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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
7
In a New York Press account a genial passenger admits he did not notice the boy’s antics as a fashionably dressed young man boards the car. The youth exposes colorful socks to draw attention and yells Bum show. A middle aged woman complains about smoking as the car moves on.
An observer notes how readers gravitate to specific columns in newspapers. Elderly readers seek deaths and wills, young people chase society and fashion or sports, actors read drama, writers look at book reviews, and clergy scan bequests. The piece reflects varied habits of daily paper consumption.
A sinewy youth vows vengeance on a fortress as Paris history blazes with the Bastille’s fall. The speaker recounts Danton’s ascent and demise, linking courage to rebellion and France’s struggle for liberty.
During the recent Albatross cruise in the Pacific under Prof. Agassiz the greatest ocean depth was sounded near Guam. A beam trawl attached to a steel cable was lowered to about 28,878 feet, showing extremely cold conditions at that depth.
A narrator recounts a humorous tale about a small Italian town where people remove hats for a funeral. He contrasts the practice with Louisville, joking why residents there do not move to Louisville to cover hat costs.
Mrs Jones discusses a dispute over a poem on freedom accused of plagiarism. She remarks on the era of yellow journalism and the idea that even innocent acts like marriage can draw attention. The scene satirizes public moral outrage and reputational risk.
A woman writer on feminine interests urges eight hours of sleep as essential for vitality and beauty. She warns against tea or coffee, advises comfortable dress free of tight garments, and stresses wholesome daily fare with ample rest as the key to preserving vigor.
In a Harper s Weekly anecdote Sir Henry Irving arrives late to rehearsal while an actor known for mimicry performs an elaborate impersonation. A voice from the auditorium chimes in with a witty comment that there is no need for both of them in the company.
A Georgia man asks a clerk about the price of a marriage license and divorce documents, suggesting that obtaining both together would be cheaper. The humorous exchange portrays a darky asking, in dialect, whether combining the two official papers saves money.
In a colorful exchange a strawberry blonde comments on hair dye with phrases like Yes and Yes and No. A hardened bachelor counters that dyeing hair injures hair and brainpower, noting others claim dyeing makes people brainless.
A short dialogue fragment shows concern over an elusive memory and reliability. It features remarks on his excellent memory and a skeptical view of his ability to recall details as he pleases. The exchange hints at trust issues and casual joking about forgetfulness.
In a New York Press item a train car audience admires a floral arrangement reading Peace. A bemused gentleman asks who is dead, only to learn the bouquet is for a wedding and sparks amused chatter among married passengers.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes Prof Meyers faced misfortune in the Adirondacks when his plan to release balloons and bombs to cause rain was overtaken by a thunderstorm. He arrived with equipment, aimed to trigger rain, but rain came first and delayed his demonstration.
A collage tale recounts Sir John Lubbock's collie trained to fetch cards marked Food Drink and Out. The dog learned to associate the words with actions, proving reading ability by distinguishing cards solely by writing.
A bald man explains he will buy a wig to stop flies from landing on his bald spot. He dismisses pride, notes his scalp draws flies, and recalls aging hair loss leading to a bluff of longer side hair.
A New York criminal lawyer argues that overall crime rises as new laws create more offenses while severe crimes decline. He cites criminal statistics showing increases mostly in lighter offenses as civilization advances.
Poem fragment celebrates friendship amid joy and pain. Mentions a meeting and parting, a handclasp, and enduring tenderness. References to Alice and Boston poetic in tone, with a sense of eternal companionship and sorrow.
An excerpt from the New York Times conveys a speech by Sam who bargains for a round trip ticket for a corpse. He explains his plan to transport his wife’s body home to Birmingham for burial to save costs, citing the many relatives and the ensuing expenses.
A London Graphic illustration shows Russian hunters using a pig secured in a sledge as bait to lure wolves at night. The hunters emit no noise while the pig squeals, attracting wolves from far and near, and shooters pick off the animals as they close in. The method yields large bags when hunters are accurate shots.
The article discusses a hypothetical line of succession from James I to Victor Emmanuel of Italy and says the Savoys would have claimed the throne if not for Catholicism. It notes the act of settlement in 1701 installed the Brunswicks and places Victor Emmanuel about 300 degrees away in the line of succession.
Magnets now lift iron and steel plates weighing four six and twenty tons in steel works. Electro magnetic lifts use flat rectangular magnets suspended from cranes by chains. Plates are raised by direct contact without rehooking and can be handled while hot.
Mr. and Mrs. Strike argue over a newspaper note about a young champ who is said to be Laura’s fiancé. Mrs. Strike clarifies she has served as Laura’s fiancé for twenty years and will continue to do so, demanding the paper stop publishing the item.
Fragmentary note reports a couple with a long marriage living through years in France. One partner speaks of a “sixty nine year of life buried” and a count of twenty-six years, describing a personal history in an oblique, historical tone.
The American Beauty and a companion discuss a grand medieval castle with towers and oubliettes. They marvel at its age and lack of modern plumbing while joking about bathing in a boat and imagining grim fates for prisoners.
Samuel Davis notes an Irish man who tried to sue his landlady for $15 from a contract to pay $3 weekly for board with 25 cents deducted for each missed meal. He argued profits from staying away, but the case was dismissed as a nonsense contract. The tale ends with the man insisting the contract must be honored.
A demure woman with a baby rides an open Bowery car as a fierce man with a bad cigar boards. The man quips that the conveyance is private. she denies it and the exchange ends with him silenced.
A Norfolk Virgilli an Post reflection argues against moving the dust of Patrick Henry to Richmond. It praises the old elite as neighborhood men close to soil and people who served the state and were deeply attached to their acres. The piece questions disturbing their graves and preserving dignity for future generations.
The aviator Ia Vaulx, who previously failed to cross the Mediterranean last fall due to bad weather, is reconstructing his balloon and plans another attempt this year with ballast in the form of water.
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