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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
14
The notice lists subscription options for the Washington Post dated Thursday September 23, 1908. It details daily and Sunday delivery, weekly and monthly plans, and annual prepaid terms with payment methods and handling, including addresses for payment and delivery locations in Washington and Alexandria.
A sprawling 1910s style page discusses Congress workload and policy fights including currency reform postal savings, ship subsidies, labor injunctions, immigration action, and tariff questions. It contrasts protectionism and free trade in the United States and England, noting proposals for bank reform and subsidy, plus debates on imperial free trade and economic policy.
A local article urges humane treatment of animals and cites San Francisco progress including a public pound, animal home, ambulances, and Band of Mercy influence. It discusses Pellagra, its history from 18th century Italy to the United States, symptoms, progression, and the link to damaged maize diet with regional variations.
An analysis of moving picture theaters expanding across the country. The piece notes tens of thousands visiting daily, the proliferation from Maine to Oregon, and replacements of churches and saloons with machines. It discusses accessibility, changing entertainment, and the quick habit formation of patrons.
F. J. Roth head gardener led a large crew in a relentless campaign against millions of white moths and eggs on Governors Island. Using wire-brush tactics, the workers targeted cocoons on trees near aerodromes of Wilbur Wright and Glenn Curtiss, aiming to protect Hudson Fulton celebration scenery and the island’s trees. The report spotlights Roth’s dramatic claim that moths rival ancient killers in scale of destruction.
A faded snippet recounts a Welshman joke about Lord Halsbury and a barrister who profits from Welshmen, with a judge's quip about being "Welsh by extraction." It also mentions a steak digestion tip and a small town plunged into darkness after a generator fault, noted from a local clipping.
Long narrative traces the Balfour of Burleigh lineage including Mary Cray and Henry Stenhouse murder, restoration of the barony in 1869, and the 1714 attainder tied to Jacobite rebellion. It details Margaret Balfour's aid in a jailbreak, the later Stanmore peerage under Arthur Hamilton Gordon, and Gladstone's Home Rule-era maneuvering that forced Stanmore to vote for Home Rule despite opposition.
Statistics compiled by the American Medical Association show a total of 215 deaths this year tied to Fourth of July celebrations, the highest in five years. The report notes most victims were boys aged 8 to 18, with lockjaw injuries causing many fatalities, highlighting risks in current celebration practices. Local authorities propose stronger state laws and penalties on grain firecrackers to curb the annual slaughter.
A New York Times item notes a "seeing New York" airship trip starting from Madison Square Garden's roof garden. The American Eagle will carry 15 passengers, 80 feet long with 3300 cubic feet of gas, supervised by Joel T. Rice and John R. Riggs. The exhibition will feature various aircraft and related gear for spectators.
A lengthy critical excerpt discusses John Kenneth Turner’s Mexico reportage in a New York magazine, alleging slavery, autocratic rule, and press suppression under Diaz. It cites business leaders and politicians praising or revealing the regime’s abuses, and warns of looming conflict if Diaz weakens. The piece reflects on press freedom, graft, and the danger of U S involvement.
A collection of remarks from Manila and abroad by U.S. residents describes life in the Philippines after seven years under American rule. It praises agricultural shifts, hemp exports, and education while noting loyalty to America, defenses around Manila Bay, and limited tobacco exports. Also included are anecdotes about travel costs, tipping practices, and impressions of European and New York experiences.
Reflections on courtship from the New York Press tone and a London Street Railways report. Details include fare as low as 1 cent, high annual passenger numbers, transfer tickets, and council maintenance costs. Political commentary covers New York mayoral race dynamics and party balance.
Robert Drouet of Melbourne lauds Washington as hosting the world’s finest government structures after a European tour. He cites the Capitol, Library, and Union Station as highlights, compares Paris and Frankfurt, and says the United States exceeds other nations in grandeur. he would not miss visiting the United States again.
An 89 year old chauffeur from the Guba Patelot leads a group including three men over 80 in a style ride through town. Their combined ages total 447 years with an average near six years per man. Apple harvest outlook improves with plentiful fruit and higher prices than last year.
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