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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1904
Page
8
A reflection on how public affection clashes with Japanese taste and the private depth of feeling. A son preserves his mother’s memory with quiet rituals, carrying her letters on ivory and brocade and marking anniversaries with meditation, while never openly acknowledging the day of her death.
The essay portrays Thomas Carlyle as irascible and unsympathetic often scathing of peers and writers. A tale shows his cruelty when a Royal Academy painting bought by Lord Ashburton for £500 prompts only a sharp remark that £500 was £495 too much.
The text urges light morning activity if only morning is possible and favors afternoon workouts after morning and noon meals. It advises not to draw energy early, to have a midday meal after evening exertion, and to precede bathing with exercise, citing Greek wisdom that exercise and bathing are equal pillars of strength with Hercules and Apollo as symbolic equals.
In a London Globe excerpt a boy Tim is kept after school for failing to locate Moscow on a map. His father vows to investigate and questions the usefulness of the lesson, recalling past fires and criticizing the assignment as nonsensical.
A teacher comments that Jimmy’s note from his father resembles his own writing and the boy replies that his father has no schooling and Jimmy is teaching him. The exchange highlights humor about literacy and family support in a school setting.
A Philadelphia Press line recalls the adage take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of your heirs. The exchange highlights thrift wisdom and prudent spending.
In Town Topics style the column notes a bride and mother banter about marriage jitters with a light, humorous tone urging not to take nuptials too seriously while implying more to come in future installments.
The article reviews William Goldsmith's habit of raising funds for projected works only to abandon them. It notes plans for a Dictionary of Arts and Sciences with backers Johnson Reynolds and Burke failing, a Survey of Experimental Philosophy's collapse, and Johnson's own reluctance to undertake major projects. It recalls his delayed Shakespeare edition and subscriber accusations by Churchill.
Emerson argues eloquence in reading depends on sense and poetry in hymns. He notes the voice betrays mind range and charm of reading. John Quincy Adams reputedly read the Bible with unmatched power, even when aged and voice cracked.
An Englishman notes golf close to obsession in Scotland and recalls an Edinburgh bachelor who marries after a lifetime of play. A caddie jokes that marriage will bring romance, while the crusty veteran claims it merely improves his game, as does a famous golfer who wed last year.
A single arch bridge on the Welsh west coast near Aberystwyth is linked to a popular legend naming it the Bridge of Devils or the Evil Man. Antiquarians favor monk builders, while locals heed the tale of Old Harry's role, as Grose notes the bridge honors the hand that built it whether Satan’s or a monk’s.
The passage argues that grand works and Gothic cathedrals are not abandoned due to inability but due to social and economic shifts making such creations impossible. It frames creativity as tied to prevailing conditions rather than lack of talent.
A dialogue reveals suspicions of prior engagements as one character claims to have heard of sixteen previous weddings. The other admits those thoughts arose before meeting her, and concedes uncertainty about the past. The exchange ends with mutual acknowledgment of the confusion.
A neighbor painter refused to cover doors and windows for a farmer after an initial refusal. The farmer had seen one of the artist's pictures and declined the work.
In a Detroit Free Press moment, a man concedes in a domestic dispute as his mother’s teaching about yielding to a woman surfaces. He admits it is easier to give in than argue, illustrating common gendered advice of the era.
Kansas City Journal reports physicians advise sleeping with the mouth closed for better health. If waking with the mouth open, close it quietly to protect nighttime breathing and overall wellness.
A line from T. S. Eliot notes that among mistakes, prophecy stands as the most gratuitous. The quote emphasizes the risk and vanity in forecasting future events without basis in fact.
The Pianno Contest narrows to two weeks with Edith Ball gaining first place. Voting ends December 22 at 6 p.m., after which no further votes or payments are recorded. Three auditors will tally results, and contestants are urged to boost efforts and seek help from friends. The Tribune promotes subscriptions at one dollar yearly.
Wm. Louden returned last Friday from St. Louis. Judge Robt Sloan spent Sunday at his Keosauqua home. Rev Cole of Mt. Pleasant and Rev Roffbaugh of Keokuk came Friday for Mrs. Sarah Clarke’s funeral. Sheriff Jno Wright and wife returned from Jacksonville Ill. Mrs Wright cared for her sister Mrs Caroline Smith who died last week and funeral was Monday. Mrs Emma King returned Sunday from Davenport.
Frank Crail enters the restaurant business while the Swallows settle in Banfield property. Robi Wilson and his wife move into their new home. Carmichael and Co advertise quick service and up-to-the-minute eatables at Crail's restaurant.
P. H. Fisher & Co. promotes Texas immigration and investments with round trip tickets at one fare plus 2 dollars. Excursions depart the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, landing in Jericho Groom and Amarillo in the Panhandle. Stopovers allowed. prices expected to rise as Texas land gains value.
When in the city, visit Carmichael & Co on the west side for a neat quick lunch. The restaurant offers fruits and a variety of good to eat items in a stylish setting.
A witty line contrasts terms for earnings across jobs from pay to swag. The quip notes weekly income converges despite different labels used by a variety of workers and a burglar.
A humorous exchange centers on a man lending his stylographic pen to a woman to write an envelope. She admires its smooth writing and declares affection for the pen while he professes love for the holder. The vignette ends with a light, comic back-and-forth.
A brief vignette shows a proud mother remarking on her child Tommy’s eager kiss to his younger brother with jam on his cheeks. The exchange captures light domestic affection as the child repeats his intent to kiss, charmingly signaling sibling warmth.
Town Topica urges readers to choose a tailor with solid credentials and steady prices. The city column highlights value, quality, and reliability in custom menswear and alterations for discerning clients.
A humorous sketch describes Australian boundary riders on vast sheep stations using improvised timekeeping. One man uses seven pebbles to mark weeks while another relies on a seven section damper, but a ravenous visitor forces a humorous panic over days and meals.
Remains of a Longobard garrison cemetery near Ascoli on the Tronto reveal east-facing burials. Grave goods include horn combs, iron swords, spears, daggers in ornate sheaths, gold belt plates, and gold hair pins. A cuirass, horse gear, and jewelry for women, such as rings engraved Gerontius and Regina, are also found along with glass beads and vases.
Grain and hay figures appear alongside stray numbers and phrases. A lecture by F. W. is mentioned with pie night at the opera and a board member linked to Armour Institute, with Rev Gunsaulus noted regarding an appointment.
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