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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
2
A poetic verse about a young traveler who leaves at dawn and goes a long road alone. The speaker mourns the child’s departure, speaks of starry skies and missing guidance, and asks for a sign to guide loved ones to a final meeting at the journey's end.
A rustic narrator recalls a bashful newcomer Reub at a dance who is pursued by Isbel. She insists on courting, grabs his hand on the veranda, and declares their destined union. Reub flees after a tense moment, while Isbel persists, promising a future together and testing his resolve.
A nostalgic tale follows Reuben and Isbel Bannerton as a long courtship unfolds through a night by pines and a moonlit approach to marriage. Isbel clings to love amid chill air and curious onlookers, ending with their wedding at Parson Elder's and praise from the old settler.
A Royal Magazine excerpt notes life is twofold with eating and not being eaten. It describes varied defenses across creatures from antelope speed to armadillo armor and white hare camouflage. Insects gain potent protections like stings bites and chemical clouds, while some rely on mere resemblance to surroundings.
A Tacoma Ledger quote notes spinster households now favor coffee over tea and often seek stronger beverages. It observes tea no longer soothes, and “afternoon tea” now covers many drinks while the traditional tea-drinking old maid fades from memory and tradition.
A compilation of humorous snippets and quips from various 19th century papers. Jests about Cupid, engagements, miscommunications, and playful exchanges show daily life’s lighthearted moments. Names and sources include New York Times, Princeton Tiger, and Philadelphia Press.
In a cartoonish exchange a boy explains he stayed in the rain to grow taller as a joke about water and growth. The punchline involves plans to “open a bank” with dynamite as a humorous misdirection.
A mother consoles four year old Harry whose grandpa fell on a street and got his clothes muddy. The child sobs that his sister saw him, revealing a family moment of sympathy and concern reported by the Chicago News in a brief, poignant scene.
A Skowhegan woman traveling to Lewiston carried a dough filled satchel with a bottle mirror keys and comb. The dough rose and blocked the bag spilling out through a window as conductor and passenger looked on. She intended to gift bread to a Lewiston friend and recalled the incident with humor after the fright.
The London Chronicle reports uncertainty in Russia over succession after the birth of four daughters for Nicholas II. It notes Paul I's primogeniture decree and debates whether the Czareviteh or Grand Duke Vladimir might become heir if the current line fails.
In Paris Mont-de-plete records deter thefts and verify identity for loans on watches. Staff request official documents for loans over fifteen francs and only an envelope suffices for smaller loans. The system aims to deter dishonest behavior but is seen as intrusive by some clients.
The article outlines sanatorium care for tuberculosis stressing climate, elevation, dry air, and hyperaeration with increased nutrition. It notes rest, systematic feeding, and outdoor exercise, plus limited baths and light games. Research facilities and long minimum stays of three to six months are described, with staged care for incipient to advanced cases.
The essay argues that large donations from tainted fortunes may act as restitution and wonders if such gifts taint or support education. It suggests embracing gifts while acknowledging concerns about donor influence and the outlook on free thought in colleges. It urges taking money from tainted sources to aid public causes.
By Emily Elsner the piece argues success arises from will, energy, persistence, and good heart not luck or wealth. It contrasts envy with admiration and asserts the successful person masters destiny through continuous effort and discipline, with effort needed to gain and keep success.
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