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Newspaper
Wauwatosa News
Location
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
4
The remark suggests Honduras desires conflict, reflecting broader tensions in Central America where leaders and factions increasingly align toward warlike stances amid regional instability and power struggles.
People who borrow trouble wonder how smuggling will be prevented as aerial navigation proves successful.
In the wake of a campaign against unnecessary noise, New York police face pressure to pursue bomb-throwers. Critics warn of inconsistency if authorities ignore serious threats while silencing minor disturbances.
As Chicago chop suey restaurants wind down due to fewer patrons a debate emerges over whether the downturn reflects broader economic dull times or a waning American appetite for chop suey.
A message from Rear Admiral Sperry received at Point Lima California across trackless water marks a feat in wireless communication. Officials say the development of wireless telegraphy is one of the marvels of the age and will prepare the world for further surprises in that field.
The Geological Survey reports a 1907 increase in United States slate production. Roofing demand drives the rise as shingles falter from timber scarcity, pushing builders to favor slate and composition roofing more than before.
Judge Kohisaat’s ruling carries no weight in Georgia where the railroad commission permits newspapers to accept mileage from railroads as advertising compensation. The issue remains unsettled until the court of last resort adjudicates it, so such variations will not be troublesome for now.
Popular Mechanics describes a portable canning device usable in fruit orchards to can fresh fruit on site. It argues that canning near the trees will improve quality, reducing waste and avoiding methods that disguise decaying fruit as pure stock.
In burning three Illinois Central passenger stations because the railroad allowed National Guardsmen to camp on their property, the Kentucky Night Riders have saddled Kentucky with a bill of expense for taxpayers. The incident should spur Kentuckians to vigorous efforts to extirpate the Ku Klux of the tobacco war.
The American Jackies are aboard ship at Honolulu and likely bound for the Philippines. They have been on the Sandwich Islands possibly due to homesickness for Uncle Sam. If wireless telegraphy works as hoped, the fleet will stay in continuous contact with the United States Hawaii and the Philippines across the voyage.
Four yachts competed in a July Fourth race from San Pedro to Honolulu. The Lurline of the South Coast Yacht Club of California won, with the event described as long and demanding like a transatlantic voyage, honoring Pacific coast sailors for courage and seamanship.
In a debate on urban transit, Chicago weighs an elevated boulevard while New York moves to underground lines. Mrs. Potter Primer backs anti elevated trestles, calling the plan a senseless blight on property and city view.
Commander Peary has departed Sydney with the Roosevelt and plans a perilous passage through ice floes in the straits between Greenland and the continent. He expects to reach winter quarters at Cape Sheridan in early September, aware that damage from ice is a constant danger during this northern voyage.
The article notes 1131 participants from New York City to Chicago, covering 1092 miles in 1250 relays. The average mile time was 6 minutes 19 seconds. Organizers claim success comparable to the sprinters who carried the message of the relay.
Farmers in Winnebago and nearby counties are reported as contemplating organization to prop up hay prices amid pressure from a large crop. The move, if organized, aims to counter market declines and stabilize income for growers facing abundant supply.
The speaker argues farmers should avoid price manipulation and focus on market rates. The harvest should be sold at current prices while the profits for the previous crop are saved in the bank to fund future efforts.
The failure of a major Southern Ohio apple dealer is blamed on weakened prices from reduced winter demand. Dealers held heavy stocks hoping for strong winter profits, but last fall's panic wrecked demand, making apples a drug on the market as speculators rushed to realize. Prospects call for less speculation next fall and lower prices this coming winter.
The success of the Mt. Pleasant and Somers drainage has made submerged lands in Racine and Kenosha counties valuable. A new canal through the Eau Plaines bottoms is planned to carry away surplus water, with an estimated cost of about $12,000.
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad plans to spend 11 million dollars on a cut-off that saves eleven miles, reducing the New York to Buffalo run to exactly four hundred miles. The line would reach Warren county dairy country and iron deposits, boost suburban real estate, but investors seek a fair return on the large investment.
New York advices indicate a heavy apple crop will be harvested in most sections where the fruit is grown, and even in areas with smaller crops the harvest will exceed last year. Housewives, who cut purchases last winter due to high prices and saw fruit rot, may see relief as the lesson from winter and a big crop this year curb speculation and aid consumers.
The American Turners won seven prizes in the Frankfurt Turnfest, not a strong showing but not a drop in German athletic interest. The piece notes assimilation of German brawn shaping American field sport prominence. It also mentions German muscle among Americans in London Stadium records.
The Newfoundland fishing regime is aligned with the approaching season to prevent clashes between American fishermen and island authorities while awaiting The Hague tribunal ruling. The arrangement pleases many locals employed by American fleets who depend on the season's outcomes for income, and it anticipates either side’s satisfaction or continued disputes depending on the tribunal.
