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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
24
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Contemporary critics attack George Bernard Shaw for Getting Married a scathing satire on modern marriage. They question his portrayal of a clever Irishman and his bold critique of societal pretensions while praising the author’s wit and provocative style.
A fragmented editorial digest critiques the Women’s Civic Federation citing distrust of its motives and ties to labor and wealth interests. It questions the purpose of the group, praises certain organizers, and notes broader political quips about Admiral Schley, Gompers, Bryans, and naval and civic issues, all interwoven with sharp social commentary.
The article criticizes W J Bryan for altering his stance from the bold, patriotic figure of 1896 to a political pragmatist. It argues his later actions diverged from his earlier calls for reform, contrasting his eloquence and leadership with a perceived rise as a party hack. The author warns a future leader may wear a crown of thorns, not Bryan.
Miss Esther Chinbery of Ode bolt recalls a two month insomnia crisis that left her near to losing reason. Dr Ryan finally induced a short sleep and later a full night’s rest saving her life. A Des Moines medical society report is promised next week. In Chicago Theodore Roosevelt is denounced as a coward by a south side speaker. Debs is again the Socialist nominee for President with rising vote counts noted for past elections and future prospects.
From Wide World Magazine the influence of fur traders and mission schools reshapes Ontario Indigenous life. Young men work in sawmills and river driving while women strive to keep pace, as moccasins peek from velvet gowns. A Rainy River wigwam community sits near a tepee, where a girl styles her hair, contrasting with harsh scenes of a nearby open fire and a hagged woman.
The article traces tensions between Vienna and St Petersburg over Prince Peter of Montenegro and his use of the title Duke of Herzegovina. It notes Vienna’s protests in the past, Montenegro’s defense that Herzegovina is Ottoman, and how relations shifted as Peter aligned with Austria. It also touches on Russian interest and European court intrigue surrounding the title and regional control.
A Boston woman, Mrs Allen, has lived as a recluse for twelve years in her Boylston Street home. Former chief matron at Deer Island naval facility, she avoided leaving the house, dressing in fashion and ordering wardrobes by mail. Though wealthy, she tends her own home and furnace, reading fashion trends to stay connected with the outside world.
A Bloomington veteran 74 died on his Bloomington farm and dictated a simple frontier funeral. He requested no hearse no flowers no eulogy and no custom coffin using an old farm box instead. The story recounts his preference for modesty over ostentation and quotes his sentiments on flowers at burial.
Bridgeport dispatch reports that Dr Massinger wife Mrs O L Massinger suffered hiccups for three weeks. Hypnotism by doctors Godfrey Smith induced a spell stopping the attack briefly. As she awoke from the trance the hiccups returned. Physicians believe the attack will resume within forty eight hours and fear for her life.
The article notes the rarity of a president appointing a Chief Justice, listing the eight justices since the founding and highlighting Morrison R. Waite, John Marshall, Roger B. Taney, Salmon P. Chase, Melville W. Fuller and others. It discusses Fuller's lengthy tenure, retirement eligibility, and Democratic ties, with context on his age and oath of office. It then shifts to an unrelated excerpt from Ida Goldsmith Morris about personal pride in a child and life lessons.
Fragmented entries describe encounters with wildlife and odd claims. A hoptoad eating a cow, armadillo pens, camels, sharks and cassowaries, plus a rattlestake and a drinker dinosaur. It notes belief challenges and Frederik Hovenden of London claiming electricity exhalation and moving pictures via a glass box experiment with a cigarette smoke mist and arc lamp.
In Washington, Australian visitor John Forsyth argues Australia rivals the U S in size and resources. He notes sheep numbers after drought and optimistic prospects for rain and wool, while criticizing terrain limitations for water. The dialogue covers Australia’s geography, economy, and potential crop yields as well as U S political commentary.
A satirical piece argues on a woman's idea of truth and a man’s respectability. It notes how compliments affect perception of beauty and how money influences worry. It also jokes that men are reasonable at home about shaving water from the ice pitcher and kitchen boiler.
A fragmented teaser notes reflections on love and marriage with satirical lines about expectations after nuptials. It hints at social roles, duty, and humor about domestic life from a 19th or early 20th century perspective, featuring brief, pointed phrases.
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