22 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Estherville Democrat
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
1
The humorist Bill Nye presents a playful intro to comets as astronomical parodies of planets. He notes comets have nucleus, coma, and tails, mentions periodicity and historical observations, and ruminates on humanity’s curiosity, fear, and fatigue with science.
An anecdote about Lord Crewe at a charitable entertainment describes him dozing in a corridor with hat in hand. Coins were tossed from a balcony, awakening him. He then pocketed the silver and threw back the pence at the improvised donors, per London M. A. P.
A sergeant speaks to his section about a planned night attack. The darkness is described as impenetrable and the plan includes no talking or smoking. The sergeant warns that only a wink will pass orders. The excerpt reflects on language and judgment in crisis.
Billy Evans explains in the New York Tribune that fans rarely cheer an umpire after long, close games. Sympathy for an injured or misjudged official is mostly silent, and loud applause is a strange reaction for an umpire.
The article recounts Galileo Galilei's 1610 use of an early telescope to observe Jupiter's moons, detailing how the primitive instrument emerged from Dutch lenses and Dutch sales in 1609, Galileo's swift replication at Padua, his Venice demonstration, and the rapid evolution from a two inch lens with three times magnification to today’s massive telescopes over three centuries.
A Baltimore schoolboy, son of a prominent businessman, tells his father after school that he is tired of school and plans to quit. The father asks why and the boy replies that he loves school but it breaks up the day with breaks.
A Kansas City Star snippet recalls a congressman returning to his district to deliver a prepared speech. As he loosened his Prince Albert and began with a cautious line, the crowd’s laughter rose at his opening sentence, leaving him puzzled by the reaction.
The piece discusses how proposed laws can be weakened or distorted by subtle phrasing and punctuation. It cites Samuel Hopkins Adams on jokers in legislation, including a word, a comma, or a misinterpreted proviso that alters a law’s intent. It also recalls an Irish representative tactic to declare March 17 a holiday tied to the Boston Tea Party and clarifies the public misreading that followed.
An English correspondent notes Swiss use of Feuille d Avis notices before divorce. About 30 percent of cases settle at judge led reconciliation meetings, often saving costs. Lawyers refrain from filing until reconciliation passes, with costs ranging from $10 to $200 depending on agreement.
A Success Magazine exhortation urges individuals to start life with resolve to be a constructive force in their community. It champions becoming a progressive, respected leader who moves things forward, beyond mere wealth accumulation or narrow specialization.
Beets were first found growing wild in sandy soils near the sea in Europe and western Asia. The wild beet is regarded as the original type and is described as slender rooted with a taste far different from modern beets. Cultivation dates back to 200 to 800 B. G. as recorded by authorities.
The second Duke of Wellington was handicapped through the fame of his father. Berna Osborne asked why with his talents he made no effort to shine in public affairs. He replied that sitting under a great tree for so long would leave him colorless.
A playful exchange from the New York Journal features Mr Barne, the famed actor, and a hotel clerk. The scene hints at romance and theatrical flair with a jab about climbing from Juliet’s balcony. The dialogue blends wit and movie-house charm.
In Skeewatckie Wisconsin a nephew seeks guidance from his aunt Ruth Carr about a ten day old baby girl who bathed before breakfast and spoke odd phrases like wugedidgy and wee gogdy. The letter humorously ponders whether the child’s remarkable nature defies ordinary rearing rules and references a quirky cult and past incarnations. Ebenezer signs off from the Chicago Record Herald.
A light domestic scene unfolds with Alice revealing her birthday and a plan to receive eighteen roses. Graham secretly confirms the plan and orders eighteen roses for Miss Casey, then adds a dozen more, as reported by the San Francisco Argonaut.
Woodley and Wise discuss pronouncing French terms while referencing a Catholic Standard and Times joke. The Columbia Jester notes a playful flyleaf page about the speakers, highlighting language quirks and a light newspaper moment.
A Baltimore American line references palmistry and a witty reply about practical value. The Washington Herald quotes a girl noting palmistry as a good way to get your hand held. The exchange features characters Nervie Dick Harry and a playful banter about fortune telling.
In this paper an item notes a Kansas town’s new figure with a whiskered appearance boasting higher bushels per acre than ex Senator Peffer. The piece hints at civic humor and a cyclone theme as a backdrop to talk of progress and agricultural boast.
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