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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
8
In Waterford Maine the Browne brothers Cyrus and Charles Browne prepare a cold night prank. Charles asks Cyrus to come down with a solemn question, “Do you think slavery is wrong?” amid the winter chill and a weary household.
A Dittsbure Dispatch note recounts a girl's purse contents after cleaning. It lists money items including two one dollar bills a fifty cent piece two quarters ten pennies a lucky Italian coin and a Japanese pocket piece plus receipts bills a parlor car check railway transfers stamps a pencil stub keys newspaper clippings and a cleaner's check for gloves. The column remarks this stash is as varied as a boy's pocket contents.
A fragment from a London theatre anecdote describes Whima of Famous Singers and Mme Scaichi under a curse of sadness. The tale notes a theater rule banning smoking and a contract clause exempting Mario from the ban.
A correspondent in Germany notes carriages with two flagons drawn by a single horse, giving the vehicle a bin cut appearance. Inquiries reveal owners keep one horse for weekly use and rent another for Sunday outings, leaving the second seat vacant all week and the chair empty on Sundays.
A wealthy maiden challenges a suitor in a Chicago Record-Fernald excerpt. He asks for marriage, she counters with a demand to know if he supports woman suffrage, and his evasive answer leads her to declare the conditional nature of their union.
A retired Northwest Mounted Police officer recalls a dramatic pursuit where a wounded buffalo and an Indian hunter overwhelmed a horse. The horse faltered with the buffalo closing in, rider clinging on as they vanished over the horizon, illustrating a rare display of stubborn endurance in wild animals.
The wild strawberry is broadly diffused across the globe and thrives in cool regions, appearing on many surfaces and climates as a widespread plant.
A hardy plant with a tiny scarlet berry grows from Lapland and the Shetlands to Italy and Greece in Europe, across Western Asia, and in America from Labrador to the southern pine woods and Mexican highlands. It thrives on Icelandic shores and encircles the polar region, though absent from China's and Japan's shores and the Amur basin.
Lord Brougham, long noted for abstention, faced an infamous moment while pleading for the 1832 Reform Bill. During his final appeal he knelt on the woolsack as mulled port and brandy were reportedly served, collapsing to the floor before aides quickly restored him.
The text notes rose attar’s high value in India Persia and Turkey with vast rose gardens and March April harvests. It says attar is costly requiring many flowers to yield a few drops and mentions a legend of its discovery by Jehan Jeer's wife via a rosewater canal.
A Philadelphia Times excerpt recounts a newlywed couple crossing the Atlantic on their honeymoon. The bride, a yachtswoman, remains calm while her ill sailor husband struggles with seasickness. She attempts light flirting to lift his mood, asking about the “thon” rising, but he remains languid and dismissive.
Gentleman's Magazine notes that ancient Scandivinavian people revered the ash tree as the most sacred tutelary, with serpents avoiding it. Women left children under its shade while mothers harvested, reflecting a belief linking trees to guardianship and safety.
Lenders press about a ten spot borrowed from Burroughs who jokes he still remembers the loan. Burroughs reassures not yet relieved, teasing the lender to ease their mind.
An archival note reflects on a Georgia editor’s quip that a paper was here to stay yet its fortune briefly turned profitable, enough to leave a lasting mark in Atlanta's newspaper history.
A damaged OCR snippet presents a Sheridan quote about nature and malice with stray capitalization and incomplete phrasing, lacking clear context or identifiable events or individuals.
An expert explains the correct lasso technique noting that foot roping avoids scaring stock and wind resistance, while mounted work requires a fast strong cast. He compares quick jerky hand casts to full body involvement and emphasizes practiced mastery.
Wealthy Parisians keep a fixed monthly arrangement with a housekeeper who supplies meals and service. A set rate covers three daily meals and standard fare, with extra charges per guest for dinners or entertainments, reducing household friction.
The article argues that contracts for daily meals are common in government and big stores, noting bakers are replaced easily if they fail to deliver and that presidents and administrations use contract meal provisions for clerks, who pay a small portion of the cost.
A brief history notes prizes in 1775 for native pins and needles in Carolina. Pins rose in price during the War of 1812 prompting US attempts, then the industry began anew in 1886. Early pins used globular heads of twisted wire and failed heads before the solid headed pin appeared around 1840.
A London News review savoring Gilbert and Sullivan style humor in Pirates of Penzance. The piece contrasts clever wordplay with a London boy’s country holiday mishap involving a carter and a misheard orphan versus horse, delivering lighthearted entertainment.
Benham says he struggles with the ten virgins story as perplexing while Mrs. Benham argues the proportion of foolish women is too small based on her experience. The New York Times source notes the exchange between the two commentators.
