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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
3
A young princess at a palace gate longs to play beyond her guard's wall. After a barefoot adventure with mud and a creek, she earns a playful pardon from the stern sentry who guards the gate. The moment ends with a kiss and a gatekeeper’s watchful calm.
Henry Loomis Nelson argues Washington differs from other cities, yet reveals authentic American traits. He says Washington shows both national fever and repose, a city where life is all America on an even footing and not consumed by wealth pursuit.
The piece recalls Payne's 1885 south visit and his album contribution to Judge Goode's daughter. It contrasts Lamar’s later reply and notes Macaulay's image of civilization amid ruins, tracing earlier uses by Barbauld and a 1767 article, with Walpole noting travel descriptions of London ruins.
An avenue restaurant keeper observes the morning temper of patrons. He claims women, though nervous, are more good natured than men at breakfast. He notes men complain about speed and cookery, while women rarely do. Washington Post.
A brief quotation warns aspiring writers on manuscript submissions. It advises against pleading with editors, implying financial pressure, or using flattery. Tone should be simple and respectful, letting the manuscript speak for itself.
A traveler recalls Venice under snow with blank streets and quiet squares while notes on Mizpah explain the inscription’s wary meaning in engagement rings The reflections blend travel memory with biblical symbol and a watchful theme.
A yew tree in the Caucasus rises fifty to sixty feet tall with a little over two feet diameter. It grows slowly and its timber resists destruction except by fire. The wood is praised for durability and appearance, rivaling mahogany, and live and dead trees are hard to distinguish in some forests, with dead trees said to remain un-decayed for a century after death.
In Paris, Emma recalls a weeklong trip with Helene and Mam ma and Papa. Mam ma toured picture galleries while Emma studied shops and local color in cafes, making the most of a brief stay despite limited time.
In a humorous aside at the offertory a speaker recalls Miss Addie Pose singing Had I the wings of a dove. The image of a 200 pounder attempting flight with tiny wings amuses him as a baby cries at night and parents exchange reproachful glances, blaming each other for the situation.
A reflective piece on boys as future makers of history. It links notable figures with childhood, arguing that every man was a boy and destiny can hinge on their early years. Vivid recollections of Lincoln Corsican youth and a Buffalo patch boy illustrate potential.
A five year old boy named Roland falls ill with scarlet fever and is quarantined with his mother as nurse. The doctor warns against bringing in items not easily sterilized. Roland asks what will be done with him. Also a piece on youths in Morristown, New Jersey starting cleaning and pressing services with contracts and uniformed deliveries.
A short parlor tale shows a hornet sting a child after a mother pauses. Readers hear a parade of creatures and children fearing the dark, from a bashful bat to a brave watchdog, ending with a small boy cowering under his covers.
An advert promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and related ailments. It cites user endorsement from George L. Smith of Holley Manufacturing and claims relief from gravel, kidney complaints, back pain and urinary issues. Product price is $1.00 per bottle with discounts for multiples, plus a free trial sample.
Smithsonian displays show five or more stone flatiron like objects from Tennessee mounds that resemble modern irons and may have been used as trowels in plastering. Similar stones have been found in Peru and Incas tombs, suggesting pre Columbian intertribal trade spread Peruvian materials northward.
Auditors certify awareness of amounts due to the borough from property owners and residents of South H through annexation. They report they cannot state amounts yet as no report has been made to the court. They have examined the accounts of the collector secretary and treasurer and found them true and correct. Signed and sealed April 12.
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