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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
6
The April 1908 Washington Post page details subscription rates for daily and Sunday delivery by mail or carrier. It then shifts to a humane appeal arguing cruelty to horses and dogs deserves attention, urging readers to provide food and shelter for their animal wards.
The piece surveys Washington suburbs Takoma Park Brightwood Chevy Chase and Virginia shore towns as they expand toward Washington proper. It notes rising housing values better streets and services enticing families while warning development will push farther out as city reach grows. It also touches on politics culture and local observations, including references to officials and events.
A retrospective on how U S presidents used or avoided the stump. The text notes Taft may skip formal speeches, cites Washington Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson as figures who faced or avoided public oratory, mentions Van Buren and Harrison, and recalls Lincoln Polk and Clay as examples of varied campaigning styles.
A chaotic mix of anecdotes about Taft during his Philippines governorship and other political anecdotes. The text strings together quotes on discipline, appointments, and mock dialogues. It mentions protests, commissions, and a mother appealing on her son's behalf, with scattered references to figures and events. The prose is jumbled and lacks clear narrative.
Sir Walter Hillier is named as adviser to the Chinese government and may succeed Sir Robert Hart as head of customs. The piece notes Hillier’s long Orient service, prior roles, and that he travels to Peking with his second wife. It contrasts with other foreign advisers and outlines the broader practice of appointing foreign advisers to sovereign administrations.
The New York World notes six months of bitter factional fighting ended when Taft secured the nomination. Taft and Foraker exchange congratulations while Follette and other allies voice support. The piece asserts Republican discipline over discord and warns Democrats cannot profit from a split.
An article extols maintaining bodily activity to preserve youth, noting circulation and vitality from active cells. It cites examples of older figures who remained vigorous through work, sport, or art, and stresses continued alertness and elasticity of body and mind as age advances.
Fragments describe odd fish sounds from a London Daly News item and stray musings on social manners. It notes a buzzing noise heard and felt, mentions a shrimper neighbor, and references attire and visiting cards. The prose shifts to reflections on French fashion and elegance, with judgments on appearance and social polish.
Prem London reports that Mme Metha, famed prima donna, admits she carries superstitions. She avoids peacock feathers and fears bears photographed in her stage costume, believing such sights bring bad luck and shuddering thoughts to her when unseen.
A fragmented essay argues for a modern U.S. coinage capturing national history and leaders. It compares Roman and British practices, urges standard metal coins with low denomination, and envisions coins bearing Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and Grant to reflect enduring national identity. The piece laments current radish and foreign-like imagery in money and postage and imagines coins as lasting symbols of power and culture.
The report quotes W H Penny stationed in Manila sharing details on Bayan island coal quality, mining machinery, and the quartermasters department effort to supply Manila and other government needs. He notes natives and Japanese workers, improving local conditions, and a casual portrait of life in the Philippines under American regime.
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