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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
4
Nat Goodwin era theatergoers tried to dupe the manager in Chicago. Two unknown men claimed to be actors and demanded passes. They obtained a manager’s card, forged “Pass two,” and got box seats, prompting the manager to later admit the stunt showed their audacity and to offer an usher for the box.
Baltimore Sun recounts an Emory Grove camp anecdote where Sam Jones, Georgia evangelist, chides reporters for piecing together sermons. He jokes that misquoting from one Bible place to another leads to a funny reading, urging fair treatment of his words.
While Bichat, the famous surgeon, lay dying of typhoid fever, he told an old colleague that his case was very curious and he studied his symptoms carefully. He expressed regret that he would not have a chance to autopsy himself after death to make a scientific discovery, and an hour later he died.
A London News writer notes hares cross streams to feed in summer evenings then return, often watching a distant footpath before crossing. The author also observes snakes swimming to bask on the far bank, suggesting a shared, deliberate crossing behavior by wildlife.
An elderly speaker counsels choosing Dr. Easleigh as the preacher for Cecil and her, noting he has performed weddings for four of her acquaintances and always provides thorough satisfaction, in a Chicago Record-Herald quotation.
A Philadelphia Press item quotes a speaker thanking a friend for arranging a long overdue meal. The exchange references Phoxy and Friend-Me, noting the speaker called his wife to announce plans to dine out tonight, highlighting a brief social anecdote.
A Detroit Free Press quip notes Clara is Mrs Plitter a good conversationalist though she talks so loud you seldom get a chance to speak. The exchange highlights her habit of prompting thoughtful topics despite the volume.
Fragmentary note discusses tension between religion and science. It mentions Eve and Aduin without clear context, hinting at a debate or quote about how to reconcile beliefs with inquiry. No definite events, dates, or identifiable organizations are provided.
In Brooklyn the Kings County Women’s Christian Temperance Union denounced political figures whose portraits were used without consent in liquor advertisements. A resolution calls for protests by the secretary, noting lack of consultation and control. The piece cites recent court rulings denying redress for those whose images are used without permission.
A letter from Athens published in a London paper warns that Macedonia faces an intolerable situation with insurgent bands active all summer aided by Christian peasants. Turkish authorities show limited resolve, while 38 Turkish battalions mobilize amid rebirth of 1877 conditions, signaling potential Russo-Turkish scale conflict.
A London answer describes sea flowers in a large aquarium upper floor tanks. The glowing groups resemble flowers but are sea anemones. They move petals with gentle jerks and respond to a feeding stick by extending their arms. A scientist has tended them, and the creatures recognize him.
A New York Tribune summary recounts how London cab and bus licenses require strict proof of honesty. Applicants face Scotland Yard checks, verified references, and a practical driving test with an inspector. Passing ensures safety and safeguards against overcharging, keeping fares fair.
A tale from the Chicago Post recounts Cervantes enduring enslavement in Algiers. He exposed a plot to free thirteen captives, saving others but offering to perish himself. The dey spared him, later freeing him, while Cervantes reflected that poverty once more suited him.
A short item from Builtinrore Herald notes that a man is perceived as overly suspicious, believing others are shady. The remark adds that his suspicious nature is corrected by a simple visual cue, smoked spectacles, implying a sardonic judgment of perception.
Miss De Pink and Mr Staylate debate the clock’s accuracy after hours of non-stop ticking. The exchange hints at a humorous domestic scene as time seems to stretch beyond normal bounds.
A damaged OCR fragment from the Atchison Globe hints at copper females and general world conditions, but the readable text is incomplete and unclear about specifics. It does not present a coherent event, date, or identifiable individuals.
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