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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
3
A speaker urged young men to seek opportunity through persistence and hard work. He warned that fortune favors those who knock and pursue chances rather than wait passively, sharing examples of missed chances and the value of self‑improvement.
The legible fragments reference elections and naval themes with scattered names and places. Readable chunks mention a possible vote event and a maritime or military subject, but many names and details are garbled, leaving an unclear tale of political and military intrigue.
In Thomas Nelson Page's Scribner piece An Old Virginia Sunday, the essay recalls colonial Virginia's churchgoing norms a stern Puritan sobriety and resistance to change. It notes attendance after Sunday sermons, the role of Hanover presbytery, and the influence of figures like Parson Davies amid Patrick Henry's era.
Prince Carl and Prince Kigede of Sweden are slated to visit the United States with accompanying royal ladies including the Duchess, a Danish crown prince relative, and a Britain linked aunt. The trip is set for next spring or early summer, rumored for some time and now definite.
A Philadelphia Evening Post excerpt discusses how icebergs carry debris and soil that harbor plants, which can take root when drifted to distant shores. It notes volcanic pumice from Krakatoa carrying animals and a palm seedling to Port Elizabeth, illustrating volcanic dispersal.
An aging railroad veteran notes that engines built to identical designs with the same materials exhibit distinct personalities. Despite uniform parts and dimensions, each locomotive acts differently and unique quirks emerge in operation. Some run smoothly while others stall, and even closely matched machines show divergent performance. The comparison extends to human traits, suggesting variation within families and systems.
The article surveys royal understudies across history from early Europe to modern Spain, noting how princes and kings rely on stand-ins for court ceremonies. It highlights figures like Sergion Komarof and Abdu Hamid as notable understudies and recalls Queen Victoria's last understudy living in retirement in a Gloucestershire village.
The article recounts how Handel hid several chamber organs including the one used during Menetah. It was moved to Ireland via Treland, then owned by Francis Johnston, architect, and now rests at Kilmore House in County Armagh with a room built for it. Musical celebrities visit to play Handel’s keyboard.
The readable lines mention a tall bat and leather gear, a blue uniform hint, and a sports club with nods to players like Mackey and Dobbie. Dates and places are unclear, but the piece references attendants, a jolt event, and a dubious roster of names.
An obscure entry records a municipal bond action totaling 2000 dollars tied to an exemption request for Cornwall and York. The fragmentary notice mentions Bake and Hivtiom but provides few verifiable details.
A fragmentary account describes a long standing feud between two tribes over control of a hunting ground. It recalls a staged chase and a dramatic capture ending with a shift in power and the revelation of a prized animal tied to a clan owner.
Antwerp leads as the world market for ivory with hundreds of thousands of pounds imported in the quarter ending Oct 30. Most hard ivory comes from the Congo basin and is now largely harvested from living elephants, not recent killings, raising questions about the sources and value of tusks in this century.
A garbled OCR fragment references Adele and a longtime royal event in Newround with interactions involving a duke duchess and a teeter, mentioning a veto and various names. The text is severely corrupted, hindering clear extraction of facts, dates, or actions.
A high authority proposes a purifier to clean severely contaminated air in London. The plan aims to enable safer breathing amid the crisis, contrasting with other fading efforts and emphasizing practical air cleansing.
The Department of Agriculture notes southern states and California offer strong promise for growing flowers for essential oils. An acre yields 100 pounds of rose petals producing five ounces of attar worth 45 to 85 dollars. rose water 300 gallons per acre worth 0.75 to 18 dollars per gallon. Lavender nets about 100 dollars per acre. Pomade scented lard sells for 6 to 7.5 dollars per pound and finest Cologne up to 17 dollars per pint.
The Grand Duke Michael, heir presumptive to the Russian throne and brother of the czar, at 23, is said to resemble his father in size and temperament. He is hosted by Germany’s Kaiser and invited to attend events related to the young European princes.
In a scrambled report from a historical page segment, details describe a security incident involving a former governor figure and a blocked house telephony receiver. A burglary scare at night prompts police contact, while a bystander notes an invention aiding alert systems.
A wartime diary fragment from a Siberian camp near the Amur describes 210 soldiers at tents, white “Broat lime shells” in the open, and daily life. Men are busy with drills, tests, cordon duties, and leisure such as wheelline matches and singing under trees. The author notes sturdy, healthy, well‑dressed troops and a generally cheerful mood despite hardship.
Eugene Blackford recounts an anecdote from Jamaica Bay where a crab used two claws to bait and remove a hook then climbed the line, illustrating a surprising level of instinct. The remark sparked a discussion on whether crabs possess reasoning faculties.
The article advises avoiding extreme temperatures for hands and favors warm water for cleansing. It recommends tincture of benzoin in warm water, Castile soap, thorough rubbing, a rubber brush, and optional bran oatmeal or almond meal for softness. Dry hands well with a soft towel and apply cold cream afterward, with light powder if sensitive.
Fragmented report recounts a severe rat infestation disrupting households and triggering widespread fear. Descriptions mention improvised traps and attempts at inoculation, while references link the pest to broader fears and a sensational violin anecdote amid uncertain names and events.
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