In a stray story, Claribel wonders about a creature named Tentworth and Laurie's reply hints at a joke about singing improvement. The exchange unfolds with playful whimsy and literary framing.
Edwin compliments Angelina with gems and pearls but she scolds him for talking shop in a jewelry warehouse. The exchange highlights tensions between romance and workplace decorum in a vivid domestic scene.
A witty exchange about keeping campaign pledges. The successful candidate vows to remember promises that led to election while a political manager urges brushing them up for another victory. The brief humorous vignette captures campaign ideals and practical politics.
A broad overview explains that Earth's interior remains intensely hot though surface has cooled. It notes volcano counts between 300 and 860 including ice volcanoes, and describes circulating belts of volcanic activity around the Pacific Ocean from Cape Horn to Antarctica, outlining major ranges and islands.
A young man living near the shore manages money well after marrying a wealthy girl. He resides in his father in law’s house rent free, planning to inherit when the old man dies. He explains to a friend that accepting the house now would force him to pay taxes, so he keeps the arrangement as is.
A physician cites a claim that ten percent of the world population is somnambulistic. The remark appears in a medical discussion or column noting sleepwalking prevalence and possible implications for health.
The excerpt notes sleepwalking varies by person and climate with examples from a child sneaking to school and guardians following. It mentions Greenland hut doors locked from outside to prevent night exits, while Egypt and similar regions do not require such precautions.
A Glasgow Times correspondent recalls a scene in Glesen where a cooperative store supporter is astonished to find the local grocer offering a superior beef ham. Later the friend returns, requesting a sample and a “pun’ o” the ham, prompting a sly shopkeeper remark about exchange for a bottle.
A reflection cites Leonidas and his 800 in Thermopylae as symbols of courage. It argues liberty endures as long as a single martyr falls for humanity, with the blood and sacrifice driving future struggles and strength.
A passage explains the bee line as the shortest path between two points. It notes the bee’s large eyes may aid navigation and influence straight flight through the air.
A clipped Detroit Free Press remark captures a tense exchange where one party questions money’s influence while another questions affiliation and terms, leaving the context and participants partially obscured by incomplete OCR text.
Mrs De Leon asks Bridget if cooking can be done on scientific principles. Bridget responds that she can cook on a range, questioning what is wrong with the traditional method.
In a Baltimore piece the article compares Shakespeare and Moliere as notable dramatic figures. Both fathers of trades, both neglectful in early education, both managed, authored and acted, with many works to their names. They avoided publishing to prevent rival performances and died at age 42.
A process server quotes the New York Times noting weather observers are often required as witnesses in many accident and negligence cases. He says subpoenas and witness fees push the weather man's earnings above salary, citing multiple daily appearances and substantial annual perquisites.
A rural Philadelphia suburb teacher asks pupils to draw Plymouth Rock. A boy asks if the drawing should be a hen or a rooster, sparking a humorous reply about the imagined bird.
A French naturalist states there are few if any animals native to this region. The claim suggests limited wildlife and prompts further observation by researchers and local observers.
A speaker notes that placing snails on glass produces sounds similar to those from wet fingers on a tumbler. He cites examples like a complete girl being played on tumblers and argues snails can yield as good results as the fin readings when used in this musical experiment.
A quotation from Wendell Phillips extols the resilience of the American republic against popular commotion and partisan fury. It asserts persecution cannot shake it, fanaticism distort it, or revolution alter it, and frames the nation as majestic and immutable amid upheaval.
An Auvergnat recalls a close call with a giant shark while bathing. EF was in the water for some time before the creature lunged. he drew a pocketknife and wounded the monster as it neared. A listener jokes about clothes being worn in the sea.
In a playful exchange, Spot Appropriate to Sneech professes undying love to a girl beside a spreading chestnut tree. The girl replies with a coy smile, noting Toby’s frequent compliments as they enjoy the moment beneath the branches.
Micmae Jones-Dearmet remarks on enforcing rules at home. He claims to retreat to a study, lock the door, and communicate through a keyhole to lay down authority. The comment frames a domestic power dynamic with a provocative image.
Three mysteries persist about the North Pole exact location what it is and why it remains unsolved. Scientists explorers and historians weigh theories without consensus as new data slowly shift understanding of this remote point on the globe.
The Dalmatian dogs known as conch dogs faded from American popularity after 1869 to 1882. Once valued for showy appearance, they lacked practical use and became extinct, similar to the Newfoundland. The breed originated in Dalmatia and was imported after the Civil War, but failed to retain utility or demand. Washington Post.
