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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1898
Page
2
War veterans lead Wheeler's squadron in a tense frontier skirmish. Orders thunder along the line as riders exchange fire. the scene captures grit and discipline amid siege. Copyright 1898 by the author Wil.
Narrative of the San Juan Ridge action near El Caney on July 1 during the Santiago campaign. Describes Lawton's attempts to deliver written orders, Chaffee and Lawton interactions, cavalry movements of Sumner’s brigade led by Major Wessels and Major Jackson, and the brutal crossing of creeks and the San Juan with heavy casualties. Details regimental leadership, assaults through dense brush, and the improvised command decisions amid combat conditions.
An article describes cavalry positions near a blockhouse and Kettle hill with trenches and brush, noting Sixth Cavalry, Winthrop’s and Third Cavalry, plus Wood's Rough Riders converging on a common point. It promises fuller details of Wood's brigade’s difficult but pivotal dash as the division advances up San Juan ridge.
A circus guide visits a rural town during Ediths tenth birthday. Tom, 13, pays sixpence for two front seats for his sister. The clerk questions the age but Tom explains she is ten, born late in the afternoon. The teller accepts the explanation. a near miss noted. The text also notes Newfoundland cod fisheries have endured nearly 490 years with exports around 1,350,000 cwt yearly.
Baron de Malortie recounts in Cornhill Magazine how Bismarck used a shop boy to forge envelopes and slip coded letters through Thurn and Taxis postal channels. He shows a method to disguise correspondence by varying Berlin addresses and mailing to Austrian contacts to avoid Austrian and Prussian snoops.
Harvard student Sherman Hoar was famed for witty epigrams. In a tale from a professor’s rooms a fellow student asks how to remember his lines. Hoar suggests attending D lectures and taking notes to capture the bright things.
Poisons and snake fangs described with details on movable fangs and venom anatomy. Notes on fang regrowth if lost and general cautions about excess or insufficiency in life. Includes a Cervantes quote and a claim that Arkansas has 60 kinds of wood growth.
A New York Press tale describes a Persian dervish who camps in Count Kolomeisov’s anteroom to press a claim. The Russian count blocks the space with masons, trapping the denizen, who then escapes by leaping the wall. The tale claims he is Teheran’s first man to conquer such debt collection without police.
Dr C M Blackford notes that historical views placed life limits at 800 fathoms, with fear of one ton per square inch pressure. He contrasts this with modern understanding that water is nearly incompressible and humans endure ambient pressure. The piece discusses physiological effects on divers and deep sea animals surfacing in poor condition. North American Review.
A fragmentary composite recounts a nervous guided tour of a deserted castle in Ireland amid a cautious party of Americans. It includes a lawyer’s retort to a chary judge and a comical misadventure with Bailie Macduff, then shifts to a farmer’s grim toil and a distant quip about a tombstone, all drawn from assorted syndicated snippets.
In ancient Egypt a cat dying at home led to eyebrow shaving by housemates and even accidental killing was a capital offense. In Spain the psaltery is said to have been introduced by the Moors and remains in common use among peasants.
Sydney Flower declares peanuts can cure tobacco addiction by combining mental suggestion with a strict regimen. He urges calm mind preparation, stern authority, and constant peanut consumption to curb withdrawal, with physical symptoms kept mild by ongoing engagement and nutrition.
A severe winter is predicted by old signs such as wide white goose bones, unusually tall ragweed, heavy corn husks, and thick woollychack fur. The Albany Express notes these indicators suggest deep snow and long duration, urging prudent preparation for a harsh season.
A lyrical NY Tribune fragment paints a city night alive with motion and sound. Crowds surge beneath a blue summer sky as streets glow with glimmering houses, pendant moons, and a vibrant, reveling atmosphere urging escape and exploration. Lawrence’s voice invites wandering through a radiant, crowded avenue.
A devotional meditation on Manasseh of Judah, his reign of 55 years, his idol worship, and his eventual repentance. The piece contrasts Hezekiah's faith with Manasseh's persistence in sin, notes divine discipline, and emphasizes God’s readiness to hear penitent seekers and restore fellowship through faith in Him. It cites scriptures from Isaiah, Kings, Chronicles, and Romans to frame repentance, affliction, and divine mercy as paths to renewal.
A St Louis Republic piece recounts Dr Sholz describing a vivid dream after fatigue. He experiences travel at sea and reunion with family, then a church scene and war memories, ending as a cannon sound is the door opening. The total dream lasts about one minute despite eternity in it.
A Dublin Queen's Theatre performance of Hamlet saw the Ghost actor skip his beard and wear glasses, reading an evening paper between acts. The audience tittered as the stage mood remained serious, until a quip about the specs elicited further reactions.
An inscription on a beech tree in Monroe Township near Jeffersonville marks where John Harmon died after a rattlesnake bite. A tale says Harmon carved the words and asked to be buried on the spot. a grave is said to remain visible. The note cites the Louisville Courier-Journal. The column also notes Jose Echegami’s praise of science and a discussion on launching ceremonies for ships and the abolishment of wine bottle breaking.
Advertising has extended to the backs of Swedish banknotes, a development in promotional art noted for its novelty in Sweden rather than America. The piece discusses the ingenuity and implications of this clever marketing trend on currency design.
A neighbor recounts a startling visit from Mrs. Gadding next door who confided a remarkable tale she insisted be kept secret. The speaker expresses relief at delaying until the listener arrived to hear the full account.
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