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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
10
A collage of brief notes cites Europe’s disarmament talk, foreigner sentiment in China, Morgan mergers, Venice’s Santo Stefano tower, and Kuwait like musings. It mentions Mr Wu vacation hopes, gout rise in America, and King Alfonso’s concerns with public visibility.
A claim against the estate of Lord Francis Hope is noted with reference to B4u Ta May and a claimant named Yohe who asserts pressing need for a tonic. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
The report notes that Australia, unlike other continents, was not struck by significant earthquakes in the year, a fact highlighted in relation to debates over anti podes and public reaction.
Secretary Wilson urges Americans to grow silk worms though the current fashion and regalia show the petticoat trend has faded. The statement reflects push for domestic silk production despite changing styles.
A fragmented quote notes that a speaker says nine tenths of men are criminals while remarking on being let down and suggesting a lean toward men and crime. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or attribution.
A quoted remark elevates a figure referred to as the gentleman in khaled describing the honor surpassing titles like garters or rosettes. The statement suggests high regard from the countrymen without naming the speaker or broader context.
An oddly garbled item suggests London's landmark London Bridge remains standing despite chatter of danger from a Venice inspired note. The fragmentary text hints at risk but offers no concrete details or authorities.
A scientist asserts a skull found near Lansing Kansas is 35000 years old and hints at bias against the site and its earlier inhabitants despite prior reputations.
A Missouri man told the court he has spent seventy thousand dollars on liquor over the past seven years, suggesting he should know the value and effects of such stimulants.
A humorous note suggests beauty issues linked to lengthy chatter. It claims wrinkles stem from talking too much and implies some women seek remedies to reduce speech. The piece blends light self mockery with a health themed jab at vanity.
The article advises the single man to carry an engagement ring during vacations. It suggests having a ring ready for emergencies, even if no occasion arises to use it.
In twenty years the Mississippi river has consumed 42 572 693 dollars in spending. Farmers with sub irrigation and drainage programs are cited as beneficiaries while questions linger about efficiency and regional impacts.
A reflective line notes a laborer of wealth who keeps his work clothes in presence of marriage prospects. It hints at a future wife whose imagination sees him in formal attire and leisure gear, contrasting rugged toil with refined appearances.
A brief, period tone note claims John Bull vows to make the Beers so content under his governance that drinkers would be ashamed of their prior discontent.
The Omaha Auditorium Company offers 25 cent stock shares with prizes totaling $5,000 in gold plus 1,000 other prizes. The capital prize goes to the closest guess of the gubernatorial vote in New York on November 4 1902, with 1 000 runner up prizes. Special monthly cash prizes range from 60 to 600 dollars.
A man and a Maid fall in love in Massachusetts as the mother blocks their union with a broomstick. The suitor escapes by jumping a fence then returns defiantly to win approval. The tale ends with hopeful vows and a question about love’s power over obstacles.
A Chicago man Mr Wahlberg of 222 South Peoria Street long ill with liver and kidney trouble is saved by Dodd's Kidney Pills. After doctors gave up and relatives doubted, his Minneapolis brother urged the pills and the patient soon recovered full health.
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt will call the Senate into extraordinary session in November to act on a Cuban reciprocity treaty. No date fixed. aim to clear the issue before the regular session. Observers expect better results after elections and anticipate quick finishing touches by Minister Quesada and Secretary Hay to present the treaty.
A mob of two to three hundred masked men forcibly entered the Lexington jail at dawn and hanged Charles Salyers and Harry Gates for the murder of Geo Johnson. Gates was shot in the hip. Salyers claimed Gates acted as the killer. Johnson was killed during a chicken-house robbery. Coroner to report death by unknown parties. Local guards gave no resistance.
The Cincinnati cruiser under Commander Melvean sails from Curacao to Puerto Cabello Venezuela to protect American and foreign interests as revolutionists threaten the port. Marines may be landed if demonstrations require force while two American vessels remain present to deter escalation.
Rates for group travel along the Great Northern Railway from Sioux Falls Yankton and surrounding points to Chicago and North Dakota locales are listed. Prices per person for five or more include eight dollars and eight cents from Yankton and seven dollars fifty cents from Sioux Falls with various origin points Sauk Centre Benson Minot and East of Minot. Information and tickets available at Max Base G 20 S Clark St Chicago.
Hundreds of dealers report the extra quantity and superior quality of Defiance Starch, rapidly replacing competing brands. Many retailers say they cannot sell other starches as customers seek bargains and value.
