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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1901
Page
11
A Philadelphia Times poem recounts a child’s sorrow after the death of a pet cat named Timmie. The speaker describes finding him cold and still beside barn walls. A ribbon adorns the cat, a burial beneath sunflowers and pansies follows, and the child clings to a favorite spool.
In Laura Richards excerpt from Youth's Companion, Johnny and Lily choose a name for the newborn sister guided by a kind nurse. They debate options like Claribe, Seraphina, Bansie, Vesta Geneva, and finally settle on Mary after the nurse suggests the mother's name. The moment ends with anticipation and a promise to tell Mam ma.
The article notes world governments recognizing business skill of cats by supervising unusual mall sacks and Emin bags held by departments. An army of cats that catch rats gnawing sacks containing material is officially recorded by the United States post.
The article surveys cats in employment from France England and Vienna, noting pensioned retirees in Vienna, milk fed staff in France, and large establishments relying on feline rodent control. It describes catteries as income sources, cat diets, and historic kitten prices with references to Berwick and medieval king Hoel the Good.
The barefoot trend among London's elite children grows since Dorothy Drew's public barefoot stance. Doctors split: some say barefoot aids development and health, others warn of hazards and unattractive feet. Shops report rising demand for protective toe coverings amid urban streets.
In a Pa town, amateur star Sweeney dodges a Saturday game delay with a ruse. Policeman McDonald, in uniform and using a fake warrant, abducts Sweeney to the field but the batter breaks the plan by hitting a three run inning. The crowd cheers as the game resumes.
A heated exchange unfolds at a booking window as a widow questions the clerk about the next train from Montrono. The clerk offers five hours to Walt but she challenges him and asserts her right to decide travel for herself or a relative in a tense, domestic moment.
In Somerville a dialogue unfolds as Mr Watkyna recalls being asked by Mrs Wilbur to lend money for her car in town. He admits he had already given all his funds to Mr Watkyns and had no money left for himself or for a taxi.
Professor Trent of Columbia University in A Retropeet of American Humor discusses a humorous anecdote connected with Judge Longutreat's Georgian Soenon, noting it as one of the best effects if readers were mystified by the work.
A reader notes that a militia drill description in The Trumpet Major was misattributed as coming from Judge Longstreet. The piece discusses parallel column reviews in the Daily News and Critic and explains a column error in transposed author names.
In Mountainville, Farmer A. reports expected Wild potato yields and a fair price, while in Port Jervia Farmer B. complains prices fell short of expectations and he did not receive as much as anticipated. The exchange notes relations between growers over crop value.
In a Philadelphia Presa snippet, Mrs. Lacutte explains her gown is complete except for a modest bouquet. Her husband responds with shock at the idea of a larger corsage, noting chrysanthemums as a possible statement.
An elderly speaker quips about heaven and punishment as four year old Johnny replies he wants to live properly. The exchange centers on a desire to avoid a “bed place” and to pursue a righteous path.
A collage of quirky exchanges and fragmentary jokes from early papers. Mrs Gilson and Mrs Wilson joke about lamps and cost while Mr Wilson spends on rifles and score cards. A child defies slang and a riddle about the longest sentence ends in imprisonment for life.
Clara notes her father has been home a week but has not yet shared details on the Pan American event. Laura wonders why, and Clare says his memories echo the Chicago World’s Fair. The Detroit Free Press item frames a family discussion with mixed reminiscences.
In a staged dialogue from For Love, He, Sterlingworth congratulates Goldthorp on engagement. The young man jokes about tying the knot and letting a fiancée choose his neckties while a woman counters that money drives love. The exchange centers on affection versus wealth in a witty misreading.
A garbled dialogue from the Somarville Journal hints at a humorous exchange about buying a horse. The fragment references Hicks and Wicks and notes people are getting stuck in horse trades.
Cardinal Domenico Scampa, reported critically ill after a seizure, is considered a possible successor to Leo as pope. Born 1861 in the Fermo archdiocese, he rose from obscure origins to high office, including archbishopric of Bologna in 1892 and leadership roles in theology, law, and church education.
In Minnesota a husband failing to provide for his wife is now a felon under a new statute. A Minneapolis man received ninety days in the workhouse, though three years in the penitentiary was possible. The court aims to deter neglect of family duties, signaling stricter future enforcement.
Admiral O'Neil, head of ordnance, questions the usefulness of torpedoes and torpedo boats. He notes the French debate and warns that early uses may only offer a temporary advantage. He recalls the Gloucester incident near Santiago and suggests no decisive test yet of torpedo boat merit.
Lt Gen Miles in his annual report argues the army would be better off without the canteen and the law banning it should stand. His change of stance surprises supporters and boosts anti-canteen advocates seeking repeal.
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