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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
7
A notorious swindler Gustave Honvilt, famed for using stolen money to fund charitable causes for children, was sentenced for a fifteen year fraud spree that relieved the wealthy and financed homes for cripples and hospitals in Italy. Crowds cheered as he was led from court. after fifteen years in prison he was pardoned.
A reminiscence from Sir William Allan, veteran of the British navy engineering corps, recalls a blockade run into Savannah during the Civil War. After a failed second run lights out, a Federal cruiser stopped the ship and an engineer boarded with a pistol. Allan’s calm reply and bluff led to a surprising peace, revealing the era's tense antics and unlikely bonds between adversaries.
Lilias Haggard, nine, is described as developing a taste for writing and has completed a romance with fearful ends. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes her resemblance to father Rider Haggard and cites a family gathering in Halk Ditchingham, England.
Colorado celery producers have shifted from a small local trade to a major export industry. Three years ago shipping celery to eastern markets was unknown, then growing efforts yielded large returns. This season around 25 cars have shipped with a projection of at least 40 cars, each averaging 24,000 pounds, totaling about 960,000 pounds for export.
A fragmentary poem speaks of a child in darkness facing fear and storm while seeking courage from the father’s hand. The speaker wrestles with duty, destiny, and doubt, yet clings to guidance as uncertain paths unfold. The verse hints at faith versus fear within a troubled heart.
Letter from Louis E. Johnson son of Reverdy Johnson promotes Peruna as a remedy for catarrh. The misspelled ad claims Peruna offers lasting relief while sprays and inhalants only provide temporary aid. It invites readers to request Dr Hartman’s free book and personalized advice.
The account recalls Lhasa's gilded domes and Potala seen at sunset through gnarled trees, with green meadows and blue tiled Chinese roofs, as inscribed rags flutter between buildings. Also noted are a bold coal mine rescue, a nursemaid medical remedy, and a vaudeville offer to an ex police chief.
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