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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1902
Page
2
An American visitor in London proposes a bold way to speed a slow elevator by moving the entire building. The Englishman listens with formal interest as the idea unfolds, highlighting cultural differences in humor and problem solving.
The piece defends a permanent census bureau to train statisticians and turn past experience into useful data. It cites a Holmes township Texas error illustrating both the value and potential folly of statistics, noting how overreliance can mislead and urging cautious use of averages. It argues mortality rates matter for life insurance and policy, and critiques imperial hesitations in Africa.
The piece argues Britain buys meat for the South African army from Argentina rather than Australia or New Zealand, suggesting a cheaper price drives the choice. It contends the commercial flag overrides national sentiment and colonial interests, noting Argentina’s beef export focus and the colonies’ protests over policy.
A Boston magazine attack on Pennsylvania politics sparks a counterpunch from Judge Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker of Philadelphia. He accuses Massachusetts of glorifying a slavery era past and quarrels over the Bunker Hill monument while highlighting Pennsylvania figures like Franklin and Galatin, though he questions Senator Quay as a statesman.
The article notes California newspapers and residents are keenly watching the Isthmian canal discussion with frequent comment and consideration of its various phases.
The passage argues against rushing to Nicaragua and ignoring Panama. It questions the claim that it is too late to discuss alternatives, notes a billion dollar cost for Nicaragua and a two fifths completed Panama effort, and calls for sober business review before any action.
An orangutan and a chimpanzee discuss human evolution and self-improvement, noting that people sometimes strive to advance yet may seem to regress. The Washington Star quotes the exchange as humorous commentary on effort and vanity.
The Philadelphia Press records a quip about a rushed editor who scanned twelve stories in under a minute. The joke hinges on a stalled elevator slowing him yet highlighting his speed in reading manuscripts.
Sponges grow in strange forms resembling warts hands bats and idols. Some are unsuitable for practical use yet trimmed into small shapes for children slates blacking shoes and paper. The largest known sponge in New York City is fan shaped about three feet across and valued at 100 as an exhibit.
In early British Columbia settlements the potlatch was a striking practice where a man of wealth distributed his riches to the community through food blankets and ornaments. The aim was to gain chieftainship or prestige within the tribe and amuse the guests with lavish generosity.
Sheridan tells of an Irishman and a Briton patterning John Bull confronting each other with folded arms and contemplation. The Celt says I differ with ye and the Briton answers with reserve and then they escalate to a pitched fight.
At a Paris banquet hosted by a French countess guests found a large rose display that opened to reveal a birdcage. A young woman with wings emerged and remained in place through dinner, introducing each course with a song.
In a magistrate chamber a man quips about his wife’s claim of abuse while she retorts that he was fine until she struck him with a black eye. The exchange turns on who caused the damage and who is the true victim.
A fond mother explains irritability stems from teething while Mr. Oldbatch weighs the remark, in a St Louis Republic snippet. The exchange presents a domestic scene reflecting common beliefs about infant behavior.
Exchange quotes a serious man asking if one has improved others condition and a man with a cold gray eye answers affirmatively, asserting he is part of the human race. The dialogue explores ego and social responsibility in a terse exchange.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes a costly gift from Ellen was displayed publicly, prompting questions about why it was exhibited and if the donor’s ecards were withheld.
A Cornish wit quips that pilchards are like wives, noting they are terrible when bad and merely middling when good, in a facetious quip cited by Pall Mall Gazette.
A bold advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the “best and most famous” compound for acne and pains. It promises to cure cuts burns bruises inflammation and various skin troubles with a payback guarantee and 25 cents price at drug stores.
The ad promotes our winter stock as the choice of manufacturers art and invites readers to call and visit Smith the Tailor in the upper Wedge to view the offerings.
A book agent asks if the head of the house is present. the servant replies he is in the library attempting to write a letter on a newly bought typewriter. The agent says he will call again.
A reflective note on Africa’s rivers highlighting their winding courses toward distant oceans, their sections broken by falls, and mouths blocked by sandbanks, contrasted with common human traits. The piece threads travel imagery with a general meditation on difference.
The youngest daughter asks why they arrived late and left early as Mrs. Comrox explains they pretended not to care about value. The exchange suggests social performance over enjoyment during the outing.
The fragment presents a dialogue where John responds to a wife’s concern with odd behavior by recounting a surreal feeling of walking on clouds and recalling angel cake for supper. The lines mix domestic irony with dreamlike imagery in a lighthearted tone.
The first class dining spot offers refined service and premier cuisine to a diverse city clientele. Patrons praise attentive staff, elegant setting, and consistent quality across meals. A staple for special occasions and frequent business lunches alike.
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