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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1900

Page

6

Rocking the Boys to Sleep Poem in an Old Chair

A reflective poem recalls rocking Eddie James and John to sleep in a worn brown chair. The speaker imagines returning loved ones, including Mdldie, from distant lives, while the chair whispers of years and comfort across seasons.

Eddie James John

The Lost Bracelet and a Love Rekindled

Bowen and Myra Kent collide over a missing heirloom bracelet valued for family lore. Bowen searches the countryside to please her, finds her in distress with the bracelet, and confesses love. Myra reveals mutual feelings as she recovers, ending with an unexpected engagement of hearts.

Tom Bowen Rowen Miss Kent Kents Myra Kent

Hotel meal charges warning in Hindoo English Calcutta ad

The notice warns gentlemen guests that meals not specified will be charged and if they claim no food to eat they may be charged unless they inform the manager. Any requests must go through the manager and no fuss will be allowed after.

Calcutta Times

First Blood in Transvaal War Fells to Boers

The report notes the first blood of the Transvaal war on October 12 as Boers attack and disable an armored train heading to Mafeking, with a small British force captured. It warns that many could gain fortunes if they avoided idle schemes to profit without work.

Transvaal Mafeking Jersey City South Africa

Engine That Had Lived Its Life Still Drives Folly

An Arkansas railway tale shows a veteran locomotive rebuilt by a confident engineer only to misfire with scattered parts. The episode ends with steam bursting from every joint and a comic scramble as the crew avoids the runaway engine. A broader lecture on religion follows, urging steady gospel action over church entertainment and materialism.

Arkansas M. M. Clark St. Louis Pacific Express Company

Amusement in the Churches Debate Cites Gov Rollins Speech

Gov Rollins of New Hampshire criticized secular amusements during a fast day proclamation and addressed the Boston Ministers Union on the decline of religion in the state. The remarks touched on church life and public morality.

Gov. Rollins New Hampshire Boston Ministers’ Union

How a Claim Paid and Turned Profit in Alaska Mining

An Alaska miner explains a clever royalty scheme that turns a failed Dawson district claim profitable. A man pays 10 percent royalty on a $60,000 yield, receives a clear receipt from the gold commissioner, and a future buyer later purchases the claim for $150,000 after observing the royalty receipt.

Alaska Dawson Mary Mr. Blank Washington Star

Wester n Congressman Uses Umbrella to Stave Off Fight

A Western congressman, late at night, brings an umbrella into his home and sits under it to claim he is waiting for a storm, amusing his wife and avoiding a rebuke. The anecdote, recounted by the Washington Post, notes 356 House members cleared of involvement.

Dhnga Sight Her Hege Lord Washington Post United States New York Washington Senator Hoar Hoar Webster Congress Eld Cicero Harvard William and Mary Amherst Yale

Scholar and Statesman Senator Hoar A 30 Year Congress Leader

Senator George F Hoar of Massachusetts emerges as a long serving Republican anti expansionist in the Senate praised for scholarship and integrity. The 73 year old Harvard educated lawyer from Concord rose from Worcester attorney to city solicitor legislator and then Congress member before joining the Hayes Electoral Commission.

Senator Hoar Congress George F. Hoar Massachusetts Republican Party Senate Historic Concord Mass Harvard College Worcester Hayes George 8. Boutwell Judiciary

Law Notes: Garnishment, Licenses, and Property Liens

A series of brief syntheses on cases including Portsmouth Gas Co. v Sanford upholding garnishment of non residents, De Walt's appeal on liquor license constitutionality, Buck v Harris on out of state debt actions, Heller v National Marine Bank on stock priority not extending to rents, and Kray v Muggli denying reciprocal dam maintenance rights for abandoned milldams.

Portsmouth Gas Company Sanford de Walt Harris N. C Heller National Marine Bank L. St. A

Remarkable run of luck for New Yorker friend

A New Yorker friend has had a remarkable run of luck over the past few years after earlier tough times. The account highlights a sudden turn of fortune and ongoing favorable outcomes in life.

Saya

Why a House Is Built A Street Car Conversation

A father explains to his five year old son the purpose of building a house. The boy asks who pays and why people need homes, prompting a chain of questions about work, housing, and living arrangements. The exchange ends with the father warning the boy to stop asking foolish questions.

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