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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
2
A collection of proverbs and quips on marriage hardship and daily life. The pieces mix humor about labor, in law court toil, couples, and kitchen meddling with sly observations on money, luck, and domestic roles. The tone is folksy and observational.
A Kentucky man recently married his aunt making him his own uncle. The unusual union carries social and legal intrigue as details unfold.
Roentgen ray experiments at the British Museum reveal the sacred baboon mummy belongs to the species native to northeastern Africa. Dr J Anderson, studying Egyptology, confirms the animal’s classification and notes the 14th century BCE mummy's origin. Lord Rosebery extols local public service over national office.
An aged 96 year old Buddhist in Ceylon told a Methodist missionary his merit list for rebirth. He cited climbing Adam's Peak 26 times and copying Buddhist scriptures, claiming no harm to humans, though his faith rested mainly on himself and ceremonial rites.
A clever con by a jeweler used fake iron beans gilded and silvered to imitate real jumping beans. A clock dial and hidden magnets moved the fake beans so the public believed the device told time. The scheme mixed genuine curiosity with a crafted illusion to attract customers.
A Hinckley England porter dragged Veasy, a boy escaped from Hinckley workhouse, by tying his arms to a bicycle and riding to Stanton. The abuse caused a public outcry and the Hinckley guardians condemned the action. The porter resigned and claimed mistreatment by vagrants.
A witty exchange in New York Weekly reveals Clara de Style discovering her husband is a dry goods clerk, after believing he was a millionaire's son. Mrs D Avnoo and Mrs D Fashion Horrors comment on the surprising marriage truth and deception.
A diary fragment from a young traveler records evening aboard a transatlantic steamer with a note of taking three pills and a morning entry noting a pass on an iceberg sighting at 7 a.m. The brief excerpt captures early voyage reflections and shipboard experiences.
Henry A Salzer, La Crosse Wis and Idaho Gold Coin Mining & Milling Co owner, reports a huge gold ore deposit on his Seven Devil District properties. The news sent the company stock doubling in a day and attracted many Salzer Seed Co patrons to invest via ties to Mr Salzer.
Arch er Brown began as a reporter in 1872 and saved $8,000 from salary before entering other businesses. Plumbing is taught at the Boston Trades School.
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