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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
5
An upstairs office in the Monfort Building is described as located north of the Savings Bank, with the residence three blocks west of the Presbyterian church. The details anchor the property near local landmarks.
A western congressman faces a life choice between politics and religion. An elder storyteller recalls the mentor Judge Blank telling him that one cannot pursue heaven and the legislature together, forcing a final, self made decision. The piece also explains why cats arch their backs in fear or affection, with Darwin's perspective.
The London Mail reports on South African Kaffir smoking habits among women and men. Women smoke rank tobacco while cooking and washing. men prefer a harsh weed and snuff, forming ground circle smoking parties with a cow horn pipe. Boers smoke a tea colored tobacco with a distinct flavor, favored by English newcomers.
An exchange item surveys animals and humans that can endure extended fasts. It notes 48 hours for a person with copious water, pigs at 160 days, dogs two months, rabbits three weeks, cold blooded animals for years, bears in hibernation, alligators in winter dormancy, and a fish called father lasher lasting a month out of water. It mentions a legendary toad sealed for 5,000 years and a horse fasting a month.
The Harriman Alaska expedition reports glaciers in the Klondike region are mostly receding, signaling an overall warming of the area. Despite the trend, the pace is slow, so travelers will still need fur overcoats and warm sleeping bags for years to come.
New Hampshire with under 10 000 square miles contains 406 lakes and ponds 154 brooks 58 rivers and 294 mountains. Iowa appears small by comparison while Colorado Texas Alabama Minnesota are noted for different creek and river totals.
The report states 60,000 British corpses were left in Crimea and buried across 1380 cemeteries on land held by troops during the prolonged clash.
In a Columbia Heights building a young married woman keeps crackers and cheese out each night to feed mice rather than seal food. A housekeeper fears holes in her table linens from pests, while the other woman jokes about risking plenty to ends their gnawing. Washington Post.
The article lists several British regiments and their nicknames tied to past deeds or traits. Grenadier Guards were “The Coalheavers” for wearing plain clothes while working odd jobs. Seventh Foot known as “The Elegant Extracts” due to officers from other corps. Forty-sixth called “The Lacedemonians” after a colonel’s Spartans reference. Gallant Fiftieth aka “The Blind Half Hundred” and “The Dirty Half Hundred” for ophthalmic issues and wartime actions. The 100th became “The Old Hundred” and “The Centipedes.” Twenty-eighth dubbed “The Fore and Arts” for repelling attacks. Cheshire regiment named “The Lightning Conductors” after a night march in Irish maneuvers 1899.
Stark's Birds of South Africa notes the ring-hals eat beetles grasshoppers locusts termites ticks and bats from cattle hides. They exhibit cautious behavior approaching reclining oxen then gently insert their heads into ears to remove parasites while oxen position themselves for easy access.
A shabby young man asks a passerby to cash a check, but old neighbors refuse, citing lack of trust. The scene ends with sympathy as the farmer offers help, while the man laments how hard money remains to obtain. The vignette from the Kansas City Independent highlights poverty and social frictions in commerce.
The text notes a Jamaican creeper called tooth brush plant used as a toothbrush by natives. Frayed cut pieces form the brush and pulverized dead stems create a tooth powder to accompany its use.
The text notes Asia Minor as the main opium market until the 12th century and its gradual spread to other regions. It also states that the Chinese obtained opium in the 13th century.
An experienced detective dismisses the idea of criminal gangs as a myth. He argues thieves act solo or in small pairs, betray each other for favor with police, and would not form lasting organizations, a view reported by the New Orleans Times Democrat.
A New York Telegram report describes how twelve soldiers, though similar in build and training, react differently to identical wounds. Reactions range from continued fighting to fainting, tremors, confusion, stupidity, or calm endurance, with some dying from shock and others walking to aid.
The article describes natives using tree roots as seats and logs as propulsion in a primitive stump boat. A tired swimmer reportedly found a floating log, rode it, then used a branch to push it, tracing a path to a root craft and paddle, suggesting an original water transportation method.
In a quip from the Philadelphia Press a man returns a generous purse but quips about phrasing. The clerk suggests adding no questions asked and the finder counters with no questions answered.
A reflection notes that long life in ancestors does not guarantee descendants' lifespan. Vitality can fade with 20 years of high living, yet careful management could extend a small reserve of vigor to perhaps twice as long.
In Louis Quatorze era France meals were served in a single large dish and everyone helped themselves with bare hands. By the mid sixteenth century a single glass served the entire table.
A reflective quotation from Elliott's Magazine states that men have missed opportunities more often than opportunities have missed them. The line underscores human error and timing in seizing chances.
J. ROTH serves as president and KE A HOWARD as vice president. J B MCKENNEY is second vice president with JOHN DAVIES as cashier and C HAGUE as assistant cashier.
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