03 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
1
A London Tit-Tita column recounts multiple matrimonial wrecks caused by trivial matters. Examples include a red parasol quarrel ending a honeymoon, a pronunciation dispute leading to divorce, snoring, jealously guarding letters, and other minor frictions that toppled couples who had once planned lasting happiness.
A mother and daughter scene frames a testimonial for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming to heal womanly diseases and restore strength. Mrs. B. H. Munn of Springhill Florida describes long suffering from female weakness and bearing down, noting improvement after seven bottles and urging publication of her experience.
Brooklyn Life notes a grim comment on Gruet losing a leg in a railroad accident. The piece frames the disability as a personal disappointment to Gruet who joked about “getting there with both feet.”
The Atchison Globe ponders why people deny a straightforward truth about a lent item and urges acceptance of facts rather than self deception.
Iowa college President Danielle Bradley of Grinnell has been authorized to contact Andover Theological Seminary trustees and urge plans to relocate the seminary to Grinnell.
Report notes J J Matchett and Co.'s candy factory relocating to Creeklyn bermed with an estimated cost under $150,000. Also mentioned are Bishop Potter sailing for Europe on a three month vacation and other brief items including a miscreant incident, P Dumont’s balloon stunt ahead of a London show.
A government employee argues that success comes from specializing and sticking to one field. He recounts failed shifts from stocks to pharmacy to law and real estate, then chicken farming, ending with a government job. He urges consistent savings or land investment and notes the era favors specialists.
The article discusses raspberry and grape planting lifespans, best cuttings for rooting, and tree care around homes. It stresses digging depth for grapes, pruning young trees, trimming bruised roots, and the need for mineral manure on poor soil. It also notes shade trees should prioritize hardiness over rapid growth.
The London Chronicle reports Dr. De Witt Talmage visiting England in 1879. He found 15 000 to 20 000 outside a church yet only moderate interior attendance because each entrant paid four shillings. He shifted from the planned sermon on Without money and without price to a different subject.
The Somerville Journal notes that wealth does not guarantee happiness but often provides a convincing facade of contentment, reflecting on material abundance and personal fulfillment.
An essay argues that American business thrives on creative imagination rather than pure calculation. It contrasts brisk national progress with cautionary European thrift, asserting invention and enterprise drive production, while cautioning against overemphasis on penny saving.
Mike Riley carried a dynamite case when the whistle blew, sparking inquiries at the exchange about the cause of the large blast. Authorities investigate potential mishandling or accidental detonation during the incident.
A fragment discusses a Burman who becomes a Christian and builds a worship site in Mandalay financed by Kyonoge Taga Paul Obon. It notes church destruction along Burma’s coasts, Armenian architection, and local priests praying for better times as many chapels and churches suffer from white influence.
The text cites an old adage linking Halifax to inheritance from Natifax in York shire and describes a medieval legal process where a felon could be condemned by four local burgesses before possible execution. It adds a note on the mulllatine motif tied to Regent Morton and a parish vulgar joke about liberal clergy.
In Washington the Budd hist temple artwork by a famed Japanese master hides a phosphorescent water buffalo that can only be seen after nightfall. The painter used a secret mollusk derived pigment. the technique died with the artist. The piece fuels temple superstition about a shade dwelling buffalo.
A discussion on stellar brightness shows stars range from one hundredth to a thousand times the sun’s output. A scientist estimates at least two stars, including Canopus and Rigel, may be about 10 000 times brighter than the sun, which would outshine it if as near as the Sun. Canopus lies in the southern hemisphere and is not visible from here.
The article surveys Great Britain's area ranking among world islands, compares England to Roumania, and notes its proportion of the globe. It gives measurements from Land's End to Kent, the widest span, and a 24 mile separation between Loch Broom and Barnoch firth. It also recounts Rubinstein on tour with Barnum's circus and two light jokes about zeniths.
Antrim notes that the thrasher shark has an unusually long tail lobe used as a weapon with powerful muscles. Swordfish and thrasher sharks allegedly attack whales in concert, lashing with tails while swords strike from below, while porpoises sometimes kill sharks by surrounding them and striking with their flukes.
A simple party illusion shows how to extract a cork from a bottle using wax. Heat wax on a string, apply to the cork until dry, then pull the cork with the waxed string. Ensure the cork is dry and remove the wax strip without tearing it.
An aged tiger with worn teeth haunts settlements near the Ganges mouth and preys on people and cattle. The largest Bengal tigers near Calcutta reach ten feet, surpassing boars in strength and ferocity, rivaled only by the ghealy bear and a newly found glint bear of Alpine regions.
A northern English wedding ends with a curate visiting the bridegroom’s mother. He returns later with two green bags and reveals a register, solemnly noting Mrs Williams forgot to dot the i in Elizabeth. The family exhales in relief.
The article explains that overchecks are necessary for trotting horses to align head and neck and prevent throat constriction, while running horses naturally extend the head and neck. It notes overchecks are artificial at high speeds, but not needed for utility horses.
The Greenland shark profile shows fearlessness toward whalers as it feeds on dead whales, while eye parasites betray its vulnerability. Shaping courage, the text urges acting rightly despite potential judgment, arguing fear of others harms more than actions misread. It surveys coins origins from brass to bronze, noting Herodotus credits Lydia with invention around 9th century B.C.
In a Baltimore News column a wittily blunt exchange between two tramps surfaces. One recalls decades under an alias to avoid hurting a former employer, while a dialogue about marrying into a large family yields humorous reflection on misunderstandings and misread signals.
A note from the Chicago Post about a girl exploring athletics by studying possible costumes before choosing a specialization. Her focus is still to be determined as she considers options.
A Pittsburg Dispatch correspondent surveys Java fruits including the durian whose strong odor and custardlike kernels astonish. He notes many varieties such as the jack fruit orange pomatoe and pineapple and banana abundance with over twenty banana varieties native to Java.
A Spectator anecdote recounts Irish experiences in London including a confessed acrobat and a priest who learns humor from countrymen. Tales cover ill fated penances and a marriage quiz revealing the bridegroom’s limited Catholic knowledge and an old mother’s vaccination status.
The excerpt notes a ritual of thumb licking used as a pledge across groups such as Goths Iberians Scots Moors and Ulster men. It recalls a marshal’s parole moment in WH2 and frames it as a historical cultural gesture tied to fidelity and agreement.
The text explains that ancient references to silver were weights, not coins, with the Mosaic oblation as a half shekel. Josephus links the shekel to four Athenian drachma, roughly a cents value. Simon the Maccabees likely issued the first Jewish coinage around 140 BCE, in shekels and half shekels, marked “Shekel Israel” in Samaritan script.
Fragmentary Chicago Post text describes a mistress scolding Wille for disobedience and ordering him to appear cheerful for dinner before planning a severe whipping, with instructions to dress nicely. The passage preserves tense coercive tone without clear names or dates.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer line mocks bees as they must visit millions of blossoms to make a pound of honey. The witty quip contrasts busy bees with a tempting image of a lover's lips.
A light political column notes unexpected alliances in Washington analysis. The piece uses a tran script style to compare political partnerships and seating arrangements, highlighting how alignment may outlast personal differences.
Report notes live fish sold in Japan with vendors carrying tanks through streets. Ped dlers transport aquatic stock to buyers, highlighting informal markets and urban distribution of seafood.
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