Davison County Legislators rewarded for record work
The March 17 1899 Davison County centric report praises Geo A Johnston and Harry L Bras for legislative success. It notes eight bills passed by the pair, quotes clerks John H Scriven and John D Kresa, and details bills on redemption laws grand jury expansion records preservation and pure food. Bras earns acclaim for six laws including fishery and life insurance reform and a strong reading circle measure.
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Davison County
Geo. A. Johnston
Senate
Harry L. Bras
House of Representatives
Messrs. Johnston
Bras
John H. Scriven
Scriven
John D. Kresa
F. D. Powers
H.C. Greene
House
Lane
Mr. Johnston
Senuis
Johnston
Frank Phelpe
Reading Circle
Hie
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Managers
Dialogue About Husbands Provokes Maid and Matron
A Chicago Post excerpt frames a maid and a matron in a curt exchange. The matron asks what qualities she seeks in a husband and the maid replies. The matron laments and asks why. The maid demands an explanation, and the matron expresses regret over young girls being disappointed.
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Chicago Post
Felling Big Trees Methods By Which Woodmen Drop Them
Describes tree felling techniques used by woodmen. Procedures include plumb line checks, lay out planning, exact undercuts one third deep, back cuts to meet, and wedging to guide falls. Also explains handling ground slope, butt and top contact, and rolling or sliding tricks to control fall direction.
Eggs and Germs Hidden Dangers in Shells
The article notes it is now shown that disease germs can pass through an unbroken eggshell within about 16 hours and reach the egg contents. It warns careful storage and handling of eggs as they may carry deadly poisons, though cooking at high temperatures usually kills germs.
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Bras
Mr. Bras
Trying It on the Dog in South Side Feud Ends Promisingly
Lamson of the South Side and neighbor Carter feuded until Lamson bought a cheap dog named Carter. He then yelled at the dog with insults as revenge. The plan backfired as Carter learned of the scheme and will move next week.
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Lamson
Carter
Crusty churchgoer challenges Detroit pastor on politics
A Detroit clergyman recalls a crusty old parishioner who had been absent for weeks. The man, not a communicant, sharply answers when asked about politics, noting the minister has not preached in seven Sundays. The exchange highlights the parishioner's strong political views and skepticism.
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Detroit
The Story of a Letter and Lion Weights
A National Advertiser tale recounts an old bachelor purchasing cocks with a slip seeking a matrimony correspondent. It also notes lion weight ranges from 300 to 850 pounds, with a record 540 pounds, and compares Bengal tigers’ strength. The Philadelphia Ledger anecdote shares a Nordica concert anecdote where a cowboy brings overshoes, joking to avoid naming the price.
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National Advertiser
Nordica
Mme. Nordica
Texas
Philadelphia Ledger
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