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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
3
A playful verse notes straw hats and fashion trends for rain, urging readers to discard last year's styles. It highlights the bold new hats, cautions against outdated looks, and emphasizes the era's shifting attire. The piece ends by observing hats melting in the rain, underscoring style over practicality.
In a street park a crowd of hobos dominates benches while Judge O iflynn patrols age and the rivering life of the city. A tramp named Roadsy and companions watch a wealthy woman drive by then witness a fatal accident. The woman pleads for care for her husband, but the crowd learns the truth as the tramp is taken away on a long road.
A junior partner at a major downtown jewelry firm notes electrical storms trigger overworked watch repair departments as mainsprings break. He jokes that when business slackens, staff must pray for storms. noncompliance risks discharge. The quip hints at a recognized pattern of storm-related watch damage.
When Judge W W Henderson was elected probate judge of St Louis three years ago the compensation changed from fee to a salary of 33600 a year. He refused to draw his salary claiming unconstitutionality and then sued for 30000 in fees, winning his case on the supreme court.
The Bt. Soula Globe-Democrat notes that discovering a few more Klondikes could strengthen Alaska's case for statehood, signaling potential progress in the political effort.
Water carriers of the Kadleuo in Paraguay are molded to resemble armadillos tortoises and stags. Hu es vary from small drinking cups to large containers used to fetch water from streams and rivers. Decorated richly with symbols and flowers these pottery pieces reflect missionary influence and are treasured locally.
A Southern colonel recounts a Civil War tale set in Holly Springs and New York. He hid about $60,000 in a saddlebag, gave a thousand-dollar bill to a local girl, fled Yankee raiders, and years later the bill was recovered from an autograph album and returned with thanks to his rescuer's family.
Franz von Gabbay discovers a wax male doll in Hungary used as a love charm. A witch fashioned it for a girl whose lover doomed the doll to punish him with curses. The ritual ends with the girl stabbing the doll and burying it, while noting few genuine witches remain in Hungary.
In a east-facing room at midnight the witch and the girl share a dall and recite a false sweetheart’s name. The girl repeats the name thrice and the pair chant a return invocation, threatening demons to prevent eating or sleep if it fails.
The article notes Reed Hon Thomas B Reed spends summers near Old Orchard Beach and often faces questions about moving to New York. He replies that his wealth is judged by how long he stays away and insists he is still keeping office hours. The piece comments on meat prices and hints at an eventual reckoning.
The article details the pope’s ceremonial wardrobe at the Vatican, noting three rooms of garments for all liturgical occasions. It describes lace, gloves from a special 60 sheep herd, palliums blessed at St. Peter’s sarcophagus, jeweled robes, and the Fisherman ring as the official signet.
The London Globe notes coronation day seating limits for duchesses and countesses, with 19 inches for duchesses and 16 for high ranking ladies. It mentions Mrs Winslow's Teething Byrup as a recommended remedy for children. It also reports the first U S wheat shipment to England after a duty, valued at $3,000.
A Chicago Inter-Ocean account describes a late night poker game where Peter, facing a forced all in with $1,800 won earlier, bets his remaining 475 on ace nine. The dealer calls and the turn lands a nine to give Peter an $1,800 swing, the dealer visibly collapsing in the chair as the hand ends.
A Whiting Kansas resident recalls a chilling night in a city park when a rattlesnake lodged under a bandstand limb. After freeing it he continues home, later discovers the snake attached to a burglar in his parlor, then alerts police as it hangs from the window.
Washington approves 18 additional clerks for the Pittsburgh post office after July 1. An increase of 100 dollars a year in salary is granted to 81 current clerks. Postmaster Halliday is pleased to have his full list of proposed raises approved.
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