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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
3
A lazy landlord, a flawed sash, and a couple in a bare drawing room foil a burglar. Marjory and George awaken to a break in and capture Slippery Dick with the window trap, earning a $300 reward and the chance to furnish their home.
The Contemporary notes that Italian women show limited reading habits and cultural development compared with other European women. It cites Maria Gaetana Agnesi and historical learning as rare exceptions, suggesting today’s women resist reforms and public engagement, constraining emancipation progress.
A Western Mail item recalls a tale about Paderewski admired by women. A visitor at his villa found a cherry stone on the mantel and had it made into a pearl set gem. The pianist then quips he never eats cherries and the stone likely came from his servant.
Nature reports two great auk eggs sold at Stevens' rooms last week for 315 and 180 guineas. The higher price set a new record, surpassing the previous 300 guineas. The pair includes a French collection unrecorded specimen with unique markings. About 75 eggs of the great auk are known to exist.
A Londoner named Mr. Temple, nephew of Sir Richard Temple, owns a charming ring that contains a tiny musical box. When a spring is pressed the ring releases a delicate, eerie tune heard from the circle of gold to the ear, like a whisper from another realm.
Texas pecan crop expected to be the largest in many years as trees are heavily laden. Last year’s small crop was blamed on floods in the Brazos valley, but this season shows a bumper harvest ahead.
William H. Seward left home in 1819 to teach at a Georgia academy with only eighteen pence in his pocket. After gaining the post and a salary of eight hundred dollars a year, his father denounced him while his mother and sister sparked support. He resigned after arranging a successor and returned home to build a legal career before saving enough to cover youthful vanity in clothing.
Milwaukee correspondent notes Jessie Schley plans a controversial modern Magdalene painting using a real life blonde model described as beautiful and “bad.” She aims to contrast an evil faced portrait with one of virtue, hopes the sermons travel beyond the canvas, and has police aid in locating a suitable model.
Two Chinese sailors in London were examined on an assault charge. In a ritual display the complainant and an interpreter broke a saucer, declared oaths in their tongue, and proceeded with the investigation. The scene was reported by the Philadelphia Record.
Prince Sheng, director of telegraphs and railways of the Chinese empire, is described as highly capable and broadminded. He also heads the Imperial bank, paralleling a treasury secretary. The passage notes his influential role and long standing esteem in China.
The town of Shalam, fifty miles north of El Paso, is described as a unique commune with a population near 3,000, growing toward 10,000 in a decade. Founded by Dr. Newbrough, it follows his Bible "Oahspe" and aims to create a new race through radical socialism, vegetarianism, and a communistic economic system guided by spiritualism.
The article asserts US confidence in its peaceful, honorable approach to China, rejecting aggression and stressing treaties protecting missionaries and fair trade. It condemns mob violence against foreigners while noting the imperial authorities’ role. A second line mentions 5,400 square miles of coal fields in Great Britain.
Kang Yu-wei, a Chinese reformer once advising the emperor, outlines his proposed modernization steps. He urges abolishing old customs, adopting Western-style departments, a memorial dispatch system, and open reform with capable youths. He notes revenue reform and potential funding for army, navy, railways, colleges, and state finance.
Detroit Free Press reports a sudden upper peninsula trip forces a wife to manage the barn. She spends money on a summer dress, mishaps occur as she wears a rain mac to the stable, a cook is injured, and the coachman returns with extra pay to smooth matters.
List of patents granted to inventors from Northwestern and several named individuals across Minnesota and North Dakota. Entries include Edward H. Allison Fort Yates N D for a game of toy, Benjamin F Keeney Watertown N D for boiler washout device, Herbert W Kingsbury Winona Minn for safety grating, Simeon C Lawlor Duluth Minn for window cleaner, Jacob Markus Harrison N D for veterinary obstetrical instrument, Haldora Olson Duluth Minn for obstetrical appliance, Henry G Roth Minneapolis Minn for cabinet, William J Stewart Minneapolis Minn for knife guard, James Wyvell Breckenridge Minn for organ, with Merwin Lothrop & Johnson patent attorneys listed.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, claiming it cures in all stages by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Proprietors offer 100 dollars to any case not cured and invite testimonials, noting Hall's Family Pills as a companion remedy.
The Northern Pacific introduces the North Coast Limited as a daylight east and west bound train through Minnesota and North Dakota. No extra fare required for riding this train. Regular tickets allow first class coach seating and meals in dining cars with optional Pullman accommodations and observation car seats at a small extra charge.
A Chicago Record note quotes a line about sense and attraction and promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen feet and related issues. The ad claims a 25 cent price and free samples, with a postal address in LeRoy New York.
Harlem Life reports a flag at half mast atop a life insurance building as a probable tribute to a deceased policy holder. The notice hints at mourning practices tied to an insured person, with no further identifying details provided.
A garbled ad fragment offers a 10 cent refund per failed PUTNAM FACELESS DYES package. Includes unrelated notes on Monroe Drug Co in Unionville Missouri, volcano heights, hydration tips, and various product endorsements and quips from early 20th century ads.
Tokyo correspondent reports an upcoming weekly paper named Fujo Shimbun to advance women’s interests and combat social abuses in Japan. The staff will be entirely female including editor and reporters, backed by noted men and women.
The passage extols a woman’s duties at home and the strength to educate and care for her family. It urges balance between home life and personal vigor and promotes Peruna as a remedy to invigorate a weary morbid world. It emphasizes dignity, comfort, and ongoing resilience.
The advertisement extols Pe-ru- na as the one medicine women can rely on, claiming it cures catarrh in any organ and relieves mucous membrane inflammation. It asserts Pe-ru- na is effective where other remedies fail and will cure catarrhal affections anywhere in the body.
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