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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1903
Page
6
A fragment from a Chicago News item reflects on procrastination and reform. The speaker notes that delay harms duties yet contends it is never too late to mend. The piece uses rustic imagery and repeated refrains to urge perseverance and improvement.
Billy on the island guards his gun and Dayliy talks with him beside the river. He discovers a note from Robert H Hard hidden in a pocket and reads a heartfelt confession of love. Miss Daily contemplates the future as Billy asks whether she will reply with love.
A Washington Star report recounts a hospital corps member’s emergency advice after a man collapsed in a cafe. Elevate the feet to restore blood to the brain if the face is white, or elevate the head if the face is flushed, loosen the collar and dress, and avoid universal head elevation. Two fundamental coma causes explained by the steward.
New Bedford Mercury notes the daring of whalers and Arctic voyagers, praising crew courage and endurance. It recalls ships struck by whales, ice crushes, and the extraordinary journeys of men like Nansen and Hudson Bay explorers, emphasizing the hard, fearless life at sea.
The article argues that beyond 4000 feet coal mining faces major barriers from heat and pressure. It cites 98 degrees at 5000 feet, with potential to 3420 feet depth under certain conditions, and notes a 2500 foot pressure collapse at Deckinfield. Royal Coal Commissioners estimate 48,486,000,000 tons lie beneath 4000 feet.
A cheerful group of five married couples left a banquet in Orangeville only to be stranded miles from home in a heavy downpour when their conveyance broke down. They waited an hour in the rain while the driver sought shelter, finally returning with a hearse borrowed from a local undertaker. Reluctant but pressed for a ride, the women agreed the hearse was the only option and the party continued, arriving home in the early morning.
South Sea Islanders who escaped the tidal wave literally took to the tall timber by climbing coconut trees to seek safety, according to a brief eyewitness account.
The source notes that in Persia the United States is viewed as a new world under mob rule. The Shah’s crude geography leads him to imagine America reachable by railroad, not by sea. The remark implies a favorable outcome for the United States.
A New York Tribune excerpt argues for government support of road building, claiming good highways enlarge commerce, knowledge, and social life. It cites rural delivery expansion, calls roads the central conduit for citizens’ welfare, and contrasts road needs with other overfunded programs.
The rubber bearing territory of Acre lies at the center of a dispute among Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. Commentary notes that wealth abroad has become misfortune for some nations and that American capitalists hold broad concessions in Acre, potentially drawing the United States into the contention if circumstances arise.
Canadian officers who hold commissions in the British Army are reportedly being boycotted by fellow officers. Authenticated incidents describe commanding officers telling Canadians their devotion to duty is improper and cannot inconvenience others. As a result many Canadians seek transfers to Egyptian, West Indian, and African regiments where work is available.
A mysterious disease known as sleeping sickness, long found along Africa’s west coast, breaks out in Uganda. Tens of thousands are reported struck as the illness, previously unseen in this region, could threaten Europe due to rail transport. No remedy exists. early symptoms include extreme anger, followed by drowsiness, stupor, coma, and death.
The Philadelphia Record calls for swift nationwide action to criminalize desertion and aid deserted wives. It notes thousands of abandoned women and children, cites 300 Philadelphia charity reports in one year, and argues existing laws fail. Extradition and cross border enforcement are urged to reach fleeing deserters.
The Ohio Supreme Court rules that property in ferae naturae animals, including fish in nets or tanks, can be larcenyed if the pursuer gains control and intends to use them, but absolute security against escape is not required. Where fish are confined in a private enclosure and may be taken at the owner's pleasure, theft with felonious intent is larceny.
A suburb father buys a lovers alarm clock that works well. At 11 its doors open and a man in a dressing gown glides out with a card reading Good night. The young man nods and departs, taking the hint.
A Chicago News item notes that weak-minded individuals may appear headstrong, reflecting on public discourse and social dynamics surrounding leadership and influence. The piece contrasts intellect and temperament in civic debate.
A New York woman, previously supporting herself with odd painting jobs, lands a $10 a week position in a smart hairdresser shop. She is told her rosy complexion will drive sales for a new line of face lotions and creams, and she agrees, noting the job’s ease and good treatment.
A string of aphorisms and quotes on patience, reading people, honesty, prudence, and virtue. Notable lines include Franklin on patience, Voltaire on judging by questions, Raleigh on truth, Scott on reason for action, and Scott on prudence.
The Durbar honors list notes Lady Curzon, wife of Britain's Viceroy in India, receives the Kaiser-i-Hind Medal for Public Service in India. This marks the second Indian decoration for Lady Curzon, who previously earned the Crown of India in 1900. She is described as part of a prominent group of American women who marry English nobles and gain public recognition through charm and individuality.
A yellowed land patent bearing President Tyler’s signature, dated March 3, 1843, was filed with Silwaukee County Register of Deeds. The document, made by Jacob Mahoney early in 1838, was found recently and sent to the recipient. Mahoney, now aged, won his claim decades after applying.
A remark notes that French cuisine largely omits fruit preserves, contrasting with the United States where households prepare a large fall stock. The article observes French people eat fruit raw, reflecting different preserving customs and dietary habits.
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