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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
10
The Onkweonwe, edited by Charles A. Cooke, a Mohawk from Ottawa, will be Canada s first Mohawk language newspaper and second in America. The piece covers Cooke s background, Mohawk literacy in English, the paper’s aims, and a sample paragraph highlighting Mohawk orthography and cultural notes.
German postmasters complain that odd shaped envelopes slow stamping and canceling. A bill will be introduced in the Reichstag to fix the size and shape of envelopes to ensure smooth machine processing and proper postmarks.
Lord Salisbury cabinet members reveal a large government budget, forcing Britain to stretch finances further. The piece notes the need for additional fiscal “knitting” to cover rising expenses as Britain awaits budget decisions.
Report from East Taunton describes hundreds of spectators gathering on pleasant days to view fish ascending the dam fishway. Fish struggle through eddies toward lower entrance, then push into higher waters, while a watchman prevents disturbances. theft of fish is widespread before they reach clear water.
The Pennsylvania Grit notes Mexico City gains in electric light and power with three firms supplying electricity, a new American gas plant planned, and gasoline lamp firms operating locally. Candles remain widespread, with tallow costing around one cent per small taper, while petroleum runs 60 to 70 cents per gallon. Workmen often rely on minimal light, as bookkeepers and printers use candles at their desks and tailors share a single glow. The piece foresees rising demand for affordable lighting devices if simple, low cost options become available, though gasoline lights need regular care in homes run by inexperienced staff.
Artificial silk, though promising, mimics real silk but remains less valuable. Three European factories now operate in Wolston England Besancon France and Spreitenbach Germany with weekly outputs of 6600 12000 and 3500 pounds respectively. Further plants are planned in Belgium and Germany. Dr Freund notes silk substitutes can compete yet are weaker when wet and must mix with natural silk or cotton. The chemical industry aims for rapid expansion in coming years.
The Texas oil boom continues as a geyser event last January sparked the creation of nearly 100 companies to sink wells. Aggregate capital approaches 36 million dollars, with six firms each capitalized at 1 million.
A concise reflection on style versus substance, noting that outward fashion can mask inner emptiness. The line plays with headwear as a metaphor for appearances, suggesting style alone cannot fill a void.
A fragmented historical note describes Joseph Chamberlain defending his title in parliament and reacting to a critic during a bill opposition. The excerpt shows him acknowledging a signal dispute and expressing regret as a gentleman’s head shakes.
The passage notes that the king of Italy stands five feet three inches, with other rulers cited as small in stature. It mentions King Edward VII, described as five feet four inches tall and weighing 267 pounds, alongside Portugal's king as examples of unusually stout monarchs.
Experiments conducted in Copenhagen show pasteboard armor three inches thick providing impenetrable defense against carbine bullets when tested with five inch pierced wooden planks.
Connecticut lawmakers forbid pulling up the fragrant arbutus plants by the roots on land not owned by the offender under a penalty of twenty dollars as a protection measure against extinction.
In Aldrich Missouri Mrs Mollie Moore faced nervous and kidney illness doctors said she would die. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills she improved rapidly with no relapses since. Neighbors praise the remedy for saving her after four doctors gave up.
James J. Hill, famed railway magnate, once steamboat operator on the Mississippi and a leading riverboat drummer in Milwaukee’s early development. He gained renown as a premier business representative and promoter in the river trade.
Try Grain Or and ask your grocer to day to show you a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult All who try it like it Grain-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java but it is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress 1 cent the price of coffee 23 cents per package Sold by all grocers One test of intellectual power is sticking to a thing until you have mastered it Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of ap Gcough ctra-J W O'Brien 328 Third AVEny N Minneapolis Minn Jan 6 1900 The Great Eastern has faded into the era of small things Her tonnage was 10800 below that of the Celtic just launched at Belfast.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway issues an illustrated guide describing the Aberdeen to Missouri River region, a new line now reaching the area. It invites relocation-minded readers to request a copy by mailing two two cent stamps to F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Thomas Regan and C Collins of Eden Valley Minnesota report from Western Canada in December describing warm weather, lush pastures, and good grain samples in the Yorkton district Assiniboia Saskatchewan with wheat yields of 26 bushels and oats at 60 bushels. They favor settling for mixed farming opportunities and note government adverts detailing new districts.
Fragmentary item notes Deflancr at 10 cents and a 12 ounce starch product. Mentions lunacy taint on a family and long insanity. Then reports New Zealand housing 6 438 factories and 48 933 employes. Ends with satisfaction guarantee or refund.
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