07 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
1
A Victorian poem in which a man contemplates remarriage after a first wife’s death. He notes the living bride and the dead wife, contrasting memory with new love, as bells ring and pain remains. The piece centers on enduring grief and the claim that life and love begin anew with the new spouse.
The article traces historic blood transfusion practices from direct vein connections to blood washing using saline solutions. It notes dangers, evolution to saltwater injections, and the rationale of removing fibrin and toxins, highlighting the lifesaving role in hemorrhage and cholera cases.
The notice urges careful disposal of house cinders and ashes to save fuel. By sifting daily and dousing with cold water, cinders become better fuel when mixed with coal. It recommends keeping fires safely burning by arranging coal and cinders and avoiding constant stirring.
The passage describes parents in Guiana applying an ant to a slow child to force quicker movement, noting the ant’s painful bite often causes lasting trouble. It claims Guiana children are notably cruel to animals and that boys judge age by pain tolerance rather than years.
A bull in a suburban barnyard was disturbed when a prankster applied red spectacles to its eyes. The incident involved digging, fence damage, and chaos in the yard this morning as locals reported the mischief.
A Kentucky law student recalls a thunderstorm revealing a torn political poster that left Lincoln and Hamlin visible. Inviting a bet on Douglas, the student instead backed Lincoln and Hamlin, winning after Lincoln’s re election, despite warnings that lightning misses twice.
A Denver story recalls a man once poor in clothes who cleaned a filthy cellar for a grocer. His neat appearance impressed the employer, leading to a job and later business leadership. The piece argues workers should dress well within means, noting nature shows beauty and use together.
A Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph quip compares a book worm to a man who pores over the ticker. Freddy asks if a ticker-poring man is a tapeworm, with the father explaining book worm as a person who constantly reads.
Turkish law grants women control over their private fortunes after marriage allowing disposal of one third without the husband’s consent, reflecting limited changes in personal property rights for wives.
A Boston Transcript remark states that music splits into sacred and profane classes and suggests pursuing details about profane music through a sacred concert as a paradoxical approach.
A post Civil War tale of cadets secretly storing a billiard table in the sixth division coal bin at West Point. Officers planned a midnight raid but were outsmarted when a third cadet alerted the club, leading to a staged “raid” that ended with the table’s formal gift to the officers.
The cadets kept the old table in the officers mess, following tradition as the table was removed to the mess but remains in use there per the New York Tribune account.
A Kingston trip ends in a bizarre mishap as a slave boy who bought ice to show his mistress’ sister ends up losing the small parcel under a buggy seat. The narrator discovers the dress is wet and muddy, while the boy confesses the ice caused the disappearance in a humorous anecdote.
Andrew Carnegie called a New York lawyer by long distance to Pittsburg to seek guidance. The lawyer, constrained by time, traveled on a special train and answered "No" to a tricky question, earning five thousand dollars for fewer than twenty words.
A recollection from the New York Tribune recalls the old time country physician who treated all ailments, sometimes with his own remedies. One tale tells Dr Hill extracting a severe tooth with a hammer and nail, seven miles from his instruments, and doing a commendable job.
A Chicago Times-Herald quote depicts actress refusing marriage to Mr. Frost explaining the public spotlight would focus on any wedding. He argues that a name should not block happiness, while she insists she cannot wed. The dialogue highlights fame, gossip, and romantic tension.
A remarkably old doll was discovered inside graves of children in ancient Rome, highlighting the toy's longevity and cultural significance across eras. The artifact suggests widespread use and enduring craft traditions in Roman society.
Parke notes a child with an extraordinary memory for names, attributing it to the nurses she has had. Lane asks how such memory is possible, and Parke suggests considering the influence of caregivers and daily experiences.
Local buyers report Castoria products sold broadly in town markets with no reports of shortages. Sale listings indicate steady availability and consistent pricing across multiple stalls.
A Philadelphia Record opinion excerpt notes that many patrol officers gain weight from walking the beat while house sergeants stay slim. It observes new recruits rising from 125 to 200 pounds in time, with street patrols showing the most rapid gain within three years before muscles tighten and activity rises. It mentions a policeman close to 300 pounds as a notable example.
A foolish young man argues with the bishop of Winchester about Darwin's descent of man. He claims it matters little if ancestors were apes. The bishop replies that it would have mattered to the young man’s grandmother, prompting silence.
A Chicago Post excerpt recalls a porch confession where a woman explains her long absence by listening to the wind. A boy teases with the line about a "young fellow you always said was nothing but wind," exposing a hidden truth. The household head questions who the "him" refers to.
Laura and George Ferguson quarrel over his self styled reform efforts. Mrs Ferguson warns he has undertaken too much while he laments his humpbacked likeness. The exchange frames a domestic clash cited by the Chicago Tribune.
The Romano Britain era featured five dog types: the house dog, the greyhound, the bulldog, the terrier, and the slowhound. These breeds align with many modern canines, showing continuity across eras.
The Bronx River in New York derives its name from Jonts Bronx who established a settlement in 1639, anchoring the area's early colonial history.
Rochester Post-Express notes a boy overheard a hymn couplet The meekest saint upon his knees causes Satan to tremble The boy wonders why Satan allows the saint to kneel, prompting reflection on faith and temptation.
A Philadelphia Record observation notes how some individuals sacrifice comfort and appearance to whims. A man with costly neckwear chooses $2 ties, $15 suits, and $3 shoes, while another pours funds into imported cigarettes at four cents each. The speaker calls this imbalance a mental flaw.
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Advertisement for a daily paper urging citizens to subscribe The News of Des Moines Iowa. Postpaid rates listed include 1 year 1 dollar six months 75 cents and three months 50 cents. Highlights claim condensed news and daily markets by telegraph for the busy reader.
Quarterly publication by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway sent free for one year. Address requests to John Sebastian GFP A Chicago. Reader notice invites farmers to read the periodical for farming insights and regional updates.
Distressing stomach disease promised permanent cure by the masterly power of the tonle remedy. It claims to cure stomach weakness and indigestion with the first dose and assures relief, safety, and universal applicability. Sold by Bradshaw Thomas druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
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