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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1893
Page
2
A quirky catalog notes the vast array of petroleum products surpassing a thousand items, extending from common fuels to surprising items like angels, illustrating the surprising breadth of petrochemical creativity.
A girl shows no lasting anger toward her lover despite her door being closed with a dozen bangs. The scene hints at lingering affection amid repeated domestic tension and playful frustration within a romantic dynamic.
A terse remark notes the public debate over shyster lawyers and boodle police, suggesting restraint after an extended discourse on their roles and conduct. The line emphasizes a pause in fiery accusations amid ongoing discussion.
France reports through her Academy a reform in spelling. A little moral reform over that way wouldn't be a bad thing.
Reported sky phenomenon leaves observers divided between an aurora borealis or a comet tail. Locals in the nearby town speculate it could resemble a fire seen from the village, prompting discussion among residents.
A Texas editor was shot and killed by a Texas judge in a startling event that upends the usual order. The remark questions whether the Texas judiciary is improving or the Texas press regressing, noting the bizarre reversal of norms in this affray.
Promoters announce an enterprise with nominal capital of £1,000,000 claiming to have discovered the secret of producing cold waves and offering to start one at any time for a consideration. They guard their secret carefully.
A correspondent portrays Asuncion in Paraguay as picturesque and full of relics of magnificence. The city is lit by electricity, features one story white pink green or lavender houses with Paraguayan marble floors, and blends half oriental with half medieval appearance. Its harbor location and wooded hills provide a scenic backdrop.
The Boston Globe condemns discrimination against young women in English colleges and notes Cambridge women passing the mathematical tripos yet barred from degrees. It wonders if Harvard has admitted women on equal terms and asks if the Globe remains in a glass house.
A Philadelphia man killed himself and left a dying message on a postal card claiming he was a chump. He urged the professor to cut his body for dissection to show “young cranks” how a chump is made, saying he owed nothing and had no money or friends. The Buffalo Express notes the paradox that knowing one is a chump does not erase the label.
A RETVEN notes from a British government agent show price differences for bread and flour on the Continent. Flour costs 2 cents a pound in Budapest and 5 cents in Paris Frankfurt and Florence, while Lille lists flour at 44 cents and white bread at 23 cents. Berlin reverses these figures. The piece notes quality effects and compares English and American city pricing, highlighting wide regional disparities.
Col Murphy promotes a practical missionary approach to boost corn exports. He argues that millions of American citizens should mention the affordability and quality of corn as a human food in letters to relatives in Europe. This could help Europeans overcome prejudices and improve both Europe and America through better corn consumption.
A long standing issue of obtaining a non corrosive bottom paint for steel and iron warships is resolved. An American approved substitute from a German plant, after earlier barriers, will be supplied for U S Navy ships.
The report notes a global concern over corrosive bottoms and suitable paint for sea water. Japan is singled out for using a non corrosive lacquer whose composition remains secret, indicating continued secrecy around its formulation.
Fauxx R Stockton in the Forum of Mark Twain lauds his courage and honesty. He cites dangers like describing glacier travel and notes courage in writing She while insisting Twain stays grounded in fact and solid knowledge.
A Kokomo Indiana newspaper notes the death of Juan Burger, 13, from cigarette smoking. It highlights 988 empty boxes found in his room, says he almost won a prize, and condemns manufacturers for promoting nicotine through premiums. The writer urges laws to curb child smoking and punish those who entice youth.
Joan Cupany, famed packer and multi millionaire, built a vast fortune through pork products and keen business sense. Yet his addiction to high risk gambled on a single card, wiping out wealth and prompting reflections on greed, happiness, and the fate of speculative speculation that drains both rich and hopeful alike.
A recent German army exhibition showcased a perilous drill not required in service. The display emphasized the risk involved in such feats, illustrated by a diagram of the exercise and its potentially dangerous nature.
