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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
2
For Sale notice lists several Iowa parcels with prices per acre, including 80a Eminet Co. and 0a Eminet C. Improvements noted and an exchange list available on request. Contact M. HH. SCILOBMAN for more details and offers.
The New York Tribune contrasts New Yorks skipping of the thirteenth floor with Chicago beliefs, noting no latest skyscraper includes a 13th floor due to tenants objections. In Paris, 49,298 horses were killed for meat last year, 5,000 more than the year before, yielding 26,600,000 pounds of meat.
Sam Jett of Winchester owns a thousand acre goat ranch in Breathitt county, Kentucky. The mountain land is enclosed by a wire fence and specializes in Angora goats whose fleece, mohair, is a reliable trade product. The ranch is described as a success. England holds 60 percent of submarine cable mileage, the United States 18 percent, and France 9 percent.
Concrete building blocks and cellar walls and floors described with a sidewalk laid to last. Mentions 17ws Cemeny Produuts Co.
Henry Moon aged ninety dropped dead today. His body was found by his four sons returning from a billiard tournament. The remark captures a grim, rustic fate tied to simple labor and family.
The deepest coal pit shaft in the world has just been completed at Wearmouth colliery in England. It measures 320 fathoms in depth and 16 feet in width, marking a record achievement in mining engineering.
testimonials claim the Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures more than other medicines, with wide approval as the life-saving bowel remedy. Sold by S. H. Williams.
Mrs Nancy King aged eighty seven dies at Gilmore's Mill in Connellsville township Fayette County Pa. She leaves ten daughters and two sons. Four daughters married Lichliter twins married Tannehill brothers and two daughters married Buttermore brothers. Nine children and many grandchildren survive.
A Chicago matrimonial bureau employee testified that out of 10,000 photographs only ten portraits meet merit standards for attracting clients. The remark highlights selective judging in matching couples and the small pool of deemed suitable images.
A new remedy for rheumatism from a special formula by its chemists Merital Rheumatism Powders claim ease of use and certain results. Described as the best known remedy for rheumatism in all forms and recommended by physicians. If unavailable locally, send 60 cents for a large package to the American Drug and Press Association Decorah Iowa.
A four year old girl named Helen says she has a headache in her feet. Her grandmother treats her with Chamberlain liniment which quickly relieves rheumatic muscle pain in the Lone shoulder area. Sold by 8. H. Williams.
A Colorado ranchman sold two hardened dinosaur tracks to fund a college course. The Detroit News notes the humor that leaving valuable footprints can rival that of great men treading water.
A New York Sun quote describes the railroads need for strict thrift in purchasing clothing for injured workers. The buyer must prevent waste by specifying exact materials and prices, as outfits are issued repeatedly during patients’ recoveries and discharge.
Thomas R. Shaw explains in Cassier's Magazine that toothless saws cut armor plate by abrasion from local fusion. High disk speed causes surface impingement heating to near the metal’s melting point, melting tiny areas that are rubbed away, exposing fresh surfaces for continued abrasion.
A young substitute teacher in the tower district receives a picture from a school pupil. The child explains that five families share one room and there is no wall to hang the picture on. The remark highlights poverty and crowded living conditions observed by the pupil.
A Dublin pun recalls a remark about Sir Philip Crampton Ireland’s renowned surgeon during George IV request at a 1821 Dublin reception. The monarch asked which branch of service the impressive man belonged to and was told he was "a general in the lancers" in a courteous correction.
During a visit to Ireland with Aubrey de Vere, Alfred Tennyson grew irritable and complained about dancing. The hostess interrupted him, urging him to go upstairs, put on a coat, and invite her daughter Sophia to dance, noting how the world would suffer if everyone groused at amusements.
A husband frets over a bill from a ladies tailor who threatens suit if unpaid. The wife mocks the utility of the threat noting the tailor rarely sues promptly and keeps customers waiting.
A brief dialogue contrasts a young girl's view that men lack self control with a mother's witty reply that without such restraint men would keep marrying, highlighting social expectations around marriage and female roles.
In sorrow every mortal seeks friendship and in joy the same bond is sought for comfort and company. The passage ponders friendship as a universal solace through hardship and celebration, suggesting communal reliance and emotional support.
