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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
2
A verse of Magdalen Rock praises patient words and generous deeds done for right. It notes that effort made by hand or mind against oppression will not be forgotten by God after life ends.
Thad Griffin, the trapper, recalls a 19th century encounter when he spared a Sioux youth he had once saved. While returning north after a hunt, Griffin fights off a large Sioux party, relies on woodland cunning, and eludes capture, ultimately fleeing downriver. He later respects the tribe, noting some are treacherous but some men are capable of mercy.
An observer describes ants in Taet following a pattern where weak individuals approach a mound guided by a strong ant. The dominant ant passes its feelers over the others as if hypnotizing nerves and muscles, then the group returns after treatment.
The Navy Department has prepared large lithograph posters for display in major towns to aid recruiting. The posters feature the battleship Tertsarge and a heroic jack at stern, with bold red lettering and detailed information on ratings and pay. Over 150000 copies have been distributed to recruiting centers.
An 18th century advertisement from the Boston Journal invites a wealthy, eminent family to marry its daughter. The proposal promises a dowry exceeding 100,000 lire and seeks a fitting match with a distinguished, honorable suitor willing to enter a lucrative alliance. The language emphasizes propriety and lineage.
The article recounts remarkable exploits from Mr John Leech Maning at the White Hart in Aylesbury riding bareback upstairs and over a table during a meal to episodes in Metz with German officers, a West End mansion pony ascent, Kirton Lindsey stair riding, and Warrnambool bold jumps by Handy Andy and other feats in New York and Wales. It also covers a sea of other perilous adventures, including a Naval maneouvre hero Ackers and a Pablo Beach alligator rescue.
Willis L. Moore argues against climate change beliefs, noting long term temperature and rainfall records show no lasting shift. He cites stable centuries of European navigation data and vintages, and finds ancient crops and flora flourishing as they did in biblical times.
A 19th century column lauds American fire teams abroad noting Kansas City crews under Chief George C. Hale won top honors at Paris Exposition events. It cites 8000 firemen, diverse nations, and an American engine spraying 310 feet across the Seine in five and a half minutes, outperforming foreign engines.
An essay argues truth informs women’s choices and careers. It recounts a widow left penniless after her husband’s bankruptcy, showing truth spurs courage and practical action. The piece condemns misled women and urges honesty in business and life.
New Kerk News notes a wide rise in interest for mystical and esoteric literature across classes. It discusses palmistry astrology hypnotism spiritism and related topics, the varied quality of such works, library practices, and the human longing for immortality and future knowledge.
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