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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
2
The item presents a fragment from The Perry Advertiser with names like CARRELL and ZERWEKH and a dated header May 39 1899. It discusses public speech and the misuse of epithets and notes the need for Congress to address such language while critiquing current discourse in the country.
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions Platt and Quay as powerful supporters and a call for united work. It references Col. Henderson and a western influence, but the text is garbled and difficult to interpret.
A fragment from The Omaha Bee discusses republican views on force and the right to impose government on people. The piece questions whether power justifies compelling acceptance of imposed rule and hints at entitlement to force.
Editorial notes express confidence in candidates to be fielded, outlining expected selections and strategic implications for the race. The piece flags key names and possible alliances while urging party unity ahead of upcoming ballots.
The Advertiser backs Colonel Henderson for the west’s choice to lead the presiding officer role. Henderson sits on the rules committee, has congressional experience, and is favored over Hopkins of Illinois while competing with Sherman of New York for the spot.
A muddled dialogue describes a learned purveyor critiquing where the liver is and how diagrams mislead. A parent and child joke about a book and a bath, reflecting a chaotic scene with garbled speech and comic misunderstandings.
A fragmentary diary like line recalls a child named Sadie who gratefully thanks God for all moments good or bad. She asks forgiveness for breaking a rose jar, framing a small domestic moment as moral reflection. The text shows a colloquial, intimate voice.
The article discusses government powers to suppress criticism and the danger of admitting a government may padlock the press. It critiques Washington officials and warns that the current stance threatens ordinary rights and liberty. The text reflects a debate over free discourse and government overreach.
Beekeeping note describes how bees carry pollen in baskets on hind legs. A fringe of stiff hairs forms a cage that collects pollen during foraging journeys, allowing the bee to stockpile enough pollen for a few days.
In northern England a grim practice endures where coins are placed over the eyes of the dead to ward off infection and satisfy superstition. The custom persists among poor miners and peasants who believe these coins from deceased relatives confer protection and importance.
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