29 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
1
A nostalgic verse from St Nicholas recalls a country road linking farm, pond and village store to church and school. It contrasts the quiet fields with the noisy town, noting the road’s hills, bridges, and the pull of home through nature toward the woods at journey’s end.
A Captain recalls a past love as he meets the barefoot Small Girl on the morning shore. The girl, Margaret Burton, hints at her mother and father’s past, leading to a note written for reconciliation. The mother, Mrs. Burton, joins them with affection, revealing a hopeful family reunion as memories soften old wounds. The scene blends memory, paternal recognition, and a chance for renewed bonds on the tranquil beach.
An 1880s anecdote recounted by Alexander Southern Thweatt describes urging a railroad official to take a longer route through multiple cities to showcase travel options. He recalls convincing a chairman to avoid the shortest path, claiming the longer route offers broader view and better timing, contrasting with airline speed.
An American and a surprised English visitor compare rapid building with maize growth. the western reply notes skies crapers rise quickly and likens the process to farming, revealing humorous cultural contrast in a brief dialogue.
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt places a memorial window in Trinity church Newport unreadable text describes Christ the Knight figure with sword and sages holding symbolic items claiming a just and talkable power in memory of her husband
The American Federation of Labor in New Orleans warned that internal quarrels over jurisdiction could endanger the labor movement. President Samuel Gompers endorsed a Chicago teachers union expansion as a federated trade union, with exams outside control and wages uplifted, while auditing showed a healthy balance and several key resolutions proposed. A major push to organize teachers nationwide gained momentum.
The London clubs report Austen Chamberlain, newly appointed postmaster, is in love with Princess Victoria, King Edward's second daughter. The princess is said to be the intended bride, though the king's democratic leanings could complicate family plans. Victoria, born July 6 1888 at Marlborough House, is King Edward's only unmarried child.
Report says ex Empress Eugenie plans to attach property of the French government to satisfy civil judgments totaling over 400000 dollars. The suits against the state arose from historic actions and involve substantial sums.
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