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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
7
Philadelphia Times reports a naturalist recounting a tale of an old rat in a barn who outsmarted a larger mousetrap. Two boys watched from a tree as the rat studied the device then positioned himself tail-first to trigger the mechanism, grabbing the cheese and escaping unharmed.
Edward Widiner reports in the San Francisco Call that a small buyer profits by selling many items. The piece hints at opportunistic trade and market quirks in the city.
Lieutenant Colonel William S. Worth of the Thirteenth Infantry earned a rapid promotion to brigadier general after leading a brigade at San Juan Hill during the Santiago campaign. He returned home with four bullet holes as proof, now recovering on Governors Island under expert care. His orderly Corporal John Keller describes the assault as an extraordinary and lethal charge against well entrenched Spaniards.
The Baltimore Sun notes that Commodore Schley’s ancestor was Thomas Schley a German schoolmaster who settled Frederickstown Maryland in 1735 from the Palatinate with about 100 settlers including Swiss. It cites Rev Schlatter who praised the Frederick congregation’s schoolmaster and aligns German schooling with military victories leading to America’s victory at Santiago.
The article discusses General Leonard Wood's leadership in Santiago and his medical qualifications, then pivots to a detailed, historical analysis of U.S. small arms. It explains bullet design, steel jackets, lead cores, and the Krag Jorgensen rifle as the chosen weapon, arguing for balance between penetration, distance, and humane considerations.
Reader reverence for Lieutenant Lucien Young commander of the Hist grows as dispatches celebrate his valor in Manzanillo bay during the Spanish American War. Friends expect promotion and hail his chivalry and warm heart.
An irate woman recounts that a dog nearly bit her child, while a dealer defends by saying the dog was chosen for its fondness for children. The brief exchange reflects the tension between safety concerns and pet selection.
A Brooklyn citizen describes a fashion ensemble featuring sage green cashmere bodice with black scroll silk accents, a plain cashmere skirt, and an over bodice forming a shallow bolero. White taffeta trims and black lace appliques highlight the V openings and waist revers.
Philadelphia Inquirer reports on summer canvas golf vests in red with Russian cross stitches and satin linings costing about 24 dollars with tailor-made backs. hats of black chipped straw with maize taffeta trim and black plumes are featured alongside fashion tips, including unbuttoned coat fronts and a dotted green chiffon veil.
A strange device shown by Fliegey de Blatter emits a figure after inserting four nickels. It sits for about fifteen minutes while poetry is read to it and every five minutes it makes a sound indicating satisfaction.
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