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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1891
Page
5
A garbled, satirical jumble from a Detroit era page discusses colors, politics, and religion. It references Ben Butler, the People's Party, Quakers, Bob Ingerroll, and Arthur Dudley figures in a cascade of partisan and religious critiques.
The article traces polar exploration from early searches to 1883 with explorers like Gabor, Behring, Parry, Franklin, and Peary. It notes the 88 degree latitude record by Barrow and the Alert, reviews revived interest in the north and south poles, and lists current expeditions by Americans, Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes aiming to reach or study polar regions.
Fragments recall a brick house in Perth Amboy built before colonial upheaval. It stood near the Governor’s Mansion and hosted Loyalist figures like Governor William Franklin in 1774. The site later became a hotel and a venue for northern and southern retreaters, tied to the era's contentious politics.
A long notice honors Abbot Innocent Wolf of St Benedicts Atchison citing his education and rise from Wisconsin boy to first abbot of the new St Benedicts abbey In Atchison His roles include professor seminary prefect procurator prior and leader of Benedictines American-Cassinese congregation Also mentions related Benedictine institutions and origins in St Vincent s Pennsylvania and Schmidtheim Rhine region
A profile of Cynthia M. Westover of New York City, noted for her frontier upbringing and adventurous exploits. Born to a cotton planter, she learned riding and shooting on journeys with her father across the West and Mexico. The piece highlights her independence, practical knowledge, and later role as secretary to Strut Commissioner Beattie, plus mentions of her household skills, education at Columbia University, and social prominence in early New York society.
A London paper mocks Charles of Portugal abdicating amid political laws while international figures and exiles drift in satire. An Australian critic visits other lands and jokes that weather cures and prescriptions depend on timely changes, reflecting light climate commentary and global whimsy.
A long article discusses young women reevaluating beauty, with anecdotes about a girl praised for her evolving style and poise. It presents social advice from older women at a reception, urging self-presentation, graceful walk, and confidence to attract desirable attention, amid broader notes on fashion, grooming, and expected social roles.
A long, error-filled reflection contrasts American men with British social norms. It notes attire, manners, and perceived cleanliness, citing an American in London praising British men as cleaner. The piece discusses class, wealth, and behavior, describing dress and routines in a personal observer voice.
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