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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
3
A garbled wire service style column surveys politics gender roles and social currents, noting Roosevelts stance on horses and Yale bicentennial tributes while touching on crime, education, farming, and fashion. It blends opinion with fleeting anecdotes about politicians, editors, and public figures.
A long, reflective piece discusses the psychology of fashion and social imitation. It cites Sir Thomas Lipton and Prof George Vincent to illustrate attitudes toward youth, commerce, and American vs English views. The essay argues fashion is driven by competitive imitation, with individuals seeking social alignment through dress and manners, and notes the social costs of flashy trends.
A child's long pretend wedding ends when a mother reveals that marriage means leaving home. Faith learns the difference between Miss and Mrs and asks about a future where she may be pursued. The piece notes a cautious forecast of eventual adulthood and potential social consequences.
A garbled exchange referencing a penton request, a veteran husband, and a kitchen colonel. It mentions Miss Yeeters and a hackney at a Philadelphia North America event, plus a horse show in Gilgal and Air, with casual notes on carriage horses.
The Chicago Board of Trade station tops the ten largest U S post offices with a 1900 business of or B876,000, surpassing Buffalo Detroit Kansas City and Minneapolis. Other big stations include Monadwork Building Milwaukee Stock Exchange and Chicago and Milwaukee post masters salaries noted.
International statistics compiled from McDonell and foreign inquiries reveal that England and Wales report the fewest divorces per thousand marriages at 1.43. Switzerland 40, France 41, Romania 20, Prussia 18, the German empire 17, Denmark 13, Holland 12, Belgium 11, Sweden 21 (10.6). In Australia New South Wales leads petitions with 26.5 per 10,000. Victoria 7, Western Australia 4, New Zealand 3.7, Tasmania 2.7, South Australia 1.6, Queensland 1.0. The trend shows rising divorces and separations across Australian colonies.
Congressman James D. Aiphanison of Tennessee, Democratic leader of the House, has attained the highest office in the gift of Scottish Rite Masons. He ranks as a Mason with King Edward VII and President Diaz of Mexico as the Supreme Council marks its centennial in Washington. Following the death of Sovereign Grand Commander Thomas H. Caswell, Richard ton assumed duties as Deputy Grand Commander amid coronation-like ceremonies. Only a few active members attend the installation of Sovereign Grand Master.
The text notes twenty three solemnities and a ritual expanding to thirty three for each state. Honorary members may attend deliberations without voting. The Sovereign Grand Commander earns 3000 dollars yearly and receives a life residence in the temple. A grand building in the capital, once Washington’s fashionable district, now valued at 170000 dollars, belongs to the organization.
Richard son Tolby Temple Scottish Rite Masons of the Southern Jurisdiction reports Commander Richardson has completed arrangements for moving into the building. The offices of the Supreme Council are located there with Frederick Weber as Secretary General in charge. The secretaryship mirrors the commander's role as a line position.
A Times Democrat tale recalls a New Orleans judge who fried by stamps on his cheek during a court session. A dull copying clerk caused the outburst by failing to notice the postal drama, prompting the judge to rail about excessive postage for second class matter.
A retired sea captain and an embattled lawyer, longtime foes next door, find the captain’s chimney crashes into the lawyer’s roof during a storm. The lawyer researches legal precedents to claim damages while the pair swap threats in a comic London Lit-Bits tale.
Mrs Fosdick confronts a broken china incident as Bridget cheerfully admits to breaking a cup and plans to finish the set, expressing relief that the task is done after earlier breakages. The exchange blends humor with a domestic mishap in a Detroit Free Press narrative.
Hartford restaurant owners profit from garbage by feeding it to hogs on a nearby farm. They transformed a run down tract into productive land with hogs, millet, cabbage and high grass. The revived property now shows well kept pastures and thriving crops, turning waste into value.
A mirrored survey argues that most eminent men trace fame to being first or second sons. It cites Dante Goethe Shakespeare Milton and others as eldest sons, while notable second sons include Michael Angelo Beethoven Garibaldi Sheridan and Asquith. The piece notes third sons like Wellington Scott Voltaire and Walpole also achieve prominence.
The article lists three common British snakes the mouth snake the ringed snake and the adder with notes on the smooth snake coronella austriaca rare observed since 1835 and limited to southern districts. It describes the ringed snake and its diet including birds eggs and young, and recalls the large size of the longest specimens.
A pest described as a plague of snakes in Cefneneau near Tanelly alarmed residents last September. A house yielded up to 20 or more young adders, eggs found in a wall, and many snakes in an old quarry near the gardens. Adders are venomous but usually harmless unless threatened or stepped on. Venom can be fatal to cattle and rarely to humans, with recovery often weeks of suffering. The London Standard notes adders have poison glands and can be dangerous especially to children.
An old time reporter recounts Phocian Howard's survival in Shawneetown during the Ohio River flood. He details slipping into water near a cemetery, nearly drowning, and a boatman with a wooden leg shouting to stand up, as the water rose to his waist.
A Louisville Times tale recalls arresting a very drunk Irishman who tried to fight. The officer tapped him on the head and the man joked about the time, saying he was glad the hit came a moment late.
The passage explains Sumatra widow practice where a flagstaff is placed at the door after a husband's death and remains until the flag is worn or a fire ends. Mourning is tied to seasonal winds and the quality of flag material, with remarriage possible after visible mourning signals.
A fragmentary Scots dialogue notes Scotch Mist and a light morning rain. London King jokes about late style in houses and umbrellas while Andra chides Thomas for wastefulness as Lettuce is praised for easy cultivation.
The article cites Leslie’s Weekly writer Rev. Peter MacQueen praising Western Siberia’s vast black earth plains as Russia’s grain heartland. It notes 42,000 square geographical miles of wheat growing land, with spring wheat sown from April and frost timing, plus a ten year sowing and ten year fallow cycle in a tiled fallow system.
Alfred Bell the diamond magnate and friend of Cecil Rhodes has fled England after being alternately linked to many noble European brides. He declares he will not marry and has sealed himself in his villa Beit Salso Maggiore Italy with Cecil Rhodes as his sole guest, inviting no mother or maid. A central police detective recounts the odd pursuit of a wanted man, noting it is common for officers to encounter suspects in expected resort spots while awaiting warrants.
A regimental surgeon urges rubber heels for all troops to curb shock from marching. Rubber heel tests reportedly reduce brain and bone strain and ease pains. A device called the vigilant dragon, a spiked bell on door, alarms intruders and then rests as a desk bell. It ends with advice to cultivate goodwill toward a wealthy uncle.
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