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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1896
Page
2
A long, ragged text mixes satire on trust and money with anecdotes about local figures. It references a jailed beauty, a bachelor named John Græmley, and a lawsuit game over pamphlets, set in a mood of public intrigue and moral inquiry.
Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday figure in a Tombstone encounter with the Clanton gang. In a street battle in Fremont Street, Frank and Tom McLowery and Billy Clanton are wounded, Morgan is shot, and Doc Holliday fires a buckshot charge, ending with the four gunmen fleeing as lawmen restore order. Virgil Clanton and Holliday exchange gunfire, and the incident leaves several injured and Earp’s posse asserting control.
The piece describes current fashion notes for a bachelor woman, highlighting a practical trout season suit in brown tweed with a short kilt skirt and tan covert jacket, paired with red striped chevain shirts, high rubber boots, an Alpine hat, and a brown tan striped ribbon. It notes the trend toward shorter skirts for health and comfort and mentions regional attitudes toward attire among New England observers.
It is customary to move cats and other pets when changing residence. A few claim bad luck follows moving, but no foundation in fact supports this. Take your cats with you and ensure they receive good care and feeding wherever you relocate.
A Mississippi baptism ceremony turned chaotic when a large channel catfish surfaced and pulled the reverend’s trousers while he was immersed. The awkward moment prompted the crowd to rush in and rescue the clergyman, ending the rite abruptly.
Jacob Inglefritz returns to Sharon Pennsylvania to reunite with Kip Van Winkla after an eight year absence. The meeting is described as a remarkable scene as both brothers recall their wartime experiences and family history.
Wes burned 16 Death James Hyon aged 3 years son of Tim Ryan was burned fatally when his clothes caught fire from an ignited match he was playing with. He died several hours afterwards amid great sufferings.
James Jones, longtime resident of Kouts Indiana, died after being struck by two mall pouch throws from a Pan-Hantle train. The incident occurred as the train passed through the area, causing fatal head injuries. Police are investigating the sequence of events and potential safety lapses.
The color white, once worn by French royal widows, gained popularity in bridal dresses in this country, marking a shift in wedding attire norms.
The response suggests visiting the store to ask for the department supervisor or sending a note after identifying the department head. If called for an interview, proceed to the business office and await a reply. It also notes that black hair and blue eyes typically classify a person as brunette.
A Parisian writer notes a shift from brie bread to antique trinkets, with old curiosity shops rummaged for seventeenth or eighteenth century dog collars. The hunt attracts collectors who prize scarce collars, while many settle for small silver beads hung on pets with ribbon bows.
The article traces bridal dress color from yellow Rottan brides to pink in eastern traditions and crimson in medieval Europe. It notes Mary Smart introducing white at her marriage to Frese II of France, describing the transformation to white gowns and pale blue velvet accents.
A sketch depicts a little girl gown with a white detail, three narrow braided white hems on the skirt, a bisure bodice opening over a plain blue vest trimmed with braid and four large buttons. The sailor color plain goods is trimmed similarly with a braided belt and two braided bands at the elbow.
Fashion notes describe reception gowns favored for princess style. Mentions Mave and helotrope astin velvet as preferred fabrics. Eton jackets with darts and side seams outlined by braid are noted for their narrow widths and refined finish.
The article extols Texas as ideal for land seekers and settlers seeking smaller farms with varied crops and lower production costs. It touts diverse crops from cotton to citrus, and notes earlier markets, milder winters, and ample grazing. It invites readers to request a pamphlet and join Low rate home seekers excursions via the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway on select dates in 1898.
An informal amateur performance depicting scenes from Richard III was staged at Judge Peterby's residence. Actors appeared unevenly trained and the stage manager's blunt instruction to Gus De Smith disrupted the mood by correcting his position and lines.
Comfort to California through Omaha and Lincoln with once a week excursions leaving Thursday mornings. Tourist sleepers to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Second class tickets accepted. Only 5 dollars for a double berth. Call at the depot or write for a folder. J Francis is General Passenger Agent.
A Laventest pulseometer is said to measure the exact condition of a heartbeat with an electron pen tracing blood flow on paper. It promises benefit to life insurance and medical practice, while marketing syrup claims to cleanse the system and cure a correlative condition.
A jumble of phrases sketches a tense scene with a lawyer, a wary witness, and musings on aging friendship and maternal hope. Vivid Irish phrasing echoes amid disjointed reflections on truth and time.
An old advertisement touts Lasutive Bromo Qutaine and Cascarets as quick cures for colds with mock medical claims. It parodies medical jargon and mocks patent medicines common in era advertising.
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