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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
2
A collection of pithy maxims and social comment from William Sror t in North Dakota touching manners, labor, industry, gender roles, court outcomes, and national events. Notable lines warn of trusts, dreyfus case views, and rural work contrasts, with a humorous note on one night stands and a Chicago theft spree.
A sharp voiced critic argues against a creator claiming the earth is not round but tetrahedral. The speaker notes that most people find it hard to accept a square world.
Senator Platt jokes that annexation has been done with a club or a caress, framing the selection of Hobson for Philippine duty as a long planned move. The comment signals partisan reaction to the appointment and hints at broader imperial policy discussions.
The item notes a rich Arizona ore deposit described as an El Dorado with ore valued at $117000 per ton. It contrasts this with Ohio gold prospects and hints the mine owner or controller avoided heavy labor, possibly by securing a postmaster appointment or similar advantage.
Toledo mayor recounts his trip and urges action against wealth disparities. He recalls impoverished crowds at a New York bakery where the poor line up at midnight for half a loaf, contrasting this with Stock Exchange fortunes and pledging to denounce and overturn the system to secure a fairer distribution of toil’s fruits.
The piece outlines a process to make carbolite from blast furnace slag mixed with pulverized coke then melted and electrofused, claiming it could yield a gas superior to acetylene at lower cost. It also notes a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on seed grain loan acts, upholding repayment obligations, and mentions Hal Adii the Turkish wrestler’s poor showing in St Paul after defeats by big names.
A Maine man asserts he can produce Peper from the Andros River water, and if successful he would also create paving stones from the same source.
The aeronaut M. Lachambre, explaining why no word has come from Andree two years after departing for the north pole, outlines three groundings for the balloon. He suggests the craft may have drifted near Spitzbergen, Franz Josef Land or the polar ocean, with survival possibilities depending on landing site and provisions.
Spectators watch an ordinary horse pull a wagon loaded with two and a half tons of goods. The inventor keeps the wheel mechanism hidden under a wooden frame while seeking patent protection to prevent public disclosure before grant.
Rare Seebeck issued stamps from Salvador are now on the market at uniform fifty cent sets after condemnation. The stamps span face values from one cent to ten dollars and are praised for being handsomely engraved. Contracts ending soon will halt renewals, making these desirable bargains for collectors compared with Portugal and colonies prices.
An 1851 2 cent Hawaii stamp, one of the rarest postage stamps, has only six to ten known specimens. A recent examination showed a thin, almost transparent paper with Hawaiian Postage at the top and a central 2 in a decorative frame. The latest sale price reached 3500 dollars to a European collector, with the Ferrari Paris collection housing the best assortment of this issue.
Canada reduces postage to two cents ending the 3 cent stamp era. Existing supply will be saved as no new 3 cent issues will be printed. Two cent stamps remain in use with interchangeable designs, including the large stamp honoring Imperial Penny Post.
The Chicago Record reports 1804 coinage of 19,570 dollars 78,259 half dollars and 1,634 quarters. Only three genuine 1804 dollars exist. one in Omaha from Byron Reed, one in Philadelphia and another from Ellsworth. Barkeepers circulated counterfeit 1804 dollars earlier via a Kennedy forgery in Lowell Massachusetts.
In the Chamber of Deputies M Georges Clemenceau recounts a Martres dispensary incident where a patient, told to undress by mistake, fears a skin disease that turns out to be a miscommunication about his petition. The anecdote underscores Clemenceau’s wit and public image as a Dreyfus figure.
A woman contemplates settling affairs with an uneasy child in a house with two invalids. She decides to pay the girl and dismiss her, then to complete breakfast preparations herself, warning the girl there will be no return. The scene captures tension and finality in a stern, decisive moment.
Dr Hutton argues against routine surgery for appendicitis. With 27 years in medicine he cites 100 cases treated without cutting and claims medical treatment succeeds in over 96 percent, using calomel and soda purgation with hot applications and saline if needed.
The piece cites a New York Herald view that athletic and menswear inspired walking shoes are healthier for women while noting a segment who cling to dainty fashion. A physician warns that cross-legged dainty footwear and thin stockings can harm lungs, illustrating with a patient who values style over health.
Detroit plans a grand bicentennial exhibit on Belle Isle with a Venetian style main building mirroring St Mark's, the Doge's palace, a water theater, a Venetian garden, and a large triumphal arch. A bridge will connect the island to the city and host a Midway with eateries and booths.
The article discusses the fate of Andree and his team as rumors spread they may have perished if south east of Spitzbergen, while Franz Josef Land or North Pole landing could have kept them alive. La chambre holds cautious hope, noting three years needed to judge a death.
J. M. Alves, a Russian civil engineer, unveils a novel device in St. Petersburg intended to revolutionize wheel propulsion. The invention promises to reduce friction when attached to vehicle wheels, potentially improving mobility and efficiency.
The 5-cent blue stamp of Nova Scotia, in unused condition, is rarer than the other values because all of this denomination was used up before the issue was discontinued while many remainders exist for the other values. The same pattern applies to the 3-cent stamp of Prince Edward Island.
The total number of unmarried female students admitted to Berlin University is 227. Of these 127 are German natives, and 100 are non Germans including 48 Russians and 35 Americans. The remainder include several nationalities with three Frenchwomen and one Italian.
The article notes lemon baths as a popular practice in the West Indies. Three or four lemons are sliced and soaked in warm water for about half an hour, described as a refreshing bath remedy.
