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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
The Pekin government imposes a limit on student marriages. No marriage permis sion will be granted unless the student has graduated middle school and reached twenty years of age. Shanghai Mercury reports the rule.
State papers report a Senate document on federal inspection and grading of grain. Compiled from evidence with Senator McCumber, it serves as a reference on former legislative attempts. The subject is gaining interest among advocates beyond market terminals.
A New York man interviews a washerwoman about cost of living. She lives on $1.50 daily to support a sick husband, working Sundays and holidays for pay, with little personal life, clothing costs totaling $11.50 annually, and never more than $12 cash on hand for years.
A collection of aphorisms and observations on character, duty, leadership, envy, and praise. It cites lines about greatness of endeavor, the futility of revenge, the value of truth, and the influence of public figures. The text weaves reflections attributed to Chicago Tribune and other papers.
A Washington correspondent recalls a traveling bishop at the Episcopal Convention in Richmond Virginia. He asks a policeman what he thinks of the meeting and receives a dry reply about the convention’s decorum. The bishop then praises Richmond’s beauty and is told the city is “God’s city” to locals. The piece also mentions a journalist’s anger at an advertisement and coin discoveries from Colachel in South Travancore, where ancient gold silver and copper coins are being unearthed after a supposed volcanic event.
Divers and collectors flock to Colachel after reports of vast coin finds washed ashore. The hoard reportedly includes old gold silver and copper pieces with ornate inscriptions. Authorities note the coins likely originated from distant regions due to geological upheaval.
The lilac poplin wedding dress worn by Queen Alexandra at her marriage remains carefully kept by the Queen. Chosen to honor Queen Victoria, the gown reflects the royal fondness for lilac and the public affection it inspired forty four years ago.
A Zephyr Ontario resident recalls a lingering cold last winter and a dry harsh cough. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on a dealer-recommended trial, a single bottle cured him. He declares it the best remedy he has used and notes its sale by all dealers.
A testimonial from G. L. Clark of Westfield Indiana credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life. He details severe lung illness and a dry cough that ceased after the first bottle and complete cure after two. The ad promises the remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung complaints with trial bottle free. Fishing Cat's record shows Buster Brown near Skowhegan ended season with nine trout including a 14 inch three quarter pound fish and one quail.
Senator Knox walks through a capitol corridor when former Senator Chandler of New Hampshire offers to pass first. Knox replies the Xs always go before the wise, and Chandler bows in polite exchange.
An ignisist and a pessimist debate neighborliness with quips on public virtue. The ignist argues neighbors exceed expectations while the pessimist counters most do not meet collective hopes. The exchange echoes a light social satire on communal judgment.
A local ad urges buyers to choose Citizens Lumber Yard for lower prices, claiming you can purchase the same item for much cheaper there.
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