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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
9
W H Pierce of St Joseph Missouri jokes about marrying the same birth date as his wife sister. He and Chicago inventor Lucian L Cook share a birth date February 26 1849 at 10 PM. A gag about a hard moneylender ends with a countryman stunned by the ruse.
A German invents a movable portable balcony with brackets on each window frame to rest on the sill. A Michigan device secures pockets using spring steel to press the inner edge closed. A reel improved for fishing lines sits inside the handle with gearing to wind faster. A hinged mouth mirror adjusts by a screw through the handle. A Swede markets a cane pistol with a concealed firing mechanism triggered by bending the handle. An exerciser uses spring wires to work chest back and arm muscles with rotating coils at ends.
A Washington Star snippet quotes Mr Meekton lamenting late night burglar searches while noting Henrietta’s enjoyment of the attention. He jokes about leniency and threatening to involve Henrietta if a burglar stays.
The Geneva Cha mont Blanc railway now completes a line to the Mer de Glace enabling day trips from Geneva. Travelers can start in Geneva and return the same day.
Corn should be grown for silo with careful spacing to maximize digestibility. Experiments show drilled dense plantings yield more per acre but higher moisture and lower protein and fat, reducing feed value. Also notes cover bees wintering, Belgian hare craze, butter substitutes, cream temperatures, and farm product marketing.
A reflection on treating farm workers with respect and responsibility to elevate farming standards. The piece contrasts humane farmhand treatment with past harsh norms. It then highlights U S egg and poultry economics noting high industry earnings and national consumption exceeding major crops and even schooling expenditures.
On sandy loam land heavily manured for a decade the New Jersey station tested nitrate of soda at 400 to 700 pounds per acre in three equal applications. First harvest of two-pound bunches showed 63 percent more yield on nitrated plots. a second pull four days later showed a 135 percent increase.
Horace Comins notes that Chicago reverts to horse drawn transport after investing heavily in horseless vehicles. The switch comes amid repair costs and electricity charges, with the new method costing about twice as much as using horses.
The article outlines the broad duties of the Secretary of the Interior, from land and education to national parks and hospitals, praising Ethan Allen Hitchcock of St. Louis for his capable tenure. It covers his birth in Mobile in 1835, career shifts from mercantile work to diplomacy as envoy to Russia, and later service as Interior Secretary. It also recounts Fenian era events including Stephens and O Mahoney and Hitchcock’s era in a broad historical context.
The article recalls James Stephens a prominent Irish nationalist and Fenian leader who died in Dublin. It notes his role in the Young Ireland rebellion of 1848 his organizing ability and plans for Irish liberation through force and the Civil War era schooling in warfare. Also included is a profile of Chicago corn trader George H. Phillips known as the Corn King for his market influence and modest private life.
A Philadelphia Press quip notes a man entering politics and showing interest in Washington affairs. The exchanged lines emphasize curiosity about which “situation” he will join and what role he might take in public life. The item reflects political sentiment and press commentary rather than a concrete event.
A historical remark notes that once a man resolves to sell his home place, buyers disappear and interest wanes. The saying reflects market reluctance and buyer hesitation in such moments.
Archaeologists in Jerusalem uncover inscriptions proving the ancient water channel from Bethlehem via the Hinnah valley was built under Emperor Severus in 195 A D. The finding ties the structure to Roman imperial authority and clarifies its historical origin.
Two cronies discuss a rumored marriage between Strickland and Old Smiley’s daughter. They question Smiley’s status, noting he was reportedly alive last they heard.
Mrs J B Shaw of Kansas City testifies after a grip outbreak that Dr Williams Pink Pills restore memory and strength. She says three boxes cleared symptoms including headaches nervousness and insomnia and left her healthier than years prior. Notary public verifies sworn statement dated February 12, 1901.
Mr. Tucker asks about a return of a figure nicknamed Old Boomerang while Mrs. Tucker defends the odd nickname. The exchange shows a family moment where teasing touches on welcome home questions.
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