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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
6
A mother's grief fills a tiny mound as sunlit grass covers a little sleeper. The poem by Ella Bentley Jr. from the New Orleans Times-Democrat laments lost hopes, the baby’s future, and a mother’s boundless love buried beneath a cold mound with flowers and tears.
The Graysons, stuck with a fixed income, face mounting bills as daughters Marcia and Odele seek social advancement. Odele answers a newspaper appeal for a refined paying guest, bringing in a dignified lodger named Lighton Holinger who brings grace and vitality to the home.
The Grayson family hosts Mr Holinger a charming, exacting guest who acts as a surrogate father and valet. His refined influence changes dinner table talk and house routines until his sudden pneumonia death reveals a lavish, performative benevolence. The uncle-like figure leaves the family shaken and amused.
In a Chicago Tribune obituary style passage, Holinger is praised for his devotion to his master and his quick aid in hard times. His fortune is said to have gone to the Gray daughters and the man he served, reflecting a life of service and gratitude.
A minister rides after a funeral and consoles a grieving husband who reveals the deceased woman was good to the house and children but acknowledges he never liked her. The tale appears as a wry bite from the New York Times.
An excerpt from the Philadelphia Medical Journal argues fried foods like fried ham bacon eggs oysters and potatoes are unhealthy. It urges better physiology education cooking hygiene in schools and medical advice to reduce fried foods and protect health.
A discussion on striving for straight military bearing. It notes most boys want an upright stance but admits no one can hold perfect straightness. A practical test is described: place the right leg against a wall and lift the left foot, yet stability fails and one falls.
A London writer notes Monaco's Princess is accomplished but powerless to end the Casino lease running to 1913. She would close the Casino and restore Monaco’s reputation if able, yet contract terms bind the Casino Company beyond her influence.
A historical note describes a curiously preserved practice dating to George IF era where each dish is placed on the table with the name of the cook who prepared it announced to diners.
A Salt Lake City tabernacle is cited as the most remarkable place of worship for acoustics. Despite a 25 000 person capacity, a sound at one end can be clearly heard at the opposite end, showcasing its unusual ability to convey sound to every observer.
A message shows Willie Washington proposing to Miss Dé Vere and a note on Miss Carenne and a friend rumor about Shaw. The Erie Canal is cited as the world’s longest, running 381 miles from Albany to Buffalo with construction costs listed as $52,540.
A Penguin style fragment notes a duck and hen chat in a magazine quip. A Detroit Free Press blurb mentions New York City slot machine owners buying 1000 pounds of chocolate daily to fill the machines.
The Century Magazine article by Dr. Frederick A. Cook describes Onas marriage customs in Tierra del Fuego. Chiefs capture and arrange wives. many wives share one husband, often as sisters. Each wife has own space, belongings, and children. men hunt while women carry provisions and children. The piece condemns Christian civilization for forcing these practices to end.
The Rev. BE L Berthon recalls a saddest moment with the English Navy after presenting his collapsible boats in 1852. The Admiralty officials asked about cutter prices for naval trials, then dismissed them as useless. Yet Berthon’s boats later enter common use on first class ships and are widely employed at sea.
A meeting house debate among colored brethren centers on whether the world will turn over. An old colored deacon’s testimony wins, asserting no such turning. A learned brother asks about contraction or graduation, sparking a humorous exchange.
Boston Journal quotes exchange between Jack and Tom about money lost on Wall Street. Tom insists he was sober while stocks he bought dropped significantly, implying poor timing or market collapse.
The record notes an open question about whether hesitation or quick action led to more missteps. It weighs how cautious or impulsive choices influenced outcomes and lessons for future strategy.
A South Carolina man leaves all his money to a rejected girl as a strange gratitude. Easter bonnets may be cheaper this spring. British troops receive bouquets from Canada and colonies. The Yale captain urges regular work to boost athletics. Teutons may ban titles. counterpoint in the press. A Brooklyn financier confesses to 17 000 depositors and backers amid high interest. Centuries pass but credulity endures, notes the Globe-Democrat.
The column cites brief satirical notes on Carrie W. Catt Sorrowful Johnson in Georgia politics Mme Patti's $1 250 000 diamond display and other Parisian and British reference points including Kaiser glory and De Rodays in a mosaic of clipped remarks from multiple newspapers.
Emperor William asks for a salary raise to one million dollars a year while his income stands at 8 401 238. The Grand Duke of Luxemburg, 83 in July, remains an active sportsman with a standing army of 325. The Prince of Wales refers to his mother as My mother the queen and the Duke of York as My son the Duke of York. Queen Victoria employs five maids and a senior dresser to relay orders to tradesmen. The shah of Persia will visit de Hague en route to Paris exposition, a prospect the young queen regards with concern after reports on royal visits.
Kilns and cities debate the Democratic convention in Kansas City. The party aims to showcase the city and improve visitor experiences, while avoiding scams. Delegates will see the unique elevated street railway and the local hospitality scene.
The Olympia is to receive a half million dollar refit though no work lies ahead. The Kearsarge has commissioned four years and one month after the contract, a relatively swift pace. The Navy plans to employ Topeka Dixie and Buffalo in training, and to commission torpedo craft flotillas for summer maneuvers, signaling a policy shift.
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