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Newspaper
Flora Enterprise Sentinel
Location
Flora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
3
. An excerpt published in the Chicago Daily Tribune surveys life stages from infancy to old age through the recurring question of money. It traces parental and societal curiosity about a person's earnings at each phase, ending with tribute on passing and the amount left behind.
The narrative recalls David Parish, a powerful Ogdensburg figure with vast northern influence and unmatched English thoroughbreds. He drives fast and posts relays far ahead, while a weary D'ri endures a grueling ride. They reach headquarters at five, receive praise, and are ordered to rest before a tough assignment at reveille.
A 1813 North country raid story follows a 40 man raiding party crossing a lake to rescue prisoners. A storm wrecks the brig as horses tumble, a rider clings to life and a scarecrow disguise aids a daring escape toward a French village and a friendly innkeeper.
Miss Ida Tarbell recalls John Forster’s life of Dickens and a tale of Henry the body servant who, during a dinner with writers, drops soup, forgets fish sauce, and ends with a trembling plea for relief as Forster’s house burned for two hours behind them.
A quack doctor prescribes the wrong medicine for a family's only son, leading to the boy's death. The aggrieved parents sue him, and the case ends when the doctor returns the boy in exchange for his own. Soon after, the doctor must decide whether to rush to a neighbor's wife who is gravely ill, asking his wife for time to consider.
The Sunday school lesson on Jesus entry into Jerusalem outlines John 12 12 38 and parallel gospels with focus on Palm Sunday events from Bethany to Jerusalem. It notes crowd reactions Hosanna fulfillment of Zechariah prophecy and Jesus guidance to martyrdom as the path to glory with accompanying practical points and biblical cross references.
Pope Pius pursues a plain life by preaching and practicing simplicity, cutting display and salaries though Vatican staff oppose the restraint. Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee seeks police protection against daily beggars as charity appeals overwhelm his residence. Boston Mayor Collins refrains from interview-style political commentary, preferring official city messages for city business.
Under the Elkins law any railroad paying rebates or any shipper accepting them is liable to a fine of 1000 to 20000 dollars upon conviction. It also prohibits shipping freight below published tariffs. The Interstate Commerce Commission is empowered to detect and prosecute violators. President Knapp says rebate paying has become as rare as forgery since passage.
A survey highlights royal intrigues and curiosities from Europe. It notes Prince Arthur of Connaught’s clockmaker dream, 57 British peerages with no heirs, Belgrade’s Konak refurnishings, and Kaiser decrees on dress. It mentions Italy’s kings language skills, Victor Emmanuel III diary entries in English, and royal agricultural interests. It also profiles Grand Duchess Olga’s assertive parkside moments at Peterhof.
A note on avian speed states that a wild duck can reach about 90 miles per hour in level flight. The figure highlights exceptional speeds observed in some individuals under favorable wind and air conditions.
An eminent Texas physician admits bias against advertised foods until trying Grape-Nuts in Corpus Christi. He reports improved digestion, no eructations or fullness, increased strength, and sustained use, praising the product and the Postum Company’s promotional stories in Battle Creek Michigan.
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