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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
4
Bon Homme County paper outlines the Saluis pulex spider courtship as an elaborate display of limb and body movements. The expert notes risks for the male as females and other predators may attack during the performance.
Zealous reader from Callioon, Ga praises Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it ended a troublesome cough helped sleep and cured bronchitis and grippe. Advertisement mentions price 60 cents and 1 00 with trial bottle offered.
An odd letter excerpt from New York Press jokes about marriage and widowhood. The text contrasts a restless heart with a curious social remark while a Rochester diary fragment adds quirky dialogue about love and fate. A separate note cites Mrs D W Gapps of Capps Als praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough in spring 1901.
The Old Stone Fort at Chambly in Quebec stands as a picturesque remnant of New France with its motto Courage and Loyalty. The inscription notes the fort’s 1711 erection, 1776 burning by American troops, 1777 restoration by Guy Carleton, and later repairs under Queen Victoria’s reign around 1882.
A university student in Edinburgh offered a humorous response in a natural philosophy exam, defining transparent, translucent, and opaque by noting the classroom windows. Professor Tait awarded full marks, amused by the clever analogy reported by the Westminster Gazette.
South Dakota approves the New Jersey Plate Glass Insurance Company to transact insurance in the state until December 1, 1905. The commission certifies its charter and organization comply with South Dakota Insurance Law. John C. Perteins, Commissioner, signs the certificate on February 11, 1905.
The New York Tribune notes photographers treat subjects with focused care, adjusting posture and lighting to favor desirable aspects. Women sometimes pose for two hours, with as many as twenty five attitudes captured, as photographers aim for a flawless portrayal.
Brantone describes duel etiquette and combat gear in the sixteenth century. A challenger demanded a wardrobe of thirty distinct weapons for foot and horseback, including diverse horse types from Spain and Turkey and armored gear. The aim was to surprise the opponent and drain resources.
A column argues that polo learning begins with a broken down pony as a patient teacher. The novice starts with mallet strokes and seat, guided by practice until skill grows, with the old pony eventually making way for the learner’s progress.
A bride learns she owes 75 dollars after a bridge whist luncheon. Her husband promptly sends 76 dollars, misstated as 1.50 too much. The hostess corrects, but he refuses the extra, saying the 75 settles the score and the rest is for his wife's luncheon. The item also notes the bobolink route of birds migrating Florida to Cuba to South America.
A mother is surprised when her young son retorts that he is in the trying age after a minor misdeed. A humorous exchange follows about hot water and wrinkles, with a joking husband remarking he stays in hot water at home.
A young man marries against his parents wishes and advises a friend on breaking the news. He suggests starting with the claim that he is dead and then gradually presenting the full outcome to ease the blow. The quote frames a tense family confrontation with a darkly ironic edge.
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