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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
8
In this dramatic scene Sonia Sadowa, a wealthy widow, resists marriage with Danilo while schemes by the ambassador and a French suitor threaten to ruin finances. Danilo foils a plan to marry Sonia to save his country, vowing to prevent any French match that could cost twenty million.
A Cat Island Louisiana nurse says a severe diarrhoea attack left him immobile for weeks until taking Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits the medicine with prompt relief and notes savings of 100 dollars in potential treatment.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes the Haram surrounding the cave said to hold the patriarchs Abraham Isaac and Jacob. Access is restricted to Christians and Jews except by special permission. Locals gather nearby each Friday to mourn and pray near the stair and stone with a hole.
A London Scraps tale humorously claims a cook’s honesty is proven when he eats a pie in front of a customer. The narrator recounts a waiter and Cooken sharing a pie, arguing such behavior shows integrity and trustworthiness in a business owner.
An Atlanta Constitution item recounts a cheerful citizen who found optimism in a cyclone event. He notes his house was carried away but he remained unhurt and humorously claims only he was inside and that not a hair on his head was harmed. He cites lack of fire insurance and inability to install a lightning rod as misfortunes.
A business man recalls a friend's tale of a nephew. The sister describes a dream of a cake shop with many treats while the boy learns he was not present. The punchline lands as Gussie weeps at being left out, turning worry into a humorous moral.
The twelve labors are slay the Nemean lion, kill the Lernean hydra, capture the Arcadian stag, destroy the Erymanthian boar, cleanse King Augeas stables, destroy the birds of Lake Stymphalus, capture the Cretan bull, seize Diomedes horses, obtain Hippolyte’s girdle, capture the oxen of Geryon, obtain the apples of the Hesperides, and bring Cerberus from the underworld.
A vignette shows a “Small Boy” asking a minister about a charm on his watch chain. The minister denies losing it, while the boy recalls his mother saying the charm had vanished with youth. The dialogue ends with a judge’s remark.
A whimsical exchange shows an oculist trying several glasses. Mr. Winmore comments that the green giraffe appears sharper while the red elephant and purple hippopotamus still look blurred. The dialogue preserves a playful, childlike tone.
The London Telegraph reports a terse exchange where one asks what prompted kicking Jimpson and another deflects by noting kicks are a trait of asses. The remark suggests a quick, sharp reaction in a brief confrontation.
Notice in district court of Iowa Lucas County August term 1908 to defend a petition filed by David Hampton claiming absolute ownership of South half of Northeast quarter in Section 25 Township 71 Range 21. Respondents must appear by August 31 1908 or default and judgment will be entered. The notice is approved May 20 1908 and ordered published for four weeks in Chariton Patriot.
A reader testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar cured severe lung trouble in Reasoner Iowa. L. M. Ruggles says doctors diagnosed consumption, but after using the product the coughing stopped, hemorrhages ceased, and lungs are sound.
In Cincinnati a funeral escort carrying the body of William J. Murphy, vice president of the Queen and Crescent line and president of several railroads, passed over the Eighth Street viaduct enroute to St. Joseph's cemetery. All business on the big railroad system paused for five minutes as trains halted and employees ceased work to honor their late chief.
The Duke of Abruzzi arrived in Rome from Naples and went at once to the Quirinal for a lengthy conference with King Victor Emmanuel about his proposed marriage to Miss Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia. He also met with the queen and Dowager Margherita and Princess Letizia.
Chicago millionaire John G Shedd linked to an automobile incident. Reports indicate he sustained injuries while directing interests at Stansdale. Details on condition and exact location remain unclear.
Night riders applied a torch to a large building near West Union. William J. Whell, a tobacco grower and member of the Law and Order league, reports soldiers nearby as the raiders moved on foot toward a barn. A single man observed the assault. Captain Darnell led troops in defense.
A fragment notes a juvenile incident in a shop leading to a burn that was treated promptly and healed quickly, with limited further detail.
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