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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
8
An old possum hunter recalls a moonshine run that turns perilous as a bear confronts him on a night trek. After a tumble, he loses the key and fends off three armed pursuers until a sudden rescue by his stern wife, who allegedly fends off danger with a clubswing.
In a Detroit Free Press account a husband hides a fake business trip to mislead his wife. She drives to his office in alarm, finds it dark, and returns astonished. He then goes to the club to meet a counterfeit partner, claiming the scheme will yield ready money for at least 60 days as they buy chips.
The tale cites Charles XII of Sweden fearing beauty’s power and resisting a young plaintiff by demanding she wear a veil to seek justice. The anecdote appears in Countess Potocka’s memoirs, noting his strict discipline and concern over personal weakness.
The National Emblem in The Presbyterian Review cites a Scottish minister asking the Lord to spare us from gathering grapes of thorns and figs of the national emblem. The Review calls the line a delicate reference and notes it would surprise gospel writers.
A Jersey commuter recalls a near miss after leaping at a ferryboat conclusion. The comic exchange highlights caution and humor in everyday transport anecdotes.
Strong cheese is recommended in moderation for those with nerves as it acts as a sedative. Excess consumption leads to adverse effects, so limit intake to avoid negative outcomes.
A brief note from Chicezo News reflects on prudence and diligence, contrasting fools learning slowly with loafers set to begin work the next day.
Letters from Mrs. C. H. Buck and Miss Helen Murphy praise Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and debility. Miss Murphy recounts relief from a severe lung cold after using Peruna, and Miss Lillian Roenheld credits Peruna with restoring strength during overwork. The letters tout Peruna as a preventive and cure for catarrhal ailments.
The article recounts Forrest and other actors’ early minstrel experiences, noting negro song and dance acts began around 1840 with bands. It describes Forrest disguising as a minstrel, using an old black washerwoman as a laugher, and the reaction of the stage manager and audience to such performances. It also includes a humorous aside from Youth's Companion about air theory.
A South African traveler recounts a dramatic encounter where a quick moving caterpillar battles many black ants. The caterpillar bites, kills several ants, then climbs a grass stalk. Ants cut the stalk and swarm, killing the caterpillar.
A short anecdote unfolds in a Nova Scotia town when a guest asks what causes thunder. The resident offers his own theory, promising it is quite good, and begins to explain his idea about the nature of thunder.
A dialog from the Atlanta Constitution imagines an obituary writer noting a woman’s age, silent nature, and presumed afterlife, with humor about Lazarus and rest. The piece plays on cemetery lore and humorous folds of pious phrasing.
An Indianapolis Press quip shows an angry man shoving a photo under a photographer’s nose. The photographer replies that the image makes him look ready to throw a fit, a sharp jab at the subject’s temper.
An Atchison man fell ill Saturday and stayed home to rest. By noon Monday he was back at work. His wife asked him to tend the baby, prepare pickles, grind coffee, dress the children and milk the cow while he rested.
A humorous exchange from Chicago News has Miss Willing asking if marrying for money is wrong and Parson Brown replying that five dollars is his regular fee, reflecting a witty social aside rather than a serious endorsement.
In Portugal married women retain their birth surnames rather than adopting their husbands. Authorities emphasize this practice preserves individual identity and legal records. Public commentary notes consistency with European norms and effects on official documents.
Do you have stomach distress and digestive symptoms? Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets offer relief. Priced at 25 cents postpaid with W J Bailey's signature on each package. Sample available on request. Lakeside Medicine Co. Chicago. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma.
A young woman at a seaside resort earns a reputation as a language prodigy by locating a missed laundry entry in a Chinese ledger. She discovers a crossed out line and finds the replacement in tiny characters, impressing three companions as the shopkeeper admits the method. The scene ends with a remark about her skill.
A Boston Journal item traces the unicorn horn from Windsor and Mecca sightings in 1503 and 1598, its extinction by the late 1600s, and its cultural role as a symbol of purity and protection. It notes Persian use, hoards in Torquemada's era, and a horn valued at four feet long with medicinal and protective claims.
The banyan tree serves as a roadside shelter and rude temple during fruiting season, attracting travelers who cook meals beneath its shade. Common across India in the tropical zone, it yields gumlac from juice and bark used in Hindu medicine. timber value is low.
Emily Marshall the Boston beauty is rescued at Niagara Falls after she is cut off by a collapsing ledge. Nathaniel P. Willis watches in awe as Job Smith, a tall college student, dives to reach her, grabbing rock and finally pulling her to safety with a guide using a rope.
A Detroit aspirant for the legislature recounts seeking insiders’ help, using his father’s Indiana weekly as a base. He describes meeting an opposing candidate, sharing tactics, and realizing he’d been fed false details, prompting him to quit the scheme.
An English observer praises American trust in mail boxes while noting continental businessmen might leave packages on top of post boxes. He cites London fogs and infrequent collections erasing addresses, and remarks a dry climate makes Americans speak with a nasal accent but reveals honesty.
A group of Americans on an upper deck boat along the Rhine admire castles as a guidebook is read aloud. A spectator notes blinds in a castle window but another man quips the shades are those of their ancestors, highlighting the old world atmosphere.
A native guide and an American tourist spar over memory and presence at the lakes of Killarney. The guide insists every visitor has been there before, playfully challenging the tourist's claim of novelty. The exchange showcases local color in a Philadelphia Record fragment.
A short exchange shows Elsie saving money by asking the grocer to defer his bill to the next month. The dialogue highlights prudent household budgeting and thrift.
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