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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
3
A collection of quips on medicine, politics, literature and society. Observations include doctors debating cures and relapses, Aguinaldo as a chess player, Morgan's transparency, Talmage's fame, and the useless vermiform appendix. The piece links public figures, ideas and cultural quirks with wry commentary.
The author argues that industrial consolidation increases demand for trained workers while unskilled labor fades. He cites Dr. Albert Shaw who says money alone does not drive success. personal development comes from specialized ability. Canada targets settlers, noting Manitoba and Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta drew 18,000 Americans last year, with favorable dry winters and wheat prospects.
The Detrait Free Press quotes a flirtatious exchange titled Preliminary Tip where Edgar admonishes Eleanor and she teases him, noting a lively young woman who may resist obedience. The dialogue hints at romantic tension and witty banter between the two characters.
Reports from Scranton and Chicago describe union leader John Mitchell aiming for restraint, while railroads signal no lockout yet. Coal shipments halt as suspensions threaten a broader famine, with miners poised for possible confrontation after Wednesday. Public safety incidents follow in Chicago and Bellevue Hospital, including robberies and Addison disease case.
Kaiser Wilhelm II shows intense interest in sports including boating hunting tennis and automobilism. He supports international regattas orders yachts and invites foreign sailors while avoiding turf and bicycle sports. The German emperor charms visitors including actor Coquelin and demonstrates broad cultural awareness and plain manner.
G W Bradley of Brownsville Tennessee aged 93 is described as the oldest living Confederate veteran. Born near Lynchburg Virginia he served in eight or more engagements under General Sterling Price including the Missouri campaigns. He survived severe injuries from shell fire including loss of an eye a torn heel and a broken leg.
In 1873 the 26 year old John P Altgeld left Ohio for Kansas and then trudged to Missouri after fever left him unable to work. He found shelter with a farmer in Andrew County, learned law, passed teaching and law exams, and rose to prominence in politics, facing rejection in love with Miss Anna Rohrer of Savannah. His perseverance led him from laborer to prosecuting attorney and beyond, aided by mentors like David Rea and Farmer Mueller though personal defeat marked his early path.
The article explains diamond judging basics including table, circumference, flaws, color, depth and weight, noting that blue steel color is prized and warning about market prices amid war and duties. It also shares Andrew Carnegie's view on management, stressing that great leaders enable others to work while they enjoy and master their role.
In the latest London directory the Smiths head the poll with about 1,500 entries, Jones follows with 960, Brown has 700, and Robinson sits near 500. The listing emphasizes the Smith family as the dominant entry cluster.
A terse verse-like note mentions the main wheel of a watch turning 1400 revolutions yearly, central Wheel S760, third wheel 7u.6Sa, and a 525,600 scope. It adds a musing that a man scattering ashes on an icy sidewalk is not remembered in a small boy's prayers.
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