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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
3
A 19th century narrative blends a Mississippi river leper settlement story with Irish agricultural data. It details a secluded leper colony near Iberville, its strict privacy, and the two young aristocratic women patients, then shifts to Ireland noting shifts from potatoes to oats, wider crop trends, and flax yields amid land shrinkage.
It has been said that more laws have been passed for the protection of the salmon than for that of any other living creature, save man himself, says a.
A Brooklyn postoffice horse at Ninth street and Fifth avenue feeds on oats while stationary, then quietly backs into the horse ahead to steal its ration. The robbing horse finishes by eating its own oats and resting. The last horse in line loses out, but the clever scheme goes unseen until discovered.
The mantel in the Welsbach light uses thoria and ceria in a precise mix 99 percent thoria and 1 percent ceria. Equal quantities produce little light as the mantel just heats red hot. The reason for ceria’s small but dramatic boost to luminous efficiency remains not fully understood.
A necklace of virgin gold nuggets was presented to the Duchess of Fife during her visit to the West Australian court at the Glasgow International Exhibition 1901. H. W. Venn, president of the Western Australia royal commission, donated the piece, set in a sandalwood casket with Australian timber inlay.
A new ladder designed for women includes a platform and balustrade that open automatically when set, preventing falls. It adds a large table board for placing kitchen utensils during cleaning and windows or walls can be washed with safety. The ladder remains light and portable like a standard model.
The Button-Hook Has Vanished. What has become of the button hook It recalls a time when men carried a button hook for shoe lacing on key rings or desks as button shoes faded from fashion. The piece notes the hook’s disappearance alongside evolving footwear trends.
A fragment noting that earth would receive roughly one eleventh the light of a body built to certain specified proportions. This terse line hints at a comparison of luminosity based on structural or geometric scaling, leaving the exact context and measurements unclear.
The Atlanta Constitution reports L. N. Calvary aged 70 found dead of heart disease in his Fayetteville house. A former New York native, he moved to 100 acres, built a grand vineyard and house, but never shipped produce, letting each year’s harvest rot. He worked ten hours daily, recently returned from New York where his bank was, and carried fine silverware and sold a twelve acre Hudson Vineyard for $12,000.
A Wisconsin clam fisher near Prairie du Chien found a massive pink lustrous pearl weighing 103 grains after a shell opening. It changed hands through Prairie du Chien dealers and Chicago jewellers, fetching amounts from 17 500 to 25 000 before its current owner refused further sale at 50 000. The gem is praised as the most wonderful pearl seen in America and possibly matched worldwide.
The Alice society in America requires members to master a lengthy Lewis Carroll sentence in minutes, emphasizes fraternity, and hosts original refreshments at summer tea visits among members. The outlet notes the group as refreshing and unique with no clear broader aim.
Providence correspondence reports Mrs. Claus Peterson of South Auburn calming a rattlesnake in her cellar near a cook stove. She hurled a kettle of hot water, the snake died, and later found her cow slain in the yard by the same creature.
The plan to lay an all-British cable from Canada across the Pacific to Australia will finish in two years. It will nearly double capacity, as outages require isolation on both ends. France and Germany oppose British control and seek telegraph independence. Holland and Germany plan a Far East cable system with Shanghai as main terminus, connecting to Japan and possibly the United States.
A New Engagement Ring advocates a pear shaped stone, preferably a diamond, with an almost invisible setting and a very thin circlet. Colored stones may be surrounded by tiny diamonds for a bright line, or a row of five diamonds with rubies is popular. Rubies symbolize felicity in love and diamonds signify luck.
Authorities at the Paris exposition honor Professor W. G. Johnson of Springfield Massachusetts formerly state entomologist of Maryland with a gold medal for his agricultural research and his collaboration on the United States Department of Agriculture exhibit. The German army includes more than 10 000 musicians.
A report describes renewed efforts to curb gambling frauds on ocean steamers as scams grow in scale. The tale recalls Cunard lore of stern rules yet leniency elsewhere and a shipboard cheat dealing himself four aces while the captain feigned ignorance.
Six doctors treated Mr. J. O. Landeman of South Bend for kidney trouble after three years of illness. He used two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and was completely cured, with health improved beyond years. The case created a profound sensation in St. Joseph county and boosted Dodd's Kidney Pills advertising.
