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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
7
William M Chase recalls painting a cod gifted as a model by a London fishmonger. The fish inspired a painting bought by the Corcoran Gallery for a substantial sum. The fishmonger refused payment when shown the final value, saying the cod was fine and the memory of its color lingered.
Chicago Tribune warns that washings using chloride of lime create an aged look but weaken rug materials. Chlorine reacts with moisture to form acids that erode wool and cotton, making warp foundations brittle and piles shed. Unscrupulous dealers falsely deem these washed rugs antique and sell them at high prices.
Fragmented dialogue shows a woman lamenting tooth pain and debt to a reluctant man who jokes about errands and breakdowns. The quarrel hints at financial pressure, social friction, and unreliable mobility as they discuss money, bills, and the woman’s reluctance to see a dentist despite pain.
Nicholas C. Adessides notes in American Magazine that Turkish time is irregular as daylight marks noon by sunset, causing daily schedules to drift. He observes late arrivals, lax discipline among officials, and limited work hours especially on religious days, with ministries meeting infrequently.
An elderly sea captain recalls a fifty year gap since his youth aboard ships. He notes cabin boys have vanished as modern vessels demand able-bodied crews and the era of trainee boys is over.
A young woman discusses her compulsion to check under beds for burglars. She notes the habit is laughed at yet intensely rooted, preventing comfort anywhere. She recalls a country hotel stay with only a folding bed and her ritual of looking under it before sleeping.
A fragmented ode to White City praises luminous white facades transforming the cityscape. Vivid images describe blue skies, pristine light, and the envisioned harmony of architecture, color, and enduring whiteness shaping an ideal urban world.
A garbled passage from a historic newspaper page shows errors and unreadable phrases. The readable segments reference names and locations in a distorted layout, offering little coherent story or verifiable details for a summary.
In a York court a highwayman vainly claimed innocence while a curious stranger appeared to confirm him. The suspect pointed to the London banker who arrived from Dover with luggage and notes. The banker proved by his books he was miles away, leading to an acquittal for the accused. both men were later charged with other crimes.
In a private capacity a kind hearted man served as usher for many years. Aged and faithful, he dozed in court one morning and began to snore, disturbing proceedings. The judge calmly addressed the disruption and commanded there be no snoring in court.
A garbled excerpt discusses a New York businessman claiming his wife lacks imagination after he recounts a tragic passenger death at sea and a betting craze in Whig era London. It references Lippincott’s Heartless Gamblers and Walpole’s anecdotes about dangerous bets and public sales of ships’ cargo.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines an event or notice with unclear names and places. Readable bits indicate possible theatrical or civic context but specifics remain indiscernible. The readable terms hint at a public notice or cultural item requiring cautious interpretation.
The Boston Transcript reports on dike construction along the Elbe describing stakes, willow foundations, woven wattles, and stone pavement forming a stable, long lasting barrier. The account praises precision, notes labor is cheap, and highlights the resulting peaceful riverbank with a canal and stone ring above water.
A report notes that the Gila monster may bite with serious danger when it turns over, releasing poison from the gland beneath the tongue. It details an observer's experience with a captured reptile and references related anecdotes from Arizona and Sonora.
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