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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
6
In a Chicago to New York Pullman, four men play a quiet game of draw poker. A stranger with a notable parting shares a story of a Western duel after a barroom confrontation with Bad Jake Bellair, recounting how he fought to survive and earned the distinctive line.
A narrator recalls a deadly shootout during a chase in a town, gun drawn, a pistol wrestled away, a warning to never be seen again, and a scar from a near fatal shot. The conductor recognizes the survivor as O'Dell, a familiar figure from ten years ago in the Olean yards, once thought dead.
A man in a Pine street posada ordered two whiskies and paid a quarter after consuming two tiny portions. The bartender and owner noted the odd method, where two empty glasses and water were set out, and the customer paid for two ounces of whisky in two glasses.
A rugged verse meditation proclaims belief amid trial with lines on faith and perseverance. The piece contrasts faith in action with doubt and cites Baron Bruck during the 1859 financial crisis, noting his resignation as war burdens grew and the treasury faltered.
A humorous exchange notes a man marrying late in life and his wife’s surprise. The husband quips that the old adage holds true and a man never stops learning, reflecting a playful, old newspaper tone. The dialogue showcases wit on aging and marriage in a concise snippet.
In a fragmentary exchange Ernst notes his father just discovered you are a poet. Bultor replies with irony that editors have not achieved that recognition.
The article states that adults under fifty five have a hearing range of about 16 000 to 48 000 vibrations per second. It emphasizes the broad span of audible frequencies and notes the typical upper and lower limits in this age group.
A Philadelphia Ledger reflection argues self confidence drives careers and success. It cites Napoleon, Montaigne, and Saxon vigor, warns against boastful self-praise, and advocates learning confidence through real-world trials and interaction.
William E. Curtis writes in the Chicago Record-Herald about Lookout Mountain’s summit near Chattanooga, describing views spanning several states and likening Moscow’s Sparrow Hills to the panorama. The article notes elevation, landscape contrasts with Moscow, and sightlines to Missionary Ridge and the Great Smokies with industrial and rural scenery on the horizon.
Chew Qui Yet head of the Kong Chow asylum and Canton judge was buried with a grand Chinatown funeral. A parade led by an American band passed two mourners with his portrait, white robed mourners, blue lanterns, a red banner detailing his life, and a long procession of carriages carrying Chinese merchants in mourning robes.
A husband proudly declares his beaten carpet as good as new, while his wife and midwife watch. The anxious mother complains of a suitor staying too long, and the pretty daughter agrees to sit down on him, reflecting a curious domestic scene.
A reflective quote notes that the man who achieves his aim sees consolation in future goals. The passage cites Caligula spending ten pounds on a single supper, illustrating excess and opulence as a historical example of ambition's cost.
Mrs Laura L Barnes of Washington DC, representing the Ladies Auxiliary to Burnside Post No 4 G A R, testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps all diseases of women. She notes headaches backache irregular periods nervous attacks and aging issues improved by faithful use and calls it a household reliance with years of experience proving its efficacy.
Leslie's Monthly recounts a London visit by Lafayette and Monroe at Oak Hill. John Quincy Adams delivers a toast in Leesburg praising Revolution patriots as Sybil leaves, inspired by the Sybil portrait in Oak Hill hall. A guest questions the origin of the sentiment, and Adams explains the moment came from the hall’s Sybil painting.
Upper Cross Ros Md June 15th reports Dodd's Kidney Pills as a sensational cure for extreme cases across rheumatism lumbago backache female trouble nerves dropsy diabetes and Bright's disease. Testimony from Mrs John Cooney praises the remedy as the great kidney trouble cure and best medicine she has used.
A playful exchange captures a host instructing Mr Makinbrakes and Miss Gumwell to dine out with guests. The dialogue shows urgency and humor as the host asks where to eat, lamenting the lack of a house dinner option. Chicago Tribune style hints at social scene humor.
An abridged ad blurb touts Allen’s Foot Ease powder to ease burning or swollen feet and discomfort from tight shoes. It notes 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores with a sample request address. Also a fragment from the Indianapolis Sun recounts Mrs Hyflyte and a late night uproarious laugh about a cake.
Enpeck teases Meeker about a private scuffle as a downtown car ride turns toward scandal when his wife elopes with a friend. The Chicago News captures the blunt exchanged quip and social propriety in a damp nocturnal street vignette.
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