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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
6
Editorial discusses census data on New York and New Jersey showing farm values rise with road improvements. It argues that better highways cut freight costs, boost rural education through school consolidation, expand rural mail delivery, and connect farmers to markets, urging action under Armitrong-Higble style law.
The Philadelphia Press notes Berlin may press war claims against Cuba for German property losses during the Cuban insurrection against Spain. It argues Cuba would struggle without U S support and that if Germany acts France and others may follow, risking conflict despite the Monroe Doctrine. It urges Cuba to seek U S backing to avoid war.
A bank executive who rose from humble service to high office killed himself amid a mood of worry. The article notes his ascent from a low position to respected posts in finance and hints at the pressures of worry that stain his promising career.
The San Francisco Bulletin comments on shifting expectations in marriage cost and security. It contrasts past frugality with modern standards where women seek financially stable partners and elaborate living arrangements, noting the rise of independent single women and the social pressure to avoid debt and display.
A Baltimore sentiment argues that education shapes success in business. It contrasts prosperous fathers who place sons in counting rooms with graduates lacking capital, noting draftings of apprenticeship by younger, uneducated rivals. The piece argues knowledge empowers professional growth.
A Washington Post anecdote shows gossip mutating as a woman traces a single remark about Mrs. Jones through a chain of acquaintances. Each retelling shifts who heard it and what was said, until the original fact becomes a vague rumor.
A cloudy morning scene in the parlor revolves around Mrs Jones wearing a blue foulard as a conversation unfolds. The narrator notes her smart dress and predicts rain, later recalling a skipped remark and a fear of offending Mrs Jones with an unintended insult.
The Spearfish Gold Mining and Reduction company deposited a 1175 ounce brick at the Deadwood assay office worth about 22000 dollars. The bar, over 900 fine, came from a 200 ton cyanide plant in the limestone belt after a fourteen day run. The firm expects monthly cleanups exceeding 40000 dollars due to richer ore and improved milling efficiency.
A Spearfish bar reproduced on a small scale showcases a two weeks run at a 125 ton plant. The piece, valued between four and five thousand dollars, mirrors the Spearfish ore in character. The two adjoining properties share the same ore identity.
A Paris household details daily meals from breakfast to supper and notes food is costly due to middlemen and duties. It breaks down monthly expenses for feeding heating washing servant and misc items, totaling about 53.60 dollars, with personal allowances for each spouse and occasional theater outings and gifts.
In the last decade the increase in wealth was one-seventh greater than the increase in population, indicating wealth grew faster than people.
A reflective poem recalling a grandmother's garden, her flowers at graves and weddings, and a meditation on faith. The piece shifts to Health Culture notes warning about women’s bodies, fashion’s deforming effects, and remedies. It ends with household tips for summer health and travel.
A former Royal Navy midshipman recalls a 93 day voyage aboard H M S Xeuw ophon in the South Seas. Distilled water on board proved life saving after sixteen days becalmed. officers faced strict rations and sailors drank harmful vinegar and salt water mixes before a final water allotment upon reaching San Blas. The crew averaged only one mile per hour for seventy seven days.
A cut shows a white lawn corset cover with lace insertion and blue satin ribbon running along the bust. The petticoat features a favorite closely gored cut, smooth hip yoke, and trim finish with lave and pin tucks to match the corset cover.
An article advocates daily practice to reduce a double chin by gripping the chin between thumb and forefinger and twisting until it slips out. Do this repeatedly on both sides and make it a habit during daily activities such as reading.
E. E. Smathers, the New York stock manipulator, banked 80000 from McChesney’s Harlem Handicap victory in Chicago. Bets at 12 to 1 yielded over 60000, with a 32500 check to Kid Weller and 7500 to Hildreth the trainer.
A Walloon peasant counsels his lawyer to send two ducks to the magistrate in a dispute. The lawyer warns it would lose the case, but the man wins and reveals he sent the ducks in his neighbor's name, not his own, surprising the attorney.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Press item shows a suitor and emerald addressing a vow to refrain from marriage unless a condition is met. The exchange hints at a decisive line about certainty and consent before engagement.
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