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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
6
A lengthy description outlines Turkish bridal matchmaking led by mothers and matchmakers, betrothal formalities, and wedding day rituals. It notes the dowry, parental roles, public display of the couple, and the imam blessing, with translations and historical context of practices once common in Silesia and Africa.
A German scientist G Thilentax argues pigmy races may have existed in Europe, based on skeletons found near Hrewiau in St Iola. The remains measure about four feet tall, indicating a small statured group across the region and similar finds elsewhere.
The account describes a bridegroom event with European attendants and a crowd at the house door. It references a Kollman of Bale and describes pigintes remains in Switzerland and lower Alsace near Colmar. Heights of specimens are stated as 4 feet to 4 feet 6 inches.
A Montreal golfer cracked a cottage window in a rural district and, after paying for the glass, found a damaged picture frame. The frame housed a Ditch Interior by Teniers, later sold for 7500 dollars. The owner received half of the sale.
M Emile Morwert secretary general of French Galena sent two pairs of ventriloquial fowls to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Visitors gather around the cage as the birds appear to mimic sounds from trees sky or the crowd itself. The flesh and eggs are favored by American epicures. Empress Josephine tried to acclimatize the birds in Malmaison aviary but failed.
Fishes lack typical ears yet show sensitivity to sound. Dr Zen neck of Strasburg reports experiments with a bell in water causing fish to dart away within ten feet and show disturbance within twenty five. When the bell was muted, fish remained disturbed.
The number of druggists shops in German towns is strictly limited and new Heenses are rarely granted. In Breslau a druggist’s shop sold for £19,000, £5,000 of which was for the Heense. In Danate a druggist’s business recently realized £8,600, with £3,000 for the Heense. it was later sold for £9,000, £5,000 of which reflected the Meense value.
A reflective piece contrasts enthusiasm with laughter in management, noting how managers and proprietors handle pay, detail work, and overall operations. It argues that success hinges on balancing people skills, organization, and practical daily tasks, with examples of foremen and workers influencing output.
A humorous list notes improbable ventures such as starting an orchard with dried apples and stock farms with mules. It recalls a four man moving office furniture and phone lines without notice, then blaming the telephone company for faults that persisted after the move, a record repeated.
A compact moral exhortation urges steadfast progress after choosing a path. It notes many change course, take a different task, and still influence the world, surprising friends with their bold choices. The piece frames perseverance and adaptation as virtue.
An author quips that the lawyer's journey comprises going on, getting honor, and setting bon eat, a playful take on professional ascent with wordplay and misheard phrases.
The writer recalls lending money to friends over the years and the lessons learned about caution. He notes that small loans to deadbeat friends rarely get repaid and credits his own discriminating judgment for the few instances where repayment occurred. He reflects on a costly sideline business driven by ignoring wiser counsel.
A man discusses health on a morning train and shares that he has felt unwell for three weeks. He notes general strength but admits overwork and longing for a vacation, then reflects on how to care for oneself while overworking.
A speaker reflects on reasons for criminal carelessness, debating ignorance and the role of experience. He suggests that knowledge with proper goals changes behavior, and notes that while no one is blamed for born ignorance, repeated carelessness becomes criminal.
An elderly speaker reflects on money value and self discipline. He admits a lifelong lack of financial judgment, regrets wasted dimes and dollars, and urges young people to learn early what they can do well and what they cannot.
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