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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
2
Nellie Lee mocks her brother Tommy over a pie slice dispute at home. Sarah the cook returns the larger piece to Tommy, and Mrs. Lee recalls the rule that he may claim it when hungry. The tale ends with Tommy likely asking for his share soon.
A Louisville Courier Journal correspondent recounts a rare wild animal bond. A sparrow swoops to 12 year old George after he killed a snake near a song sparrow nest, perching on his head and shoulders while singing praise and guiding him through the garden. The observer notes birds remembering people and seeks to explain lingering friendships with wildlife.
In a Youth’s Companion piece Dr H Bolton examines how humans adapt language when addressing domestic animals. The article notes that while animals can learn certain sounds, such speech is not true language and highlights world wide use of horse cues such as click and chirp, sometimes with opposite effects.
A poem of a childlike request to the Man in the Moon asking what he does at night. The speaker imagines lonesome skies, conversations with an owl, and resting on a soft cloud. The poem mentions Chinese children wanting to see his jolly fire, as quoted in Primary Education by L. F. Armitage.
A humorous note recalls Pen sent for half a pound of mild cheese, who instead asked the grocer for half a mile of cheese, provoking amused response from the Exchange.
In the Cleveland Leader tale Albert Bloodgood questions his wife Sylvia after a saloon scene on a steamer. He confesses suspicion that his love faded not from action but from what Sylvia has not yet done. She recoils to her stateroom, fearing loss of trust in their new marriage.
The New York Sun describes Great Britain herring fleets as grand seagoing luggers or nickies. It notes crew ownership, profit from fish sales, and summer races in towns like Talbot Peel Penzance and Irish ports. A Penzance lugger even sailed to Australia in record time, with crews ranging 20 to 80 men and reddish brown sails marked by port numbers.
Old John S- of a west country district earns a rough living as a postman and amateur dentist. A farmer, riding to town for a tooth extraction, tests him with rusty pliers and jokes that John drew the wrong tooth. John replies he can reach the other handier tooth instead.
The passage cites Sir Walter Besant praising American youth and flag devotion after his return to England. It also notes The London Spectator’s claim that 1,000 Irish constabulary with rifles could quell Constantinople mobs in ten minutes and adds a Lowell quip about intellect lacking conscience.
Chicago social and literary figure Mrs Luella Zearing Gross is highlighted for her position in Chicago circles and her work as a writer and DR officer. The piece notes her family connections, club leadership, and DAR secretary duties. It also touches on fashion parasols and trends with descriptions from New York sources.
English fashion leaders decree aprons shall be worn in style though not yet common here. One example cost $500 in Brussels rose paint with flowers and tiny rose borders. A Venice deco apron features butterflies birds and blossoms. The Duchess of Queensberry reportedly wore a £600 point lace apron. Travelers like peasant dress aprons.
Mr W T Stead lauds Victorian women in The Review of Reviews. He credits George Eliot Florence Nightingale Harriet Martineau Mrs Browning and Mrs Fawcett with literary nursing reform and political leadership. He also praises Mrs Butler Mrs Booth and Mrs Besant for their inspiring enthusiasm and conviction.
Elsie Bee notes in Jewelers' Circular that gold umbrella handles in bright Roman gold with jewel settings are popular among European fashionable ladies. Changeable iridescent silks match stone colors for a harmonious look, while dull gold variants offer an antique Etruscan appeal.
The article notes handkerchiefs absorb perspiration and yellow with use in warm weather. It recommends soaking in salted water for half an hour, rinsing, then washing. Adding a half tablespoon of paraffin oil per gallon of water to the boiling water enhances the whitening process.
Advert shows items for sale with installment payments and very low prices this month. It highlights installment terms without specifying products or brands.
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