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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
3
In a bitter cold street scene a man in a fur coat awaits a planned meeting with a woman. He fears judgment yet proceeds with a bag of jewels as the pair flee toward a motor car, only to confront a chilling accusation of broken vows.
A brief verse from John Vance Cheney in Smart Set depicts the south wind reciting a tale to a maid at a sunny slope. The wind teases, kisses, and stirs her with music of love before a pause remarks on yesterday.
A man experiences a sudden closing of an instant as a bolt shoots back into its socket. Moments later a car speeds down the lane with blaring horn, breaking the night’s stillness amid loud, profane laughter.
The article suggests set diet changes to restore appetite by skipping meat for a few days and eating fruit and greens in large quantities. It lists grapes as malaria remedy, lettuce tomatoes and lemons for liver issues, and pineapple for throat diseases along with cautions on salads and cold drinks.
Public Opinion notes that Americans paid 38.5 million dollars for railroad transportation of mail in 1901, more than every other country combined. It contrasts lower freight and passenger rates abroad with express firms paying about half the government rates, while the post office keeps paying the same as thirty years ago.
A fragmentary verse evokes Aldebaran as a fire in night skies and the Red Star guiding wanderers. The speaker speaks of roaming paths and gypsy imagery, hinting at longing, freedom, and a transient life under alien skies. The poem links stars to roaming spirits and a shared, homely bond.
A New York mayor George B McClellan is described by a confidant as unshakable under pressure. He reportedly refused a ride in a new ambulance amid prompted fears while joking about the press jokemakers.
A Chamberlain South Dakota Indian school pupil Arrow, a chief’s daughter, rebukes her mother by noting her new baby brother proves the doctor can bring new things. She asserts she remains as good as ever despite the new arrival.
Chinese ambassador at Washington has rented the late H. H. Goodell's Sunset Avenue house in Amherst Massachusetts for the summer. He will bring his family private secretary and a retinue of servants. He spent time in Amherst two summers ago and his boyhood days were in town.
Samuel Bowles a banker plans to establish a modeling school in Rutland Vermont with funds to cover running expenses. The aim is to educate American children in sculpture so Vermont manufacturers need not hire foreign workmen in this craft.
A district messenger on Massau street sprinted from a large office building when a hidden obstacle and a slick after rain caused a spectacular spill on Cedar street. The boy slid a short distance, ending with a bruised knee and torn trousers as bystanders witnessed the stunt. He trudged away muttering that speed brings punishment.
Uncle Bob describes a southeast facing garden layout with north south rows and cross paths. He touts hand tool cultivation and a wheel hoe for ease, notes sowing lettuce radishes and filling gaps with beets carrots and turnips, and explains timing for plantings and space constraints for small plots.
Poem reflects a veteran’s memory on Memorial Day with a sentry challenge and farewell. It laments fading friendships, worn uniforms, and the passage of life as echoes of trumpets fade to lights out. John R. Rathom signature appears at the end.
A Belknap county farmer visiting Commissioner Trask at the New Hampshire state house praised Gov. Charles A. Busiel. The tale centers on the portrait newly hung in the council chamber and the farmer remarking that Busiel has a mighty fine physic.
A Garden Magazine reflection notes asparagus as hardy early spring producer, thriving on ordinary soil with rich manure. Radish seeds in the same row mark the line for weeding and surface breaking, yielding a useful radish crop as a side bonus. The piece also honors Memorial Day as a civic lesson on love of country and selfless service.
The San Antonio Express reports on Mrs Sarah Ann Mellen who celebrates her ninety seventh birthday at her daughter’s home in San Antonio. Born April 13 1808 in Gloucester Massachusetts she met many famous figures including Marquis de Lafayette Kossuth Daniel Webster presidents Adams Jackson Tyler Harrison Van Buren Lincoln Johnson Grant Hayes Garfield and others she also knew Oliver Wendell Holmes Phillips Brooks Emerson Agassiz and more. She lived in Cambridge for years then moved to San Antonio eight years ago.
Mrs Winifred E Commeline wife of Lieut Col C E Commeline Royal Engineers ber muda stalled a runaway dog cart guiding through a crossing with a steering feat that impressed Col Owens who asked if she was unhurt and praised her with a Victoria Cross remark in garrison circles at Plymouth.
A Jersey City lawyer’s sixteen year old horses Tom and Jerry, inseparable since Jerry's blindness, untie halters nightly to reunite. Tom guides Jerry from his stall to Jerry’s, and the pair share the stable’s nights and days, living together on the farm in New Brunswick.
The piece notes that cavalry horses show human like nerves and decision in battle. After six months service they know bugle calls and react to waiting, advancing, and danger. Wounded horses often stay mounted or resume running, while riderless troops rally with bugle calls. Montreal Herald.
Poem by J. M. Lewis in the Houston Post expresses a father’s longing for his child. It depicts mornings and afternoons spent longing, packing simple treats, and eagerly awaiting the moment at the gate when the child runs to greet him with blue eyes and laughter.
The article recalls historic English prize winnings from ships captured during conflicts with Spain. It cites 1651 to 1654 prizes worth about 20 million dollars, 1657 treasure seizures requiring thirty eight wagons to move to London, and the 1761 Hermione capture with shares of 325000 dollars for admirals and captains and smaller sums for officers and sailors.
Poem-inspired text describes the resurrected dead rising at the Lord's command. It portrays judgment, cleansing of earth-soiled robes, and a blessed march toward a new creation guided by divine healing breath and divine judgment. The nameless army stands in the Judge's presence, glorified.
A traveler recalls Spain as an iron-bound coast with heavy surf from Atlantic to Mediterranean shores. He describes bleak mountains, stern landscapes, and gaunt cliffs crowned by watch towers along the northern extreme near the Strait of Gibraltar.
A traveler recounts a tale from Ireland of a poor two room cottage with a couple seven children. He asks to see a crying infant and is shown one. The mother boasts that her baby is almost as large as his, and replies that her child is only half theirs since they had twins and the other half is with God.
Physicians warn that after age 40 many people eat too much meat. They advise gradual reduction rather than stopping abruptly, with a healthier menu to maintain necessary sustenance.
A warning urges not to buy painted wooden toys for children. The author recalls experiments with ink and notes some colors may be harmless while the interiors of toys could pose risks to kids despite claims.
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