In a brief exchange Clemenceau smiles as he takes the name of an individual and confirms he used his influence to secure a post office position for his sister in Algeria. The note highlights alleged political leverage exercised by the French leader.
A small home wedding ends with a maid disappearing before breakfast. The mistress discovers the maid ready to depart with hat coat and a hurdle under her arm and a cheerful note about a new place, threatening to return if unsatisfied. The scene ends with the mistress’s restrained wrath.
A fragmentary remark mocks women seeking medical advice and urges heed to doctors words while noting widespread costly, nauseating treatments. The line portrays distrust of medical guidance and the cost to patients.
Oyster instinct leads them to open shells as tide rises to receive food from the seg. This suggests natural behavior of oysters when removed from their beds and exposed to rising tides.
A brief excerpt shows a man joking about Filipino divisions Tagals and others, while another cheers, quipping that all Filipinos look alike to him. The exchange lampoons ethnic generalizations in a lighthearted cartoon caption style from Puck.
The remark suggests personal assessment of life’s worth based on daily living costs. It reflects individual concern about financial pressures shaping perception of life’s value and overall well being.
A historical ad style piece features Missouri governor Thomas C. Fletcher praising Peruna remedy for chronic catarrh. Fletcher reports relief after one bottle and endorses Dr. Hartman’s formula as a national antidote to disease and a defender of public welfare.
A Pittsburg language teacher meets a pupil on the avenue. The pupil misrecognizes the teacher, insisting the man is someone else. After a playful exchange, the pupil notes he differs by speech impediment, while the teacher asserts they are the same person despite the mismatch.
Ainslee's Magazine notes that longevity hinges on selecting long-lived parents, being born female, a genius leaning to philosophy, a Quaker, avoiding financial worry, buying an annuity, a happy marriage, and a temperate life between 30 and 50 degrees latitude. It questions whether such a life is worth living and ponders who would fund annuities if everyone bought one.
A passenger on a street car clings to the rear platform to stay warm while another boards and jokes about the car being so full that one cannot peek inside. The exchange captures a moment of extreme overcrowding and discomfort on urban transit.
Grant Allen in Strand Magazine notes that beetles and other insects anticipate human burial and the manuring of fields by consuming and burying dead animals. He states that hardly any human trade or activity lacks an animal and vegetable counterpart.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote notes New York police struggle to identify suspects because accused men grow old before arrest, making recognition difficult. The remark frames policing challenges in a wry, critical tone.
A Chicago Tribune dialogue notes Grumpey plans to ride the same tandem with a new partner after Miss Miggins objected to last year’s arrangement. The exchange hints at social tensions and upcoming plans.
A fragment from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph notes someone invited to a photographic salon and mentions sending a negative. The readable text is incomplete and leaves the event details uncertain.
A Chicago Tribune snippet shows a quarrel over a silver-mounted revolver with a husband asking for it and a woman vowing to use it to drive the wolf from the door. The text includes garbled dialogue and fragmented narration.
The readable text is fragmented and unclear. No verifiable names, places, dates, or events are present to form a factual news item.
The Florida Central and Peninsula offers the quickest schedules from Cincinnati and Chicago to Jacksonville. The celebrated Cincinnati Florida and Havana Limited uses Pullman Sleepers and dining cars, departing Cincinnati mornings and arriving Jacksonville next morning. An evening through-sleepers service also operates, with a route via Chattanooga Everett and Jacksonville. A longer Cincinnati Asheville route exists, reaching Jacksonville without change. The line serves Oscala Gainesville Orlando Tampa and other Florida towns, connecting to St Augustine Miami Havana and Nassau via Jacksonville. For tickets contact agents or A O MacDowell or L A Shipman in Jacksonville Florida.
List of patents granted to various inventors including Gaylord V. Barnes Anna A. Davies James J. Egan Elmer W. Grngert Albert J. Hadley Louis Mayer Francis M Nash W R Nash Charles A Peterson and Merwin Lou Johnson with patent attorneys J. Peul at 10 Pioneer Press Building.
A commentator recalls a cake walk described as the most realistic yet noting one participant wore burnt cork stockings in Cleveland. The remark captures a vivid, period-appropriate moment from the event.
An advertisement promotes corn at 83,000 per yield 813 bushels per acre and oats at 260 bushels. It markets pasture seed mixes and crops including Salter's Rape and Bromus Inermis, plus 10 kinds grasses and clovers. Send to John A Balzer Reed Co La Crosse Wisconsin with stamps for a free catalogue.
Eliza R. Parker advises gentle washing of delicate garments to preserve their appearance. Use warm water with soap, soak briefly, wash by hand, rinse in warm water, and avoid wringing. Dry on a line and press with a hot iron while still slightly damp.
A brief Chicago Daily News quip notes that men rarely grasp what a silent girl hides in her thoughts, asserting the difficulty of discovering what she truly thinks when she does not speak.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for bowels and kidneys, claiming natural action to relieve headaches and general discomfort. It also fragments other product names and generic wellness claims, reflecting period marketing style.
An advertisement highlights Dr J H Rindlaub, a Fargo specialist for the eye ear nose and throat. It whimsically notes the season for plumbing and ice, and mentions Piso’s Cure as a remedy for consumption. The note includes a quotation and a separate line with Amex Ross Williamsport Pa dating to 13 06.
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