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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
2
A Montana diatribe collection offers pithy maxims on marriage self view of women and men, including social vanity, preparedness, and the pursuit of truth. It notes Senator Depew’s club memberships and a poetic contest drawing over a thousand entrants while laments congressional verbosity and literary aspiration.
The unhappy emperor Kuang Hsu still lives but funeral costs may delay his death. The empress dowager likely waits until after spring taxes are collected to decide his fate.
The Bosphorus bridge is deemed insufficient for traffic and a tubular tunnel from shore to shore is proposed. Lacking a solid foundation, the tube would need to be suspended or floated beneath the water surface. The plan, though ambitious, is being seriously considered.
The article notes professors debate liquid air’s commercial use while steam still does the main engine work globally. Electricity exists for twenty years with major advances, but its use has not displaced steam except in limited power distribution. A steam engine powers every electrical current used commercially, delaying any end to steam as world driving power.
An intelligent master-printer predicts the eight hour day will come and urges adjusting business to the change. The piece notes sixty years ago the day was cut from twelve to ten hours, with similar debates and zigzag gains. Several states have friendly legislation, and Boston and Worcester show city employee support. The shift, if made, should disturb business as little as possible for both capital and labor.
An eccentric bachelor Jasper Green dies after a life of travel and irony. His sister-in-law Sarah attempts to honor his cremation wish by sending his ashes to Philadelphia. When a mistaken box arrives containing a brown dress instead, she secretly cremates it in her own furnace and shares in Jasper's sardonic laughter.
A New Orleans lawyer condemns a work-at-home scam described by the Times-Democrat. Young women, lured by promises of $1 to $25 weekly for artificial flowers, invest $6 and weeks of effort yet never sell a single item. The con artists switch tactics and mock innocence, preying on financially strained women.
Miss Nelson and the lonely Rumford house reveal a man’s tale of isolation and a missed chance at happiness. A city life hides a gentle romance as the dead man leaves a manuscript and a final gift to the woman who nearly knew him.
In a Canadian town where Scotsmen dominate the contracting trade fierce local competition left firms underbidding. Two remaining rivals resolved to split work fairly and bid only on certain sections of a large job. In a street meeting a manager explained a misstep by his junior partner who had submitted full bids, only to be corrected by the other with a lighthearted assertion they had done the same.
A Life magazine caption portrays a sightseer remarking on national scions in the senate gallery, followed by a guide reacting to the comment as they observe the lawmakers. The exchange highlights public perception of senators during a parliamentary session.
An Atlanta Constitution excerpt quotes a colored elder saying his large family is a blessing. He relates nine sons, one run over by a railroad with damages received, another not having a leg shot off in the last war, and notes government compensation to his son. He expresses comfort and pride as he grows older.
Daisy asks Abner why he loves her so much and he gamely admits he does not know. The exchange captures a warm, small town mood with playful affection.
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