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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1910
Page
28
A long, disjointed OCR extract surveys politics and society with references to Stolypin, Washington and Lincoln, misfit names, cultural notes, and satire. It mentions moderation versus radicalism, a desire to send delegations, and various oblique editorials on culture, finance, and public figures.
The Washington Post notes the Inauguration Amendment debate remains stalled as the House calendar shows the resolution tied up in committee. Public sentiment toward submitting the question to the states persists, with party dynamics and procedural delays shaping the timing of action.
A letter reports a large number of American farmers renouncing citizenship and emigrating to Canada and England for refuge, with far ranging figures and estimates. It critiques government reluctance, notes potential political repercussions, and calls for a reevaluation of policy toward expatriation and the idea of a broader “exodus.”
Imported Australian beef, mutton, and lamb are entering New York markets at lower delivered prices than domestic packers. Dealers claim better quality even after duty and freight, with around a dozen firms serving hotels and restaurants. Competition could force the trust to lower prices, while Canada remains a potential additional source.
The Fierian Club of At tleboro Massachusetts passes a humorous set of maxims from the Speaker of the House. They praise work and family devotion and mock the idea of singing as prolonging life. Uncle Joe is urged to drop the miseries of singing to avoid harming others.
Members of the D A R Story faction met at the Waldorf Astoria to learn psychic methods from Mrs Mason. Marion Went, guided by automatic writing and other gifts, demonstrated remarkable piano play and claimed powers to read stars and determine truths versus facts.
A garbled note from a Southern Democratic group claims to show Tom Watson’s influence on a record and a pedestal in the Anaulas hall of fame. Rockne Centre residents, Long Island, protest still over center spelling. The piece mixes reflections and quips on truth, pride, and advice, with a stream of aphorisms.
A speech argues urban wealth fuels extravagance while rural communities endure stricter economy. It calls for economic adjustment toward closer equality and urges elimination of extravagant habits to reduce living costs and restore balance between cities and farms.
A lengthy historical notice profiles the Duc de la Tremouille and his French noblehouse, detailing the lineage from the old regime through revolutions, and describing Serrant, the grand chateau, its Irish owners the Walshes, and the current duke's scholarly works and reticence toward public life and royal factions. It highlights connections to Louis XIV and Louis XV, the Tremouille lineage, and the chateau’s artistic treasures and parkland, noting the duke’s relations with prominent families including the Rothschilds.
A reflective piece on compassion over selfishness, urging action to ease urban squalor and disease. It contrasts the sting of social neglect with the hope that humane effort can rapidly improve living conditions. The cruelest cruelty is indifference to others' suffering, the text argues.
A historical piece urges Louisiana to study domestication of exotic mammals for food and ornaments. It cites African buffalo, giraffe, elephant, camel and other species as potential additions, advocating for a state forest fish and game commission request and congressional support for Brousgard's bill.
A quirky verse narrates Celi Myravar Hobinton’s tale of a ringlet that slips from a maiden’s hair after a bracelet of fashion and a crimson blush cause a sudden loss of color. The scene shifts to shy glances and giggling brides in a playful, fable like mood.
A fragment recalls a dream ship sailing from distant ports toward the shining foam and hopeful shores. The speaker, once guided by a bright mirage, turns eyes to the deep and hears music as life’s morning tide rises, signaling a return to land after voyage and longing.
In a poor city quarter a renting agent notes three room flats overlook an old church yard now used by saundresses to hang laundry. He recalls debates over combining cleanliness and godliness as the pastor argues the 25 square feet can be used to help hard working women earn a living by drying clothes in the rear yard.
A sequence of pointed paragraphes satirizes urban life with wry aphorisms on wealth power and daily manners. Through playful misstatements and paradoxes the piece comments on ambition fear happiness and social behavior in a brisk Chicago tone.
A historical note on public awareness of boarding and alighting streetcars in Balmore. The article cites widespread ignorance among residents, praises pamphlets distributed in schools by railway companies, and argues that educating youth may reduce future accidents. It highlights grab-handles and facing forward, with a cautious view of adults’ stubbornness while praising efforts of the Harthmore companies.
A profile of Joseph Cannon portrays him as a blunt yet revered figure in Congress. It notes his 40 year defense of public funds with unwavering integrity, his brusque manner, and the loyal following he commands despite harsh caricatures. The piece emphasizes his twinkling blue eyes and calm demeanor under pressure.
A fragmentary piece mocks male vanity and woman as social currency. It suggests men chase beauty for gain, while some women are treated as easy marks. The text hints at the transactional nature of relationships and careless social behavior.
Jyana Darel and others in Washington predict James A. Tawney of Minnesota will be renominated and reelected to Congress with a larger majority. European notes emphasize Germany England tensions, naval moves, and political shifts. Observers also discuss New York fall politics and meat price pressures in England driven by supply limits and trade restrictions.
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