Rev. Dr. Talmage expounds on A Great Woman from Kings. The Shunemite hostess embodies hospitality, domestic leadership, and steady faith. He praises her kindness to Elisha, her prudent simplicity, and her resilience in trouble, urging churches to imitate hospitable, Godward care without ostentation.
Clad in campaign uniform with a gun and knapsack, the divers plunge from thirty feet. Only the strongest in the company dare the thrilling dive, earning high esteem from comrades for their bold act and personal pride in the risk.
Lobsters migrate in organized regiments seeking new feeding grounds. The largest and strongest lead the march while maimed and weaker individuals lag behind in the rear.
A reverent tribute celebrates the influence of Christianity on women and the moral strength of a beloved mother. The speaker recalls a life of piety and service, honoring a mother who guided others, prayed for children, and longed to see a missionary son. The piece closes with a moving tribute to motherhood and faith.
A narrator meets a couple near a store along Powell's River and chats by a stable. The husband, Hiram, explains how his wife’s wealth and control led him to marry for money, admitting it was the biggest discount he ever took. The scene ends with the wife calling him and the two walking on as a guilty pair.
The Boston Journal recaps J. Farmer Barker of Barker's Corners mortgaging his farm for 1800 dollars to stock it with blooded cattle. In New York he meets a smooth talker claiming the stock was printed on plates stolen from the Government and indistinguishable from genuine. Barker ends with a loss, hoeing corn for a neighbor after a foreclosure sale.
American dramatists push ahead with fresh commissions and rewrites as summer production deals roll in. Notables include William Young negotiating for A Ride with Marion's Men, Blanche Marsden writing for Roland Reed, and others like Grace Livingston Furne, Fred Wilson, and Marion Sackett shaping Comedy, farce, and historical works for major producers and stages across the country.
Lucrative success for American dancer Loie Fuller in Paris as she marks her 100th performance at the Folies Bergeres and signs a three year contract. The venue shifts from raucous music hall to a respectable concert space as Fuller plans four new dances with Ard Audran composing for all.
Carrie Turner argues in the N. Y. Journal that social life and a professional career cannot be harmonized. She notes most women pursue work out of necessity, seek success as the ultimate goal, and must live in their roles to excel, often sacrificing home life and friendships for the art.
The manager of a major Broadway house recalls a season of free-pass seekers who forge ahead with false identities and elaborate tales. A German impostor claimed ties to several papers, a box was promised with a forged note, and a bouncer could not deter him. A similar scam led to a priceless umbrella and a tense box office encounter. An old lady sought pearl opera glasses, sparking a sharp safety reminder about proper identification.
A Brooklyn Citizen piece recalls Marian Booth and Sarah Siddons era echoes in London and Edinburgh, noting audiences enraptured by Siddons frenzied laughter and the era’s emotional theater. It follows a Broadway group of actors and managers recounting salaries, travel, and receipts amid fragile showbiz hustling.
A witty reflection notes that after forty, others fade from praising a man’s destined greatness while women admire a man who can swim, yet disdain a boy who seeks to learn. It contrasts social praise with gendered expectations and skill envy.
The Brooklyn pastor's idea to recruit young women as ushers to attract men to worship is not new. Women already shape church life as eloquent preachers, teachers, and missionaries, and surpliced choirs and lay delegates spark debate about gender roles and moral influence in religion.
A sermon urges continuous daily progress toward a moral and spiritual ascent. It calls readers to live more faithfully each day, deepen inner life, and share the Father’s love, so daily routines become a gateway to Heaven and preparations for the life to come.
Arch bishop Feehan of Chicago is noted as among the wealthiest pre late in the United States. The Children's Scripture Union began in England and now has branches worldwide with over 500 000 members including 10 000 in Japan. W T Steap plans a modern language translation of the scriptures with eighteen translators working on the New Testament and aims to publish the Gospels and Acts this year. Clerical dress manners and preaching have changed in the last decade favoring unobtrusive garments and measured delivery. many men should have been named Aleck.
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