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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1895
Page
9
Readable excerpts recall patriotic episodes from the Revolutionary clash at Stony Point with Benedict Arnold era heroics, Civil War battles near Atlanta and Culpeper, and a touching open stockade moment. The piece also shares a Lee family anecdote and a veteran’s reminiscence of Youth’s Companion style war storytelling.
A street encounter in Bryant Park features a dimly lit discussion where a distressed man imagines suicide unless given a dignified exit. The speaker challenges perceptions of courage and honor, insisting a true gentleman would seek a proper farewell and not hasten his own death.
If you want bees to visit your garden and know plant life, you are aware they are a necessity. Invite them by planting species with blue blossoms. Sir John Lubbock notes they show a clear preference for that color.
A dramatic train disaster scene unfolds with a couple fleeing a wreck. The two front cars telescope and the train is on fire as Mrs. Nuwed refuses to leave until she receives final reassurance of love from her partner. Brooklyn Life reports the tense moment.
Benjain Harrison McKee, grandson of General Harrison, saved Miss Harrison from drowning after she fell into the lake at Dodd Camp New York. Mary McKee aided the rescue as the children spent the day near the dock.
Harry S. Cornish athletic manager of the Chicago Athletic Association completed the all around programme showing a brilliant amateur score. His marks included 100 yards in 11.5 seconds, a 16 pound shot put of 5 feet 1 inch, a running high jump of 8 feet 6 1/2 inches, 120 yard hurdles in 19 seconds, a 19 foot 6 1/2 inch long jump, and a mile in 5 minutes 59 seconds. The total equaled by only five amateurs worldwide. Zip Wyant burial noted at Enid cemetery with three attendees. no service.
Forgotten indictments dating 1863 to 1882 found in an old district attorney box cover every crime from petty larceny to homicide. Many are outlawed or defendants dead. Twenty clerks work to determine if any indictments remain valid.
Des Marxes shows several patent grants including Oxfed a force pump by O F nith of Oxceda and a wire stretcher splicer by R C Bolan of Lineville. Also Wyborney of Plymouth gets tire tightener, Haldeman assigned to DeWolf of Des Moines for a horse tail tie, Edey of Des Moines for an automatic ear coupling, Mains assigned to Powers of Einbeck for a check hook and rein holder. notice offers free patent info and drawings with small fee.
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