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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
4
A college town tale shows a student inherits $1000 and pays for meals by seating every student in every possible arrangement. 12 diners created 479 million seatings over four years, totaling billions of meals worth far more than the legacy, driving the hotel bankrupt yet leaving the club with large meal credits.
A historical note explains that voids in glass and other vessels admit air over time. Water is blocked by large bubbles, but air passes through microscopic holes, so sealed globes eventually leak. Even vacuum lamps dim as air seeps in, proving no perfect air seal exists.
A young Glasgow boy named Allman sought patience after his mother worried over a silver coin. At Thomas Elliot's pharmacy he was told to sit and wait, a simple lesson that helped mold the eminent botanist's future success.
The dying Sir Ralph Abercrombie, mortally wounded after the Aboukir battle, was given a soldier's blanket for his head. He asked whose blanket it was and learned it belonged to Duncan Roy of the Forty second. He then urged that Roy receive the blanket that night.
The write up notes Fitz-Greene Halleck never married yet remained a focus of attraction. A famed remark from a superior lady is cited about preferring Halleck over her fiancé if asked to wed at church. It adds an epigram about autograph requests and ends with a quip on professional longevity.
An old time showman notes trained dogs are highly profitable in vaudeville. He estimates 12 to 15 troupes nationwide with profits of a couple hundred dollars weekly after minimal costs. A typical five-dog troupe includes a star valued around 150 dollars, others about 60 dollars each, and replacements quick thanks to stock dogs.
An English writer argues that biblical mentions of chain are ancient while cables as used by ships appear new. He cites Julius Caesar and claims first English patent for chainmaking went to Philip White in 1684 for fourteen years. The patent promises safer ship gear and saved cordage.
The piece traces French theater back to religious exhibitions by pilgrims returning from Palestine. It describes staged depictions of paradise world and hell, with a dragon head entrance, actors not exiting the stage, and runs lasting many days sometimes up to forty nights, drawing royal and clerical attention.
Careful estimates of cyclone force and energy to sustain a hurricane show a power of 478 million horsepower. The article notes this far surpasses all human capabilities, claiming no steam, water, windmills, or combined human and animal strength could match the storm's energy.
The late George Augustus Sala recounts Barnum's England visit. Barnum surprised guests, entered the reception room smiling, and greeted the presiding chairman. Sala whispered that Barnum had arranged the dinner himself.
In a light exchange the king and prime minister scold a young page for duty lapses. The page replies with a witty line that amuses the monarch, softening the royal mood and drawing smiles from all present.
A Yonkers newspaper snippet notes a rumor that the steamer may be afloat or ashore. The discussion includes two speakers noting conflicting rumors, with no confirmation from official sources.
Some birds, like children, enjoy play and the bower bird of Australia and New Guinea constructs playhouses that serve as clubhouses. These arches of small boughs stand two to three feet long and eighteen inches high, decorated with bright shells and feathers for games.
A London man who had long skipped church attends with his family. They occupy a pew forcing a pompous stranger to sit. The man asks how much the seat costs and learns the price, prompting the intruder to reveal his own fee and the pew owner to collapse with embarrassment.
Travel notice from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road proposes round trip tickets good through June 17 1899 with departures June 12 and 18 from City Ticket Office 111 Adams Street. Also assorted ads praise DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure with endorsements from D C Prader and quotes on Samoa and England population.
Ada E. Hart of Groton recalls a grave lung illness cured after using eight bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Trial bottles offered at D. C. Prader's drug store with guarantee. The ad also touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver relief and notes a quip on models versus critics from Joubert.
An 19th century style advertises a salve claiming to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles cure guaranteed or money back. Sold for 25 cents per box by D. C. Prader & Co.
An item notes R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken South Carolina and credits Electric Bitters with curing back head pains and general restoration. It extols the medicine for liver kidney blood and nerves, promises vigor and life, and offers bottles for 50 cents via D C Prader & Co. It closes with unrelated ad copy and a travel fare note for a Nickel Plate Road round trip in 1899.
If you plan a European trip in summer consult the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ray ticket agents for rates tickets and up to date information. Agents can reserve berths on ocean steamers for all lines in advance of sailing at 4513 Gro Hearron General Passenger Agent Old Colony Building Chicago Illinois.
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