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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

26

Washington Post subscription rates and mailing notes

The fragment lists delivery options and prices for Washington Post subscriptions including daily and Sunday editions, with notes on prepaid postage and remittance methods. It references offices in Washington DC, New York, and Hartford, along with mailing details and a February 18 date.

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Naval expert Converse offers frank unbiased naval critique

A veteran naval analyst answers readers with calm precision, arguing no ship can combine invulnerability with overwhelming firepower. He details why modern battleships cannot meet every threat, emphasizes measured realism, and warns against sensational foreign prophecies influencing policy.

Diplomacy in the Balkans and Powers Standoff

The article surveys shifts in European power, noting Austria and Russia maneuvering over the Balkans, with threats to seize disputed ground, while Germany and Britain press for strategic lines and a tense balance of alliance. It discusses Russia, England, and the Kaiser in a web of ties, framing a fragile peace at stake.

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Reflections of a Bachelor in New York Press

Fragmented notes recount a man’s fears about marriage and public life. It hints at political tension with Republican delegates and a police strike. The text mentions Gomez and overworked officers awaiting June actions, and a woman’s faith in a baby’s fate amid personal ambitions.

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World grows better says aging Speaker Keller amid graft debate

Gen Joseph Warren Keller, 72, veteran Speaker of the Forty-seventh Congress, declares the world is growing better on the House floor while recounting past graft and lobbying scandals. He recalls syndicates seeking profit from Washington land and warns against lingering corruption despite reforms since the Civil War.

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Deserted mining camp haunts a lost hope

In a rain swept desert camp the Denver Republican laments a ghostly scene of ruined mills and empty streets. The speaker recalls tragedies seen in a forsaken town where specters haunt the hillside and visions linger among rain washed cabins and darkening slopes.

Wheat acreage trends threaten U S bread supply by 1880

The article notes a long decline in wheat acreage across many northern states while the Missouri Valley shows growth, with a 60 percent rise since 1865. Experts warn population growth toward 1880 could demand 700 million bushels of wheat, risking shortages unless expansion or substitutes occur. The piece emphasizes looming national food-supply pressures.

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Prisons Report Shows Rise in Represented Counties

The State penitentiary statistics for January 1 1907 show eighteen counties unrepresented, rising to twenty three by 1393. Chaplain McBrian tracks the figures and calls the trend a sign of improving statewide conditions with the largest prisoner share from eastern counties.

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Razorless Race on Island of Yoezza by Brookin Fagle

Unusual report describes a tribe called the Masinas living near Japan. About 100,900 in number, they are noted for full body hair except women's faces, which are bare and often stained to resemble bearded men.

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America Ignored by New Monarchs in Royal Courtesies

A 1908 report notes the United States rarely receives special embassies announcing a foreign king’s accession. Swedish royal kin like Gustavus III carry a long noble lineage, with the Bondes prominent in the court and historic estates. The piece discusses aristocratic Sweden, its nobles, and tensions over royal honors and monuments.

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World's Richest Indian James Bigheart and His Valentines

James Bigheart, reputedly the richest Osage chief, spent a large Valentine order during his Washington visit over land allotments. He led the Osage in battles and diplomacy, built wealth from reservation lands, and left an estate estimated at $30,000. The Osage reservation spans 147,058 acres in Northeastern Oklahoma with annuities and rental income supporting tribal finances.

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The Dollar Growing Through the Ages in Kanaus City Journal

A fragmented legend traces money from cattle to coins to modern currency across ancient Greece and Africa. The piece weaves references to pecunia, rubrics of value, and shells as money, alongside moral verses on rumors.

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Cinnamon Canaries Prom: Color Change by Pepper Diet

The article explains a classic hobbyist trick where cinnamon canaries briefly alter feather color by feeding them red pepper and sometimes red foods. It notes varying success depending on appetite and digestion, and mentions dealers linking color to other red food items, though experts say coloring agents transfer from diet to feathers.

Severed fingers and arm reburied after mishap

Leslie Finkle of Rosendale County injured when his arm and fingers were mangled by cars at Cadosia on January 13. Doctors straightened the mangled fingers, the shoulder pain eased, and the severed arm was reburied after relatives had disinterred it to straighten the digits.

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Cure Hunchbacks Through New Cast Method In New York

Report from New York describes Dr V P Gibney and Dr Calot testing a plaster cast treatment for kyphosis in children. Cast suspends the patient from the ceiling, applying pressure to straighten the spine. Officials claim visible improvement and potential cures, with photographs and radiographs cited, though researchers caution results are not concluded.

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Washington Admired by London Cotton Merchant on World Tour

In hotel chatter in Washington, RA Arkwright of London praises America’s beauty and wartime friendship as he travels with his son. He notes friendly sentiment from Japan, reflects on U S political tensions, and discusses the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition set for Seattle with a $1.5 million budget and 300 acres of grounds.

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Perilous Strong Room Escape At New York Vault

In a New York strong room a locksmith repairing an interior safe narrowly escaped. A time lock kept the vault closed until morning, allowing the cashier to close the door for the night. The intruder reportedly gained access to dollar bills before sleeping.

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Fragmentary Political Notes From Chicago Chicago Nena

Fragmented paragraphs discuss a variety of political topics including candidates and conventions. Mentions Santa Fe Railroad, Western Union, and the Oklahoma delegation. References to Bryan, Frantz, and the Oklahoma state dynamics and potential outcomes in the Democratic contest.

Naming the Zones Crm New Sok Sen Examination Oddities

A convoluted report describes semiannual examinations in a private setting with curious questions about geography and personal attributes. A class of about 9034 students aged around thirteen to fifteen faced a grim geography question, noting a mix of temperate and climatic clues.

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