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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1900
Page
29
Baroness d Herpent holds a place in Paris lore for founding a dog and cat cemetery. The article notes a linked claim that she also established a hospital and home, details unclear but tied to her unusual charitable ventures and local legend.
St. Paul photographer L. Wood describes a amateur acrobat who attempted a headstand but lost balance. The subject appeared one legged in the air with a blurred motion and heel visible, an effect Wood calls extraordinary and bona fide.
A Kiowa girl about 14, daughter of Black Wolf, saved John Dillion from an assassin, earning his fortune and a future as heiress to one million dollars cash, plus a Rio Grande ranch and hacienda once she comes of age or marries. Executor John Rodgers notes the trust and New York safe deposit holding.
Queen Victoria knits several woolen wraps and the Princess of Wales works cushions. Princess Christian supervises knitting of comforters for hospital train equipment.
A study surveyed five hundred thirty eminent men and women of the present century. Their lifespans averaged 68 years and some months, suggesting brainwork may correlate with longer life.
Banknote engraving and general lithographing have reached high perfection in intricate design in recent years. Although counterfeiting remains a challenge, the difficulties faced by forgers have been significantly increased.
In 1898 France exported at least 19 682 000 bottles of champagne valued at 91 327 652 francs. England ranks first in the trade with foreign markets.
The choir boys of St George's Chapel Windsor Castle claim $1 as spur money from any military officer wearing spurs during church service, following an ancient custom.
The Paris Baronne D Herpent vows to care for dogs cats and horses after life with an unhappy husband. She opens a home for stray animals with medical care and a pet cemetery at Neuilly that already holds 2600 dogs and nearly as many cats. Tricycle riders collect strays for nursing or humane disposal. The cemetery spawns a local industry of tombstones and garden business as curiosity and tours rise. The baroness’s philanthropy aids vagrant animals and amenities for visitors.
In the rear area the Field Construction Corps completed surprisingly rapid work. Crews moved efficiently, finishing tasks that supported the scouts.
A Cincinnati owner presents a twelve in one corn ear shaped oddity. The base resembles a normal ear while about 1.5 inches up it splits into twelve small ears each plated with kernels. The central stem runs about ten inches, with the smallest piece unseen in the sketch.
Natives observe two by two youths in chimney pots and Eton jackets as they perform digging and road building under trained instructors. They learn to handle spades and picks, construct embankments and drains, with the headmaster praising health benefits and noting fewer injuries than in full athletic programs. The piece suggests the saying England's victories may shift from football fields to dirt-heaps.
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