Point.

Washington Post Norfolk Charles Warren Fairbanks United States Carey Indianapolis Fairbanks The Daughters of the American Revolution Hugh Nelson Page Fregent Great Bridge Old Point

Lewis Clark features at exposition grounds

The exposition displays a 37,000,000 wall feature and a 150,000 exhibit of Philippine products. A 10,000 souvenir gold dollar shipment bears Meriwether Lewis on one side and William Clark on the other, selling at 2 dollars each or 3 dollars for six. Fifty roses bloom opening day as Mount Hood, Adams, St Helens, and Ramer overlook grounds.

Mount Hood Mount Adams Mount 8. Helens Mount Ramer Philppine Islands Meriwether Lewis William Clark Pierce County Washington Sacajawea Lewis and Clark Oregon

Mrs Tindle Runs to Rose in Pittsburg Suburban Style

Mrs James Robert Tindle, daughter of Senator Knox, is described as the Belle of Sewickley with rose shade fashion, silk muslin gown, and silver lace details. The piece notes her October Valley Forge wedding, home decor, and a lavish dress ensemble. It also previews Bennings track events including the Spring Handicap Steeplechase and Washington Nursery.

Benning’s Washington Nursery Senator Knox Newark Press James Robert Tinadic Valley Forge Pittsburgs Sewickley Tindle

The Tuul as a Vicious Beast in a Strange Tale

The excerpt depicts anger and instinct as a man recalls the tuul as a singular insidious beast. He compares it to a biting weasel and a limp pet clinging to a rock, while a stinging plant also seems to attack him, illustrating a hostile, living environment.

Tropics Robert Louis Stevenson South Sea Wren

King Benjamin Leads Benton Harbor Welcome Parade

In Benton Harbor Michigan on March 29 the autocratic Benjamin arrived with Mary and a band of converts aboard a special tram. Thousands filled Main Street as banners proclaimed Welcome and We Shall Conquer the World. Benjamin, protected by guards, declared his ruler role amid a spectacle of costumes and crowds.

Washington Post Benton Harbor Mich Israel Benjamin Mary Lew Lain City of David Benjimm Veung Boo Ong Ralos Prave N Penjyimin Burjimin MIM Lingland Ben W Melbourne Benton Harber Mery Jorg Red Mia Michael Miller Detroi Cef Angela Aid Prince Mike Sunide Trae Tae

Negro Voters and Republican Loyalty in North Carolina

Letter argues against blaming Black voters for GOP losses in North Carolina and condemns white Republican leaders who used Black citizens as stepping stones. It defends Black loyalty, critiques figures like Spencer Blackburn, and urges Democrats to avoid untrustworthy Republicans.

Viitabl Republican Party North Cara North Carolina Nema Spencer Blackburn Republicty Party Blackburn North Carolia South

Had Not Seen Him The Stranger's Father Twenty Years Dead

Alva Time a park board clerk known for constant greetings asked a stranger about his father. The man replied he had not seen his father in twenty years, revealing a startling family update during a casual office exchange at Swope Park.

Kansas City Journal Alva Department of the Board of Park Commissioners Ala

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