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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
2
A guide explains diving basics for beginners in water safety. It covers body position, head and arm alignment, knee bend, and how to enter water safely. It emphasizes gradual height increases, depth checks, and the difference between diving in deep versus shallow water to build skill and confidence.
The text states that diving from stages rafts or boats or into open sea is controlled by similar conditions when water is smooth. If the water is rough, judgment and skill must be greater and novices should avoid attempting the dive except under favorable circumstances.
Eight year old Elmer Thompson of Ohio, world record holding juvenile cyclist, prepares for Paris exhibition races. He dominates youth cycling with quarter mile times under 0.47, a 1 mile best of 1:18. In France he aims to meet all challengers up to three quarters of a mile, confident of adding to his medal collection.
A Philadelphia North American quip places the joke against conventions. A barber notes in humor that all his razors are nicked from shaving politicians, implying rough experiences with political figures and crowds.
In a Chicago Tribune snippet, Eaton Shab asks for change for a quarter, prompting Tufford Knott to react with sharp disdain. The brief dialogue captures a moment of urban frustration and comic tension between two characters over a small request.
Mrs. Leslie Carter argues dress matters in theater shaping an actress’s character and audience reading. She contends suitable costumes aid portrayal, while flamboyant attire reveals temperament and enhances stage presence, noting audience impression extends beyond actors to husbands and others.
A London Chronicle report describes Oronje at Cronje’s new home on St Helena. The two story yellow washed cottage with green trim sits above a valley toward the sea. Piet Cronje speaks only his native taal and appears reserved yet grateful for kindness. the piece notes his complex bearing and a wary patriotism.
Cassell's Magazine describes military logistics from service wagons to traction engines and field bakeries aiding front line supply. It notes elephants in India as transport, their load capacity and marching pace, plus food demands and a humorous tale of an elephant trumpet warning a surprised parade participant.
From the Militaer Wochenblatt a Johannesburg letter notes many European men seeking Boer army pay and glory. Retired German officers often regret rushing to South Africa, while active fighters are housed by the Boer government until front travel and board are arranged. If English rule comes, they lose claims. If Boers win, gratitude is unlikely.
A London correspondent reports on Foo Chow in China describing extreme squalor and crowding. He notes narrow streets, open gutters, massed beggars and cripples, and deaths on the bridge with bodies drifting to the river. The piece portrays a plague atmosphere and grim urban filth.
Local railroad timetable from Butte and Anaconda lists departures from B and F depot at 7, 9, and 4.00 am, Union Station at 2:40 am, with Northern Pacific from Anaconda at 1:40 pm and 12:15 pm for Great North routes, Oregon Short Line options south and west, and through service to Portand and Europe via connecting lines.
A Daily News critic, likely Andrew Lang, praises Tennyson for his rhythm and self critique. The piece contrasts his musical ear with melodic sensitivity, notes his vast classical instinct, and hails his blend of nature poetry with literary learning, while comparing him to Wordsworth and Milton.
Fragmentary dialogue depicts returning soldiers and harsh memories of the veldt. The scene hints at the emotional and physical toll of war as survivors discuss their experiences and coping, with bleak humor surfacing in conversation.
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