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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
8
A child asks why a tree wears its barky coat in spring and stands bare in winter. The speaker explains nature's plan for resting the tree during cold months and returning shade in the sunny seasons.
An anecdote from Major William Pierce’s notes recounts General George Washington recovering a dropped copy of convention notes in Philadelphia. Washington warned members to guard proceedings to avoid premature public speculation. The author recalls misplacing his own copy, only to find it later in a coat pocket. American Historical Review.
Dr Thomas A H Thornton of Lewisburg Pa faced a pack of wolves after abandoning his horse and wandering four to five days. With a ammonia soaked legging he repelled wolves, reached a rock shelter, and survived a 48 hour pursuit before reaching help in a shanty with railroad workers.
A newly arrived woman in town tries to cash a check at the bank but cannot provide the required identification. Her plan collapses when the teller accepts a handkerchief bearing another name, Sarah Jones, as proof, delaying the cash until the next day.
Globe population distribution shows 658 per 1000 in Asia, 242 in Europe, 111 in Africa, 82 in America, 5 in Oceania and polar regions, and 2 in Australia. Asia holds more than half of humanity and Europe about a quarter, per London Tit-Bits.
In a humorous quip from the Chicago News, Smith claims salt water cures lunacy while Jones jokes it cures freshness, noting it as the first stage of lumacy. Theexchange plays on wordplay and punning about medical cures.
A New York chemist T A Slocum claims a universal cure for consumption and lung diseases and offers three free bottles to readers of the Fairfield Tribune. Send name and address to 98 Pine Street New York for the free medicine and mention seeing the notice in The Tribune.
A New York drawing teacher recalls Tommy the errant pupil in Manhattan who claimed to be guiding a running dog off his tablet. The boast collapses when shown a clean sheet, as Tommy insists the dog was a greyhound that escaped.
The text recalls Continental Army soldiers who valued personal independence, noting private soldiers often defied officers. It cites Elias Howe giving horses to poorer officers and Koch, a Philadelphia sentinel, who offered to cash a $1,000 check to value a baggage wagon, prompting a humorous exchange with General Macpherson per the Youth's Companion.
A renowned French singer aboard a German liner grew visibly upset at a triumphal 1871 march. As the first chord sounded, she stood pale and agitated while the band played The Marseillaise amid sympathetic passengers.
A busy digest of items includes the US cruiser Montgom ery sailing to Havana. Western Union recommends a 1% dividend. Pittsburgh coal interests pursue a regional cartel. Swank district mines sold for $10,000. A $700 gold nugget found in Canyon City. Hartford fire injures nine at Germania Hall. Fatal effects from wood alcohol in Montana. Butterworth interment moved to Maineville. Prince Albert of Belgium arrives in New York. Episcopal dioceses oppose Brown’s bishopric. Ratcliffe’s wives gain freedom. Potter Palmer travels on La Gascogne. New York Central declares 1% dividend. Seattle election yields Republican victories. Warren Beckman signed by Dubuque club. George Muller dies in London. Deadwood fire causes $150,000 loss. Duke of Norfolk noted for spending on building trades. Tolleston Gun Club marsh drained. Missouri Populist convention planned. Annie Emery killed by fast freight. Bombay quiet. European fatalities rise. Dreyfus defamation case dropped. Minnesota Senator Dav y’s library exceeds 800 volumes. American Thread incorporates with $13 million capital. Budapest duel leaves deputy wounded. US bill grants $288,408 to Methodist book agents. Duluth line seeks $5 million trust deed.
The German emperor in Prussia rejects a proposal to name two streets after Dr. Bertram and Dr. Langerhaus, citing lifetime office and potential opinion change. Mommsenstrasse in Charlottenburg gained approval, while longer names like Prince August von Württembergstrasse illustrate evolving naming trends.
The Washington Post recounts Senator West’s alert political maneuver in 1683 during civil service law debates. He watched the Dawes Pendleton clash, saw the GOP switch to Pendleton, then claimed Pendleton’s seat as soon as the bill passed, remarking the author would not return to the Senate.
A group of countrymen in town visit a Strand theater. They send a delegate to check the show and return with a negative verdict noting a crowd of people fiddling in front of a large picture. They depart without seeing the performance.
Juvenile customer in a large candy shop asks for a nickel’s worth of every kind, and the shopgirl confirms it can be mixed to order. The piece also notes a claim about ancient Mexicans using wooden swords in war and a Havana theater built by convict Ishor.
The steamship Parts reached Southampton delayed by a broken shaft and a single screw. In other items a London rumor claims the Marquis of Salisbury has Bright's disease and Toronto warehouses were gutted by fire with losses of 135000 dollars.
A quip on borrowing trouble notes happiness as security. The Roman catacombs stretch 580 miles with 6 to 15 million interred. Mean summer temps are roughly 74 F in New York and 50 F in Liverpool.
The Philadelphia Reading and New England Railroad first mortgage bondholders committee prepared a plan of reorganization of the property. Wisconsin turners voted not to admit women. Corea's king notified Russia he dismisses M. Alexeiff and the Russian representatives. The Zoarites commune of Ohio about to disband. Hecla Consolidated mine at Glendale Montana paid dividends of 2 175 000 but is reported to be in bad shape. Geyser Marion company at Mercur Utah bonded 450 000 to English syndicate led by Downey.
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