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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
2
The annual report notes 1400 distinctive manufactories in Connecticut producing at least 2346 articles. The State Senate passes a sparrow-killing bounty repeal bill 35 to 9. It also notes Japan’s progress with a new palace and a royal framework built of American steel.
Traces of buffalo life were found west of Slave River indicating a wild herd still exists in the region. Records show the animals were mercilessly hunted and destroyed by Indigenous peoples, though some signs of their former presence remain.
A historic letter argues guests should be called buyers or patrons since they pay for rooms and meals, while criticizing the term guests as inappropriate. It notes nearly two thousand families deserted by straying husbands and fathers receive aid from the Chicago Bureau of Charities, and discussions emerge about whipping posts for abandoning families.
A man who killed his wife and three children in the Mississippi Valley was sentenced to twenty one years in prison. He expressed gratitude to the jury and judge with warmth. His friends already began a pardon crusade, suggesting possible success. The piece remarks on perceived variations in valuing human life.
The text argues that rural to urban migration is slowing and farming is gaining popularity. It contends farming, properly followed, is a secure and profitable business comparable to any other. With industry and economy, a comfortable living comes from cultivating the soil, though it may require initial competence. The agricultural apologist urges sticking to farming.
Bids opened for 400 horses for the newly organized Fourteenth Cavalry at Fort Leavenworth. Prices ranged from 139 to 150 dollars per horse, a strong showing that highlights the challenge for the Quartermasters Department in equipping the cavalry, as reliance on horses persists despite talk of automobiles. The New York Sun notes detractors over the horse’s decline are premature.
The German army in China reports American and Australian horses degrade in transit and diet. Despite good breed, long sea voyage and unfamiliar food leave them weak. Mongol ponies emerge as the more useful cargo for supply lines.
Barbara and Lisette worry about hosting a dinner for an unseen guest as mischief and hunger strain their plans. The sisters juggle charity, a hungry tramp, and a plan to borrow food from Mrs Millett to avert embarrassment. The passage captures a sunlit July scene and the sisters’ lively, delicate schemes.
A dignified guest arrives during a country hospitality trial. Barbara, Lisette, and Benny improvise a luncheon at Dulcimer hall while Mr. Dulcimer contends with misunderstandings and a budding romance. Barbara forgives and hopes for more with the courteous squire.
A detailed tour of expert glove making showing hand variation and custom fitting. It covers tanning, dyeing, cutting, stitching, and monogram embroidery, plus the rise of made to measure and theater gloves and tips for proper wear. Several anecdotes illustrate craftsmanship and value of perfect fit.
The article profiles Miss Marie Overton Corbin and her rise as a feminine key collector abroad. It describes how a London show‑place key sparked a lifelong urge to acquire and inventory keys from cathedrals, abbeys, and demolished sites, with vergers and locksmith scraps fueling the mania.
The New York Times notes clever gift ideas for a woman on the go. A dog hamper or traveling basket with the dog perched on top offers charm, or a compact trunk like her summer luggage, complete with a genuine lock and key.
Long discussion of the Assouan dam project outlines the 6000 foot barrier built on rock, its sluice gates and canal plans, and the expected agricultural and economic impact. The dam will create a 144 mile long reservoir, raise river levels, protect against floods, increase cultivable land by up to 600,000 acres, and boost summer crops by up to $20 per acre. It notes the engineering feat by Sir Benjamin Baker and the project’s potential to enhance Egypt’s role in world markets.
A New Orleans dealer notes the shift from large, heavy folios to small light volumes. He cites Dickens 1886 as a high water mark in art and printing, but says modern books trend 5x7 to 6x8 inches. He argues big books are unreadable in bed and less practical for readers.
Unoal reports a lawyer earned the winnings in a suit framed by a sharp exchange. The claimant confirms victory but not payment, while the lawyer reportedly secured the funds as well. The quip underscores a win for the attorney as the speaker notes the outcome and the distribution of proceeds.
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