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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
3
A Polish scholmaster claims bats may soon transmit pictures over long distances via a wire and electricity. The idea has sparked curiosity and some skepticism among scientists, though M Dusaus offers a different explanation.
A lengthy excerpt describes a teleoscope apparatus with spiral apertures selenium plates and induction coils and discusses how the transmitted image appears on a receiver screen. It notes a tiny battery and cites a Canadian woman journalist Margherita Aviva Ham as a pioneering war correspondent, detailing her career and work for the New York Mail and Express including coverage of China Japan and other global events.
The narrative chronicles the Confederate raider CSS Alabama under captain Raphael Semmes, its 1860s exploits, vast cruise, captures, and eventual battle with the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg in 1864. Semmes's leadership, crew prowess, and the raid's impact on Union shipping are described, ending with his later life and legacy.
A woman describes a rapid descent from health to skeletal decay amid a troubled marriage to William Cole of Se Laie. She records crippling illness blamed on a mysterious disease, loss of flesh, and joints turning to bone, yet she remains mentally sharp, candid, and defiant about her partner, money, and a demeaning public perception. She reflects on Ringling Brow marriage rumors and compares her spouse to a lion-headed wife tale.
The article describes wrapping and rewrapping clothing to protect from moths. It advises using stout paper, ensuring access for ventilation, and tying the parcel securely before finishing with an outer wrapper. The guidance reflects practical home care tips from the period.
A New York hearing chronicles a case of a man named Foster pursuing a young woman by deceit and wealth. Foster, son of a wealthy father, lured the girl to a resort on Laing Island and to Europe where police pursued rumors of crime and a missing child. The pursuit crosses to Portugal and France as bail and legal action unfold.
A fragmented item references a failed ruse involving a brooch containing pal and opal gems. It mentions a daughter and a father, with a cryptic note about how it feels better to have nothing than to possess opal. The tone echoes a Jewelers Weekly style.
A profile of Edward Marshall, longtime New York newspaper figure later known as Davis Marshall. From Rochester roots to New Yorks journalism scene, he served as Sunday editor, correspondent, and managing editor while covering war fronts and royal events. His career spanned Hearst papers and World War II war writing.
A University professor, James Taft Hatfield, serves as a bluejacket aboard an auxiliary cruiser. He trains at sea, performs deck work, and awaits a leave to resume his chair in German language and literature at Northwestern after the war, with study in Berlin and other European universities noted.
Fernandina offers suitable land on rolling terrain with deep water frontage and strong transport access for a large army camp. The site provides abundant freshwater from artesian wells, extensive dockage and tent areas, and ample storage and hospital facilities. The town’s health standards are high, with a history of shipping and commerce, and the location promises favorable morale and controlled camp conditions away from larger cities.
A scrambled Washington Star excerpt discusses engagement in the insurance business and questions about taking out a policy. It notes politicians affecting health and retirement thoughts, implying a broader commentary on public life and private concerns.
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