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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1904
Page
2
A Washington Star verse notes a small man walking with head in the air ignoring ordinary passersby. He imagines favor from a prince patron but meets jockeys and dancers instead, discovering the regular crowd includes the man he ignored. The piece comments on pretension and social perception.
The article quotes Park Benjamin criticizes Admiral O'Neil for reducing powder charges on pre 1899 guns by 7 to 24 percent. He notes accidents with old and new guns, argues this weakens naval strength and risks seamen safety while foreign navies maintain higher power arms. Also includes World Work map on Russian reach and distances such as St. Petersburg to Vladivostok and New York to Yokohama.
Col Tucker tells of a hidden city carved from granite in the mountains of Central America where a race of agriculturists live in secret chambers and passages. They allegedly use electricity and deadly traps to defend their underground home, with legends of visitors who never return. Tucker believes they are a Lost Israelite remnant and seeks decipherment of time stained hieroglyphics from parchments received.
The London Chronicle notes the two headed eagle arose from dimidiation a heraldic practice under Edward I. It describes the half shield method where dexter halves of arms are paired back to back creating two faced beasts. It mentions griffins gryphons and other creatures as later evolutions of such halved symbols.
The piece discusses how engagement tests patience in love, noting men delay proposals and the impact of long waits on a woman who may love him or lose other chances. It argues that the true test is patience for a hoped future, with a focus on fairness and timing.
A cooking class of thirty-two Orange High School boys, some over six feet, meets after school. They prepare plain fare to savor as part of a yearlong program, attracting inquiries from England and inspiring similar classes. The boys enjoy meals they make, with the female teacher preferring not to take honors.
A Kansas City Star piece describes the traditional Korean wedding attire, notably the ornate headdress and large knot on the beltless robe. It notes the ceremony's simplicity, the bride’s quiet role after marriage, and parental responsibility in arranging matches in Korean society.
A passage from American Agriculturist urges mothers to curb kissing and handling of babies to prevent the spread of germs. It notes mumps risk from a visitor and warns that shared breath can transmit infection faster than a needle.
A note explains rain spoiling a silk dress or blouse and suggests ironing on the wrong side to restore appearance. A muslin overlay prevents shine, and moderate heat is advised. The last lines reference a quippy, dialect chat from Elder Dippen-Bradder Smit and Judge.
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