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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
2
A historical note links cranberry cultivation to June blossoms and September harvest. It states costs from 300 to 500 dollars per acre to bring a bog to profit, and US production last year reached about 1 million bushels, valued near 1.7 million dollars.
The Postoffice Department issues an order allowing a written designation on the wrapper such as book printed matter or photos to be treated as a permissible inscription on third class mail, revoking a prior construction that forbade such writing.
The article notes New South Wales as the first settled state in Australia with large land area, including water and reserves. It then reports the 1900 census for the U.S. boot and shoe industry valued at $261,028,580, up 18 percent from 1890, asserting the American shoe as the best and most handsome made.
At age five boys are taller on average, girls approach equality by seven, remain similar through nine, then boys exceed them for two years. By about twelve, girls become taller until fifteen, after which boys regain superiority.
The Electrical World argues that accidental electric shocks differ from chair executions and that victims die from the shock before autopsy. A Chicago judge used cooking of beans to test edibility in a dispute, despite the legal test not envisaged by statutes, yet the result favored the seller.
An American migration trend toward Central and Western Canada is noted with nearly 2,000 families expected to settle in Canada over the next twenty years. The Bostow Transcript reports this emigration shaping future political and commercial ties between the United States and Canada amid Northwest speculation.
Sir Hiram Maxim told the Aero Nautical Society in London that a flying machine is not only possible but practicable. He cited motor and material improvements since his earlier experiments, highlighting petroleum engines and aluminum alloys as strong as wrought iron and nearly as light as pure aluminum. He claims a large machine could produce thrust exceeding its weight.
A bank president confronts a theft involving his son in law William Tarnley Faldis after a clerical error reveals a $20,000 gap. Faldis confesses a ruse to marry Ethyl Lingar, then explains he hid most of the money, offering to return $249,000 or keep it, and proposes settling privately to avoid scandal. Ethyl pleads for forgiveness as authorities are silenced.
A father-in-law extends a reluctant hand as he relents, while Faldis steps forward to receive it. The scene centers on a strained family reconciliation marked by cautious, hopeful gestures and a quiet emotional turn.
Prince Henry, while visiting, gave autographs to only a small circle, never more than about 100 recipients. Most requests came by mail and at dinners he limited autographs to the presiding officer and a few close aides, often on the menu card. The rule kept his signature time scarce during the visit.
A New York Press tale notes a misapplied polish on the bronze Washington statue before the United States sub treasury on Wall Street. An eager agent polished the knees, prompting deputy assistant treasurer Muhleman to scold the vandalism of indiscriminate polishing. The knees remain gleaming as climate cannot restore the dull patina.
Naturalists describe the axolotl breeding in lakes of the Americas. In certain places it sheds its gills and tail fin, gains a land form called amblystoma, and leaves water. In Colorado and Dakota the change is complete, in Mexico the axolotl stage remains. Environment appears to drive this evolution.
A humorous anecdote shows how football fame elevates relatives. William Lloyd Garrison, at a reception, meets a noted athlete who assumes he is Billy Garrison’s relative. Garrison retorts that he has been known as the son of his father and refuses to be labeled as the uncle of his nephew.
Alaska Commercial Company and U S authorities set a steel sixteen by six foot cage on Kodiak Island baited with salmon to lure the legendary Kadiak bear. Trapper Billy Hofer supervises the operation as plans proceed to transport the giant carnivore to a suitable enclosure.
A reader describes crafting a cheap home ping-pong outfit with two handmade string rackets and a DIY net. Rackets use rattan frames with wet strings to avoid warping, a six inch high gauze net is mounted on telegraph wire supports, and a simple table setup is outlined for casual play.
A Detroit Free Press item describes a novelty parlor game similar to tennis played on a five by ten foot smooth surface with one court per side of the net. A paddle of six inch diameter with a spliced handle and emery cloth surface, celluloid balls, and rules banning overhand strokes create a brisk, edgeful play destined to stay.
An Atchison girl earning 50 dollars monthly chased a man after catching fever two years ago and captured him. She now handles all housework including washing and ironing, runs twin tables, and receives board and clothes. The Globe asks for her name to be furnished. The rainfall ranking lists South America, Africa, North America, Europe, Asia, Australia by continent.
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