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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
7
A collage of brief quotes from Philadelphia and Chicago papers, including quips on acts and fame, marriage proposals, perfection, wealth, and a Connecticut diary anecdote. The fragments read like a humor column sampling witty lines and literary snippets from various editors and writers.
A statistician bent on romance presents figures from 100 men whose marriage proposals were rejected and 100 who were eager. Data include how many wanted to kiss, hold hands, or emigrate to America, plus reactions by ladies such as fainting, blushing, or asking to speak to mother. Notably one 48 year old protested kissing, another allowed it only if gentlemanly.
Violet light from an electric arc lamp excites diamond fluorescence and identifies stones by strong blue radiation. Tests reveal that the most brilliant diamonds fluoresce vividly, not always the best cut, with practical applications to yellow diamonds and rubies. Also a legal joke about a speeding automobilist and Alderman Clancey, noted in the Automobile Magazine.
Bolivia pursues an Atlantic connection via the Pilcomayo and Paraguay basins. An English explorer tested a river route to Corumba and Lake Gala, while Brazil assists to develop a port and railroad to link eastern Bolivia with mining districts. Authorities claim a feasible port on Lake Gala and a forthcoming railroad to the mining belt.
A quirky blend explains word origins from Norse war cries to phrases like humbug and push. It cites examples such as Hammurabi style misreads, the Armada’s cheer helter skelter, Coventry’s ostracism, and the four quarters signaled by N E W S on early journals.
A London News report cites the British Indian census showing 24,349 Christians in India in 1901, up from 2,284 in 1891, an increase of 658,969 or about 28 percent in ten years. Christians remain about one percent of the population.
From July 26 to August 20 Great Northern Railway will offer harvest excursion tickets for £5 per person in groups of five or more from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and West Superior to Minnesota North and South Dakota. Tickets from Chicago are £13 to the same destinations. Also on the same dates special fares apply to all points west of Sauk Centre and Benson in Minnesota and east of Minot in North Dakota with varying rates for group travel. Tickets and information from railway agents or F P J A St Paul and 2058 Clark St Chicago.
A long OCR fragment recounts a reward to a conductor for courtesy and a similar incident. It notes Mr. H J Titus becoming Mobile & Ohio Railway official, his new duties in Jackson Tennessee, and references to dining car service. It also mentions rail excursions, pricing, and promotional notices, plus various quips and ads from period newspapers.
The New York Central issues interchangeable tickets valid over 6000 miles of lines east of Buffalo including the NY Central and branches, with many named routes. Tickets cost two cents per mile and are usable for individuals or groups with no limit until used, accepted on listed connecting lines, easing travel for regular and occasional travelers. From the Barn Argus.
Wordrews Thoughts presents a fragment where an old man counsels his son about going into the world while advising discretion in speech. The line hints at prudent conduct and social standing, with a humorous tone about speaking while sawing wood and its potential impact on church standing.
Northern Railway offers excursion tickets at 85.00 per person to Great South Dakota points and 13.00 from Chicago to Minnesota routes west of Minot and east of Minot with tiered rates for groups of five or more. From Sioux City and Yankton tickets cost 8.00, Bronx Falls 7.50, with agents F Whitney in St Paul and Max Bass in Chicago handling inquiries. A joke on a Desirative Preacher appears, and note on New York Central Lines’ trains amid commentary on leadership memes.
Boys under thirteen may enroll in a unique preparatory program at University of Notre Dame. Full courses in Classics Letters Economics History Journalism Art Science Pharmacy Law and various engineering and architectural disciplines will be available free to those who competed in study remission into the senior year. Educational rooms and special rates for ecclesiastical state candidates are noted with openings at Edwards Hall starting September 9 1903 under Rev A Morrissey C S C president.
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