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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1910
Page
33
In 1596 observers note rising costs for staple foods in American markets. The report highlights increases in pork eggs and butter within household budgets, urging caution to keep expenditures within the family basket.
A long tale on the life of a race track judge including legends, scandals, and fragile fortunes. It details a famed but deceitful judge, the dangers of jockeys and mothers seeking earnings, and the demanding craft of judging horse finishes with precision. The piece extols the judge's burden, experience, and authority amid turf world temptation and corruption.
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune style scene about joke lines in the city. A barber, elevator man, and others quiz the crowd about the best worn joke and the punch line about four million daily repeats is noted with weary humor.
A sprawling satirical tale follows Little Bear Cat an Indian maid who travels to gather wares from tourists to fund her tribe. She faces hardship and mock romance while a white audience consumes her stories hoping to extract profit from her culture.
A Colonel in Washington purchases a race horse for 400. The horse trains at dawn, wins a five furlong race, and sparks a wave of gambling among friends. A telegram from sister Mary leads him home to a refurnished family house where winnings are shared, a pool room is referenced, and Native American imagery appears in a closing reflection.
A Houston Post report traces a sour milk craze sparked by Dr Richard Metchnikoff and Bulgarian longevity claims. It describes consumer trends toward Metchnikal style sour milk and related products, from chemists to dairy firms, with home preparation and costly bottled versions, while noting substitutes like deepened buttermilk for affordability.
Wilhelm Todt dazzles crowds in the Blue Mountains Perkiomen region by dancing on his head for two minutes while the music plays and heels clack in rhythm He lifts a man weighing up to 150 pounds with his teeth and powers through feats at farms and gatherings Todt arrived from Germany in 1883 after serving as a German soldier and regiment cook He and his wife have run a successful Rockland Township farm for 18 years
A Belgrade clerk named Velsiqn Simonovite telegraphed an increased salary offer to a Logritss woman and asked her to share his fortunes. The exchange yields a single affirmative yes, described with stilted phrasing and unusual spelling.
Fragmentary note warns of consequences for tardiness and disorder including possible arrest for sidewalk obstruction and exposure to infections. The text appears as a chaotic admonition referencing lateness, discipline, and vague moral judgments.
A crude note references an S20 bond on the Irish Republic print urging payment or relief of a Fenian head center to Miles Bellar bearer for $90. It is signed by Charles Stephen and dated March 1, 198. The text asserts the ultimate redemption of such bonds is extremely doubtful.
The piece surveys explosive history from black powder to modern dynamite and nitroglycerin. It notes U S production rising with hundreds of plants, explains nitroglycerin creation and stabilization, and describes dynamite composition, handling, and safety measures in coal mines and mills. It highlights safety cautions, storage guidance, and the role of the Geological Survey in training and precautions.
In 1868 Shawnee County tapped P I Bonebrake for county clerk using sockless politics. Two Topeka committee members, impressed by his integrity, endorsed him despite initial misgivings. He won the county ticket and later served in the State Legislature, marking an early use of sockless campaign methods.
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