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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
1
Capital stock 60000.00 surplus and profits net 41017.73 circulation individual deposits 58700.00 bank 4312.11 total 300084.06. Notes reflect a concise balance sheet fragment showing capitalization, reserves, deposits and bank figure.
A massive spring wildfire roars across northern Arizona as winds up to 60 miles per hour drive flames through rugged canyons. Range rider Charlie Lewis pushes his horse through the inferno to reach old man Williams and his daughter at a remote cabin, fighting fire to save them.
In 1901 W R Whitney, agent in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania, advertises Endowment policies from The Equitable Life of the United States claiming strength and competitive rates. Subscription options include Equitable 20 year 5 percent gold bonds. Contact 112 West Street office and residence. July 17 1901.
A 1902 Pennsylvania notice details a proposed constitutional amendment adding a requirement for local popular votes before special or local laws can be introduced. It explains court decree publicity, and that the measure must pass by majority at the election in affected localities. W Grist, Secretary of the Commonwealth, directs publication.
In a forest blaze, Lewis carries a girl to safety on a fast horse despite flames and smoke. Both men perish in the fire later, with Williams found dead beside his horse. Mabel Williams survives with minor injuries while the ordeal becomes a local tale of courage and sacrifice.
The London Times reports preparations are rapidly finishing for a major industrial exhibition in 1904 near Johannesburg at a central rail junction. It promises a comprehensive display of mining and agricultural machinery, steam and electric power, railways, tramways, art and sciences, with plans and offices already open in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
A Philadelphia educator notes a 25 percent jump in graduating lists and predicts a larger incoming student body this fall. He says education is becoming practical and in demand across business and professional fields.
A reflective note laments the loss of old flowery politeness in daily life. The writer questions why customers in shops and post offices do not say please and thank you, arguing courtesy eases daily life and should be revived.
A Buffalo Commercial reprints a note about a Ceylon tree known as the forbidden fruit or Eve’s apple tree. Its orange exterior hides a crimson interior with a single bite mark, a feature tied to Eve and to legends warning against its poisonous fruit.
The piece details butterfly courtship with the male displaying brilliant wings on a sunlit surface while the female initially ignores him. Over time she approaches, circling the mate, and gradually becomes captivated, yielding to his charms.
An unusual use of the cricket fore leg is proposed as an auditory organ. The outer tabia shows a small oval window with a thin membranous area like a drumhead. Nerve ends inside the leg connect to this area, suggesting the organ functions to hear.
The Philadelphia Record notes that eggs in incubation are highly sensitive to motion. Train rumble, wagon wheels, door bangs, thunderclaps or even a sneeze can ruin a brood if incubators are not shielded. Careful placement is urged to prevent disaster.
A People’s Home Journal recipe describes chilling a watermelon, cutting halves, and using a spoon to scoop cone shaped edible portions. Gently remove the flesh, use smaller spoons as you near the rind, garnish with rind shapes, and serve on shaved ice for an attractive dessert.
The Roosevelt youngsters keep a varied livestock collection in the White House barns. Blooded chickens are popular and the president is rumored to have interrupted secret cockfights. A Kansas donor sent Kangaroo rats with notable long jump ability. Kermit received a pup linked to the Chicago Record Herald editor, a cherished gift for the boy.
The article states two methods for nasal catarrh treatment and endorses Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief and a certain cure. It claims the balm cleanses diseased membranes and does not cause sneezing. Price is 50 cents, sold by druggists and by Eny Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York.
A French naturalist claims few animals appreciate music more than snails. He suggests placing snails on a glass plate and notes they produce musical sounds as they move, similar to the rubbing of wet fingers on a tumbler. He says complete airs have been played this way and that snails could substitute for fingers.
A proverb notes that gaining sentiment often costs sense. It contrasts emotional depth with practical judgment, warning to balance feeling with clear reasoning.
A description of Corah the dog kept by M Renan as a guardian for miles around. She amused sick children at Treguer warded against fires and the quay, keeping them safe and helping prevent burns. Corah’s discreet nature and bond with Renan are celebrated.
A new Siberian railroad timetable shows daily trains from Wladivestock Dalny Port Arthur and Newchwang to St Petersburg with only twenty seven miles crossing Lake Baikal. Pekin and Tientsin connections give two day travel to Newchwang and luxurious through trains with dining cars baths and library. First class fare Irkutsk to St Petersburg is 62.57 dollars sleeper 11.60 dollars and second class 54.18 dollars sleeper included. Travelers from London have reached Newchwang in twenty days and despite luxury must supply soap blankets and pillows.
Air soundings from recent years show the upper air colder than expected with an average of thirteen degrees below Fahrenheit at 20,000 feet and thirty five degrees below at 25,000 feet. Temperature drops accelerate with altitude and seasonal effects are pronounced, yielding a March average around sixty five degrees below zero and August about forty four degrees below.
Durham man P Muse credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with saving his life after years of stomach and liver trouble. He reports perfect health since using the pills. Available for 25c at C A Kleim and J Mercers drug stores. Oct 1, 4-w.
Analysis notes that time eases sorrow but drains energy as the primary mechanism. The reflection links grief to fatigue, suggesting endurance and endurance-related weariness shape the healing process over months or years.
The piece argues that nature reveals only part of God and is an unfinished stage pointing toward a greater goal. It contrasts atheistic views from Lisbon’s quake and Voltaire with the idea that the world is a good place for character growth, not a completed masterpiece.
The piece speculates that advances in condensation could erase the need for foods like milk and even sea air as tabloids. It warns the pilate system could erase value in life, as nourishment, travel, and scenery become irrelevant due to future technology and flying machines.
Brazil shifts its movable republican celebration toward the Fourth of July as goodwill to the United States grows. The press and government, plus public enthusiasm, fill streets with stars and stripes and portraits of Washington and McKinley. Brazil and the U S share flags, visits, and serenades in a Pan American spirit.
The piece notes Baltimore plans to use Susquehanna river energy to power trolleys and lighting via the Niagara method. It mentions New York World reporting the idea may extend to Maryland towns and even Manhattan, signaling a shift toward empirestate driven electric power amid coal concerns.
Davis Kentucky druggist O T Smith calls Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols the fastest selling article in his store. He claims it cures Throat and Lung diseases when doctors offer no help. Mercer and Kleim guarantee satisfaction or refund. Trial bottles free. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Mrs Newliw questions raising ice prices citing a plentiful winter crop. The iceman replies the crop was plentiful but ice not as cold as it should be and melts faster.
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