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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
3
A clipped column from the Semi-Weekly Nation in Logan Utah surveys wide-ranging items. It quips about coffee consumption, public figures, sports and scandals, immigration arrivals, labor news, and editorials, with sharp asides on politicians, moguls, and social trends. It also notes a watchful eye on Venice style journalism and public bloopers.
Farer Herman Shults fought off seven to a dozen weasels in a turkey shed near Forksville, wielding a two inch by eighteen inch cudgel and a mixing paddle. He killed one with a blade and chased the rest away after overturning a barrel of potatoes, but suffered bites and a skunklike odor lingered for hours.
A narrator recalls his Uncle Job Pill tater whose strong business sense dominates a tale set on a farm. Amid spring planting and trout fishing, Uncle Job insists on planting early taters and leaves fishing for later, proving his focus on enterprise over leisure and shaping the speaker’s childhood memory. He decides to plant while the narrator goes fishing, highlighting the enduring image of the Uncle’s business-minded approach.
Two well dressed men examine chronometers and bet on the accuracy of their watches. The jeweler notes many customers gamble on slight time differences, often using his verdicts to settle disputes. Bets range up to thousands as men compare foreign and American watches and stake money.
A brief note discusses how steel corrodes fast when exposed to moisture and oxygen. It highlights the need for protective coatings and proper storage to prevent rust.
An old tale from Trent's Curiosities of the Bible recounts a Spanish lord’s 33 years in a Madrid prison counting letters words and verses. The tale lists totals such as 3 566 480 letters 773 746 words 31 178 verses and 66 books with scattered word counts and chapter notes.
A long, lurid survey of collectors who prize grisly items from executions and battles. It notes Vanderbilts who owned boots from executed men, a necklace of human eyes showcased at a World’s Fair, a buckskin collar with bone and shell in Wyoming, and other macabre curiosities.
A New York bridge club collapsed after a volatile session that ended with a temper flare and a slap across the cheek. Four members appeared in the social register, but internal strife and public talk led to its dissolution and formal discussions to suppress further discussion. The incident became a winter sensation with exaggerated but unverified retellings.
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