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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
17
Sunday School lesson recounts Joseph’s rise from enslavement to power in Egypt, stressing faith in God over profit. It parallels Jesus, noting humble service, endured temptations, and the painful path from suffering to sovereignty, with a call for young leaders to pursue duty.
In a remarkable morning spectacle near the executive mansion, two armies of ants clashed on the northwest grounds. Black and red ants fought for hours, ending with a red victory as thousands swarmed in combat and later carried away their fallen. Bets circulated on the outcome as witnesses watched a tiny war unfold.
Albert Heller of 1114 Farnham St Omaha testifies that Krause's Headache Capsules gave the best relief after trying many cures. He notes others who used them share the same praise. The product sells for 25 cents at Dreier & Bro on the corner of Calhoun and Columbia streets.
A humorous exchange from the Brooklyn Eagle features a Reverend asking for soft drinks and a Western Barkeeper offering only water with a condescending tone. The vignette captures local flavor and mock formality.
Klaehn and Melching located at 39 West Main Street Fort Wayne Indiana with two telephone numbers listed for contact.
A historical survey of notable top hats from John Hetherington’s 1798 Silk Hat to celebrities like Joseph Hume, Gladstone, and Queen Victoria era personalities. It notes extraordinary sizes, anecdotes about crown-stifling incidents in Parliament, and the fate of famous hats including auctions and museum pieces. The piece also recounts oversized straw hats, national pride, and the enduring appeal of the topper in society.
The article reviews Britain’s success in major international yacht cups including the Cape May cup, the Kaiser’s cup from Dover to Meligoland, and the Coupe de France won by Gloria, noting Britain’s long record of victories and the ongoing rivalry with France, Germany, and America as competing nations in prestigious prizes.
The piece describes how cattle grow uneasy as dark clouds gather, seek shelter indoors or by barns, and animals brace for rain. Fowls dislike rain and hide under wagons or boards while chickens tolerate wet feet and search for ground-dwelling food after showers. Wild birds improvise shelter or build roofs over nests, yet many lack forethought and scramble to find cover when storms arrive.
A young wholesale house clerk spent much salary on gifts for friends in on the joke. The new boy was briefed by the assistant bookkeeper who had a small office. When the boss arrived he asked if the assistant explained duties and the boy answered yes.
The white rose symbolized silence to Romans and gave the term sub rosa. It later became the emblem of the English House of York, and red and white roses adorned Henry VII's Tudor wedding feast, marking the end of the Wars of the Roses.
A playful verse describes two children with blue jean overalls and straw hats tending two neighboring gardens. They exchange shy greetings and friendly chatter, leading to a lighthearted surprise as a girl asserts her identity. The dialogue style captures a simple, charming exchange between youngsters.
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