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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
5
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The irreconcilables among Progressives threaten disruption as Democratic and Republican leaders absorb their noise. Most Progressives drift to the big parties or back to prior affiliations, while a few stay detached but ineffective. The piece predicts the row will fade as old-party machinery mobilizes and the real battle pits giants, not minor frogs.
The piece argues that labeling a people with a harsh metaphor risks condemning many nations. It notes historic hatreds in early American frontier life toward Native Americans and the Armenian atrocities are cited as charged precedents. The author suggests the metaphor’s broad applicability may reflect bias more than truth.
The piece extols a soldier’s fighting qualities and humanity, citing his generosity and chivalry as shown in treatment of enemies and captives. It references a Manchester Guardian article as a late tribute, defending the subject against misread motives and praising his character amid ongoing conflict.
Senator Lee defends the national guard mobilization as a remarkable, orderly achievement. He notes 9100 State troops on the border with 36900 more mobilized in state camps, praising quick organization and readiness. Senator Wadsworth calls the mobilization a glorious success and commends railroads for supporting rapid transport. District guardsmen await orders to join the front, steadfast in duty.
An extravagant New York tale describes a rural visitor charmed by a trombone near a hotel. While shaving, his razor arm was driven by rhythm, causing a deep facial gash as the instrument allegedly overwhelmed him. Skeptics doubt the events until full proof emerges.
unclear note questions whether a morning program should feature a Beethoven sonata or ragtime piece. a player seeks guidance on repertoire and audience expectations while the plate remains in question.
The article argues for a government reform institute to study federal departments and cut waste. It praises the aims and notes opposition in Congress, urging that only Congress can authorize such an inquiry and appoint business leaders. It champions a national budget system to clarify revenue and expenditures and promote efficiency.
A memorial tribute to James Whitcomb Riley portrays him as the Hoosier poet who celebrated rural life in vivid simple terms. It praises his ability to find beauty in everyday objects like the apple tree and well, compares his influence to a spiritual mission, and notes his optimistic, practical outlook.
A long feature traces the life of Clifford of Chudleigh now 80 years in Tasmania as a leading Hobart citizen. He married a Bassett daughter. their son becomes heir to Ugbrooke Park and family estates. The piece recalls his Sioux brushes, Yellowstone expedition, and links to Grant. It notes Arbrooke Park theater, the new lord’s great-grandson of a cardinal, and the Clifford family's Catholic loyalty and ties to Stonyhurst.
The Bonteh Transcript reports a shark net initiative to protect bathers by using stout hinged wire nets with a 12 inch mesh. Each net forms three sides of a 108 foot square, stands 10 feet above the sand, cost $600, and is attached to metal poles. It is called a life net, mainly praised for women and children, with no sharks yet inside nets. Hull is among places considering installation.
An Atlanta Journal report notes a minister greeting a new Swedish girl in his congregation. He asks for her address, saying he would like to call on her. The girl responds with a cautious, innocent reply, indicating discomfort with the advance.
A hostess and husband joke about naming household items and vehicles Horace the furnace Aunt Susan the kettle and Old Dobbin the off roadster. They treat chores as playful, giving warmth and humor to daily tasks and roles in their home.
A San Francisco lay sermon by Sherman Crawford, jailed for bigamy, urges parents to know their children’s associates and to scrutinize suitors. The piece cites Wisconsin snow murder and the Orpet case to illustrate hidden risks, arguing many cases go unreported yet harm families.
A dated verse from Baltimore speaks of clouds passing, sun returning, and life’s hardships eased by love. It urges faith and shared service as storms fade and brighter days arrive for all. The poet imagines clouds clearing, winds turning, and joyful steps forward through adversity.
An old observed note explains fruit largely equals water with small sugar, noting strawberries are about 90 percent water and 6 to 6 percent sugar, while grapes have more sugar and less water. It compares currants oranges prunes and apples, stressing water and sugar as the primary components in fruit content.
Irish brigade colors rally as Col Mulligan falls during Early’s attack on Crook at Kernstown on September 17 1864. He led the Twenty third Illinois and Irish volunteers in a valiant defense near Winchester. his death followed his urging to save the retreating troops and preserve the flag.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a Harvard professor in 1845 and lived in the old Vassal mansion in Cambridge where Washington once headquartered. Hesekiah Butterworth says many famous poems were written there, including The Psalm of Life, The Clock on the Stairs, and The Wreck of the Hesperus. He drew inspiration from events and people like Hawthorne, Schoolcraft, and local Sudbury inns, shaping works such as Evangeline and Hiawatha.
The boy Harry grows fond of pretending to be a soldier starting with a paper hat and plume from a neighbor’s yard. He adds a bell and sword and poses before his mother, claiming to study Napoleon while brushing brushes on his shoulders.
Capt Edwards A Cnesatt of Pennsylvania discusses breeding and cavalry horses at Cheaterbrook, and Col Henri Cousté's theories on horse conformation. James Smith of Missouri weighs party prospects, while Dutch observer Graaf notes Holland's vegetable focus, prices, and neutrality fears amid the war.
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