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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1896
Page
10
Mariana Chapman argues against restricting democracy to male voters and urges division of duties among leaders. She notes education expanding awareness of suffrage and emphasizes indirect pressure on officials as key, predicting a future where women cast ballots and contribute to public work.
Chas B Hood of Columbus certifies the remedy as unequalled for coughs. J D Brown of Ft Wayne testifies a two year grippe cough was cured. B F Merrill of Baldwinsville praises its reliability and prefers it to doctors. Mrs Hemming of Chicago keeps it on hand for instant croup relief. Free trial bottle offered at drug stores.
A Cincinnati Enquirer account describes a Japanese dish where a living fish is arranged on a glass mat, served in slices while still alive, then carved with its heart and organs left intact as it watches. The piece also notes Philadelphia’s first gas theater and a 21 day mail delivery from New York to Bahia.
A Washington Star excerpt notes a boy mimicking business like growth through fairy stories. He recalls dreaming of a fairy queen and three wishes but wisely asks for four, showing prudence and wit beyond his years.
A handsome young man in a bright trap attempted to lure a demure woman in Central Park into a ride. She hesitated and asked about the cost to go to the Art museum, prompting the man to drive off amid a whirl of color. The note ends with a remark about chain armor shirts costing around $500 worn by prominent Europeans.
A New York World dispatch from Key West reports 15 Texas sharpshooters in Pinar del Rio held off vastly larger Spanish forces for over five hours. Six of the Texans were killed and four wounded. about 25 Spaniards died with more wounded. The last two Texans remained fighting until killed after refusing to surrender shouting Viva Cuba Libre.
The Ways and Means Committee began formal work on the new tariff bill with the first of a 12 day series of hearings. Chairman Pingley and colleagues plan 10 to 4 sessions each day as diverse groups speak, with one spokesman per delegation to avoid repetition. Labor unions, manufacturers, producers of raw materials and importers will present views on protection and industry interests.
Covington Kentucky December 28 The United Confederate Veterans plan a push next year to complete a memorial institute edifice to house relics and archives General John Underwood chairs the Confederate Memorial Association communications go to him The executive committee includes W H Jackson Robert White J W Briggs L S Ross and W D Chipley The Fourth National Bank of Nashville serves as treasurer offices to be in Nashville A New York donor Comrade Charles B Rouss pledges 100000 once an equal amount is raised The drive targets January 19 Robert E Lee birthday and aims to start Lee anniversary month with funds to match the Rouss gift The effort seeks to duplicate the gift in 1897 then build the institute S
A London Spectator excerpt contrasts Mussulman discipline with other cultures, noting that a respectable Mussulman will not drink alcohol, reveal the harem veil, insure life, or act against creed unless necessity presses. The piece likens creed to operative law, akin to custom for the Chinese, caste for Hindoo, duty for Englishmen, or covenant for Frenchmen.
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