In a Philadelphia Press exchange, Ascum asks why Cassidy is down on the English. Cassidy argues English stories are true while claiming Irish stories are also told, though Cassy contends Hes about the English are truthful.
A young man asks about coincidence among reformers and an elder notes most are either very rich or destitute, implying motive tied to wealth or loss of hope. The Washington Star’s framing shows a skeptical view of reform leaders.
List of patents issued to Northwestern inventors including Daniel Coffey of St. Paul Andrew Erickson of Bar rett Minnesota George Hurd of Alberta Minnesota Henry Roth of Minneapolis Perley Stevens of St. Paul Fred Towne of Sisseton and Joseph Tuor of St. Paul. Lothrop Johnson patent attorneys Pioneer Press Bidg St Paul Minnesota.
In a vivid period scene Mrs McChane teases Mrs McProudee about laundry to amuse children. The husband has lost a paying job and the family covers windies with steam to create pictures, revealing social strain and inventive domestic labor in a bygone era.
Promotional notice claims Allen's Foot-Ease powder loosens tight new shoes and cures swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Trial package free by mail Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
London Lance notes a shift during King Edward's Windsor visit as he hosts daily large dinner parties with a broad circle of distinguished guests, unlike the late queen who dined with family in the Oak room. The change marks a notable royal social expansion.
A preacher on a ride encounters an old mountaineer hiding in bushes with a rifle. The man calmly explains he is waiting for Bill Johnson and intends to blow his head off with the help of the Land. The scene captures frontier tension and raw vow.
A fragmented collage of 1900 era trade cards and testimonials. It lists Hall's Catarrh Cure with internal use and price notes, quips about jilting tragedy, and multiple ad lines such as Piso's Cure for Consumption and Wizard Oil. It also includes quotes from public figures and hints at social statistics.
R S Fuller of Boston, kin to George A Fuller, says steel frame skyscrapers lead building in Chicago. He notes vast tearing down of blocks and private houses to build one apartment block, calling the city’s transformation evident to outsiders visiting Waldorf.
In a brief Philadelphia Bulletin line, a witty exchange notes a character’s confession and the awkward shift from promising to marry an artist to becoming engaged to a dentist. The quip hinges on the artist’s real-life drawing and the contrast with the dentist.
Are You Using Allen's Foot Enact It is the only cure for swollen smarting burning sweating feet corns and bunions. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to be shaken into the shoes. At all druggists and shoe stores 2K sample sent free address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
In a sharp exchange, Mrs Cobwigger laments failed efforts to reform her husband. Mrs Dorcas probes her next aim as the judge interjects with a pointed remark about attempting to reform the wond.
In a Detroit Free Press item, Miss Fracks announces her engagement to Mr. Templeton and invites congratulations. The crusty bachelor replies with light deflection, saying there is no grudge against Templeton in the county.
A New York joker entered a 10 cent car at a pet stock show and claimed a first prize. Plaitings of various descriptions are being used. The item reflects a quirky scene amid the event and notes local commentary about track safety and public danger.
A Plain Dealer item quotes a Clevee land quip about an eastern girl with unstrung nerves who tried self treatment. It notes she took diamond rings and other things she could find, illustrating cautionary satire on self care.
In France experiments show automobiles as transport wagons likely to influence modern warfare. The piece notes nature’s varied uses of science, contrasting battlefield destruction with Hostetter’s Stomach Hitters curing dyspepsia and related illnesses for fifty years, claiming prevention of malaria fever and ague.
Mrs Hatterson jokes about taking her husband at 1 o clock to pick decorations for the drawing room. Mrs Clatterson asks why. The reply notes she can blame him if the decorations go wrong. From Life magazine.
A Philadelphia Press item notes a woman exclaiming in distress after a man remarks on her new evening dress. She protests the compliment, asking what was said and confirming the remark that prompted the outburst. The moment highlights social sensitivity to appearance.
A reader asks about the distinction between a violin and a fiddle. The reply notes the instrument is a violin in formal performance such as concerts or operas, while at home next door the same instrument is referred to as a fiddle. This reflects common usage based on setting.
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