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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
3
A collage of opinions on economics, politics, and culture. It notes that Congressmen may be funded, boxing out corruption with capital taxes, and suggests tests of modern methods from walking to bathing. It reflects on West Point hazing, Boer War insights, and the long-term value of exhibitions like the Centennial and Columbian fairs.
Anarchic university rites give way to a controlled contest as Cornell bans indiscriminate rushes in favor of a two teams of fifteen vying for a flag in a few minutes. McGill follows suit announcing water rushes must end. The move reflects student self government and rational democracy in campus life.
A long article traces the Zeeland project and Zuyder Zee history, noting Haarlem Lake drainage of 16,000 people and a proposed interlocking dike plus pumping system. It weighs two plans, costs around 40 million dollars, and cites Dutch thrift and Goethe’s praise as context for a rising political issue. It also cites Prof Willis L. Moore debunking hail suppression and rainmaking myths while reflecting on nature’s vast forces beyond human control.
Judge Charles G Neely of Chicago rules that the Chicago Board of Education has no right to provide free text books to children in any grade of public schools. Born in Benton Alabama in 1855 and educated at the State University in Champaign he began law study in 1889 and joined the bar. He is noted as an advocate of a judiciary free from political influence.
Microscopic diamonds were found in worn rails of the North Eastern Railway Company in England during experiments to measure strength loss. A separate note claims women no longer need to rise at night to fetch yeast for pancakes, implying easier daily life.
Tom, surrounded by seven sisters and many girl cousins, lectures on engagement plans and letters. He recalls a letter proposal gone wrong, joking that a poor fellow ends in Germany, and parodies the “Barkis is willing” scene with Bob Treherne. The tale moves through memories of dramatic proposals and youthful schemes.
A tale unfolds with Tom declaring love to Alice aboard a crowded steamer. After she falls ill, Tom steadies her, foreshadowing an engagement. The couple navigates embarrassment and resolve, while a long line of past burglaries shadows a dangerous path to a potential marriage.
Wells in the Erg desert lie at the bottom of depressions and are covered by a sand layer. Narrow entrances are hermetically closed with wide stones and a mortar of sand and mud to protect the water. Each caravan then reopens to obtain water and reseals before departure.
Michael Werner, aged 67, a veteran burglar with 34 years in crime and 32 years one month behind bars, appeared in Paterson court to testify to the honesty adage. Born in Chicago, he has spent most of his life incarcerated, his pallid face and gray hair marking the long sentence.
State of Portugal is described as fallen from power with alarming emigration that drains its best young men. Large areas are deserted and require colonization while remaining peasants are said to be about 80 percent illiterate.
A global count shows 109000 locomotives active across continents. Europe holds 63000, America 40000, Asia 3300, Australia 2000, Africa 700. The text adds a satirical note about small boys choosing a circus over angels.
Adml Benham Ramsay report condemns Schley on eleven points but says his conduct was self possessed and he encouraged subordinates. Adml Dewey's minority affirms dispatch to Cienfuegos and effective blockades while crediting Schley as senior off Santiago for the victory. Schley to take action as advised by Rayner.
The Thames Angling Preservation Society highlights its key duty of recovering fish from London water company reservoirs. Frequent nettings are necessary to prevent heavy losses as fish move from the Thames into large water sheets, preserving the river’s health and fish stocks. Captain Dreyfus plans to reside in Alsace after wintering in the Riviera, pursuing literature and science. News from the Interior notes the humor of a new telegraph editor and odd reports from various locales.
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