10 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
1
The London Spectator outlines fool types from clever to innocent, noting how clever fools thrive in literary circles and social life. It describes a sharper, shrewd fool who balks at direct reasoning and hints that vanity drives the chase of a “pretty woman,” who manipulates fools for self-interest.
The Springheld Republican discusses farmer discontent with monopolistic prices and free use of combinations in industry. It warns of possible political action or revolution among agriculturists unless manufacturing and transportation power is curbed.
A critical column lashes out at public behavior by women during the Goelet wedding in New York. The writer ridicules the bridal crowd and their later looting of church decorations, condemning hysteria and perceived lack of modesty among the attendees.
The piece condemns a mob of wealth obsessions and ostentatious fashion in New York as degrading to women and the nation. It warns that such hysteria over riches erodes modesty and self respect, urging cultured women to seek remedies against these displays.
A Chicago News view laments speculative excess and stock market raids by big holders. It notes widespread selling, lavish purchases, and the need for restraint as crops remain good and the nation sobers from financial excesses.
A reflective essay from the New York Mail and Express lauds the “clearing-off man” who stays hopeful and optimistic about weather and life. The piece argues cheerful people inspire confidence, kindness, and belief in beauty, contrasting them with critics who dampen joy.
The article recounts the imperial crown’s principal gems: a deep red spinel ruby central to the front cross pattee, a large pale sapphire, and Edward the Confessor's emerald. It notes the spinel’s storied transit from Granada to Castile, to Edward the Black Prince, possibly Henry V, with a tale of thwarted a blow to Henry at Agincourt. It also mentions the sapphire’s path from Charles I to Cardinal York, then George IV, Princess Charlotte, and questions over its use. The emerald is noted as Edward the Confessor’s, recut for Charles II, and linked to legends of a Westminster beggar and St. John’s ring.
A young man asks about poetry and Miss Cayenne replies that poetry helps life by offering quotes instead of original thought. The Washington Star quote reflects on poetry's role and the writer critiques political rhetoric as whitewash.
A collage of humors from a mixed bag of readers and editors includes pokes at automobiling speed, turkey sandwiches, polar cream, poets, bishops, and lovers. Jokes hinge on manners, manners, and social foibles with a streetwise old newspaper tone.
A reader quotes humorous exchanges about misfortune in life and politics. The dialogue covers a boastful start followed by a slip, a city’s governance framed as purchasable, and playful household anecdotes. The fragmentary items reflect social witticisms and editorial reactions.
A dialogue fragment from a Chicago Post item features a foreign nobleman refusing to disparage a rival’s taste, claiming gallantry. The piece includes a playful exchange about settling rivalry with gifts and a quip on theatrical hype and romance.
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