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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
2
A collage of aphorisms and wry observations spans topics from politics to manners. It notes Aguinaldo’s possible barter, the ideal juror’s ignorance, and social fads like musical teas. The piece pokes at diplomacy, satire, and human folly with brisk, punchy lines.
Several letter writers request Illinois legislators to call for the resignation of United States Senator Mason. They argue that those opposing Mason’s career as a statesman are unwilling to have their names published, signaling weak support for their cause.
Beresford believes China’s main clash will be Russia versus the United States and Britain is seen as a historic ally. He aims to sway American opinion to gain U S aid if conflict arises while noting trade growth and caution about early intervention. Russia remains a steady friend. England is viewed through historical lens.
M Meigs argues America loses to world markets due to bad roads and costly grain haulage. He predicts cheap oil will transform country roads and outlines steps: smooth graded surfaces, dry conditions, proper rolling to seal oil. The Senate blocks 500000 for pneumatic tube postal service extension citing impracticality and contract expirations.
The Wisconsin legislature has passed a bill to prohibit future lawmakers from receiving free railroad tickets. Observers note that many current members might still serve again if pressured, even as the measure moves forward.
Chicago reports capitalists plan to form a thrashing-machine trust as trust farmers continually unveil new industry ideas for the republic, suggesting a shift in the agricultural technology market amid ongoing consolidation.
The piece recalls Niagara Falls hazards with yearly drownings and hypnotism theory linked to the river’s rush. It narrates the 1840s spectacle of shipping the decayed Steamship Caroline over the falls, a crowd of 30 000 to 40 000, and ensuing Anglo American tensions over Durfee and McLeod cases.
Niagara today shows a grand winter scene led by an immense ice jam below the falls. Bridges and vessels face peril as floating ice piles up hundreds of feet high and moves the bridge downstream. Historic wrecks and daring attempts at the rapids are recalled, including the Caroline and Michigan disasters.
Lieut Robert Grenfell died at Omdurman when a spear thrust pierced his watch, driving the dial works through the face and stopping the hands at 8 39. His family sent the timepiece to a jeweler to mount as a memorial of his valor and fate.
The Maine senator Hale is described as refined in dress and speech, with a noted fondness for scented sachet powder. Observers recall a distinctive perfume when passing him in the Senate corridor highlighting his polished, particular persona.
The article recounts real and legendary women who served as public executioners. It notes a Brussels case where Marie Rege disguised as her husband executed multiple times, and mentions Lady Betty in colonial Virginia who willingly took the role and rode the scaffold unmasked, flogging criminals through the streets.
The article outlines the Cour de Cassation under the presidency, detailing a low annual salary of £1200 for the chief, compares European and American pay, and describes the court’s hierarchy with three chambers, forty five counsellors, seven advocates, clerks, and officials. It notes the three-day week and slow operation of the vast judiciary.
The Fortnightly Review portrays Samoa as a cauldron of conflicting forces under artificial governance. Germans, though few in number, wield influence and wealth, while natives prize natural abundance and ceremonial attire. Christianization lags, labor objections persist, and rival powers hesitate to seize opportunity.
The Chicago Journal recounts Representative Sam Smith of Michigan proposing a skeleton army idea. He urged maintaining trained officers in each district to enlist and drill recruits for wartime, forming the army's skeleton soon to be meat and muscle. The plan was ridiculed in the House.
A high gale drives mile long waves with 40 feet height and 60 000 pounds per foot of length at 20 mph. A 600 foot ship like the New York or Paris rises like a leaf. on a lee shore, 100 000 ton blows crush it like an eggshell.
A light exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed jokes about wheels and expenses. He notes an $8 fixing bill, while she wonders why bicycles are called feminine. He replies they’re like women in pricey surprises.
In a brief exchange, Maria notes Mr Smith finally has an appointment to wed, joking that their married life will allow them to purchase postage stamps at wholesale prices. The dialogue highlights domestic anticipation and practical humor in a light moment.
Unexplained glow-worms flare brighter as storms near, surpassing their brilliance at other times. The phenomenon intrigues observers who note the luminous display intensifies with unsettled weather.
George Julian Zdinay discovers a plastic liquid named liquefied marble or pyrolith that closely mimics marble in appearance and workability. The material solidifies back to a transparent, enduring form, preserving every line of the original model while reducing production costs.
A sailor recalls a fatal voyage where the captain uttered no last words as tragedy struck. The captain’s wife was aboard, highlighting the personal toll of the sea disaster.
A remark notes that a very pretty woman inspires other women to reveal their own wit and cleverness, highlighting social dynamics and insecurity in peer groups.
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup of Figs as a world famous, effective laxative. It claims genuine remedy benefits for constipation and related ailments, warns against imitations, and notes it uses leading publications to inform the public.
A woman questions why sleigh bell sounds unsettled Mathias. Her companion surmises his unease stems from a past youthful sleigh outing with a girl. The brief exchange appears in the Philadelphia North American.
An advertisement denounces local treatments for deafness and promotes constitutional remedies. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar promise for cures caused by catarrh and directs readers to request free circulars. Also bundled are pill and laxative ads and testimonials mentioning Piso's Cure for Consumption.
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