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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1909
Page
22
The Washington Post announces subscription terms delivered by carrier in Washington and Alexandria by mail with annual rates. Remittances by drafts checks post office orders or registered letters payable to The Washington Post Co. Advertising representation listed for major cities. November 6, 1908.
The piece argues William J Gaynor could lead New York to an honest administration and expose graft, while predicting he may be the Democratic Party’s 1913 presidential nominee. It references Samuel J Tilden and compares Gaynor to historic leaders, stressing that he must win the New York mayoral job first.
A 19th century report urges establishing a Washington school of housekeeping to combat slum decay. It argues a cookery curriculum will elevate domestic training, reduce disease spread, curb vice linked to taverns and laundries, and improve public health by teaching kitchen skills and servant training.
A writer laments Congress failures to tighten laws and to fund a foreign secret service to vet incoming migrants. The piece argues the Black Hand claim is exaggerated and that most Italians in America are law abiding, with police officials denying a single overarching Black Hand organization. It contends remedies lie in enforcing existing laws rather than creating abroad secret services.
A draft memo mocks scientists who pressure the State Department to influence the Cook Peary debate. Officials urge education and citizenship over entanglement, noting Copenhagen rejects U S meddling and urging Copenhagen to keep the government focused on its duties.
A large Rockefeller donation to combat hookworm in the South prompts mixed reactions across British and American readers. The piece contrasts medical aims with national pride, notes parliamentary delays, and critiques waste and policy. It cites ongoing debates on public health funding and governance in Britain and the United States.
The author argues that France’s waterways, natural and artificial, fuel commerce and that proper water transport planning could rival French systems. He cites Copenhagen temperatures and criticizes tariffs, urging American leaders to study France’s inland waterway strategy to boost trade and efficiency.
A critic challenges the idea of usefulness by recalling a dog loaded with fleas that is busiest when biting and snapping, and a neighbor with a cheap watch and cigarettes who seems busy yet yields little value. The fragment reflects a humorous foil on efficiency through imperfect examples.
Report from Macon on a Georgia Farmers Union plan to store cotton in state warehouses. A $5,000,000 fund and $3,500,000 cash in banks support enabling farmers to sell at 20 cents per pound before Christmas. Interest on borrowed money will be paid by farmers, with loans drawn against warehouse deposits. Plan draws mixed reactions as it aims to raise cotton value while risk of higher costs remains.
An analysis traces Germany's rapid industrial expansion and wealth growth since 1800, noting population increase, high birth rates, and rising power amid boundary limits. It contrasts past poverty with present industrial vigor, citing Disraeli’s critique and predicting Germany's potential to rival England as industry reshapes national strength.
The article notes extraordinary olive tree longevity with ancient specimens in Syria including a 490 tree estate near Tripoli and a Beirut olive grave. It covers historic and modern olive farming, yields, and labor practices with grinders receiving ten percent and pickers receiving a share by percentage.
An American wife of a French diplomat in Vienna draws social hostility as her husband faces recall, with Vienna’s aristocracy shunning the Guillemins. Ambassador Crozier, a Vienna favorite, avoids hosting duties, deepening the couple’s estrangement and signaling a rift amid Russo-Austrian tensions.
The Washington Post notes the real forestry problem lies with states and citizens. Federal action is limited to certain areas. vast forest needs require state led plans for conservation and reforestation. States must aggressively promote forest culture and systematic conservation efforts nationwide.
In Niger, baboons menace farmers especially in northern hill regions. A protectorate officer heard from a village queen that farming cannot continue due to raids. Sir William Wallace notes droves of 50 to 100 baboons and newly observed large males that bark to alert others.
An Atlanta merchant scolds his porter Ike for chronic tardiness in a morning report. Ike offers a comical excuse about being kicked by a mule, insisting the mule did not actually delay him by more than an hour. The exchange reveals a humorous, dialect influenced dialogue between employer and employee.
A Boston traveler venturing westward finds occasional surprises in various cities. Professors from Harvard College may be startled by the unfamiliarity with Cambridge’s prominence and the Northwestern University grounds reveal a student’s brisk misperception, highlighting the contrasts between regional identities.
The article discusses the citizenship debate over the term white persons in naturalization laws and sketches a futuristic gas turbine invention. It notes ethnographic and geographic criteria, mentions Ottoman subjects, and highlights Henry Harrison Suplee and Karaveline’s turbine in Cassier's Magazine, detailing rotor and fuel aspects and the potential for efficiency gains despite early limits.
In the Chicago Nave our leading treble shines with gold hair and a weighty tone. The basses and tenors add grandeur as the choir dreams of celestial harmony. From the New York World comes a spoof about air travel creating an aristocracy of the skies and a man who longs to own an aeroplane before any time comes to pass.
The London Globe notes the passing of a dog named Bibi who was killed by a car at Nutts Saint Georges in the Côte d’Or. His former owner left 15,000 francs to the town with conditions ensuring an annual income of about £5 for the town from the interest on the principal, a quirky legacy that follows the dog's demise and enriches the town.
Aerial smuggling becomes a topic as craft cross the France England gap. The piece notes rising feasibility of flight without ground guidance, hinting at future stealthy operations. It mentions small, costly items like jewels and diamonds as likely cargo for such routes.
A fragment from the Chicago Newe discusses marriage and self discipline. It notes that reformers often fail at home and that wedding outcomes hinge on willpower. The piece uses humorous slang to compare marriage to drinking and to question how trials reveal character.
A fragmentary reflection on romance and social expectations. It muses on a man seeking noise around his partner, a wintry mood, and a sly jab at women and old maid stereotypes while joking about men and dictionary errors. The piece conveys a humorous, antiquated column tone.
In Shoreham hotel chatter Richmond VA, John Trainor compares animal and human courage amid fights and hunts. Pennsylvania election results declare Republican strength, Taft tariff support, Penrose leadership, and optimism for Ohio’s prosperity. Discussion covers women’s suffrage gains and New York politics as Hearst era ends with Gaynor victory.
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