18 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
1
A sprawling column mixes brief notes on politics culture and society. It labels the Young Turks as anti autocracy and mocks a speech by Tutt. It jokes about fashions in India and Russia era curiosities while railing about manners and manners.
The article discusses winter climate changes and asks if there is scientific evidence of altered winter character. It references a federal Weather Bureau compilation comparing fifty years of temperatures at Cincinnati Cleveland St Louis and other cities, noting mixed results and questioning whether modern readings show a true shift from older, harsher winters.
An Atlantic article by William C. Dreher examines Germanys growing national debt in peacetime. It notes debt rising to 3000 million and annual deficits of about 53 million, with interest and admin costs around 800 million, blaming insufficient revenue and lavish military spending.
In Brightlingsea the deputy mayor was elected in the parish church belfry after climbing stairs the jurats sat in the belfry. Four freemen paid a 10d fee each. Rev Arthur Pertwee was chosen deputy mayor and sworn to the King and State. He received robe and chain of office. The seal attached was an opal.
Fragmented quotes parody public interest and commerce as a tramp feasts at a back door. A whinnying exchange about metal mothers and inculators surfaces amid shop dialogue. The piece mocks attention to public affairs and economic frustration in a clipped, humorous tone.
An 1842 Alton episode recounts Abraham Lincoln and James Shields nearly fighting over a challenge tied to a satirical Aunt Rebecca letter. The crowd, politicians, and a wooden sabre from US Army era framed a tense river crossing, ending with Lincoln trimming a willow branch and the dispute cooling amid public spectacle.
Poem fragment notes a pursuit of Fame and Love. Fame arrives as youth fades while Love eludes then dies, reflecting wistful aging and unfulfilled longing in a concise verse. The author initials M T Marshall appear as the source credit.
A crowded village scene unfolds as gypsies perform and palm readers offer prophecies amid merriment. A bold youth seeks forecasts on love and fortune while villagers, magistrates, and sailors mingle, drink, and watch the readings with curiosity and amusement.
In a dramatic scene from the Ruhria Express, a speaker argues about loyalty and fate, claiming future sight through a gypsy’s prophecies. The youth questions his power as a swain, while another asserts the lover’s heart and social standings govern outcomes.
A gentleman visiting Scotland arranged two close shooting appointments. After paying the head keeper, he sent his bag and faced delays as the gun was forwarded only after extra payment. The master of the keeper refused to intervene, leaving the guest to absorb losses from the delays and claims.
A French academy anecdote recounts Bolester bragging his autograph sold for more than Renan's. Renan notes three spelling errors on his own letter that saved his reputation, as an auctioneer overpaid for Bolester's prose amid concerns about public impression of the academy.
A fragment recalls a boy named Thirsy having intense desires for toys, while his brother is away. His mother Lin offers help and questions about playing soldiers as a telegram from LerdiajJ arrives, described as arriving from thousands of miles away, with a still damp envelope.
Indiana Democrat Menjumla W Shively succeeds James Stemouwny as senator from Ludhina. Born March 20 1857 in St Joseph County, he rose from farm youth to Valparaiso Normal School, taught 1875–80, led a South Bend newspaper, and became a congressman at 27. He later studied law and served three more terms in Congress before a gubernatorial bid in 1895.
A courtly tale from a Cincinnati Times-Star correspondent recounts Denis, Florice Greeley's former secretary, deciphering a manuscript by Greeles. A drunken printer’s hen scrawls inked footprints, creating a cryptic line that Denis deciphers as “Those old federalists” in a clever prank within a busy newspaper office.
A peculiar 1000 acre Salton salt farm lies 265 feet below sea level in Southern California. Salt deposits range six to sixteen inches thick, with harvesting continuing year round for over two decades and more than 40000 tons extracted. Workers include Mexicans and Chinese, while Americans reportedly cannot match the effort.
Fragmentary OCR text references a man involved with his wife and mentions Bolthuare American and a vintage country. It is unclear. the passage appears to describe a rumor or misquote about a boating incident and a new winery showing. Names, places, and concrete facts are severed in the garbled lines.
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