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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
4
A compact, miscued collage of notes on theater missteps, stock jitters, football injuries, and aging stars. Jokes on Uncle Remus, Arctic ice, and a health food fad mingle with plates of political satire. The piece wanders through cultural quips, sporting bits, and literary asides, offering a snapshot of turn of century public chatter.
Noah Roby of Plainfield New Jersey, who it is claimed is 182 years old, is down with the measles. The note adds a caution that this second childhood trend could be hazardous if pursued too far.
Patti reveals a fresh advertising photo while fans recall the old nineteen year old image. The original negative reportedly suffered damage, prompting the switch to a new promotional picture.
Judge Hamons notes a flue field of endeavor in Nome where unique hat masques are advertised in public prints as festive occasions to be avoided by all who are easily shocked.
Seventy five teachers in Chicago public schools resigned this summer to marry. The report notes it is more pleasant to teach one's own children than to teach other people’s children.
An early Lipton testimonial shows a design featuring the American Indian buffalo, seagulls and American eagle with delicate trimmings and dainty festoons of Indian corn. The speaker pleads to remove the corn from the motif.
The article discusses a spring attachment for pumps that reduces manual labor by lifting some water to the surface. It notes pumps remain essential worldwide despite widespread water systems, and the device easily fits many pumps, easing reservoir filling in country houses and other settings.
Fishermen Hansen and Peterson sighted a massive whale near Graves, dragged it ashore at Cohasset harbor. The 60 foot creature had a 9 foot thick body and 13 foot tail, appearing recently killed perhaps by harpoon bomb before drifting in. The catch draws wide attention as the largest animal ever brought to Cohasset.
A riddle described as a dangerous opponent who can serve lob and vor ley and play the game with vim and dash. The verse notes the lack of jollity when she gives the speaker a sharp emotional blow, hinted by a quoted termo mash.
C. BE Whittier, brother of John Greenleaf Whittier, resides in Winnebago county Iowa. He is past seventy six, in good health, and farms about 100 acres of corn this year. He bears a strong resemblance to his famous brother.
John Shuler aged seventy three, a respected Hughesville resident, is a devoted Bible student. He has completed reading Genesis to Revelation forty three times and will soon reach his forty fourth reading, continuing a lifelong practice that defines his daily routine.
The article surveys attempts by Nansen, the Duke of Abruzzi, and Peary to reach the North Pole, tracing milestones from 80° North to around 86°33′ North. It recalls Peary’s multiple expeditions, stalled by ice, and warns of relentless ice bears and ice fiends as dangers in polar travel.
In Leslie Arizona miners unearthed thirteen hundred stone sledge hammers carved from black hematite. The tools show grooves along the middle where handles were once bound. Worn wood suggests dual handles for two- handed use and pockets of red iron oxide indicate native paints.
Two young ladies from Vienna society dived into Geneva lake in full summer attire with only boots and hats. Passersby feared suicide and urged aid, but the swimmers refused help and reached shore after about 100 yards. A carriage waited to take them to their hotel.
A German inventor unveils a telescopic hat that stays closed in fair weather and unfolds into a full rain covering when it rains, promising convenient protection in changing climates.
Alvin Brown, a blacksmith in Upper Gloucester, Maine, shod seven horses from seven different towns in a single day, each horse driven seven miles to his shop.
The dahlia was introduced into Europe for its bulb as a substitute for the Irish potato, closely resembling the potato when eaten.
A reflective piece on contrasts between enthusiasm and laughter, noting how vision and effort shape success. It discusses management dynamics, the contrast between pay attention to big things and small details, and how experience informs future progress across careers and industries.
Residents recount improbable deeds from planting dried apples to starting a mule stock farm. A man moved office furniture and his telephone without telling the phone company, then blamed the service for failures, a claim that is on record and duplicated.
Motivational note urges not to turn back after starting a task. It cites examples of people taking new directions and changing the world, noting their bold moves surprised friends and created personal distinction.
An author quips that law careers mature through three stages: getting on, earning honor, and achieving honesty. The remark highlights professional integrity as a guiding principle in legal work. It reflects a era's emphasis on character and reputation in the legal profession.
The writer recalls cautionary tales about money lent to friends and the value of experienced advice. He notes luck in recovering small sums, but warns that larger loans to unreliable friends rarely repay. He attributes outcomes to discriminating judgment and regrets ignoring trusted counsel and his own feelings.
A man we spoke with after the morning train discusses his three weeks of poor health and overwork. He notes his strength, wishes for a vacation, and reflects on caring for health while laboring hard, including a dream of being a bank cashier during a stock inventory fire.
The speaker reflects on why some people become careless and suggests ignorance as a factor. He argues that experience should teach, but warns that fools often learn slowly. A person may be born ignorant but can be blamed for remaining so. repeated negligence may be criminal.
The speaker reflects on learning early what one can and cannot do well, admitting a lifelong lack of money value sense. They regret years of wasted dimes and dollars and urge youth to discover their true strengths and limits to avoid similar financial missteps.
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