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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
A mosaic of satirical notices and social witticisms touching Edison Marconi and Tesla, Whittier Yale graduates and railway accidents, with references to Pusuisame Co and J Syeapan in Montana, and a whimsical jab at Wilkes Barre embraces.
A Wisconsin Holstein cow yields 584 pounds of milk and 20 pounds of butter weekly. Beyond the honor of champ, the earnings or rewards for the farmer are the value of the dairy output and premium status in a competition.
Ping pong is described as a rare gambling game offering both valuable exercise for players and monetary gain for bettors. The statement presents the sport as a mutual benefit for participants and gamblers alike, highlighting its dual appeal.
A brief note records King Edward taking a rare day for golf, balancing royal obligations with leisure. The remark hints at a public figure seeking respite while continuing official duties.
A fragment notes concern that if Monte Carlo continues to print the names of American magnates who play there one they may become angered enough to buy the place and shut it.
A nameless tramp, after vowing to serve three months in jail rather than saw wood for two hours, aligns himself with a familiar brotherhood. The report notes his unconventional stance and hints at a broader social reaction to his stance and the community response to labour punishment.
A Michigan man claims he has found her at a depth of five miles beneath the surface. He notes a startling location while skeptics debate the plausibility, with some arguing such discoveries are impractical or symbolic rather than literal.
The speaker argues that large trusts can hire capable lawyers making it difficult for average legislators to craft an antitrust measure that would stand up to constitutional scrutiny. The remark emphasizes the challenge of legislative effectiveness against well-funded corporate legal teams.
Governor Taft compares Moro sultans to German barons and US justices of the peace to mock the title. his remark aims to diminish respect for ceremonial rulers in the region.
Sad report from Chicago notes a Bible was taken from the Northwestern University reading room. The article implies the thief had no intention to study or treasure the text, suggesting a simple theft with minimal motive.
A New Jersey city official was recognized by a homeowner as the polite burglar who ransacked her house. The moment of recognition caused embarrassment for the official, though such embarrassments are not unusual for public figures.
The report notes U S senators remaining in cloak rooms while the chaplain prays claim their consciences are unharmed as long as they stay within what Rear Admiral Sampson calls signal distance. The piece hints the distance may be longer than expected.
An elderly Chicago couple, separated by poverty and illness after fifty years of marriage, sent the husband to a hospital and the wife to the poorhouse. The piece laments the cost of preventing such a fate and suggests Andrew Carnegie could invest his wealth in libraries instead.
The latest view on Eden places Paradise near the Euphrates and Tigris confluence in northern Mesopotamia, supported by cuneiform translations. Prof. Paul Haupt argues the Babylonian version locates Eden at the mouth of four rivers, not the source, with Persia and Arabia shaping the mythical geography.
A man with fifteen years of experience recalls landladies using small tricks. He cites Mrs Tompkins who turned off gas during the day to save money. He learns she claims a penny a day saved, equating to a shilling per year.
An aphoristic saying notes that people resist following guidance, especially when advice is given. It highlights a common social dynamic where leadership credibility and personal agency influence whether advice is acted upon.
A concise wry line notes that no man will hold his girl's hand when his own cards rank only as nines and deuces, implying low betting prospects and wary romance.
The article argues Abraham Lincoln maintained a consistently formal, dignified tone in his correspondence with all, including close associates. It challenges public stories of casual or affectionate address to Stanton or Seward, citing examples and sources that Lincoln never used such familiar salutations.
A veteran librarian recalls common stray items from books including love letters, checks, photographs, curls of hair, ribbons, and wedding invitations. Most letters are discarded rather than returned, with stamps used to mail stamped pieces and some items like a $100 bill going unclaimed. The piece ends with a joke about guests asking to take a check.
A New Jersey senator refused a brigadier general commission after McKinley pressed him to accept. He explained to intimates he was “merely obeying orders as a soldier” and would have preferred active frontline service. The tale echoes from the Union League club as an officer cites his private rationale.
An anecdote recalls William E. Halstead of Scranton, former general manager of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, famed as the “old man” who demanded candor. He sternly and wryly handled two incidents involving a reckless through train and a geese theft, delivering blunt, humorous discipline.
Astronomers at the Berlin observatory face increased workload after promises to calculate orbits for any newly found stars. Since March 1901 twenty eight stars have been discovered, with estimates of over forty new stars yearly. The team also must compute orbits for a newly found planet by German scientist Harry Wolff, delaying hopes for rest.
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