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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
4
In this tale from the Afghan frontier days a captain’s loyal man narrates how Lord Dale, a blue-blood visitor in London, looted valuables from the captain’s rooms. The narrator suspects the thief, follows him to Regent Street, and witnesses more plunder before the lord’s last call ends in a quiet exit.
The phrase Jack Robinson emerged in a British parliamentary debate on the Indian bin and John Robinson’s treasury role. Sheridan used it to hint at a corrupt figure. the crowd pressed for a name, and he said he could name him as quickly as you could say Jack Robinson.
A column-style humorous piece ponders handsome men in the United States, bachelor life, solitaire play, and the odd weather mood before church times. It muses on husbands and housekeepers with quips about perception and leisure.
Forrest Harwood wanders to his old home and a dreamlike rekindling with Beth Knox shatters when she chooses a literary career over him. He delays publishing her stories to push her toward marriage, then reforms after a bold editorial on women and careers. Beth finally forgives him and accepts both a husband and her career.
In 1848 a stylish Parisian confectioner’s shop hostess named Independent Lausale sold pictures and songs, played violin, and knew Louis Napoleon’s money troubles and ambitions. She offered him a private loan with a pledge of future favor, but he refused the loan while promising repayment later. She replied that he should tell the emperor that she could not accept.
The cost of clothing for Russians is low due to poverty. A typical man's outfit costs about 7.50 dollars in U.S. money, while a woman's costume runs under 38 dollars. The description covers coarse trousers, cotton shirts, sheepskin coats, and various wraps, with additional weather garments for outdoor wear.
A Maine farmer from Cape Elizabeth gave produce samples to well off friends when visiting Portland and received equal value in return. Neighbors noted his habit of leaving remembrances with prosperous households, prompting a remark about giving eggs to the poor during hard times.
Mary C. Barrous recalls a perilous night at a Northern Pacific station where two robbers seized the telegraph, she, a 20 year old woman, steadied by courage and a revolver, signaled the dispatcher and saved the express train. After resigning, she received a $10,000 check and an investment offer from the company president.
The G R T offers a round trip excursion to Petoskey Traverse City and Northport on September 3 1903 for 5.00. Tickets from Richmond to Fort Wayne are valid on scheduled trains and valid for return until September 13 1903. Mackinac Island fare 6.00. Contact C L Lockwood Grand Rapids Mich for full agent information.
A meeting will be held at Hope Hospital Fort Wayne Indiana on September 3 2003 at 3 pm to organize an Indiana State Nurses Association for seeking legislation and registration. Graduates associations and training schools are urged to send representatives.
Charles Bentz and wife host relatives for a Queen City excursion on Sunday August 23 1903 priced at 1 50. Outing train departs 6 49 a m. Visitors include Jerry McCain Dick Andrews and Emma Yake among others. Simon Bickle family return from Huntington after Eh River conf meeting.
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