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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
2
A fragment from a romance tale follows Bobby as a boy on the Atlantic coast and later as a young man torn between a vanished princess and a fortune tied to Maj. Davis. He returns from service and confronts a new encounter that unsettles his long-cherished plans.
Poetic reminiscence by E. Kiser printed in the Chicago Record-Herald. The speaker returns to a familiar crab apple tree beside a lazily flowing stream, recalling pink blossoms, cows, blackbirds, and a dream of long-ago summers as the water sings.
The piece notes a revived tendency to address a man as a mere one and cites examples from President Vreeland and a London theater proprietor referring to a critic as Ye Walkles. The remark highlights shifting language and public perception in contemporary discourse.
Bobby Harris confronts his tangled past and a major’s absence while an embittered romance threads through a tense reunion. A witty woman reveals hidden motives as old wounds and wedding nostalgia collide in a charged room.
The excerpt notes a French submarine ambush near Cherbourg with Espador and Silure placing themselves between the Bretagne and Champagne and firing torpedoes. It also mentions a Paris chef claiming royalty no longer knows how to dine, per the Chicago Chronicle, suggesting shifts in elite dining habits.
The article analyzes women by physical traits, praising the long graceful neck and its link to intellect and leadership. It describes women with a swanlike neck as alert yet sensitive, and details a short thick neck as linked to obstinacy in athletic women. It concludes with praise of wit and sociability and notes poets admire the neck as a beauty symbol.
Mrs George B Cortelyou wife of the secretary of commerce is a familiar Washington society figure. She has lived in the capital since her husband entered public service and is praised for her domestic nature and musical tastes. Her family of four includes three sons and a baby girl.
A Cincinnati Enquirer note describes Boxie colored silk mohair gowns for young girls. Dresses feature ruches of sete silk ruby velvet ribbon Teneriffe embroideries and taffeta silk strap ping with tiny white silk button.
Laura Miriam Cornelius an Oneida from Seymour Wisconsin at 22 has completed a four year course at Graf ton Hall seminary and is gathering Oneida legends while drafting an Indian grammar She aims to write literature from an Indian viewpoint and continues schooling when health permits. A second note covers silver storage tips using camphor and beeswax paper for long term protection.
The wild pet catamount Cherry lives with Miss Jessie Van Nest in Tiffin Ohio. Once a cat show attraction, Cherry now requires training to curb its claws and strength as neighbors grow wary. Cherry is a spotted lynx weighing around thirty to forty pounds, feared by dogs and children yet responsive to gentle stroking.
The article explains why captive bred big cats and other animals are more dangerous than forest born counterparts. It recounts incidents with Rex the cage born lion and Jumbo II the rogue elephant, notes seals and sea lions can bite painfully, and describes how animals communicate and react to crowds and new arrivals.
A playful tale follows Freddie wandering into a forest and mountain where he befriends a lazy lion and encounters a robber’s cave. He finds gold but becomes a slave until his mother summons him home with sugar cakes. The piece blends fantasy with a childlike adventure ending in a safe return.
The motto E Pluribus Unum originates from the title page of The Gentleman's Magazine during the American Revolution era, reflecting a claim of colonial unity and shared identity.
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