Pechy’s Poodle Death Sparks Proposal Ruse
Mina Pechy and Tom discuss Mina’s dog’s death. Jack misreads the moment, planning a proposal before Pechy may remarry, while Tit overhears and jokes about rushing romance.
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
3
Mina Pechy and Tom discuss Mina’s dog’s death. Jack misreads the moment, planning a proposal before Pechy may remarry, while Tit overhears and jokes about rushing romance.
A newly described clock measures hours halves and quarters and moon phases while displaying time in any city. Since clocks are costly, readers can obtain Hostetter's Almanac for 1902 from any druggist free of charge for the same information plus humor and general interest facts.
Bill Bunko praises a motto for his son with George Greengoods asking for the phrase. Bunko responds with a succinct call to “Be up on doing” as the suggested motto, reported by Chica ee News.
Prof. Thomas Shaw of Minnesota University asserts Western Canada offers extensive tillable land and strong wheat prospects. He notes Manitoba Assiniboia Saskatchewan Alberta and Peace River region as a grain and stock belt with high grain yields and improving live stock quality, aided by irrigation and railroads.
Ethel Trent boasts of rich fiancé Mr. Wilson and world travel while Bertha questions Rob Hillis, her sister’s absent suitor. Rob, a young doctor, returns to Kaowoc amid family plans and Ethel’s engagement, highlighting class, money, and romance in a restless town.
A compact verse urging renewal and forward motion. It envisions leaving the past behind and facing each new day with resolve, invoking a divine bond to unify past and present as one. The speaker exhorts the reader to go forth and attain.
Bertha suffers after Ethel rejects Rob, tears and shame rise as she leaves the room. She seeks solitude at a willow-clad spot between the Trent and Hillis homesteads to gather composure and hopes to help Rob. A cheerful voice interrupts, asking if she can be happy as a poor man's wife.
In 1858 while a refugee in Paris Signor Crispi faced a choice caused by poverty. His wife asked about the candle and they stayed home instead of going to the opera. That night Orsini attacked Louis Napoleon, triggering arrests that could have snared Crispi. The candle incident likely changed his life and career.
An English observer notes Chinamen from Canton districts in Calcutta marry Eurasian wives and educate children in English arithmetic, leading to rapid competition with natives in shoemaking and carpentry. Similar growth is seen in Burma and Australasia with Chinese workers shaping commerce and crafts, despite taxes and restrictions. The social rank of cabinet officers is tied to presidential succession, with State Secretary first in line, followed by Treasury, War, and others in a defined order.
A quotation discusses using shall for inquiries about future plans versus will for requests or promises. It contrasts At what time shall you be at liberty with will you and explains shall signals futurity rather than willingness. The excerpt cites Elizabeth A. Withey.
The census bulletin reports Chicago with 330 railroad accident deaths, compared with nine other large cities totaling 486 deaths. The figures highlight Chicago's higher fatality toll in rail incidents during the census year.
Mr. J. Pope of Ferrar Road recounts a fatal accident where a cab driver was thrown from his seat and killed. He credits St. Jacob's Oil, previously given by a friend, with curing his rheumatism and claims the oil permanently relieved his pain.
A man returns from the city with a mysterious purchase and a terse reply. When asked if he bought anything, he says yes and that it was experience. His partner notes the prior haul was also experience, yet this is a different kind.
The writer argues that women now age more slowly than men, noting many forties and mid forties appear younger than husbands only slightly older. They credit youthful grooming and evolving social trends as more brides marry men several years their juniors.
Rev. E. P. Stevens reports a kidney remedy after years of illness. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his incontinence and claims the preparation also treats Lame Back Rheumatism Bright's Disease Diabetes and other kidney ailments claiming it to be the only cure for Bright's Disease.
A devoted missionary faces defiance as the phrase You think I am a pudding echoes. The savages reply The proof of the pudding is in the eating as tension rises in Detroit.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice cites a sworn statement before a notary and promotes the remedy with testimonials and harbors a mix of assorted ads and items bundled in this clipping.
Northwestern inventors received patents including John Caldwell of Minneapolis for a leather stretching device Charles Do bins of Westline for a stationary boiler James Eggleston of Minneapolis for a printer s ink fountain Frank Lehner of Eyota for a plow Harvey Ricker of Mineapolis for a coffee pox and William Walton of Neche for a device for starting explosive engines Patent attorneys Lothrop and Johnson located at 911 912 Pioneer Prose Bidg 81 Paul Minnesota handled the filings.
Reports from Rockport discuss a shift toward diverse crops with lobster farming as a new regional possibility near Gloucester. The main obstacle is legality since short lobsters are forbidden. if found on a farm, penalties loom unless enforcement is relaxed as with Sunday fishing policy.
A mixed party in a private car heads southward and, upon arriving in Richmond, a Loyal Legion member notes that travel facilities have improved since his time in Washington. He recalls it once took four years to make the trip.
A free song book is being sent by Hamilin's Wizard Ol Company and promoted by druggists. The promotion claims the booklet helps with pain relief when used or read.
An irascible German traveler protested duties on $50 worth of trinkets after declaring he had none. He claimed mislabeling and exclaimed that he spent $50 on drinks, though he said he no longer possesses them.
Putnam Faceless Dyes are marketed as as easy to use as soap with no mass or failures. Each package is priced at 10 cents and sold by druggists.
Miss Minnie Coddington slipped from a minister during baptism near this place. Bystanders and the minister saved her, then neighbors and friends aided for nearly an hour returning her to consciousness. Dr. Armstrong of Thornton treated her, and she recovered to normal condition after two hours.
Cure feverishness bad stomach teething disorders move regulated bowels destroy worms. Over testimonials. At all druggists 25c Sampler users. Address Allen Olmusted LeRoy N Y.
A comic vignette contrasts Pat’s dream visit to Hades with satirical Irish stereotypes. Satan welcomes him and jokes about Irish staying inside, while an officer disputes a concealed weapons charge, insisting a French dueling pistol was not deadly. The snippets appear from New York Times and New York Weekly.
A South American woman warns of a dreadful premonition about her husband amid a casual talk about revolutions and a new car. The page also includes quips on overzealous manners and a joke about boys versus girls. An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds with a refund guarantee.
Dr Wanata of Lansing Michigan attests the compound treats female disorders including ovarian issues and womb weakness claiming it restores health faster than any other remedy. He warns five thousand dollar forfeit for untrusted testimonials and urges sick women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
In a talk with a friend Andrew Carnegie notes Edinburgh’s charity shows no starvation deaths for many years. He explains that such outcomes come not from charity levels but from the impossibility of starving a Scotchman. A witty exchange about future gains follows.
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