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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
2
A reflective meditation on human limits and mortal power. The speaker questions how to live under stern constraints and the impact on faith, urging acceptance that some aspects remain beyond human control while urging to do one’s best within those bounds.
In a fog shrouded night on the Wilmington line, engineer Phinney and fireman Billy pursue a rumored phantom headlight. Phinney investigates a distant glow and slips on a wet rail, losing a car and stalling the excursion train as fear and curiosity collide.
Phinney and a freight crew survive a foggy night when a phantom headlight appears on the track. Tom Slocum, a college friend, blocks a near collision and explains he almost rode into Phinney as he rode down the line.
A British Board of Trade pamphlet outlines drummer regulations for India and colonies. It notes India imposes no tax on commercial goods while samples may be taxed or blocked at octroi, with special rules in Bartados Bermuda and Bermudas. It covers Canada and British Honduras licensing, free samples, and varying provincial rules.
On Adeiso island in Lake Mac lar a lone ancient fir stump is said to house small treasures inside holes. Peasants believe spirits place coins and jewelry there. recent finds include a gold snake armband later sold to the National Museum of Stockholm.
The article notes global sea land conflicts with west France coastline in retreat and Brittany cliffs undermined by waves. It details sea fertilizer losses and a Nile influx to the Mediterranean. It also explains snake oviparous and viviparous reproduction, then outlines US Geological Survey magnetic surveys and a dog sled expedition to Alaska for exploring new gold fields along the Koyukuk river.
A Colorado inventor unveils an automobile designed for farmers that can substitute for several horse teams. It can run on gasoline or electricity and handles plowing cultivating seed planting and harvesting. The engine is on the drive wheels with a driver seat on the rear wheels and a six foot transverse bar carries farm implements. The design features independent wheel operation and a steering device for sharp turns and easy rut avoidance.
In St Petersburg late hours are the rule. Principal streets are crowded at 1 o clock in the morning. Many theatres do not open before midnight.
The article traces early printing from Far East use to 15th century movable type in Europe. It notes Laurens Koszer’s 1426 idea, proto methods, and the shift from hand presses to steam and rotary presses by 1830. It highlights rapid modern output, six color printing, and the marvel of mass production.
The piece extols the pen alongside the sword and lauds the printing press as a potent factor of modern civilization. It credits daily journals with conscientious news gathering and clean presentation, deeming them the mighty recorders marking civilization’s advance from the Dark Ages.
A dense reflection argues against narrowing human nature to a single path and praises diverse endeavors. It urges taking real effort in work, valuing conviction in public life, and finding meaning through struggle while noting the resilience required to withstand criticism.
The Philadelphia City Hall houses the tallest continuous stairway in the world with 598 steps from the seventh floor to the base of William Penn's statue. An additional 245 granite steps at the north end brings total climbs to 743 steps, supplementing famed structures like Bunker Hill and the Washington Monument as tests of endurance.
A follower sought the removal of a newsdealer under the elevated railroad stairs. The alderman arranged to show cause for eviction and filed a formal complaint. The judge heard the case as the dealer refused to leave and the stand was replaced by a larger one.
The San Francisco Argonaut recounts James Whitcomb Riley and Bill Nye touring as entertainers. Nye joked that he would speak first until tired, then Riley would read from his works until the audience tired.
A brief note recalls a mother storing her baby's first shoe with the belief that the State Historical Society may someday request it for the Atchison Globe. The anecdote hints at local heritage and the value placed on historical preservation.
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