The weekly Nebraska crop bulletin reports cool conditions with adequate rain aiding growth. Corn shows promise for a very large crop, while most small grains are nearly harvested. Some southeastern and southwestern areas would benefit from rain but overall weather favored stacking, threshing, and haying.
Bishop Thomas Gorman arrived aboard the steamer Hohenzollern from Naples, seen among August 12 passengers in New York. He reports delivering a letter from Cardinal Rampolla to Secretary Hay and a present from the pope to Roosevelt. He plans a possible stop at Oyster Bay to meet the president before Washington to confer with Hay.
A freight train on the Long Branch division of the New Jersey Central plunged into an open draw of the Elizabeth river in Elizabeth City. Fireman William Webster and Patrick Mansfield were killed as the engine and eight cars disappeared into the water after the engineer lost control.
The Kaiser Wilhelm TMecZwerte was logged at Stettine Germany as the largest vessel in the world. It measures 707 feet with 38 000 horsepower and a speed of twenty knots, capable of crossing the Atlantic in five days. The Kaiser attended the launching ceremony.
The Chicago Board of Trade expelled W. & Co of 3. Paul after directors found grain transactions through a Milwaukee house and failure to clear required records. Lewin & Co of Ed r were implicated in the charges as supporting details in the audit.
President Kruger of the Transvaal republic departed Scheveningen on August 13 after a cordial farewell to former President Steyn of the Orange Free State. Steyn shows improvement in health.
Author of Hias song by Cid Luigi Arditi known for I Bacio writes famous kiss tune for Parepa. Rosa, now eighty, resides in Brighton England with his wife, son and daughter.
Overview of Mother Gray nurse at the Children's Home in New York promoting Sweet Powders for children's feverishness teething disorders and digestive issues. Claims 30 000 testimonials support its use and effectiveness.
A woman accepts a man of humble character over one of extreme vanity. The statement contrasts vanity with humility, suggesting virtue lies in modest self-presentation rather than grand ego.
A reflective note honors a man who gives his best effort and frequently does something beneficial. His steady striving yields positive outcomes and steady progress in his community efforts.
A fragmentary line reads Thats why they Hed Cros Bali Hine amid stray letters and garbled words suggesting a jumbled headline or cryptic note. No clear person, place, or event is identifiable from the readable text.
A traditional view notes that young married couples often quarrel to learn relationship lessons. The piece emphasizes friction as a training ground for harmony and understanding.
A fisherman named Cordelia challenges popular legend by living as a plain fisherwoman. The piece notes her skills at sea, subsistence living, and cultural folklore surrounding mermaids.
The phrase asks how often one says it is to be in a given context. It resembles a linguistic puzzle about cadence and meaning rather than a factual report.
Two Chicago policemen, Timothy Devine and Charles Pennell, were killed in a dawn confrontation while pursuing burglars at Dr. Harry Shaw's Ashland Avenue residence. The gunmen fled west as bolo alarms spread. four suspects—Arthur John, Sam Dillon, Jerry Hawley, and George—were named as known adversaries of the officers.
A failed assassination targeted Prince O Bolonski governor of the Kharkov province during an attack on the main area. The incident prompted security measures and an investigation into suspects and motives.
A new Prussian military order bans the use of American lard in army kitchens and requires that all lard be purchased from domestic slaughterhouses, signaling a push for national production.
The steamship City of Vienna sailed August 13 for Capetown with the second and final batch of Boer prisoners, numbering 1,090, aboard.
Announcement states American Can plans a large factory near Joliet Alabama to manufacture tin cans. Twelve acres have been purchased near Rockdale mills of American Steel and Wire as plans for the first building are prepared. Robert Kirby, a 72 year old former Kearney merchant, disappeared while en route to Chicago. His sister Mrs. Tucker of Chicago was traveling with him and reports say she lost track of him at Geneva Wisconsin. Sheriff Solon of Woodland Wisconsin arrested Albert Ullman father of Ida Ullman in a gun ambush case near Neosha. Ullman confessed to the shooting. Illinois auxiliary of the McKinley Memorial Association reports funds totaling sixty thousand dollars raised from more than fifty thousand subscriptions and a large number of school children contributing.
Foot Ease advertised for women to ease tight or new shoes and cure swollen hot and aching feet. Claims to relieve ingrowing nails corns and bunions with trial package by mail from Allen S and LeRoy New York. The ad notes men may greet you with a shoulder slap or rib poke.
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