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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
3
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad offers an illustrated irrigation farming publication free to farmers seeking relocation. The book covers agricultural horticultural and livestock interests in the region and aims to aid understanding of irrigation methods. 8. K. Hooper Denver Colo. 2010.
A man criticizes a recent letter that urges the Free Silver League to hold a meeting before and alongside the loyal supporters of the Chicago platform. He says the writer twists English rhetoric and should be more careful than W J Bryan. Ex.
Norman Pratt sues to quiet title over the west fractional half of the northwest quarter in section 1 township 74 north range 7 west, excluding 10 acres, with unknown defendants including Tucker and Nichols parties. The petition claims 35 years of adverse possession and seeks to bar any claim and have title vested in Pratt. Case requires appearance by September 2, 1900, in Washington courthouse. Attorneys: Marsh W. Bailey. Published in six weekly Washington Gazette issues.
A downtown encounter features a young man with a razor warning of an impending tragedy as he argues over a gal and marriage. The scene shifts to a Philadelphia spectator calling a stranger a “money maker” and a Chicago Post quip about a mint worker, ending with a tax valuation joke by a decennial appraiser.
Willie Withington asks about egotism in a witty exchange. Miss Cayenne defines an egotist as one who, while everyone feels superior, has the courage to admit it publicly, a thought noted by the Washington Star.
In the Chicago Tribune a man named Lettgoe grumbles about a singer during the first act, blaming her loud gasping for poor performance. His wife retorts, saying he also lacks breath control, as he resumes his seat.
A Philadelphia Record anecdote captures a humorous coin exchange at the counter. A clerk offers ten 1 cent stamps to a customer who insists on feeling she is getting value, declining a single 10 cent stamp. The exchange highlights frugality and perception of worth in everyday commerce.
A humorous column notes John practices law Bill preaches Dick teaches school Tom works in dry goods and Rufe runs for the legislature The old man supports all five sons reflecting a family story from the Atlanta Constitution style and tone
A Philadelphia Press quip notes diplomats may think they know it all but a servant girl can beat them at cards. The line suggests sharp wit about global elites and domestic cleverness in a single humorous exchange.
A Detroit Journal line notes a suburbanite explaining strong Boer sympathies by citing Dutch ancestry and an Irish cook, revealing a humorous justification of prejudice through family ties and accents. The remark underscores how personal heritage is assumed to shape political views.
Office boy says the new typewriter girl puts on airs. Elevator boy asks what she does. She still calls the boss Mr Jones even when he is not around. Humorous newsroom quip from Chicago Record.
Brooklyn Life quotes reflect the search for a truly good novel amid plenty of reads. The exchange highlights reader fatigue and cynicism about contemporary fiction, noting the abundance of titles yet few standout works.
A Cleveland Press snippet features Gladys insisting she does not care about her future husband’s background as long as he is handsome rich and kind. Her mother questions the choice prompting Gladys to declare her wishful criteria and dismissal of parental opinion.
A New York Journal cartoon caption features a tired two step dancer asking why he seems worried. The punchline notes he has too many legs, playing on a humorous visual gag about disability in a comic frame.
A country hotel landlord quips to a new arrival about dinner plans noting the kitchen workers expect company from two drummers three bicycle riders and a book agent. The line, sourced from the Washington Star, reflects a humorous dining forecast.
The Indianapolis Press reports Marmaduke McCorker ended his engagement to Miss Fitzperkins, alleging shameful treatment. He supposedly urged her to improve her mind and then cited fear of marrying a woman who knew so much.
A Washington Star snippet captures a playful dialogue between a poetical youth and a pragmatic friend. The urban setting hints at a casual downtown errand for an electric fan and a bundle of coon songs, framing a light seasonal moment.
A visitor asks for the American section and is told by a polite attendant that the Americans are much loved and that the section is all theirs in a playful exchange reported by the Philadelphia North American
A shopper asks for cookbooks and a new salesman offers a copy of Red Pot tage, noting higher demand for it. The exchange appears in a Chicago Tribune clipping.
A fragment from the Chicago Record notes appetite as a traced capacity, with a retort about Freddy begging for more sugar once given a lump. The passage plays on insistence and habit in a humorous, diarylike tone.
The Chicago Tribune quotes a domestic exchange about satisfaction with a new hired girl Mrs Upton. The brief remark hints at employer and employee relations in a light social vignette. No further context or names are provided.
Brooklyn Life reports on a police captain facing scrutiny as a grand jury considers charges. The piece contrasts Clubbs with a rival politician, highlighting political tension and public accountability.
The article muses that Cupid makes mistakes and raises woes for some couples while others find true bliss. It argues temper, patience, and mutual restraint are the keys to happier marriages, and that faults lie with both husbands and wives, not the cherub.
Two students swimming by a river are startled to spot a stranger disrobing and stealing the larger of their clothes. The thief, a deserter, leaves a pocketbook containing Bank of England notes and change. The tale ends with the deserter escaping, a letter of thanks arriving, and a later personal encounter hinting at continued intrigue.
The narrator recalls passing a lonely hill dwelling near a town where he visits a friend. The friend recounts a harsh family saga beginning with a stern father who forbade college, a marriage to a poor girl, and a brutal dispute after the wife was harmed. The tale ends with desertion from the barracks and a later reunion.
In Pearson's Weekly a bizarre tale has two sailors chasing a shark that follows their ship. After tossing a chair and then a basket of oranges overboard the shark continues. They draw lots and an old woman is thrown overboard and devoured but the shark keeps pursuing until harpooning brings it aboard. On opening the shark they find the woman sitting on the chair selling oranges three a penny.
Katharine Warren writes from Atlantic about labor, toil, and spiritual futility. The poem reflects on sowing seeds, cleansing, and the conflict between earthly effort and divine will, concluding with a plea for sight to discern real meaning in work.
A Denver mother reports her 16 month old son suffered a neck scrofula sore misdiagnosed as measles and mumps. After four months with doctors and salves, Hood's Sarsaparilla healed the neck, with no scar expected. She praises the remedy and recommends it widely.
Railway time tables list trains leaving Washington on and after 14, with passenger carriages scheduled to depart to various destinations. The notice provides departure times and routes for travelers planning their journeys from the capital by rail.
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