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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
22
The Washington Post lists subscription options and prepaid terms with daily and Sunday delivery, notes mail handling, and outlines positions on the Monroe Doctrine, Mexican independence, and potential cross border action to defend Canada. It references fees, payment methods, and distribution details, including postal and advertising notes.
In a rambled 1009 Taft era piece from Macon Georgia, remarks on possum as food dominate. References to Archibald Butt and a Texas possum hunt mix with humor about dressing, cooking, and serving possum for supper.
The text argues against closer ties with the United States and urges Canada to defend its autonomy under the Monroe doctrine. It condemns imperialist schemes and warns that aligning with Washington would threaten Canadian sovereignty and provoke foreign conquest.
The piece describes efforts to oust Collector Loeb amid charges from New York importers and allies. it quotes President Taft on following the law, reform, and the limits of executive action while promising new measures at the upcoming Congress session. It highlights Taft’s insistence that laws guide reforms and that change must come through statutory change, not bypassing statutes.
The New Theater debuts in New York with Antony and Cleopatra amid a push to elevate drama over commerce. Sponsors backers include Wye up to promises and Morgans, aiming for a national theater preserving classical work, with Shakespearean and old-school drama, operas, and wholesome education. The venture hinges on public reception and willingness to pay.
A long critique notes the Vienna race track riot after the disqualification of top horses, condemning the crowd’s violence and questioning modern racing culture. It contrasts ancient sporting ideals with contemporary behavior, warning that reckless acts could spread and harm the sport’s image.
A Southern planter cites alfalfa as a boon for Alabama and Mississippi lands, claiming easier cultivation, higher yields, and potential export of beef, pork, and bacon. He notes labor shifts, rural poverty, and regional comparisons with Canada, Britain, and Germany, while touching on crops, labor, and international interests.
Farmer Edward Sonstrom discovers a five foot long snake at a bridge near Toney’s Brook in Montclair NJ with a hidden treasure of 492 dollars in coins including quarters and dimes. The family watched as the coins vanished into the reptile’s purse and were later recovered by Sonstrom who kept the snake as proof of the odd tale.
A era wide affect from a disease described as similar to appendicitis is decimating turkeys across New England Virginia and reaching Michigan partridges and quail also infected. Leading scientists investigate causes and prevention while noting the birds’ inflamed intestines and the parasite identified as coccidium avium, with no effective treatment once infection begins.
The piece recounts early ostrich farming in Australia with Malcolm importing 109 birds to South Australia in 188, followed by a government grant for exhibitors over one year old. It notes the South Australian Ostrich Company, founded in 1885 with capital of 500, receiving land near Port Augusta, yet never paying dividends, and listing about 1100 imported ostriches. It mentions smaller farms in Lake Albert and other colonies, with roughly 200 birds nationwide, feathers used domestically and exported to Germany. The excerpt blends with unrelated anecdotes and jokes from period newspapers.
Prince Louis Bonaparte has reportedly sold the Prangins estate on Lake Geneva to a syndicate after heavy card losses. The property, once linked to Jerome Napoleon and Clothilde, includes chateau, villas, land, and historic treasures. The buyers plan a luxury hotel and hydropathic complex, sparking debate over preserving noble heritage.
London’s Corbie reports in the New York Times that the city is shifting from wealth to culture as the New Theater and high society spectacle draw attention. He notes New York’s aristocratic audiences, intellectual interest, and the city’s dazzling social scene amid democracy’s material array.
The article argues Nebraska shows the tightest party balance in the union for the 1908 election. It notes Republican and Democratic forces nearly offset nationwide, with Nebraska’s results reflecting minimal disturbance from last year. Bryan’s leadership is seen as pivotal to Nebraska staying aligned with the Democratic bloc.
The trial of Henry Carmiller for defacing or spearing fish was held last week after deputy Henry Flo arrested him. The local judge notes the old Winsour statute criminalizes enticing spearing or taking any fish and recalls the law was joked into existence in 18 with aims to mock strict game legislation. The judge adds the statute stands and must be enforced as long as laws exist. A shipment of flying fish sent to John Portle from Africa mentions the Roosevelt edition.
Sostan Disnatch to New York Tribune reports a new directive from authority figures requiring girls above first grade who are not incapacitated to learn swimming and use public baths under supervision. Instructors appointed by the laity or State will issue certificates. the director of hygiene will verify them and the school board will grant graduation points based on the learners’ swimming proficiency.
A Murdock Avenue merchant, N Brees, held a bonfire of cigars and tobacco in his back yard early this morning after a revival meeting convinced him tobacco was wrong. He piled boxes, sometimes adding a cask of chewing tobacco, and declared victory over the devil before disappearing into a store. A crowd gathered as prayers followed.
The article discusses the Arctic title question as analyzed in the American Journal of International Law. It reviews prior arctic ventures and their legal aims, then weighs the discovery claims of Dr Cook and Commander Peary. It argues that occupation and effective possession are required, which is unlikely for polar regions, though some lands near the Arctic have been occupied.
A clergyman recounts baptizing a child named Original Story, met with surprise over the unusual name. Separate items discuss a Chinaberry tree extermination push, with government support to cut down trees along rights of way and cautions to follow official orders.
A fragment from Lie Chicago News lampoons temper and folly with mispunctuated quips about corkers bottle wrath and a two person hammock analogy. It notes misfires of men who blame cigarettes and hints at Dr Cocks lectures on a pole tax while charitably describing a babbling brook as unable to keep quiet.
A fragmented humorous note from New York era writing mocks bachelor life and marital myths. It quips that a woman's best aid in deceiving a man is the man himself and jokes about gambling, money, and social support shaping a man’s finances and freedom.
Bascom Slemp, Virginia Republican leader, voices cautious triumph after a modest GOP gain in the recent election. He rejects rumors of national interference, emphasizes ongoing effort to win Virginia’s loyalty, and cites the ship subsidy debate shaping congressional votes with Merchant Marine League influence.
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