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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1911
Page
6
The London Mail notes a shift among women toward larger pipes and cigars with gold card cases and chain purses. It observes a move away from cigarettes to a brier or meer abaum pipe, claiming women seek a bigger smoke and milder taste.
George Anstey of Leicester is hailed as a leading cyclist despite both legs being withered. The Leicester Cripples Guild fitted him with a two wheeled pedaless machine where he lies face down and uses wooden gloves strapped to his hands to propel and steer.
Georgette Fontano, an embroiderer on Rue Sevres, Paris, confessed to breaking a fire alarm glass to call her fiancé, a local fireman. Fire crews arrived and, despite her tears, a magistrate imprisoned her for one month, hoping to aid their relationship.
An elderly tale recounts a young man who invested 15 000 in a wilderness block that later skyrocketed to about 200 000. A cautious adviser dismissed entrepreneurial zeal, arguing for preservation. The speaker laments outdated advice and calls for fresh guiding maxims for a changing era.
A performer recalls playing all three roles in Love and Lobsters when the other two actors were sick. He describes stepping in as hero villain and the friend who breaks up the fight, all in one night.
The article lists national and state holidays, noting Washington’s birthday and Labor Day as widely observed. It cites Decoration Day restricted in several states, and feasts tied to local events like New Orleans, Texas independence, and California Admission Day. It mentions Mississippi follows federal holidays, with common observances of Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Columbus Day appears in a few states.
Princess August Wilhelm promotes a marriage custom in Germany by planting oak saplings after weddings. Multhausen in Thuringia responds first with a municipal officer guiding couples to plant trees on a new road near their town. The practice, begun to repair Thirty Years War devastation, originated with a former Brandenburg elector who required fruit trees be planted before marriages.
The Dundee Advertiser notes Frau Du born February 21, 1785 in Posem Prussian Poland is 125. Babavastka born May 1784 is nine months older and still active in fields with nearly 100 descendants, living at Bavelsko and recalling early 19th century events clearly.
Runners of woven Indian basketry with white doilies framed an oval mahogany table from Sitka. A central frost glass vase and four smaller ones held white blossoms, surrounded by totem poles and Alaskan scenery place cards. The menu features halibut chowder, salmon, roast duck, arctic desserts, and Klondike and Nome themed items.
Captain Cole Plummer and the crew of a United States pilot boat captured a 63 foot whale off the Port Arthur jetties. The giant, estimated at about 300 years old, was towed ashore, exhibited, heavily photographed, and then cut up.
Four men in Wall Street circles discuss United States paper currency and counterfeit disappearance. One broker shows a ten dollar note and asserts its genuineness by referencing Michael Hillegas as the first treasurer, claiming he did not recall the name five minutes earlier.
A drunk and disorderly prisoner caused laughter in Birmingham when he mistook a list of prior convictions for current cases. As the dock officer read a line on shopbreaking, the man blurted That was eight years ago prompting mirth before he recovered his composure and smiled at the error.
A Mexican Herald essay notes that Mexicans feel slighted by Americans due to perceived politeness gaps. It argues Anglo Saxon brief greetings clash with Latin formalities, while advising outlanders to adapt to local manners though habits are hard to change, especially when addressed to foreigners.
The New York Press reports Nikola Tesla dining solo in a hotel's great dining room. He sits with a deliberate posture, scanning a portfolio of papers with solemn focus, appearing deeply absorbed in thought during his meal.
Seattle offers ten cent bounty per rat amid bubonic plague fears. Tacoma stays safe from infection by sea as the joke circulates about nonresident payments and rat populations reaching Seattle census figures.
A London Tit Bits quip recalls a boozy definition of aggravation by a wobbly guest at a famous hostelry. He jokes that the height of aggravation is "the eight of basarsvation" as he pretends to catch a flea with boxing gloves, framing a comic street aside.
The article notes that harsh restrictions on the press persisted in England through the 18th century. It cites Walter the first London Times editor who faced a fine, pillory, and year in prison for criticizing ministers and the king.
The London Chronicle notes French protocol grants wives of ministers marked deference when entering rooms. Deputies and senators' wives are expected to rise, while other ministers’ wives may sit unless the prime minister’s wife stands, in which case all must rise.
Theologian Dr. Hiram C. Cortlandt of Des Moines cites Thomas A. Edison on soul immortality then compares his view to a girl describing locomotive making. The tale blends electricity, machinery and a humorous factory sequence to question metaphysical knowledge.
The Postum Cereal Co. faces a libel action after disputing a weekly journal's critique of their claim that undigested food and Grape-Nuts can prevent many appendicitis cases. Expert testimony supported that predigested food aids digestion, while some cases still require surgery.
A New York Tribune piece argues that Hebrew builders under King Hezekiah carved a rock tunnel to bring water from springs east of Jerusalem to the Pool of Siloam. It describes a 300 yard conduit with signs of bore marks, misaligned sections, and dual-entry construction, raising questions about ancient surveying and tools.
Jacob Newman Free known as the Immortal J. N. dies at Toledo hospital at about age 100. A legendary wanderer famed for speaking 13 languages by youth and amassing a fortune of 150000 during the 1849 Gold Rush era he later practiced law and toured the country relying on goodwill and hotel hosts while collecting hundreds of IOU slips. He claimed insanity masked by a belief in truth and pressure.
An old Pittsburg manufacturer recalls youth amid mixed recollections of summers in the country and a Belle shop in Beranton. The piece blends reminiscence with dialog about aging and memory.
In El Paso a frontier tale unfolds around Pansy Fulton and her suitor Charlie Pierson. A masked knight helps her during a danger-filled night, revealing family secrets and a pursuit of reconciliation between Pansy and her mother Viola. The story ends with a hopeful romance as Pierson seeks postwar happiness.
An expedition to Egypt will use the great pyramid to determine its weight and from that estimate the earth's mass. A pendulum will gauge attraction, converting the pyramid's weight into an Earth mass calculation using simple arithmetic.
A woman enters a branch bank on Broadway and forces a rough withdrawal at the paying teller window. The teller demands identification, and a tense exchange unfolds as the suspect asserts a family connection and identity. The scene ends with the teller handing over the money.
A forthcoming Dominion census shows Canada’s decade of rapid industrial and agricultural expansion. Population above 8 million and thousands of miles of new railways accompany a surge in farms under occupation and immigration, especially to western provinces. The report touts climate, health, and strong foreign settlement, inviting readers to request government literature.
A young official’s son at a Munich club was caught drawing an ace from his sleeve. The ruse sparked a "painful incident" and a prominent citizen assisted by placing the card sharp in a car and driving him across the Bavarian frontier to avoid criminal proceedings.
A cat from Wycombe Marsh Buckinghamshire vanished weeks ago and was believed stolen or lost. Friends later reported the cat had safely returned to its old home at St Neptas Huntingdonshire about 90 miles away.
Exposure to cold wet conditions causes boratories scratches and irritation. In simple cases apply cloths with a weak sugar solution or lead and in winter cover to keep out cold. When cracks appear use a lotion with carbolic acid drops. If discharge or pus lesions occur, use chloride of alum instead of lead and sprinkle finely powdered charcoal over the area.
A fragment shows Patience asking Patrice about a sister with a speaking part at Inwt and her marriage, with the other character Yonkersa reacting. The dialogue hints at theatre gossip and social connections.
In a bustling shop scene a salesman hawks a necklace once crafted for the Duke of Buckingham and given to Anne of Austria. The clerk boasts a large stock of such pieces, highlighting their antique provenance and the store's upscale curio department.
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