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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
3
Paddy McGann faces possible dismissal when a fire breaks in No. 7 mine. He and his loyal mule Billy dash through smoke to warn foreman Evan Jones and guide a group of trapped workers to safety. Billy is mortally injured. Paddy survives and credits Billy with the rescue.
At a reunion of Army of the Cumberland officers a soldier remarks on wounds. Colonel B. says a bullet went through his nose at Antietam, proving the claim by wriggling his nose. Major M. notes the near miss and reflects on fate if the bullet were half an inch deeper.
A brief, unclear excerpt records a wartime dialogue with a colonel noting a near miss and a reckless push toward further technical advances. The readable text is sparse and lacks concrete names, places, or dates.
James Ricalton reflects on ancient monuments in Anurajabpoord, Sri Lanka, noting pagodas, dagobas and shrines built by different faiths. He compares Chinese pagodas with Burmese and Sri Lankan forms, saying enduring relic sepul ture crowns monuments that withstood centuries of monsoons.
Large ancient ships reached dimensions rivaling modern ships but proved unwieldy and at the mercy of wind and wave. A hurricane would overwhelm these massive vessels, exposing their limited handling in fierce seas.
A historical note explains the cubit as a Russian length from the elbow point to the end of the middle finger. The piece traces its Latin roots in cubitus and outlines its use as a standard measure.
In Charles I era Cambridge a horse keeper named Hobson lent horses to students only in strict rotation saying That or none. The saying reflects the rule and the horseman muses that breaking a colt once led the colt to break him later in a reflective tale.
A brief note describes a composer whose tunes gain brief popularity but fade quickly. The fragment hints at ephemeral, quirky works and suggests a fleeting impact on the musical scene.
In the Woodlands readers are told beds are now available with exceptionally soft textures. The feature notes cool springs as a backdrop to the comfort, suggesting a serene setting for rest and relaxation in a shaded environment.
Livestock exhibitors receive special accommodations at the Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition as preparations for the July 21 to 25 fair accelerate. Cattle and horse entries are anticipated from across the border with large cash prizes, including a $3500 free for all pace. The organizers promise sensational acts, extensive shows, and a grand fireworks presentation headlined by The Burning of Moscow.
Major Crofoot tries to sell the Electric Headgear company to a hatter, claiming a worldwide hat empire and 100 percent profits. The bemused hatter recalls a $2.50 debt and contemplates legal action as the promoter exits with promises of a $7,000,000 startup.
A series of tiny comic gags and quotes appears with humorous dialogue about poker and writing. A woman observes a man approaching a stairway, noting his clumsy landing on each icy step and exclaiming that he has foozled his approach.
A brief squib notes Whyte asking for a sine cure and Brick as superintendent of lines for a wireless telegraph company, implying a clash of ideas on telegraph operations and technical leadership. The item reads as a gossip-like clash of personalities in early communication sectors.
A fragmentary exchange shows an interviewer asking a celebrity about English. The celebrity replies with a playful mix of phrases like Ver leet and How I lose America, highlighting humorous language missteps and celebrity wit.
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