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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
6
A six year old child dreams of play as a fairy honey bee arrives from the word Play while a mother watches. The poem traces a life arc from youth to middle age and finally old age, ending with a grandfather reflecting on time and aging. The piece, credited to the New York Globe, captures the inevitability of growing old through vivid imagery and alternating tones.
An aspiring oculist in St Petersburg is visited by a man who asks to conceal a white iris by injecting India ink into the eye, claiming medical status. The improvisational operation ends when police identify the patient as Konstantin Proker, matching a description except for the eyes.
A desperate nihilist uses eye color as a clue while a doctor of optics aids his escape. Despite police scrutiny, the oculist confirms the man’s eyes match the needed hue, allowing him to cross the border and sail to the United States. The episode highlights the doctor’s controversial stance and the fugitive’s luck.
A Public Opinion writer compares British and American railway safety in 1901 and 1908. The piece notes British fatalities and injuries far higher than American totals, cites derailments and collisions in England, and argues American air brakes and quick action reduce risk. It contrasts braking systems and incident rates to urge safety improvements.
The New York Tribune notes municipal dentists are appointed and paid by many German cities. In Strasburg 2,666 children were examined with 699 fillings and 2,912 extractions. The system uses cards to track needed treatment and Saturday return visits. Russia has nine such institutions in St. Petersburg. The piece argues public health hinges on dental care and preventive medicine, comparing the soldier’s teeth to civil workers’ health.
Elephant Shoota Hunter Sir Frederick Saunders and a companion hunted in Ceylon. The friend startled by the quarry dropped his rifle and fled to a tree. The wounded elephant seized the rifle, which discharged and struck the owner in the ankle.
The article notes a strong effort to introduce jiu jitsu into the British army. It also comments on longevity differences between women and men, attributing longer life to women eating less, followed by a sharp quip about women's eating habits.
A Cincinnati Post piece urges urban workers to escape at 4 a.m. for a single golden day. They will fish in a country pool, eat homey foods, and relish sun, trees, and simple pleasures. The essay frames this as reclaiming a lost boyhood and valuing nature over the office grind.
An article from Lesueur Minnesota recounts a so called cure for hens that sit on eggs or inanimate objects. A hollow white egg shaped device is placed under the hen to lure it off the nest. The fake egg causes agitation and prompts the bird to leave the nest, ending the sitting season.
A historical account describes how young thieves are trained by masters who pose as respectable figures. Methods include sliding down balustrades, viewing empty houses via agents, and signaling with matches to coordinate robberies. A Scotland Yard official exposes a scheme where a country squire leads youths to steal jewels from unoccupied residences.
A Paris street con simulates selling a mysterious pocket device claimed to stop pickpockets. The lecturer, posing as a Findem Havem agent, theatrically demonstrates the device while pockets are picked. The scene ends with a quip on married couples showing silent treatment in restaurants.
In New York and on tour the famed Helena Modjeska retired from the stage with acclaim. Critics praise her versatility, artistry, and the dignity of a long career, noting her mastery across tragedies and comedies and her rare command of acting in a second language.
Obituary honors Rev Charles W Cush ing D D a prominent Methodist preacher and educator. He led churches in Troy Rochester Cleveland and Wheeling and helped found New Hampshire Conference Seminary Lasell Female Seminary Boston University and The Voice. He was brother of William Barker Cushing famed Civil War hero who sank the ram Albemarle.
A disjointed excerpt recalls a mother urging decent conduct from her son Tommy as he offers to be good for a nickel. The fragment mixes phrases about a thin man named Mike and a wary family scene, attributed to the New York Times and Louisville Courier-Journal in a clipped, humorous tone.
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