A excerpt explains how in London and England the terms up and down signify travel toward or away from the Bank of England. It notes Bank and City as capitalized symbols of power, with the Bank echoed as a defining center beyond mere London. The City refers to the financial district rather than the whole metropolis.
A Forest and Stream writer describes how wood thrushes educate their young. The male sings a flute like tune, chicks imitate varying notes, and after many repeats the full song emerges. Lessons recur each spring as the youngsters refine their music.
Fragment discusses the number seven and its recurring presence in ancient belief, astronomy, and human life. It notes seven great planets, seven days in a week, seven holes in the head for the master stars, and seven ages for man and the world, illustrating a crosscut of tradition and cosmology.
The St James Gazette notes beliefs about the seventh son being gifted or subject to dark powers. It cites claim that in Portugal he is said to be compelled each Saturday evening to resemble an ass, linking color spectrum colors and diatonic notes to superstition.
A playful extract lists quirky definitions from a classroom source. It mocks pseudo scholarly terms such as apherbility and afferbility and jests about reverberation as repetition, the Te Deum as opera, and misattributions like Virgil as a Vestal Virgin.
A husband teases about Job to his wife, who retorts by recalling Mrs Job's patience. The exchange highlights tensions in a marriage using biblical reference for humor.
A Philadelphia Record column or gag line features dialogue between Miss Caustique and a speaker about feminine wit and accountability. The piece centers on a witty exchange and social banter within a city newspaper page.
A remark from Philadelphia regarding a poor man who cannot afford legal representation and must rely on self defense or self advocacy in court, highlighting financial barriers to professional legal help.
A detailed description of a steam winch type picking up machine used in grappling and cable hoisting. It explains lifting capabilities from twenty five tons at slow speed to ten tons at higher speed, with gear changes and brakes. The scene follows a ship over the bow, as the grapnel and rope are drawn up amid buoy guidance and a wary crew watching the haul.
May is called the Virgin’s month in Belgium and Liege maidens predict suitors by dew grass blades tied with colored threads red for unknown love black for bachelor green for secret desires. After ten days the tallest blade indicates the maiden’s destined beloved according to the New York Tribune account.
A rare document from Belvoir castle reveals how a Charles II divorce bill was moved through the Commons. An agent notes that on a January day in 1667, forty six MPs were herded to the Doge’s Inn in Westminster after dinner, with Attorney General and George Montagu present, and the bill passed as reported without amendments.
An eastern shore Maryland man suffers a severe fever and ague described as shakes. A local physician visits and notes the peculiar case while the patient struggles with the tremors and stammers in the dialogue.
While visiting Egypt Mark Twain arranged to meet a friend at a pyramid. Two elderly Arab guides led them, but the friend later complained he could not understand their speech despite some knowledge of the language.
In St. Louis Republic chatter, Mabel mentions sister Lou's marriage and a Kensington flat. Miss Jelvis confirms a Bat rumor but not the wedding location.
A quote from the Chicago Post frames prosperity as tempting yet potentially ruinous. The speaker argues choosing ruin by prosperity is preferable to ruin by adversity, noting the process is more enjoyable.
The Philadelphia Press notes no advancement in the subject’s activities while joking that he is still operating at the old stand or its stand-still, reflecting ongoing stalemate in his affairs.
A conceited journalist asks what title he would receive if titles were given for literature. The senior quips the journalist would be Baron of Ideas.
Many believe they can distinguish genuine Persian rugs by touch but most are fooled. The reliable test is pattern symmetry. authentic rugs show slight irregularities between sides, while machine made copies have perfectly rigid symmetry.
The article explains ginger cultivation in Jamaica by root cuttings, selecting rich cool soil from recently cleared woods. Sets planted in March or April reach full growth by September. roots are dug in January or February, washed, dried, and packed in parcels. Scalding speeds drying to kill life in roots, while white bliger and black ginger differ from curing methods.
A nineteenth century vignette describes Mexican children treated with kindness by parents while contrasting an Indian man’s life. It portrays affectionate family bonds, respect for elders, and childlike reverence as a social ideal, then shifts to a sober image of poverty and drinking.
The excerpt discusses Syrian asphalt from Dead Sea tributaries and its uses, noting its brittleness and limited value for industry. It also recounts a tale of a barber who, moved by the sight of guineas and his starving family, fears he would kill his master, who replies that he won the money gambling and wisely allows the take.
In a tongue in cheek exchange from the Washington Star a young man objects to taxation without representation while a bashful counterpart offers to represent his sentiments at the polls. The brief quip captures a light political moment about voting and representation.
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