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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 01, 1885
Page
3
A writer notes that women’s head coverings leave more surface area exposed than men and argues fashion’s impact on health. The piece criticizes facial neuralgia cures based on surface exposure and cautions against prescriptions that ignore physical protection.
A curious 19th century style anecdotal item discusses marital dynamics and household tasks. It describes a Southern woman who still uses a wedding pin from sixty one years past and notes husbands’ quiet behavior. Belmont New Hampshire features a woman who chops wood with her husband as a counterexample.
Bay window parlor cars differ from old corridor cars in key ways. A prominent feature is a wide central light about three feet wide, with two lens lights deflecting in opposite directions. No projection beyond the car’s outer line, interior lighting enhanced for better observation and view.
A scrambled antiquated passage laments the absence of guardsmen in Egypt and notes changes along the Strand. It comments on fashion of crimson jackets and female attendants, mentions a draft to replace departed veterans, and praises the practice of hiring young men for afternoon companionship.
Dispatch reports Russian units across eastern regions near the esplan, with Col. Alikhanoff commanding about 3,000 troops and 1,000 Turkoman near Sarakhs, 2,000 men at Sarakhs with some detached, plus 150 Cossacks at Pul Koaten and Zalfiar. Garrison strength at Akh dabad noted at 4,000, could rise to 8,000 as reinforcements move. A broader concentration appears aimed at reinforcing Varese Rativa area.
The readable lines describe weary Confederates after a battle recrossing the Potomac. The text speaks of fatigue and longing as they set camp and contemplate fortune, with garbled phrasing hinting at the chaos of retreat and the soldiers’ bleak mood.
The article describes traditional distillation of rose attar in Romania. Peasants harvest roses from four year old trees, with yields of 1–2 tons per acre and up to 7,000 pounds producing one pound of attar. Stills distill in copper canisters, rose water sold separately, weather and bloom strongly affecting output.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls 1837 in Springfield when Abraham Lincoln sought credit for basic furniture. He rode into town with few goods, asked Speed to itemize a single room, and contemplated moving his saddle bags upstairs to minimize costs, revealing his early poverty and pragmatic humor.
Castelar compares General Gordon to diverse figures including the Chinese Egyptian Nubian Abyssinian merchant and warrior. He lauds Gordon as a beacon of originality among Saxon races and likens him to Jesuit missionaries and early Indian explorers. The speech highlights mercantile prudence faith and practical brilliance as Gordon's defining traits.
A Lancaster County prison faced renewed danger after a fire on the second floor near the warp-room, caused by an inmate who had been allowed to work as an engineer. Seven men fought the blaze for half an hour as prisoners cried for release and smoke filled the yard. The cause remains unknown. fire escapes and equipment were lacking.
At the Wichita Agency in Indian Territory a duel occurred recently in true Western fashion. Two participants were killed when rifles were drawn and fired. In a separate incident a horse race dispute between Frank Copeland and John Foster escalated, resulting in Seel Cates attempting to fight and then dropping dead.
The article recounts Elizabeth St Leger, daughter of Arthur, Viscount Doneraine, being inducted into Freemasonry in lodge 44. It notes her secrecy, the difficulty of the men in the lodge, and the preservation of her likeness in full Masonic attire. It cites belief she witnessed lodge workings and kept secrets.
A historic tale from Wilna describes a Jewish farmer hiding a nobleman’s daughter twenty years ago. The girl grows up, marries the farmer’s son, and raises two children. A rabbi helps, a feud with a relative leads to legal action, and the court ordains the daughter inherits the father’s property while the informer is jailed.
A Madrid title La Correspondencia dominates the capital, famed as a universal read, nicknamed the Spanish nightesp for its all consuming coverage. It runs a diverse mix from court news to everyday events, with a bustling staff and a bagged supply of memoranda guiding its pages.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes ranges from a girl jumping on a table to scare a mouse to a scientist noting women hear higher tones. Western humor, lodge talk, and wedding tour quips mix with exchanges about room on a omnibus and a cheeky comment on car privacy.
Elephant trainer George Arstingstall describes elephants as like humans in temper and habits. He cites age ranges from seventy five to one hundred fifty, notes their dislike of medicine, and recounts using whiskey and quinine to treat illness.
A German clerk on a honeymoon in Monte Carlo entrusted 1000 lire to his wife who gambled away the sum and then drowned herself. The tragedy is cited to illustrate beliefs about women as riskier gamblers and the dangers of temptations offered in public gaming rooms.
A four year older child asks why people struggle to see and why God does not provide spectacles. The mother busy in another room answers with his imagination about divine reasons. The dialogue reveals a child's curiosity about disability and belief.
Nicolai and his wife endure a harrowing first day of a long journey to Moscow. Wolves close in as the sledge carries samples and cargo, the husband fires revolver after revolver, and a knife fight with a wolf ends with a saved wife and approaching villagers. The tale ends with the wolves fleeing as villagers rush to aid.
Mineralogist George F. Kuntz explains gem forms from cabochon to brilliant cut. He notes light reflection in brilliants, cites Tavernier on famous gems, mentions Regent and Koh i noor weights, and states vast diamond mining value and annual thefts.
A quirky mix of puns and witticisms notes jokes about debts, metals, brass, and theories on time. It parodies college observations, global corn production, and musical idols. A Saratoga boy’s bee sting story adds a playful closing quip.
London lecture by Lord Napier of Magdalassia discusses camel used in war. A well fed camel can carry 360 pounds with two riders and up to 400 pounds, but padding must be careful to avoid back soreness. Riders should sit with the camel, not tightly, and rear seat reserved for soldiers.
A jumble of brief notes reports curios from London and abroad. Adama’s autograph fetches attention at a Calcutta exhibition while hydrophobia cures intrigue researchers. Cardinal Newman’s 84th birthday, a Tuscan coffin procession, wax plants in Algeria, and ancient bank notes spark interest.
A Brooklyn man tells a Presbyterian minister he plans to attend a Methodist church after services, prompting the minister to ask for the reason. The man replies with a joking remark about shopping for shoes and a wish to avoid looking at others’ toes, reflecting a humorous miscommunication.
A Yukon youth recounts discovering a buried cache along the James River containing watches rings bracelets and coins. He and his father recovered the trove and plan to return to Missouri where the family has roots. He informs a suitor that he intends to marry and move home.
In Tubensos brigands attacked and tortured a parish priest refused to reveal parish funds. They burned the priest’s body after leaving him dying. Troops pursue the murderers. Papal Nuncio demands a government reward for capture.
John S. Sammons of Montgomery New York died in December leaving his estate valued at 11000 to the Montgomery Methodist Church with a condition to keep a burial vault in good repair and have monthly trustee visits for 1 dollar per visit. Relatives oppose probate amid strange personal habits and ritual coffin keeping.
The article surveys Parsi women and men in colonial society noting hair coverings, social position, expectations for marriage, jewelry holdings from £500 to £20,000, household duties, and public presence at events. It contrasts with Hindu and Muslim communities and mentions shared meals and temperance in tobacco and opium use.
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