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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
6
A poem from Waverley Magazine narrates a longing for a lover’s voyage home and the riches promised by a ship named The Sailor's Rest. The speaker recalls a captain slain and weighed in coral and silver, and ponders the ship's true origin and fate.
In a snowbound country house, Captain Charteris hosts a visitor claiming to be an old friend of Sir Geoffrey while courting his betrothed Constance. The stranger questions Constance’s prior engagement to Forsyth, hints at memory and loss, and leaves after a somber revelation that Forsyth is dead.
Life savers at Cahoons Hollow near the Marconi station report a furious fusillade and bright sparks from the wireless tower during a message to the British king. A pole top blaze and airborne tongues of slime startled patrols, who worried about dangers to the government telephone line, though Marconi reassured them that wireless currents would not interrupt the wires.
The piece extols the decennial census as a vast, rapid effort to map the nation's growth from 1790 to 1900. It cites population, area, counties, and urban expansion, noting tens of thousands of cities and multi million dollar agricultural values. Patrick Henry and W R Merriam frame statistics as the lamp guiding statesmen and scholars.
Senator Sorghum muses on handing down an honored name. He questions whether posterity matters if his signature remains honored at the bank, suggesting personal credit may outweigh long term legacy. The Washington Star quotes the exchange.
Dialogue exchanges reveal a lighthearted pride in a wife’s musical talents though Dix clarifies no piano or instrument skills. Bix remarks that this absence is something to be proud of, implying harmony and contentment in the couple.
A historical overview explains how interurban electric railways spread from cities to the Midwest. It highlights rising demand from small towns for connected, affordable travel and reliable delivery, funded by Illinois and nearby states, with cars reaching 30 to 50 mph and modern safety and comfort features.
A 19th century study estimates twelve crop pests collectively cost the United States about 358 million dollars yearly. Major offenders include the chinchbug grasshopper and potato bug with multi million dollar damages, highlighting the vast economic impact of insect pests on farming.
Rev. Dr. C. J. Ryder of the American Missionary Association argues against reports that natives are dying out in the United States. He cites census data showing birth rates rose from 1890 to 1900, notes gains in the Northeast, and asserts the core issue lies in education and uplift of African Americans in the South rather than foreign immigration.
An unparalleled Australian engineering feat benefits gold fields as the Coolgardie water scheme is likened to Egypts Assuan dam. The article highlights value and significance of recent work in Australia advancing irrigation and water supply for mining interests.
English engineers completed the Mundaring weir dam across the Helena River near Perth, enabling pumping 6,000,000 gallons daily along a 350 mile line to the Kalgoorlie goldfields. The project includes reservoirs, stations, and a 30 inch steel main, with a 9 billion gallon capacity.
A pompous ward meeting speaker proclaims his certainty and loyalty while a small man asks what kind of wart. The exchange showcases satirical banter from early 20th century humor columns.
A Philadelphia Press clipping mixes light dialogue about age with a Corn Oysters recipe. Grumpey and others banter while instructions describe grating corn, using canned corn, mixing with egg yolk and whites, seasoning, and pan frying spoonfuls until golden brown.
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