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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
6
A Denver Post poem recalls the circuit rider visiting a small town, sparking admiration and reverence. It depicts locals, especially women, dressing up for his visits, the preacher’s impact, and the town’s ritual glow when he arrived. James Barton Adams writes in a nostalgic, lyrical tone.
The narrator Thomas Dawtty recounts his secret passion for Mistress Marget as her father rides to war. He schemes with allies to elope aided by Eleanor Blewett and Parson Dabney while avoiding detection and a misfired horse incident, leading to a risky ladder scheme to reach his lady.
A speaker argues against fashionable high heels and pointed toes. He says many women today have misshapen ankles and bulging toe bones due to crowding into tight, stiff footwear. He urges shoes that fit like a glove and toes strengthened by exercises beginning with spreading the toes apart.
Washington dispatches indicate a reduced urgency in Chinese negotiations as Russia shifts position. No official confirmation on withdrawal delays. US military plans may transfer to General Chaffee who could decide timing and scope of any pullback after coordinating with other commanders. Atlee substitutes for Hill in State Department while Griggs consults Attorney General.
A narrator recounts departing with Sir Reginald for war after bidding farewell to Mistress Marget on the eve of his own wedding. He hides deeds from a stern father and arranges memory gifts as he rides off with his retinue, hoping to win favor through bravery. The passage ends with cautious optimism about returning to his beloved.
The Disconte Gesellschaft with Weldburg, Kuhn Loeb and National City Bank of New York take over 80 million marks of four percent treasury bonds maturing 1904 and 1905. With Imperial Bank approval, the issue will be marketed in the United States.
Official city population announcement shows Topeka at 33 608 in 1900 and 31 007 in 1890, indicates a 2.39 percent rise from 1880 to 1890 and a 100.67 percent increase from 1880 to 1890. Descriptions note growth trends across decades.
A damaged OCR note indicates a postal official Washington and postmaster at a city were removed from office with unclear dates or reasons.
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