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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
Excerpts reflect satirical jabs at politics, society, and daily life. Mentions of the powder trust, antient remedies, and a joke about a vice presidency arise, with quips on politicians, Russia, and a song titled Whats the Use of Jumping if You Cant Stay Up.
A Chicago professor denies miracles in a tale of a pretty girl worth a million who loves her poor father’s bald headed bookkeeper earning 65 dollars a month. John Henniker Wheaton is praised in England for his ship rate reform, recalling Elihu Burritt’s push for cheap ocean postage.
The last steam locomotive exited Grand Central Station on June 30 marking a transition to electric locomotives for urban travel. Electric traction is expected to dominate inner city routes within the lifetimes of today’s middle aged men, while steam may persist on long distances.
A fragmented meditation on personal flaws that corrode achievement and health. It lists traits to avoid, from arrogance and poor advice to obsession with work, and warns in vague terms of inner riches hidden within despite outward decline.
A professor of mathematics and a lively reader reflects on summer reading habits, noting readers pick books in midwinter and unfinished works linger. The piece jokes that readers crave variety, arguing no season uniquely dictates what people read and that August lends interest to non dull books.
A seventies traveler recalls a New York interior town stay at the only hotel where hash was daily fed to guests. The landlady hid shinplaster tokens in the hash, sparking a game of discovery that boosted his profit and left him with a small gain after paying six dollars weekly for board. The piece segues into reflections on energy, potential, and unutilized human talent.
The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs draws millions of visitors with red and white sandstone formations. Notable features include Cathedral Spires, Balance Rock, the Flying Dutchman, and the Siamese Twins. The area, acquired for a 3,000 acre park, stands 6,000 feet above sea level and bolsters local pride and tourism.
A fragment from the Baltimore American discusses reading mailed postal cards and the mood of a music tour. The text hints at reluctance to confess hardship and the idea of facing the music.
A fragment from the Birmingham Age-Herald hints at a uncertain situation about a foal and potential voyage. The text shows hesitations and a cautious tone about whether the subject will undertake a risky path.
The essay argues vanity and attachment to clothing evolved from savage to civilized societies. It notes both genders once wore vivid fabrics and jewelry, while modern fashions grow costly but can balance comfort, color harmony, and hygiene with esthetic design. It cites cultural shifts from England and China.
A concise consideration of how accidental circumstances spark invention while human insight and practical use convert chance into useful tools. The essay argues that genius emerges from noticing new facts and grasping their value, with intelligence tested by turning experience into purpose.
The article argues that crime prevention rests on clearer simple laws and broad education. It cites Beccaria as a pioneer of law reform, noting his age and outsider status and emphasizing diffusion of knowledge as the core solution to crime.
Essay argues that the rising influence of the masses reshapes politics press law and culture. It foresees universal access to arts sciences and refined culture spreading globally as the common heritage and elevating all society to a new gentleness.
A reflective verse recalls a hearth fire quiet and memories of mother and child. The speaker hears a child's Amen and the familiar nursery prayer guiding thoughts back to loved ones and a peaceful past. Eugene Field celebrates maternal comfort and wish for a lasting sense of childhood trust.
Bennie Purvis confronts Miss Callonby over marriage talks as she refuses him again. He vows no more pressure and hints at a Philippine departure if denied, while she hesitates and asks if a Yes could change his plan before he leaves. Conflicted emotions linger in a poignant crossroads.
A trained nurse notes that three to four times weekly she escorts women with delicate hearts or other conditions to department stores. Shopping becomes a risky, shared errand as they fear venturing alone and rely on her for guidance and emergency backups.
A dramatist and poet George TR Stine produced a new piece at a leading London theatre. Slims watched, then returned to his office to write critical verse. As the paper neared press, a boy carried the verses to the composing room for an hour. The item ends with a remark on self-deception.
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