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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
6
A fragment reports on a decision involving the army engineer corps and a major project near Pennsylvania Avenue and Fourteenth Street. The brief notes this administration’s belief that entrusting the work to military engineers yields better results.
The notice outlines weekly delivery by carrier to Washington and surrounding areas, with Sunday editions excluded in certain periods. It lists postages, remittance methods, check requirements, and subscription options for the Washington Post dated Friday November 29 1907.
The piece argues prosperity hinges on money in circulation, not just volume, citing per capita deposits, banking reach, and rail logistics to measure economic vitality. It compares U.S. and English per capita work output and urges a business-led rise in activity for lasting growth.
The garbled passage references Congress, contracts, and labor in a public works project. It mentions workmen, contractors, and terms like enterprise and continuation of satisfactory conditions. Names and exact places remain unclear due to OCR errors.
The speaker argues against immediate post office savings bank expansion citing efficiency gains and postal service issues. He notes merchants fear rising competition from mail order houses and rail against costly reforms while pressuring for improved parcel service to aid local businesses.
Amid calls to ease crowding at the Capitol and its annexes, officials push government ownership of the final parkfront parcel. The property would host a future Temple of Justice for the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, and the law library, while freeing space for new federal offices and preventing higher costs from private rentals.
An anecdote at a private dinner praises J P Morgan for aiding pragmatic cooperation to restore currency flow. The tale notes Morgan’s alive presence as a symbol amid Treasury efforts, with bankers and lawmakers backing rapid resumption of payments and orderly circulation.
A piece from the Detroit Free Press laments blaming women for men’s faults in relationships and daily life. It contrasts humor about gender dynamics with a pivot to birds, noting hummingbirds in Europe and America’s lack of monopoly on their feathers, then discusses hummingbird diet and ecological roles.
The Paris Ession argues red light exposure may influence skin diseases including measles smallpox and ulcers. Experiments used red light from white light through diaphragms and solutions, showing surface skin improvements such as reduced redness and drying of vesicles. notable benefit for impetigo.
A long, embellished note traces the life of Don Fernando Mendoza son of Don Juan Manana Mendoza born in Seville, detailing royal titles claimed, marriages to Duchess and actress Ventura, and his brother Temande. It recounts his rise from poverty to leading Spanish stage, his daughter and extended family, and the Byron inspired Don Juan lineage claimed through generations of aristocracy and dramatic circles.
The piece attacks Senatorial courtesy as a practice where Senators and Representatives dictate federal appointments, noting Roosevelt’s use of patronage, and warning that the President cannot be reduced to a coin toss in choosing offices. It argues the system undermines constitutional balance and should be reformed. It references Solomon, Alexander, and Columba as rhetorical parallels to justify reform. It laments the ineffectiveness of current governance and calls for accountability.
The author argues grippe prevention via antisepsis of the nasal fossae and mouth, noting microbes in the nasal cavities and mouth resist infection when defenses are strong. Regular teeth cleaning after meals and antiseptic rinses may reduce attack risk, while avoiding full cure is acknowledged.
A fragmented historical note describes diverse ancient and colonial currencies. It mentions Greeks using cattle as a basis of circulation, Indians and Spartan influences, salt as coin in some areas, and Roman copper basins. It hints at a counterfeit route and evolving protections amid numerous lands.
An incomplete, cafe society style note surveys opinions on a troublesome door to door agent and a cautious view of winter forecasts. It blends social snobbery with weather rumor, noting reactions to a stranger’s appearance and hints of local anxieties about the season.
Excerpts discuss Huxley and language in animals, arguing lower animals lack true ideas or concepts, reacting by instinct and emotion. The text cites cries as signals of alarm, joy, or fear, not reasoning, with anecdotes of a poacher and a frightened man illustrating impulsive, nonverbal responses.
An account of a 105 mile race in the mountains of Chihuahua where Tarahumara runners carried balls tied with leather, accompanied by wives, guards, and torches. Felicio Cruz I won after others dropped out, with the crowd witnessing a dramatic late-night finish. The piece touches on the runners’ endurance, lifestyle, and significance to Mexican culture. The article also covers views on expanding U.S. export trade and a proposed regional exposition. It notes New Orleans growth, urban redevelopment, and remarks on internal waterways, canal projects, and international comparisons.
A quoted Indiana submission describes a bizarre tale featuring Reginald under a spell while a baroness appears entranced. The fragment hints at magical romance and a mistaken perception as the narrator reports on a decaying bit found after many years.
A collector displays a gold coin, a rare octagonal piece, and a Napoleon surgeon skull relic in East Market Street. Dr Fletcher recounts the German horse keeper’s skull fought by Larrey in Napoleonic wars, linking medical history to local curiosity. A New York item and wedding notes appear in nearby columns.
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