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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
5
Reverend Frank B. Rose a navy chaplain, and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Rose, visited Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. Rumors spread that Admiral Dewey was in town prompting crowds to follow them during a trolley ride. An announcer clarified the visitors were not the admiral and the display annoyed the couple.
The census of December 1901 records Sweden with 6,175,228 residents, including 2,526,179 males and 2,649,049 females. The year 1901 saw an increase of 88,787 people, with 19,743 males and 19,044 females. Rural numbers rose from 4,032,490 to 4,053,414, while urban totals grew from 1,103,951 to 1,121,814.
The London Globe quotes a U.S. professor arguing that parents should shape youths by studying modern commerce leaders like Pierpont Morgan rather than historical figures. He says America's complaint is the dollar economy and corporate power dominates culture.
Henry Ward Beecher denounced slavery during a Brooklyn talk calling better men in Sing Sing than in the slave trade. A pro slavery listener challenged the remark and Beecher retorted that the man ought to know because he had been there.
Russia plans a new archeological museum in Sebastopol housed in a basilica styled building. It will be arranged into three apartments focusing on Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Grand Duke Alexander Michailovitch directs the project.
The text notes governments fear blunt news and cites Russia as an example where printing without commentary is an offense. It argues the ruler is aware of a weakness in the throne’s foundation, implying fragility in the regime.
A Boston grandmother notes Elizabeth is seven this summer and recalls how the child’s obedience changed with age. Elizabeth responds that she understood less at two and followed instructions then.
The French colonies on the west coast of Africa grow in importance and receive fervent government attention. In 1900 the United States exported 657266 dollars worth of goods to these colonies and received products valued at 601165 dollars in return.
In New York Miss Agnes Moran is faced with a dilemma as her lover, arrested for theft, seeks money to marry her. The tale highlights the fragile edge of affection when crime intrudes on romance.
King Edward VII plans a new order to honor distinguished women. Since Baroness Burdett Coutts received her title no woman has reached the peerage for philanthropy.
Miss Sara Van Alen daughter of James J Van Alen enters occupation of father as nothing in marriage license blank. Van Alen has spent his life in that occupation.
Artillery practice at Fort Mott knocks cater pillars from Salem County fruit trees in New Jersey and stuns the pests. Soldiers and big guns are described as being of some use in this effort.
The Greek community establishes a monument fund in Boston to honor Dr Samuel Gridley Howe for his work with the Greek people and to commemorate his charitable efforts.
After 108 years of agitation a campaign begins to build a free bridge over the River Suir in Waterford, challenging the town’s sole toll bridge status in Ireland.
A historical note credits Captain Platta, a Swiss inventor, with creating the first automobile in 1760 a steam carriage that could run on ordinary roads.
The government will import 15 000 reindeer to supplement 4 000 already in Alaska. Dr. Sheldon Jackson travels to Siberia to secure breeding stock. Herds near Point Barrow and Point Hope aim to aid navigation and reduce risk of famine for sailors. Eskimos and miners will receive deer to breed and transport with repayment in animals, while gains from increase stay with the deliverers.
South women claim credit for a natural skin beautifier using strawberry juice in face creams or fresh and preserved berries. The berry acid refines the skin and adds color, chosen due to lack of funds driving substitutes for costly cosmetics, a makeshift remedy proving superior to chemist products.
An American Mr. Whitehouse and English Lord Hindlip organize an expedition to explore the Walamo district near the Upper Nile and Abyssinia to investigate local beliefs about devils. The effort aims to uncover reasons natives attribute devil activity to the region. The note adds a paid endorsement for St Jacobs Oil claiming decades of efficacy for various pains.
Crawford County Wisconsin leads the nation by paying a 50 cent bounty for each rattlesnake killed in the county. County official T James Hart reports 4182 snakes killed and requires the snakes to be exhibited to the county clerk before payout is issued.
The Missouri Pacific Railway announces round trip fares plus 2.00 for excursions to Ohio and Indiana. Tickets go on sale September 2, 9, 16, and 23 and are valid for return within 30 days. Contact the nearest Missouri Pacific Agent for details. Townsend, G P T Agt, St. Louis.
The effort to erect a monument to Gen. Spinner progresses under Miss L. R. Whip, of St Capital Street, Washington. General Spinner first admitted women to the Treasury Department on equal terms with men.
Dairy schools in Russia have propelled the nation to the lead in butter cheese and milk production. The article highlights how formal training and programs have advanced Russian dairy farming to a top world status.
Mr Henry A Salzer of La Crosse Wisconsin travels abroad with his family for several months to search for seed novelties in Russia and will return in November.
Mrs M K Bousch of Richmond reports long catarrh relief after five bottles of Peruna and praises its effect on herself and her eleven year old daughter Pearl who also recovered. The letter endorses Peruna as a universal catarrh remedy and notes Dr Hartman offers free advice and a health book.
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