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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
3
A London Globe view argues fear of poverty drives misers to extreme measures. It portrays misers as ascetic yet moral, whose obsession erodes humanity and judgment, leaving them detached and despised by others.
London report highlights Lady Helen Stewart's record with 728 presents valued at about 750000 dollars. Half from friends, half from parties eager to showcase connections with the Londonderry family or gain visiting status in Nat. Tn. Gifts allegedly returned with polite refusals, signaling snobbery and a growing annual cost to top families. A self protective association aims to curb extravagant gifts in high society.
A historical look contrasts Jeffersons banished courtly rites with Madison and Jackson era entertainments. It notes New Year home parties at the capital, Mistress Dollys dinners, and plebeian suppers at the White House. Jacksons regime brings merrier, livelier scenes amid concerns over cotton crop and finances.
A Republican delegate convention is called to meet in Dodge Town on Tuesday May 1 at 10 oclock a m to nominate a candidate for Congress to succeed J. W. Conner and to allocate delegates by county and vote totals. The Fanth Congressional District counties will elect delegates at a rate of one per county and one per 200 votes or fraction over 100 cast for Hon A B Cumming for governor in the November election. Paul E. Grillway, secretary.
A fragment from a 19th century periodical discusses English university culture, noting a lack of demand for student songbooks and contrasts with German traditions. It cites general musical tastes, a few humorous exchanges, and brief anecdotes on society and diplomacy. The piece reflects cultural attitudes toward student life and entertainment.
Before England wakes, the Scilly Islands burst with flowers as winds and tides push violets primroses daffodils and nar cissus to the mainland. A trading crew began shipping blooms to the London market with baskets growing in size until fourteen tons of flowers were sent on a single ship.
An 1902 Estherville ordinance requires city numbering for buildings with three-digit height limits and enforces penalties for noncompliance. It also outlines street renaming and reclassification of avenues to streets within the Eastherville incorporation, including the conversion of several avenues and the alignment with local road names. Public notices state enforcement by the city clerk and the operative date.
A London tobacco writer debunks cigar myths noting that true cigar quality can be bought for a shilling, while higher prices reflect size shape or rare brands. He warns that glass-encased “Genuine Havana” cigars often rely on misleading appearances and discusses dubious Chicago methods to imitate Havana flavor. The piece traces pricing across London districts and laments deceptive marketing since 1871 with a reported $146, th of declining standards.
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