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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1910
Page
11
Inspector General Garlington's submission cites an unprepared army state and urges immediate reform led by Maj Gen Wood. The findings fault leadership, logistics, and professional culture, warning that delay harms national defense and public confidence.
A critical essay argues against tipping and treating as relics of feudal Europe. It denounces the social habit as unpatriotic and hypocritical, noting how politicking by flattery and handshakes masks selfish motives. The piece contrasts generous showmanship with genuine integrity and laments classless American society.
Supt Lanham cites record tree planting in streets and parks last year, noting about 200000 trees added to Washington's canopy. He argues Washington's extensive open forest enhances the capital's beauty, giving it a distinctive charm and welcoming appeal to visitors.
Regional commentary on street tree maintenance and urban growth, stressing the cost and effort to sustain tree-lined avenues, prune, replant, and combat pests, while praising the civic value of these efforts as a steady, costly contribution to city appearance.
President Taft outlined a new plan to promote economy and curb waste in executive departments. He will consult cabinet members and rely on Washington staff to propose reforms, aiming to consolidate bureaus, reduce red tape, and use specialists only as coordinators without new legislation.
A Massachusetts writer argues the nation needs repeal of many laws and stricter enforcement of existing ones. He warns law evasion breeds contempt, urges the public to strive for virtue from the people rather than government, and cites Randolph of Roanoke as a caution. The letter critiques overlegislation and calls for legal caution.
Mrs. Sarah B. Simpson of Attleboro pursues her estranged husband now married to her daughter. In Newark she confronts William A. Simpson whom she claims divorced her years ago. Police arrest him after she reports the threat to kill her. He says he divorced long ago and married her daughter in the city five years back.
In a clipped Cleveland Plain Dealer riff, the leading man presses the star to wed, she denies with humor and sharp insistence that publicity would be folly. They trade wry lines about press coverage and timing, hinting at a wary, theatrical backstage dynamic.
The Rev Dr Fourthly mildly reproves his youngest daughter Florence age 12 for wearing a gaudy church hat. Florence replies that her purpose is to be heard, challenging the notion of church attendance as mere appearance.
In England there are two men named Lord Gifford. The Ford Gifford visiting America is the eldest son of the tenth Marquis of Tweeddale, aged years, recently retired from the Life Guards. He is a bachelor and a prominent member of the Bachelors' club, wealth from entailed estates and business. He is not a fortune hunter. The article traces family lineage to Yester, the Giffords, and historic tales linked to Sir Hugh de Gifford, the Goblin Hall, and the Yester Luck known as the Col Braun Pear.
A fragment from the Cleveland Leader depicts two parishioners whispering about slipping out for a cigarette during a church service. The exchange suggests light gossip and playful defiance as the preacher warns he is nearly finished.
An order for three ham sandwiches sparked a breakfast melee near 121st Street. Patrons confronted a waiter after hearing the phrase three hams, smashing furniture and injuring two men. Patrolman Hammond arrested Frederick Morgane for disorderly conduct and intoxication. Frederick Gloski and Herman Glosblatt faced assault charges. Gloski required five stitches at Harlem Hospital.
Joe, a blind and aging express horse tied to an Hendrickson wagon, trots off from the stable with a new shoe. He heads to the International Mercantile Marine dock, drawing attention as Dan Barry pursues. Carroll suspects the improvised theft and the horse foreshadows a costly shoeing.
A host raises his voice to be heard as a deaf guest at a quiet dinner asks what is said. Laughter spreads while the man protests his inability to catch the words. Blake Hogecatt touts a comic Grasshopper Cure involving injuring the insects to kill the rest.
Grace Cruiz a young schoolteacher living at 441 East Eighty eighth Street kept her wits after accidentally taking an overdose of medicine. After her family alerted authorities she drank warm milk which she believed would counteract the poison. Doctor Fowler arrived but found no need for treatment as she remained calm and effective.
A fragmentary poem about May and Aztec coiffure seeks inspiration amid travel fatigue. The longer text discusses whether the federal government may compel steamship companies to bear costs for deporting undesirable immigrant women, arguing government invites emigration and should limit carrier liability.
A collection of humorous aphorisms and witticisms on life, work, and relationships. The lines poke at success, aging, romance, and social norms with sharp, prewar newspaper flair.
Reputations are built on billposters boards. A late repentance saves dull ness until then. Mat works for a woman to make her labor twice as hard for him. Everything is Ifa in a Ramble except you will lose. A costly aspect of marriage is delaying it and spending more while engaged.
Philadelphia visitors describe a roof greenhouse where Dr Henry Kraemer tests how chemicals affect plants to yield new drugs while Ro Duestrow notes the Maine political shift and the GOP House outlook. The piece also profiles Captain Krieflich’s Alaska salvage feat and a granite dormitory built from local quarry stone.
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