A brief note from the New York Telegraph on protecting walls from graffiti by posting Post No Bills signs. It highlights the nuisance of pasted notices and the city’s effort to preserve building aesthetics.
A concise reflection on the idea that true greatness lies in the combination of qualities a person brings to defining moments, suggesting character shapes achievement. The quotation mirrors Lowell’s perspective on virtue and circumstance guiding leadership and legacy.
A vivid description of a locomotive fireman’s arduous shift, shoveling two and a half to three tons of coal per hour on a jolting deck. The piece notes extreme physical strain, balance challenges, and the demanding pace required to maintain steam, with occasional exceptions for exceptionally fast trains.
The piece notes birds sing beautifully yet ignore harmony rules. It argues theoretical knowledge is a humbug and suggests revenue could come from selling bird songs. Only thrash differs, with a pure tone that descends in perfect seconds during its first notes.
A New York Sun quote recalls a keeper tickling the hippo Caliph to demonstrate the animal’s amiable nature. The keeper claims hippos enjoy being tickled, comparing them to cats, and asserts Caliph would not bite. The visitor witnesses the scene with surprise at the animal understanding English.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes that sunlight exerts measurable mechanical pressure on Earth and argues that as a sphere shrinks the light pressure diminishes slower than gravity. Beyond a certain small size, objects would be repelled by the sun’s mechanical force, preventing them from reaching the sun.
A Philadelphia narrator recalls Archbishop Ryan recounting two gourmets talking during Lent about rising prices for trout and other luxury fast dishes. They lament the difficulty of affording fasting meals amid high living costs and broader scarcity.
In Harper's Weekly humor, Little Blake dismisses talk of Harlow's finances while noting his footman on a car. Jinkinson derides the term as a mislabel, calling the footman a deputy sheriff in charge of the vehicle.
A witty exchange contrasts Carlyle’s praised thinking with a humorous twist about cheese. The remark links cheerfulness to strength, prompting a light moment on wisdom and humor.
A story recalls Sydney Smith joking about Lord Brougham riding by in a carriage with a large B on its panel, quipping that it carried “a B outside and 4 wasp within.”
A classroom exchange has a student defining vice versa as sleeping with feet toward the head of the bed, a line delivered by a bright boy in a humorous moment.
The Boston Transcript asks what business a young man should concentrate on, urging practical self direction and personal initiative as the best path. The advice emphasizes choosing a prudent line and applying steady effort to build a successful future.
An editor defends the printed name of a donor amid a dispute over attribution. The caller protests the listing and asks for a correction while the editor declines to retract. The exchange includes a misquoted donation amount of 25 dollars instead of 5.
The piece describes turtle turning as a method of capture. The turtle is flipped onto its back where it lies helpless. Its only defense is sand hurled by its flippers and the captor may be struck during the sudden sand blast. The creature weighs about four hundredweight and is dragged up the beach to above high water mark.
In court the defense claims malice aforethought for the automobile defendant who ran down the complainant, while the prosecutor recalls the defendant saying he would test his new car and try to strike people he knew that morning. Houston Post reports on the exchange and the trial atmosphere.
A dialogue snippet shows a parent ridiculing a daughter for choosing frivolous cooking lessons over improving her bridge game. The exchange, labeled Ex change, reflects social expectations about practical training versus leisure aims.
W. H. Bryson of Spencer is believed to be the state’s youngest grandfather at thirty five. He wed at fourteen to a thirteen year old wife. His eldest son married at seventeen and, at eighteen, gave Bryson a grandson. The item appears in the Watkins Chronicle.
The oldest map still extant is a mosaic in a Byzantine church at Malaba in Palestine. Dated about 1,700 years old, it is said to depict a portion of the Holy Land.
A little house maid who joined the church is asked if she feels different. After a moment she smiles and says she sweeps the corners. The anecdote appears as a vivid demonstration of her religious life.
A charming young woman captivated a naval officer with fervent praise for the navy. She expressed ecstatic devotion, chanting her love for naval life and asking where the officer served, revealing radiant enthusiasm in the meeting.
Rhode Island houses state institutions including the state prison and Providence Jail. Work house prisoners have reclaimed land, removed obstructions, improved the stream, and built walls as part of the state's farm efforts.
A fresh supply of the best carbon paper and typewriter ribbons just received by the Vindicator and Republican Co. of the area. Local offices announce updated stock available for purchase and use.
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