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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1893
Page
6
A reflective verse fragment with a speaker offering a rosebud to a young maid. The poem contemplates aging, beauty, and the giver’s identity as the rosebud’s meaning fades with time. The speaker hints at not always being old and suggests wearing the rosebud for the giver’s sake.
In a storm wrecked night, Curly and Flora flee toward St Andrews to wed while pursued by M Allister and Deempster. A ferry escape turns perilous as gunfire erupts, the ferryman swayed by bribes, and Flora proves fearless defending her lover. The boat drifts seaward, tidal winds against them, with danger closing in.
In a perilous escape by skiff, Curly and Flora drift toward the sea as villagers watch in horror. Flora urges sea courage while Curly weighs shame and legal peril, choosing to let the boat ashore rather than condemn her to death or scandal. The scene ends with a vow and a grim, fateful lift.
An amused experimental piece explains a naval engagement using chalk ships and vinegar. White chalk rivals, black ink for enemy ships, with vinegar creating bubbles to drive movement. The article notes chalk’s carbon content and the need for smooth chalk to ensure glide and speed toward the center line.
A discussion on how body position affects creativity cites Kingsley and other writers who preferred standing or pacing, a composer who wrote best seated, and an American poet who wrote with legs raised. Dr Lauder Brunton experimented by lying flat and found ideas peak when his mind relaxes on a table, though raising head caused a blank mind.
Fragmentary dialogue from a historical page shows a minister lamenting that his guidance has been discarded by a reckless young man. His wife notes the boy is still acting on the minister's counsel, while an additional remark suggests concern over the boy's self-destructive behavior.
A historical guide explains how fruit color depends on season soil and care. It discusses sunlight, orchard spacing, pruning, and potash fertilization to prevent mildew in grapes and improve apple color. It notes grassland apples often color well, while dense planting harms sun access.
A North Pacific overland crew recall a spectral chase near Kuelé gorge as engineer Pinckney fights a chilling tale. A phantom locomotive, believed Tom Cypher No. 33, stays ahead for miles with colored headlight glints and a fleeting figure on the pilot, prompting a cautious telegram check and warnings from operators. The tale echoes superstitions among Cascades engineers and ends with Pinckney boarding a caboose heading toward Tacoma.
A brief dialogue shows a mother calling a child, the child busy playing, and a neighbor noting a deafness after measles. The exchange hints at household rhythms and social presence, with a mention of company and a comic aside about a child’s condition.
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