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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
2
A moral verse urges the reader to cast doubt aside and endure a rough path toward recognition. It promises a future moment when a preacher will acknowledge worth, bells ring, and past failures are swept away, despite present sorrow and longing.
In Sourhy a water dispute over a barnyard trough pits Farmer Stone against town officials led by Luke Mathers. Mettle Mathers and Joshua Stone propose a solution, and after weeks of standoff they uncover a buried fault in the system. The trio digs a new conduit linking spring to trough, restoring water and ending the lawsuit. The town honors Joshua and Mettle, who marry and gain a community hearthstone.
The text discusses the money of China, foreign residents, and authorities seeking to show what Hale knows about its quantity. It notes uncertainty about circulating currency value on a given date, explains value fluctuates with silver prices, and describes how men with many "dolisis" could gain or lose wealth as they move between provinces under the taei standard.
United States Consul General Hurst reports in Vienna that horse meat consumption is rising as a faster food source for the poor. In 1899 about 25,646 horses and 58 dorkeys were slaughtered, up from prior years, with prices per pound ranging from five to eleven cents depending on cut. Vet and meat inspectors certify slaughter quality, and horse meat shops number at least 185 in the city.
An Australian style essay notes the Angora goat's expansion from Cape Colony to new regions boosts mohair exports, with current annual mohair trade around five million dollars. It cites historic Turkish bans, the breed's growing numbers, and plans to stock Maryland land for large scale mohair production as Western Europe seeks its fibers.
The article describes poachers labeled game thieves facing social ostracism across classes in Germany. It notes scarce markets for sold game, fierce battles with wardens and foresters, and fatal confrontations where poacher and officer sometimes die side by side. It ends with the notion that a man feels cheap when he betrays himself.
General Kilpatrick returns from South America to find his beloved horse Spot still at the farm. Spot stands tied to a post at the grounds entrance and neighs when called. The reunion ends with the horse leaping the fence to nuzzle the general, a moment of warm, shared affection.
In Youth's Companion a nurse proposes naming the newborn sister Mary. Johnny and Lily debate many names while peering at the tiny face, finally agreeing to Mary as the best choice after the nurse suggests it. The moment ends with cheerful assent and plans to play.
The opening of two German eateries on Paris boulevards is noted as a sign of growing cordial ties between nations. The text mentions expansive gold field areas in Manchu rian and outlines 1127 miles along the Arguanada and Amur rivers.
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