The Scholar's Vacation
Senator Hoar preferred mental toil and planned a vacation in his library. He envisioned resting among Greek texts and trout streams, a quiet retreat from daily Senate duties.
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
2
Senator Hoar preferred mental toil and planned a vacation in his library. He envisioned resting among Greek texts and trout streams, a quiet retreat from daily Senate duties.
A women’s case in Michigan highlights Mrs Wellett wife of a photographer. She describes years of kidney related illness and nervous despondency. After one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills she claims full relief including sleep and reduced limp cramps. She attributes her recovery to Dodd's Kidney Pills. Fire Escape Wanted leads to a divorce as a stranger claims arson as grounds. You can get Allen's Foot-Base free by writing for a sample.
The article assesses Jean François Millet's focus on peasant labor over sentimentality, noting his sincerity and seriousness. It credits Millet as a master draftsperson and highlights his influence on other painters such as Thermitte and Isrania, drawing parallels to Michelangelo in elemental quality.
A woman credits dietary changes with curing her husband’s stomach and bowel trouble. She stopped coffee and started Postum and later added Grape-Nuts, noting digestion and nervousness improvements. She cites a friend in Vicksburg and her own recovery after a baby, urging others to try Grape-Nuts.
In this continued scene, Russel Overshute reveals Grace’s fate and the forged letters while the Oglander circle schemes over a codicil and disputed will. Squire Oglander weighs truth against rumor as Mrs Sharp and Luke Sharpe plot to overturn the widow and secure Grace’s fortune.
Mrs Sharp frets as Miranda narrates a tense exchange over a newly unearthed will. Mr Fermitage’s document alters legacies leaving Grace Gelander a life interest and 20000 pounds to a niece, while the widow gains the residue.
Ahraterm Abe of New York City invents a gravity rail system featuring towers with elevators, circling cables, and pivoted counterweights to keep cables taut. Transporter cars suspend from cables and ride from one tower to another with independent operation and controllable descent speed, aiming to save time over dual counterweight designs.
Fragmented OCR note describes a ticket office incident and a front seat inquiry. The readable phrases reference a shock, stars, and a casual remark about seating, with no clear event or names.
This excerpt reflects James A. Garfield’s New York 1865 tribute after President Lincoln's assassination. It praises Garfield as a Union soldier and noted debater, contrasts him with later party loyalty terms, and cites Blaine comparing Garfield to Clay Douglas and Breckinridge.
A former dyspeptic now reports perfect freedom from indigestion mysteries after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Joseph Barssou of Aix-les-Bains now lives at 2480 Larkin Street San Francisco cites relief from stomach pain insomnia and nausea. Pills sold by druggists with diet advice book What to Eat and How to Eat available on request.
A report describes the latest motor fire engines claimed to be the most powerful yet built, capable of throwing 500 gallons of water per minute and traveling up to 150 feet. Demonstrations include climbs up Blackheath and high speed on steam, with fuel supply arranged at the scene.
A Missouri newspaper quotes a husband racing to prepare his wife for travel with chores like buttoning shirts and tying a tie. The line ends with his exasperated question Great State Ain't you ready yet in a humorous jab from the Kansas City Journal.
A fragment from the Papyrus quotes Michael Monahan on avoiding petty worries and time-wasting trifles. The Atlanta Constitution notes a man’s integrity may be judged by word and deeds, urging steadiness over trivial annoyances.
The note recalls Bret Harte praised for Little Breeches and secretary John Kay's wish to let his father rest on his ambitious work. A posting lady boasts of reading all Harte’s writings and compliments his alleged misstep.
Sidney Inetus of Moen-tor Ohio reports long suffering from backache and kidney pain relieved by Dean's Kidney Pills after months of distress. He describes nightly urination, rheumatic swelling, and dropsical symptoms improving after half a box and permanent cure after three boxes. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy for 50 cents.
A humorous breakfast scene features a man joking about an ostrich while his wife retorts with a sharp line about feathers for an old hat, capturing a domestic exchange with playful wit.
travel prospect lists a Fortland Oregon visit via Columbia River with a California return. notes Mt Shasta Sacramento Valleys San Francisco Golden Gate and Santa Barbara Los Angeles coast stops. includes travel by Union Pacific and inquiry to A WK Curts Omaha Neb for rates.
Fragmented overheard dialogue shows quirks in speech and a claim for LTiac a Gare for Consimption as cough and cold medicine. The text mentions Miss Wiffkins Mrs Oscar Tripp and a remark about marriage and friendship etched on the heart rather than marble.
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