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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
8
A fragment from a serialized tale describes Tyro Dunbrin guiding a frightened woman to safety after a chance encounter. He lends aid by providing clothing and a picture hat, and improvises to accompany her to a dinner invitation, amid uncertainty and discreet propriety.
At Mrs Bowman's dinner, Tryon Dunham persuades a cautious young woman to accompany him. The guest, revealed as Miss Remington, captivates the company with a Chopin nocturne while Dunham navigates a tense ruse about a mistaken identity and potential romance.
The Heralds College official ensures color patterns for British infantry with two colors per battalion the wing and the regimental. The wing flag displays the union jack on blue while the regimental bears a wreath of roses shamrocks and thistles and battle names. Regimental colors are left at headquarters since the Boer War of 1881. Two South Wales Borders officers were killed trying to prevent colors from falling to the enemy at Isandlwana.
The article describes a young artist proud of his great picture hanging in the Royal Academy. Two viewers stand before it as the artist and his friend Charlie watch. The artist asks Charlie to casually learn if the viewers show interest or mention buying the work.
The 1922 total whale catch in Scottish waters was 440, down 13 percent from 1911 and 40 percent from three years earlier. An exceptional sperm whale haul included eighteen captures, with one female and a second female sperm whale recorded since whaling began, though fifty-five males were taken.
The Borromeo palace on the Borromean islands in the Italian lakes is linked to a tale about Cardinal Giulio asking why vast sums spent on the palace were not given to the poor. Cardinal Borromeo responds that he pays the poor for labor while they pay for idleness, highlighting contrasting notions of charity.
An Iowa Homestead piece notes the mule trade underpins work on farms across the United States. 1920 census figures show Texas leading in mule numbers at 672 781 on farms, Missouri second with 342 000, and Texas mule values totaling 73 780 675 dollars while Missouri totals 48 362 102.
A fragmented passage describes a Japanese baby who supposedly never cries and is endlessly nourished and content. It portrays the child as the center of family life from birth, always amused by passing shows and treated as an honored guest at every picnic, with the mother supporting him under a shared overcoat.
Report details a Kashmir plan for a mountain transport system shifting from a monorail to an aerial cableway. A Canadian engineer advised, surveys show feasibility and moderate cost, about 1.5 million dollars. British London firm to build, US equipment to be used.
A tunny of the mackerel family, a rare visitor to British waters, is displayed at Fleetwood. The eight foot long specimen weighed about three and a half hundredweight and shows wrinkling from the photo setup. Similar tunny measured nearly 12 feet and six and a half hundredweight were reported caught in the North Sea during September. The Mediterranean tunny is related to the California tuna, both of which can be found preserved in tins in this country.
A verbatim copy from Giles county Tennessee records reveals a deed dated June 29, 1809, where John Rea sells a twelve year old enslaved girl named Emily to John Holley for 625 dollars. The document asserts Emily as slave for life and transfers all rights from Rea to Holley with full title against all claims, witnessed by Willem Worsham and Spencer Young. The relic reflects slavery era practices and includes witnesses and seal marks.
P. D. Robbed Third Time as burglars blew open the post office safe for the fourth time in three years. Yeggmen escaped with the contents of the new burglar proof post office safe.
Bayonne New Jersey recorder records two sailors fined for disorderly conduct by phone to allow the Oriflamme steamer to sail away on the tide.
A clipped exchange asks what it costs to change a name in this country. The query notes possible fees and processes, signaling interest in bureaucratic steps and affordability.
Miss Grace Glasspool nearly died when a rattlesnake she believed dead suddenly struck while she rode home in Denver. She first attacked the venomous snake on its ankle with a whip, then placed it in her buggy. Bystanders killed the snake with a hatchet. she remains hopeful about a belt.
London hosts seek new entertainment between tea and dinner as a dominoes revival grows. Collectible sets are described as elegant ivory and mother of pearl, with matching finely crafted boxes. Some gatherings find no guests available to play the game.
Kansas City reports B F Bush president of Missouri Pacific said money is scarce and purchases are unlikely now. He noted no denial of future purchase of the Antioch electric line in California, while in the west. He indicated a change in times might affect road additions.
Washington reports Mrs Carter H Harrison wife of Chicago mayor refused a commission on industrial relations citing duties as mayor's wife in a large city. Two anglers wagered on catching more fish. John fell from the pier and Dick saved him, shouting that the bet was off if John dove.
A six year old, Samuel Well Kessler, fell into the Harlem river while playing with a dog on East One Hundred and Twentieth street. John Moran dived after him, swam to the boy, and despite a strong current, brought him toward safety. An empty coffin pushed into the water by morgue workers helped secure the rescue until a line could be thrown. Dr Kahn and Moran continued medical efforts and Samuel recovered at home with his rescuer and physician nearby.
John Walker, a farmer, faced months of hawk raids on his poultry. Despite traps and scarecrows, hawks clashed with a bold cat named McKinley, who finally tackled a four foot hawk before a shotgun ended the bird. The cat earned a three course meal.
In a six week organized hunt in Aminda township near Findlay Ohio, 10013 rats were killed. Two sides of about 600 men and boys opposed each other as the search covered every corner of the township. The slaughter ended with a banquet. In Paterson New Jersey Minnie Henderson sues for divorce claiming her husband forced her to stay indoors on Labor Day and warned her not to look out the window during the Butler fire department parade.
New York Dave Marion, owner of burlesque shows, wagers on a mayoral contest involving John McCall against Edward McCall. A hotel clerk participates in the bet as pugnacious gossip swirls around a local election scene. A separate note: Sailor Lrooks named official censor of dancing at Patebogus auditorium.
Joseph Detloff took home a copy of "September Morn" when his wife turned him over to police. He was fined $4 for disorderly conduct in Chicago.
An analysis cites Canadian experiments in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta showing government supported agricultural colleges and demonstration farms boosting practical education. Dean Curtiss of Ames notes Canadian cooperation among government, private sector and railways, with substantial investments in buildings, grounds and co op marketing aids.
A humorous exchange about a banquet where guests had phones at the table and heard the president speak. One guest notes the speech sounded monotonous to everyone listening by phone at their place settings.
In a damaged passage a prisoner questions forgery ability and signs, while a judge notes no charge for signing a name. The text hints at moral phrases and a disjointed reflection on heaven and a chute, with unclear context and attribution.
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