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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1902
Page
4
In Heidelberg, Paul confronts a tangle of romance and espionage as Hildegarde and Hoffman clash. Beatrix reveals a brotherly reunion with Paul while a veiled Countess Aimee watches, hinting at danger and past sins resurfaces, driving future complications.
Paul, depressed after a visit, recovers by plan through observation of Beatrix. Amid mounting war talk across Prussia, Baden, and the German provinces, he resolves to discover whether his sister Beatrix remembers her brother. A gust of wind snatches away a matron’s hat, diverting attention and offering Paul a chance to act.
In a garden scene Paul delays a public explanation to his sister and lover, promising a full talk tomorrow to remove the dreadful mystery. Rhinelander hopes for solitude with his thoughts after Karl’s arrival, while Hildegarde coldly rebuffs him, heightening his unease.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat item notes Congressman Adolph Meyer visiting the Illinois big battle ship testing at New Orleans dry dock. He is warmly greeted by officers who joke about the secretary of the navy and the "boys" in Washington, then Meyer departs for Washington.
New York letter carriers have purchased small electric lights to read addresses on letters and packages after dark. A black one foot cylinder houses a dry battery and is placed in the carrier’s pouch. Two copper wires run to a lapel reflector with a two candle power lamp, operated by a pocket button.
Warnings from state commissioners of agriculture warn of a massive seventeen year cicada swarm expected in May across northern and eastern states. After 17 years underground, vast numbers will emerge to swarm trees, fill the air with shrill sound, and damage fruit trees and nursery stock. The article notes cicadas emerge in huge, synchronized waves every 17 years, with the last appearance in 1885 and the next due in 1902, and includes a historical anecdote about travelers recalling a dramatic near drowning and a mother's warning relevant to the period.
The Rev Dr Mackenzie, en route from San Francisco to New York, charmed a parishioner's child Willie at dinner. When Willie tossed a potato into the minister's lap, the clergyman quipped that Willie had placed the sphere over the plate. The exchange earned Willie a place as a diligent Sunday school worker.
To prevent personal crisis reports the Central London railway removes planking at several stations between the central rail and the line next to the platform. It states that anyone who runs in front of a train will fall into the recess thus formed.
Professor Schubert of Hamburg notes that by the standard calendar about 1,000,000,000 minutes have elapsed since Christ's birth. On April 29 at 10:40 a.m. Germans will celebrate by issuing picture postal cards to mark the moment.
Colorado Congressman Shafroth outlines a flag plan to beautify and symbolize the nation. The field would be one third fly length with thirteen stars in a circle, thirty stars arranged as a large star, and Wyoming and Utah placed on a central line. He argues original states deserve larger stars and plans for future additions.
A pamphlet advertises St Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatism and promotes a free sample from St Jacobs Oil Ltd in Baltimore Maryland. It touts a London physician’s formula and urges readers to request a free bottle.
English riders increasingly hunt astride rather than side saddle, with girls as young as fourteen training for cross country. Proponents cite steadier balance, expert grip, and social acceptance. opponents warn of spine strain and health risks for growing girls.
German architect Dr. Stubben outlines a future city built around a central municipal block with concentric street rings and multiple traffic levels. He envisions underground heavy rail and streetcars, separate zones for dwellings factories and shops, and sun and weather protected footpaths for pedestrians.
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