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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1894
Page
6
A Baltimore American report describes John Hopkins Hospital pathological department tests where six rabbits are fed alcohol daily via a rubber siphon into the stomach. Observations note initial agitation, then drunken-like behavior, rapid breathing, staggering, and eventual collapse.
In Munich, C G Leland, author of Breitmann Ballads, and his landlady’s family narrowly escape a blaze triggered by fireworks stored in a front shop and a powder barrel in the rear. Leland warns his money and family as flames erupt, and a swift rescue prevents loss of life.
A fragment from the Leyston Courier hints at a naval character named Sauson and a discussion of a boarding-house fellows diary. The passage references an Olympic athlete and a genial old rival in a casual column tone.
A Cuban girl faces strict social limits and chaperoned outings. The piece notes daily school trips with a family servant, guarded entrances by concierges, and minimal unaccompanied contact with men. It observes recent easing due to Cuba US contact and contrasts Cuban etiquette with American entertainment.
A tramp steamship from Bremen arrived with about 800 passengers, over half Russian Jewish, many penniless. They were allegedly robbed of money, underfed, and forced to bribe stewards for food. Critics urge federal immigration supervision for humane treatment and redress.
The exchange notes that the guest M Wnks on was ill and unable to attend. Mrs Barker says reporters planned to mention her absence and describe her intent to wear a particular outfit. The item reflects a light social diversion from Puck.
A reflective piece warns that mothers who vent financial troubles to their children shape a fragile emotional world for them. It describes a weak widow, long in debt, guiding her son into adult burdens and unsustainable sympathy. The boy’s childhood is marred as he dreams of solving his mother’s debts.
John E. York of Troy proclaims Reelfoot Lake in western Tennessee one of the United States most remarkable waters. He notes contested subterranean sources from the Mississippi river and a central basin where bottom has not been reached. The lake remains unaffected by river tides and is famed as a northern fling resort with a storied past.
The Western Union Telegraph Company uses about 100 million envelopes annually, reflecting scale of mail and telegram operations.
A dialogue shows a child criticizing a cat for jumping into laps and purring. The mother suggests the cat should not be unfriendly to strangers, while the child argues for less overt affection before introductions.
The North-Western Line offers excursion tickets at nearly half price for round trips to Asbury Park New Jersey July 10th to 18th for the National Educational Association annual meeting. Tickets go on sale July 1st and 5th. inquire at Chicago & North-Western Ry Agents for details and reservations.
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