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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
3
A reflective column notes stiff rivalry among big city department stores and small country shops. It cites a New York executive’s visit and a rural general store that cannot stock a staple cloth because demand vanishes, illustrating broader lines of trade erosion.
A Scotsman traveling third class in a North England line argues the smoking car is for him alone. A fishwife sits opposite, produces a large black pipe, and blows a bold cloud, remarking that others may share a smoke. The exchange ends with humorous defiance.
A peculiar quotation attributes to Hick Jayset-Necker that the best part of a man’s life is spent in eating. The remark emphasizes savoring meals as life’s peak moments, reflecting a humorous or philosophical stance on appetite and time.
Vice President Fairbanks presided as Hale led the Senate in prayer and a committee waited on the President to receive the annual message. Senator Dolliver announced the death of Senator Allison and the body adjourned in mourning. The House also recessed to honor deceased members.
Interesting items note that bloodhounds will be added to the Washington police for suburban duty. In Elsmere Delaware a glaze kid plant of F Blu menthal & Co burned nearly completely. A Centralia Pennsylvania fire left sixty five families homeless over three blocks with losses around 100000. Mrs Lillian H Doty who recently obtained a divorce at Sioux Falls killed herself in a Brooklyn hotel.
A compact chronology notes key events from 1839 to 1907 regional and international. Entries include abolitionist movements, political shifts, territorial changes, disasters, and notable visits such as the Philadelphia abolitionist organization, Tremont Temple dedication, san Francisco visits, and naval demonstrations.
Chicago and Northwestern seeks 24 000 tons of steel to elevate tracks at the new terminal. It orders 15 Atlantic type locomotives plus 15 six wheel and 25 ten wheel switch engines from American Locomotive. Rock Island ties to Harriman network via Kohn Loeb Co as fiscal agent. Chicago and Alton orders 30 locomotives. Chicago Rock Island Pacific 60 locomotives. Minnesota commission denies Duluth, Missabe and Northern depot. Ann Arbor contracts for 40 miles rail joints with Lackawanna. Four railroads price 4 000 tons steel for a Denver viaduct shared by all.
Mary Mallen, taken to North Brother Island for infection with typhoid germs, remains under observation after fifteen months. She allegedly spread bacilli through food while working as a cook, with daily tests failing to show two consecutive free days.
Mrs Layina J Henderson of Stamford Connecticut describes severe inflammatory rheumatism with hair loss peeling skin and bed sores. She credits Cuticura products with clearing her complexion healing sores and restoring hair after multiple unsuccessful remedies.
A collage of quips, medical ads, and light verse from a vintage page. Humorous exchanges between Farmer Scrapple and son, a spoof about deafness cures, a pill ad, and cartoonish quips including a Mrs Jagway exchange. Also notes on ear disease, bowel remedies, and a bromide cough remedy.
In a Tremulous moment Lottie asks about the orchestra’s piece and William reveals the overture to William Tell, sharing a long awaited musical moment that deepens their budding romance.
A bookkeeper asks for less noise from Miss Clare while the typewriter girl retorts that he has not studied history. The exchange reveals tension in a bustling office as work takes priority over conversation.
The Informer notes Dicky Jones whispered to a teacher that Tommy Tucker was trying to look cross-eyed. The remark leads to Dicky Jones receiving a whipping as a consequence of the incident.
A line shows Brother Ilardesty replying to Dr Fourthly about contributing for the benefit of the heathen this year. He notes his gas bills averaged ten dollars a month.
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