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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
6
The article recalls a children’s game where a chosen “fool” tries to identify a named object chosen by players, often fruit or places, with a chorus taunt if guessed wrong. It notes variations including naming countries or towns and describes the playful sequence and outcome in a Cincinnati Commercial Tribune excerpt.
A Chicago Advance recitation argues how raising a city or country boy costs parents about four thousand dollars by age 21. It cites annual costs of food, clothing, schoolbooks and medical bills, then warns that good citizenship earns value for parents’ investments.
The five year old Henrietta Scholder of New York City captivates with quick memory for piano exercises and tunes learned from her father. Professor William C. Rehm agreed to coach her, and she recently accompanied cellist Karl Grienamer in private rehearsal showing remarkable skill for her age.
A speaker describes endless chores washing ironing sweeping baking and caring for six children Isabel Maud eight weeks Algernon Alfred prone to fits Sarah Eliza blue eyed Seraphina fragile after carriage accidents Angelica with scarlet croup half her sawdust lost Angelica strong again with cracker and water soup The parent sighs over constant worry but finds comfort in family bedtime scene.
An early claim praises coffee for awakening monks during vigils and aiding liver kidney troubles. Caffein is the active component with oils contributing to effects. A green berry infusion, sometimes Mocha with Martinique, is recommended for kidney and liver complaints and diabetes. A hot strong infusion also helps nausea and retching.
Catherine Waugh McCulloch of Chicago is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. A leader in the woman suffrage movement, she is a ten year lawyer who studied at Union College of Law and practices with her husband in Evanston. Judge Bradwell praised her talents, and she has addressed Illinois and national suffrage efforts.
A sermon fragment recounts Jesus in Tyre and Sidon asking for faith from a Canaanite mother seeking her daughter’s healing. It notes Jesus delays, praises the mother’s great faith, and later heals many as crowds gather by the Sea of Galilee, while contrasting kingly aims with true spiritual hunger.
Reading notes on hatchability show eggs from fat hens rarely hatch while those from active hens hatch first. A small game hen's six day old eggs hatched early and lazy hens produced late or no chicks. Separately fashion updates describe summer shirt patterns with square yokes and blue white combinations in Harper's Bazaar.
A Chicago Record humor piece recalls a church choir resigning after the minister read Acts sx. The exchange hinges on a misquoted verse and a comic uproar over the text.
The New York Ledger describes Chinese death customs noting infant burial without coffins and limited rites for the young, while elders receive elaborate funeral rites. It details procedures at death, washing in warm water, attire in new clothes, and the belief that the departing soul exits through the main room aided by incense and spirit money.
The bed of the Atlantic from 400 to 2000 fathoms is covered with a fine chalky ooze largely formed by minute broken shells.
A historical account describes Lobengula’s method of dispensing justice. The king ordered death for suspects among his indunas and, after a witchcraft claim or pretext, sent a messenger to summon the doomed. Executions were carried out with a heavy stick or strangulation, reflecting brutal ancient practices.
A brief item notes new boarders and comments on bedding and occupancy, with a playful tone about staying plans and the ongoing reception of new guests at Tarper's.
A fashion writer notes toques and bonnets are larger than recent styles with broader sides. Narrow faces favor trimmed lines, while many Paris models feature delicate violet and rose tones. Some hats showcase lattice work using green stems and small floral sprays with aigrets and violets.
President Burt orders dismissal of women stenographers and clerks at Union Pacific headquarters, claiming men can perform better. The move, starting with six, reportedly to extend to about 200 more, has sparked ample discussion in railroad circles as women statewide work in headquarters nationwide with generally satisfactory output.
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union officers announce continuation of Miss Willard's plan regarding the Chicago temple trust bonds. Miss Cornelia M Dow daughter of Neal Dow Portland Me sworn custodian of the funds will receive all contributions and invest the proceeds.
A hired girl scans want ads and finds a bold notice seeking a wife rather than a helper. She and a colleague discuss the ad, noting it asks for obedience and marriage rather than simple housekeeping. The line contrasts a suitor’s expectation with a hired girl’s practical duties.
A Yorkshire horseman famed for expertise and wealth enjoys a serene home with his wife and 8 year old son. The boy, fond of horse talk, playfully suggests trading his mother when luncheon is late, shouting Trade her off as a lighthearted family moment reported by Pearson's Weekly.
A woman traveling with her colored maid on a train reports the maid Sallie refused food during the journey. Conductor and observations note the car’s plush seats and evolving scenery as contributing to Sallie’s fever of excitement. She explains she cannot eat while traveling because it feels too joyful.
A Haitian general who lost an eye in battle was sent to Paris for a replacement. The craftsman sent his best eye but the general found it too yellow and linked it to the Spanish flag. He requested colors of Haiti. the maker replied with an eye dominated by red and green Haitian colors. The general valued it highly and added it to his medal collection.
In Fronter Point of View a lady notes her servant girl Mary admires a statue. The child points to the armless Venus of Milo and jokes that it’s the easiest to dust, prompting the amused remark from the observer.
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