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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
6
A poem excerpt presents a rapid ascent of a rocket as emblem of glory and escape. It contrasts the rocket’s powerful, luminous flight with a longing to abandon the stick and its constraints. The imagery shifts from dawn to night, celebrating color, speed, and the fleeting hour of ascent.
Smithers schemes to borrow a suit from Johnson while awaiting dinner with Mrs. Rogers and Miss Emily. The plan backfires when Johnson reveals the clothes were borrowed by Smithers, but the twist lands Smithers in the company of Emily as the tale ends with a bold proposal.
Dr. Joseph Spencer Kennard, newly moved from Philadelphia to Tarrytown New York, is to be knighted by the king of Italy at the January levee. His Italian language novels have earned larger royalties than any Italian writer except Gabrielle D Annunzio.
An elderly veteran recalls Sheridan’s assault at Cedar Creek with bees attacking, a frantic stampede, and a captured Confederate who warns Yankees they could be sent to grass. The vivid recollection mixes battle action with rural porch imagery and a humorous punchline.
Bucks County bell records recalled the burial site of about one hundred revolutionary soldiers near the Delaware after Washington crossed the river. Small stone markers once marked the graves but were hidden by overgrowth, risking loss of the patriotic dead’s resting place. A feeble preservation effort began.
A framed fragment from April 7 1865 shows Lincoln’s laconic order to press the Lee surrender. Grant's report predicts success and a soldier notes Lincoln’s restraint contrasted with Grant’s battlefield role. Lincoln did not seek battle, yet victory followed.
The Patriotic Sons of America revived a historic Bucks County burial ground once buried by wilderness. Locating it proved hard as locals in New Town knew little of the site. A lone headstone, dislodged, was restored to the center with a fence built around the group after repainting the inscription.
The Uintah Reservation in Utah, totaling 2 444 000 acres with 1 069 160 opened August 28, offers fertile agricultural and grazing lands. Entries possible at Grand Junction Vernal Price or Provo land offices for US citizens over 21 or heads of families. soldiers may register via agent.
Vintage ad style note promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease as a remedy for hot sweating calloused feet with a trial offer. Includes price 25c and dealer info Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY. Also features two testimonial quotes and a proverb about home and debt.
A funeral train bearing Gen Sherman’s remains passes a rural farm at three in the morning. An elderly man in full uniform steps onto his doorway with a rusty musket held at present arms and salutes as the train passes, solitary yet poignant.
In memory of Capt. James Moore and Cornelia More two patriots restored a neglected burial ground near the Delaware River. They erected a flagstaff with Old Glory, placed flags on tiny headstones, and held a service of song, describing the peaceful sylvan setting now scarcely known to locals.
Denver will claim the world's largest American flag for the G A R encampment. It measures 115 feet by 55 feet with a 28 by 35 foot union field and 4 foot 2 inch wide stripes. Stars stand two feet high and 1450 yards of bunting are used. Weighing 450 pounds the flag cannot be swung from a pole, so it will span the front of a five story building on Sixteenth street.
A gunner aboard the United States battleship Kentucky established a five inch gun record during target practice. The achievement highlights precise gun play by U S Navy personnel aboard the ship Count on Kentucky.
Naval gun practice is reported to be pushing mackerel away from the eastern coast. The article notes that the fish cannot be blamed for avoiding the area.
Washday brings hard labor for housekeepers yet yields satisfaction as lines fill with clean clothes. The promise of snowy white results rests on using the right detergent and method to ensure spotless garments.
Advertisement notes a pure ball blue product endorsed by housekeepers, safe for delicate fabrics. Claims one trial will prove its merit and that large packages sell for five cents through grocers nationwide.
Thousands of women report health restoration through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts its uterine benefits and urges women with menstrual, uterine, or ovarian issues to seek treatment, advising to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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