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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
10
Rice Arland Bros showcases harness saddlery and road wagons with spring wagons on display, highlighting a range of equipment for horse drawn transport. The catalog emphasizes durability and utility for rural services and farm use.
Alfred Speer, pioneer wine grower in Passaic Valley, New Jersey, imported Port Grape vines and developed Speer's vineyards. Grapes are crushed in traditional treading vats, some large enough for twenty, with music from the proprietor. Speer favors long aging in wood to mellow flavors, selling Speer's wines and brandy worldwide as medicinal and cordial beverages.
Washington December 9 The annual report of Charles Emory Smith post master general to the president stresses extending the rural free delivery system. It provides an exhaustive view of current operations and careful cost estimates for expanding over two million square miles of territory.
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a external liniment that strengthens abdominal muscles and eases labor. It claims to prevent rising breasts, morning sickness, and other pregnancy discomforts, with a Tampa hotel proprietor praising a smooth second birth.
An 18th century elevator tale from Schornbronn calls the flying chair. City populations in Russia grow, with Moscow and its suburbs, St Petersburg, Odessa, and Warsaw cited in odd figures. Brindisi’s castle, now a prison, is described with deadly vipers. Glasgow faces industry misuses blamed on locals, while Australia tests dance coupons to limit supper room access. Asphalt mining in Trinidad is discussed with rising output and finite supply. A police court slang quiz reveals the term arles tied to enlistment costs, traced to Norman French roots.
A Lemion bearly News correspondent recalls a 19th century talk with Mr. Sims Reeves about why his voice was so costly and fragile. Reeves explained he avoids singing when hoarse, noting how each note demands precise word interpretation. He stressed study of lyrics, equality of words and music, and that applause fuels his emotional delivery and confidence.
A desolate exchange unfolds as a worn runaway confesses to a hungry huckster, saying his mother died recently and hardship forced him to flee. He explains he kept running until exhaustion overtook him, while the old woman voices pity and concern.
In a domestic exchange from the Philadelphia Bulletin a wife explains to her husband why the cost of a gown rose. She had her last year's black lace remade in red satin, resulting in a steep expenditure that astonishes him.
A lengthy feature outlines new medical aids for invalids, including specialized back rests, tufted head supports, and four legged trays. It highlights motorized invalid carriages with wheels, weather protection, and power options, plus improved bed rest innovations to ease long-term confinement and improve comfort.
A lawyer recalls a 37 year old controversy over confinement and punishment. The judge debates public danger and legal limits while a dramatic scene unfolds on a street car. The witness laments the system’s faults as the tale hints at broader social restraint and accountability.
A curious early 20th century vignette explains umbrella vendors operating with minimal deposits and no hired help. One boy markets umbrellas to passersby at a busy corner, facing competition, trust issues, and the challenge of securing customers while keeping profits low. The piece notes the appeal of entrepreneurial independence and the fragility of such small ventures amid daily street commerce.
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