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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
2
A reflection on married life and friendships stressing congeniality as the key to harmony. It argues couples fail when tastes diverge, cites a divorcing couple example, and urges mutual fitting of souls for lasting bonds and resilience against life's trials. Dorothy Maddox quotes anchor the piece.
The article describes the coronation chair at Westminster Abbey in detail including its black oak Gothic chair, inscribed back, lion feet, and the stone seat believed to be Jacob's pillow Bethel. It traces the stone's legendary journey from Jerusalem to Ireland Scotland and London, crowning English monarchs since Edward I, and notes nearby graves of six kings five queens four princesses a duke and a bishop.
Dr Chalmers Prentice of Chicago announces a method to certify death by examining eye veins and arteries. He notes life marks appear as distinct vein and artery colors, but in death the shades merge to pink, preventing premature burial. The claim cites decades of study and a case where the test saved a man from being buried alive.
A Detroit Free Press quote recalls a women’s club that once fostered idea exchange. At a second meeting Mrs Pushly reportedly ran out of ideas, prompting the group to address its financial questions more systematically.
Alaska Mining Journal urges traders and prospectors heading to Alaska Klondike or Yukon to prioritize a proper, healthful, and concentrated food supply. Emphasizes reliable baking powder like Royal, best flour, and sweet cured bacon as essential, with optional comforts if budgets allow.
A compact two ounce book from the Royal Baking Powder Company of New York offers trailside and camp cookery recipes. It explains methods so inexperienced cooks can prepare wholesome meals or dainties with available materials. Free copies available to miners under a special arrangement, and a recommendation to Klondike travelers to procure one.
A traveler in Spain recalls a moving departure scene for Cuba. A portly graceful lady took the hand of a dejected young soldier, remarking her son is already in the Andalusian regiment bound for Havana. She kissed him, then teased for another kiss as the crowd applauded.
In a mountain town the superior court grew crowded as Bill Williams rode a red mule through streets firing a pistol and shouting. The judge ordered the bailiff to arrest him, but the bailiff admitted he had quit his post, sparking a tense interruption to proceedings reported by the Atlanta Journal.
A collection of quips and jokes from various newspapers including Washington Star Puck Detroit Free Press and Boston Traveler. Skits cover love habits aggressive policy wages versus boodle reputation and a humorous coffee remark. A winter chat shows a family debate on choppin wood and keeping the fire burning.
A historic discussion on the Eskimoan language noting it is spoken along a vast Arctic coastline from Greenland to Alaska. The essay argues the language remains homogeneous across a 10,000 mile belt due to sea-focused communication and geographic isolation, with mixed tongues only near Alaska and Newfoundland. Additional snippets describe a Buffalo Sunday school quip and a humorous hat request exchange.
The piece mentions hypnotic effects touted in Paris by penny hospital wards and hypnotic subjects, with remarks about trance states. It also references Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach trouble and nerves, noting its use in various ailments. Washington Democrat is briefly cited.
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