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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
4
An analysis of Cuban fetishism and its roots in African-derived beliefs. The piece recounts a tale of a slave and an Old man priest wielding drought and plague, then shifts to a St Louis Globe-Democrat anecdote about a man who, with his wife’s secret savings, turns $1,000 into a lasting fortune, illustrating cautious entrepreneurship and partnership.
In the Cuban mountains near Pinar del Rio a ruined fetish temple stands guarded by an aged sorcerer. A northern brother schemes to curse his rival with plagues from the Old man, but the temple is destroyed as soldiers advance, the conspirator dies, and the cane north shifts its virtue to the southern tobacco fields.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recalls a severe 1932 winter with biting cold. Seth Groggins weighs sugar while Si Green notes the extraordinary cold, mentioning snow in August and ground frozen to four feet by September. The pair reflect on families, crops, and stored memories of hardship from that era.
The screw of an Atlantic liner revolves about 630 000 times between Liverpool and New York. The note explains how engine speed translates to travel progress and the vast scale of modern ocean travel.
A cock confined in a coop on the Marlborough ship during the Battle of St Vincent perched on the mainmast stump and crowed as the crew, demoralized by heavy fire and dismast, cheered up. The bird’s defiant crow sparked renewed vigor, aiding the British man of war to recover and endure until relief arrived.
A New York amusement group staged a quirky race featuring Sid the giant elephant ridden by Bernard Dooley and Ben Ali the camel driven by William Green along with a bicycle, an automobile, and Australian Ben the horse. Sid won at 4 tons after a cautious start. the bicycle Darby took second. the unnamed automobile placed third ahead of the camel and horse.
Nassau Senior, famed diarist and relative by marriage to the author of Tom Brown's School Days, used to record conversations. When presented to the late khedive he was told his habit would be used to “blow down” the trumpet, prompting a witty exchange about who speaks and who is heard.
A verse praising a beloved as a book with bright covers and treasured text. The speaker loves the maid yet would change only the name, noting love has no critic’s power while the rest remains untouched.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer cites an English oculist arguing that eyes lack expression and that all sentiment is conveyed by the eyelids and forehead. He explains how lid contractions shape signals of interest surprise laughter sadness and thoughtfulness, while the eyeball remains largely unexpressive.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer scene captures an irate citizen ranting about missing the 5:10 train and discovering the 6:10 train is ten minutes late. The ticket agent calmly notes the delay, while the man vows to report the miscue as a “scoundrelly imposition.”
A dialogue snippet shows M liss greeting James as she comments on his dirty hands and he replies they are not terribly dirty, claiming he washed them before starting for home. The excerpt captures a domestic moment from a Chicago Tribune piece.
Indianapolis Journal quotes Watts arguing the French did not consider reasonable doubt of Dreyfus’ guilt while Potts claims such doubt does not exist in France. The exchange captures contested views on the Dreyfus Affair and national sentiment abroad.
A Washington Star humor snippet features Meandering Mike saying he is keeping a lookout for work and Plodding Pete noting the danger of a sneaking situation that could lead to obligations to the payroll before one knows what happened. The tone blends irony and wit from a Tide of Humor column.
The scene features a heated but tender exchange as a woman, impatient for her mother, reacts to a sudden development. She exclaims delight while a man counters with frustration about the long wait. The two share a kiss, capturing a moment of abrupt romance.
Effie comforts a tearful Auntie while her sister Ally Sloper jokes about facial expressions from childhood. The scene hints at family banter and domestic grit in a period comic panel.
A Chicago Post piece recalls a playful exchange on marriage proposals and gender roles. A woman resolves to wait for a man to speak first, highlighting evolving attitudes toward courtship and autonomy in a humorous frame.
A humorous exchange quotes the death of a 104 year old who appeared healthy before dying suddenly after hearing about a 106 year old in the neighboring county. The remarks imply a comical cause of death and reflect a light tone from Puck.
An old lady remarks that young Mr. Binks holds Mabel's affections while an old man notes he also has a grip on her waist, in a Chicago Post snippet.
A brief Chicago Post line notes that romantic ideals seem bright yet warn that love’s young dream remains merely a dream as one speaker gestures to light the kitchen fire. The remark hints at tempered optimism about romance.
A witty remark from the Indianapolis Journal notes a woman not only smiled but made entire faces in response to an attempted flirtation. The quip highlights playful social banter and expressive reactions in a historical light.
Ally Sloper recalls a sharp exchange about a duck remark and notes a plan to convene a special meeting of the Royal Quack-o'-logical society to seek a remedy. The peculiar scene captures a playful, era-tinged affront and a comic institutional response.
A fragment quotes a speaker accusing a widow of marrying a rich man for money and now honoring his memory despite receiving only half the fortune. The excerpt implies social scrutiny of her motives and inheritance after Skinflint's death. The tone mirrors a gossip column on reputation and money.
Detroit Free Press quotes a reader about humor. The insight suggests a joke that provokes anger for not being self created. The brief remark highlights personal pride in wit and the social sting of originality.
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