Cunard announces the Lusitania and Mauretania will be withdrawn from service after November 1 for at least two months. The move aims to cut maintenance costs during light traffic and allow a thorough inspection of stresses from attempting speed records. Each liner reportedly consumes $4000 worth of coal daily while in operation.
The Niagara Falls Power Company shut down its plant for a week of repairs and diverted water into the natural channel. U S Lake surveys at Chippewa Willow Island Prospect Point head of the Falls and Port Day will log readings to gauge the effect on water flow over the crest as the tunnels are throttled and later restored. If results repeat prior findings, critics of hydro power use may ease their stance.
c C Washburn director of music at Vanderbilt University denounces church hymnals and ragtime tunes as poor church props and demands strong musical hymns for Sunday schools. He criticizes ministers who sing poorly and notes misaligned choir choices and the mixing of secular tunes into sacred settings.
In a Washington tar style dialogue, Plodding Pete admits ongoing job hunting while the west offers employment. The exchange notes his frustration with being disturbed, highlighting a rugged frontier attitude toward work.
A brisk dialogue captures morning street life as a resident and a stranger discuss passersby seen from a hotel front window. The vignette, from Lippincott's, sketches everyday urban scenes without dramatic action.
An excerpt from Theodosia Garrison’s prose in Ainslee’s reveals a speaker who embraces wisdom earned by age and regret for youth’s deceiving allure. The speaker claims insight that mocks truth as mere comedy, preferring the tender lies once felt in youth.
In a rural West Cork setting Matt Hoolihan, his wife, and daughter Abina depart with a son in law to fulfill Matt’s lifelong dream of camping by the sea. He contends with anxiety and memories as they travel, reach the shore, and prepare to scale rocks, his tears breaking through as Abina steadies him.
Matt endures a tense night beside the sea with his family, awaiting dawn and a reveal of the sun. Abina senses the truth, Matt slips away to walk home, and the journey blooms with paradise imagery as he returns to a warm Irish turf fire and unknown cat worries.
An essay on egg nutrition notes eggs pack more nourishment per weight than milk and meat, with yolk richer than white. Raw eggs best but indigestion possible. mixing with acid or soda helps some. Soft boiled eggs often digestible only when cooked longer. omelets are easy to digest though time consuming to prepare. Some people cannot tolerate eggs, but an egg and milk diet can be prescribed by a physician when needed.
A bacteriological survey by Dr. George W. Stiles reveals cracked cups and plates from Washington quick lunch emporiums and hotels harbor unclean conditions. Eleven restaurant owners have been arrested for unsanitary practices as part of a district health department crackdown. The study found the bacillus cut, linked to inflammatory ailments including appendicitis, in the damaged wares.
Tarpon at Egmont Key crowd the wharves as anglers fish from piers. The fish strike minnows and churn water, creating a fierce battle when a tarpon explodes on the bait and charges toward Honduras. Most anglers end up needing assistance to land the fish, but the spectacle draws many strikes and much tackle loss.
In 1872 a severe outbreak of diarrhoea dysentery and cholera infantum led to the introduction of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It has since held a top record for thirty five years with broad sales in the United States and abroad. Nine of ten druggists recommend it to customers. For sale by all leading druggists.
The piece notes how fashion in names reflects trends, with Elizabeths and Jameses rising in popularity and Peters increasingly common, as the era’s name-phase dictates choices for newborns. It highlights social influence on naming and the link between fashion and family identity.
A Brooklyn poet riffs on seasonal eating as winter ice and autumn moons set mood for meals. He muses on fried chicken, cherries, strawberries and lamb, linking scent, color, and appetite to the year’s changing light. The speaker playfully winks at dining delights through the seasons.
Fashion notes describe summer dress trends with lace and net coats, light mousseline, striped and chevron patterns, tan leather ties, brown leather shoes, and popular black satin coats. The princess dress, two piece white serge and mohair suits, sashes, and slips in pink lavender or green are emphasized, along with tunics, empire waists, Greek key motifs, fans, valenciennes, and new jabots.
Sunday last Feast Sunday the Vicar Rev C Harrison preached from the church tower drawing many from the yard and highway. The preacher spoke on "The Builders and the Tower" to a crowd including colliers in fine weather as noted by the London Evening Standard.
Madrid Diario notes evolving fears of urban life and modern habits. It warns against drinking and eating meat, smoking, and air quality both in cities and countryside. The piece suggests nerves fray, shaking hands spread microbes, and kissing is perilous, reflecting public unease with daily life.
Towne remarks on a young lover's dreams while Browne notes he is past that phase and troubled by insomnia, reflecting a clipped conversation from adelphia Press.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a dreamer of dreams and a cryptic phrase about a wife. Linked identifiers are unclear. No verifiable event or persons beyond generic references.
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