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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
28
Publication details set subscription options including carrier delivery in Washington and Alexandria. Fees: one month and weekly terms vary with Sundays and holidays. Several typos and OCR errors obscure exact pricing but indicate prepaid postal handling and annual rates.
An old fragment indicates a public notice urging readers to stay informed about changes at the Capitol and postal services. It mentions orders, agents, and prompt paper delivery to any part of the country, with references to The Post and a contact number.
A report recalls French families discarding large amounts of provisions while American households received excess packages. The study notes waste extended to grounds, potato skins, and canned goods, with a pattern of significant daily discard that contrasted with nearby shortages.
Dr Gustav Baar of Portland Oregon described a new nerve disease he calls oxaluria at the recent Vienna medical congress. He cited oxalic acid buildup as a cause of nerve breakdown and urged against rest cures, favoring stimulation of muscular energy for quicker improvement and potential cure.
Fragmentary notes describe discussions among Radicals and Democratic leaders at Denver. The text hints at dispute over platform changes, party unity, and the fate of figures like Johnson and Founsen, with references to Delaware, West Virginia, and broader sectional tensions.
New York Times quotes Chicago Journal on national views of business this year. Credit men say activity not matching last year but similar to the year before. Baltimore reports 9 percent of 1907 for five months, rivals show gains in fruit regions, while industrial districts suffer. Readers see cautious optimism vs. potential slow recovery, with Pittsburg noting idle workers and labor shortages in 1908.
The article notes that naval deserters are surprisingly rare, with 124 of 13,000 aboard the Atlantic fleet as absentees after leaving San Francisco Bay. It discusses statutes declaring deserters as voluntary relinquishment of citizenship and bans on future service, and contrasts naval enlistment incentives with land forces.
An Auburn woman appears amid a bizarre rumor storm about ears and beauty standards. The piece discusses social gossip, marriage worries, and public fascination with celebrity looks, citing expert opinions on ear shapes and a warning against divorces tied to cosmetic concerns.
The New York Press notes Gen. Edward C O'Brien, ambassador to Paraguay, acted as arbitrator between revolutionaries and government forces. Gunfire erupted as both sides fired at the diplomat. no one was hit. The incident shows the dangers of mediation in volatile South American politics.
A lengthy report notes the Prince of Wales will not visit the United States after Quebec’s tern of festivities. It explains political sensitivities, election timing, and royal protocol push the visit aside, with a timeline of his Canada voyage and return aboard the Indomitable.
The article tells how McCarty, a hard case with prior theft and assault records, turned to the Salvation Army after a string of arrests and jail terms. He eventually paid his own way to Michigan City to return and serve the remainder of his Indiana sentence, aided by Army officials and a governor's warning about a fourteen year term. He traveled from Chicago to Michigan City to surrender.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a London magnate born Irish, who built wealth across tram, steamship, and railway ventures. He lived in luxury, died before 70, and his family suffered ill health despite vast fortunes. One daughter avoided meat, subsisting on milk, while the clan endured persistent afflictions.
Mr Thomas Mc Dotchester of British Columbia declares no servant girl problem exists, blaming high taxes on non whites and government limits. He notes difficulty securing Chinese help, favoring a Chinese cook at 33 dollars monthly and preferring Japanese if needed. He cites California attitudes and the exclusion act reducing Chinese and boosting reliance on Japanese workers.
A National Review excerpt describes the ancient Olympic games held at Olympia in Elis Greece. It covers the sacred Altis precinct, the truce that allowed Greek youth to travel peacefully, and the religious and ethical qualifications for competitors including pure Hellenic lineage and conduct. It notes the statue of Zeus by Phidias and references to ancient loyalties and rivalries.
A fragment from the Cincinnati Enquirer describes a Kentucky scene in Alexandria where a mother quail defended her nest after a hen laid an egg there. The hen egg hatched first, the quail abandoned her own eggs, and raised the adopted chick until it could be taken to town as a supposed prize nature faker tale.
New Britain Dispatch reports Mrs William McNulty lay pulseless and unbreathing for hours Saturday, reportedly visiting the hereafter. She describes talking with her deceased mother and another relative while Dr Thomas Mulligan revived her.
A collage of 19th century playful verse and snippets. Mistah Wes Wind recurs in a lively rural vignette while The Baffled Mosquito lampoons summer pests with whimsy. Bayonne Kitten Has Two Heads reports a two headed newborn, plus assorted wry observations and jokes from New York and Chicago papers.
The report describes Republican candidates led by Charles W Swisher at the New Willard en route to Atlantic City. It notes expectations of a Republican win on the national Taft Sherman ticket, with WV possibly voting Republican by a substantial margin. The piece also mentions party schisms, state committee plans, and competing nominations, including remarks about Bennet and Gos Hughes. It references broader political maneuvering and expected campaign steps ahead of July conventions.
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