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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1893
Page
2
A fragmentary meditation contrasts worldly success with spiritual sustenance. It questions fulfillment in life and imagines whimsical contrasts about wings and wishes, while musing on the immortal soul needing more than routine pleasures.
The piece argues medical science offers only non medicinal advice based on research and maxims. It urges systematic business, handling each task in order, and finds recreation sweet after completing the day’s work. It emphasizes discipline, efficiency, and personal effort.
Witnesses fill downtown Chicago streets for Mayor Harrison’s funeral as crowds extend along Jackson Street Ashland Avenue Washington and Randolph Dearborn to Lincoln Park far beyond prior magnitudes.
The piece portrays Duke Guenther as a figurehead in a Hanover gambling den revealing late nineteenth century fast living. It argues the exposure could impact German Republicans who, it suggests, should capitalize on this scandal to challenge the Empire and its ruling clique.
Dr Johnson extols small acts of kindness as the path to lasting good. He argues true greatness lies in consistency, doing a first good thing, then the next, and continuing with daily, modest efforts.
The piece laments the death of Chang the Chinese giant once billed by Barnum. It notes his immense size and public fame, recalls his towering presence and salary, and bids him peace in death praising a legendary, oversized figure.
The piece notes alarm in Britain as destitute foreigners are expected to arrive after the World's Fair ends. Southampton already houses and funds German paupers, with authorities unable to repatriate them due to lack of funds. English public opinion questions the old asylum principle.
Daisy Berg of Chicago was killed when brothers pulled a folding bed to startle her. The upright bed portion closed like a jackknife, breaking her neck. Reports note other deaths from folding beds as children are trapped or adults crushed by toppled headboards.
An Osceola incident involving a group calling itself a White Cap movement flogs several young women. Officials warn reform measures can be misused and the jailed members may remain imprisoned for months to deter further zeal.
A highly educated, highly organized German crime clique involved in forging seals stamps and passports is exposed. The group operated across Europe and into America for years, illustrating the press severing crime from anonymity and exposing hidden networks among criminals.
The piece notes a shift in American life as incomes shrink and expenses stay fixed. It cites overbuilt houses and luxury costs, a surplus of stable horses, and households considering abroad travel or returning home to lower rents. The author argues the squeeze will simplify habits and prove beneficial despite the discomfort.
Syracuse inventor Frederick La Tulip unveils a lightweight rawhide cannon tested at Onondaga Valley. Weighing about 400 pounds, it uses a steel cone and multi layered rawhide filling claimed to rival steel in strength. Plans include a five inch bore and dynamite cartridge tests on a movable carriage.
Six months of Mars observations by Mr. Schacherle of Lick Observatory suggest dark regions are land and light areas water, supported by San Francisco Bay views from Mount Hamilton. The canals may be ridges of submerged land, with doubling resembling parallel ridges shown on Earth.
Talmage argues two letters are pivotal to all outcomes, outlines four steps separating faith from unbelief, and presents the gospel of Jesus Christ as the remedy for adversity. The sermon frames belief as action guided by scripture and divine grace.
A Brooklyn Tabernacle sermon on the word if. The preacher argues that the small conjunction governs destiny, tracing its impact from biblical pleas for mercy to modern doubts. He cites mothers praying for wayward children, Acts of incredulity, and historic figures to urge decisive faith over perpetual Ifs.
A preacher recalls a miner's rescue in England and Moses, Sodom, and Elijah to urge prayers without ifs. He cites Liv- ingstone's death and argues most prayers fail due to six ifs. He calls for earnest faith and asks God to forgive sins and preserve names in the Book of Life.
A Natchez Democrat editor declines a request to publish his photograph and a self written obituary in the New Orleans Times-Democrat. He jokes about vanity and says biographical pieces are not his strength. A separate notice recounts Mrs. Mason’s jail revival in Petuis County drawing a vast crowd and convict inmates to prayer.
The Melpomene returned to Victoria from Callao after a nonstop 20 day voyage covering over 5000 miles. Navy officers hail the feat as rare and remarkable, praising the crew and noting the endurance required.
A humorous fragment shows a scene with a dentist, Mr. Blumenthal, and a boy named Ikey trading coins for dental teeth. The dialogue hints at naive bargaining and a comic tone as the boy offers more teeth for a higher price.
A caller reports he came to collect for a ventilating fan installed for a customer. The responder explains they are not cashing drafts at present, citing Washington status.
A surveyor notes bearings taken near a bush by a log vary each time, finding the location inconsistent and perplexing. The repeated readings suggest measurement uncertainty or changing terrain affecting orientation.
The tramp Sleepy Wrags vows retaliation after moving three times for a blamed fool who he says points a gun. He threatens to confront the man and break his head if the weapon is raised again.
Testimony in a life insurance dispute hints at stock holdings in a North Greenwich insurer. Cooney Dreistein probes the respondent Mr Schlectenheimer about ownership and potential conflicts as a warehouse fire threatens the store next week.
A heated exchange over gambling centers on a bet about history proving betting is natural. One man asserts wagering is natural, while the other disputes the claim in a brisk dispute over behavior and evidence.
A friend in the South sent a quantity of fine liquor but says it is too new to drink yet. The exchange prompts guidance on aging time. The Old Man replies to keep it until you are rich enough to live without work.
A waterspout described in regional reports burst over Kentucky last week. The incident sparked talks of damage and weather dangers as residents recalled the rare event.
Le Hoskins Sr and Jr argue over urgency as a hired man sinks into Miry brook mud. Jr orders a quick exit while Sr delays, urging the man to rest and learn his lesson. The scene blends rural dialect and chaotic retreat.
A theatrical exchange features Mrs Smythe accusing A Poet of scandalous conduct from last night. The Poet defends revealing a lie about his whereabouts, claiming it was a reaction to the world turning. The dialogue echoes period street theatre wit in a sharp quarrel.
A brief excerpt recalls a small round bald spot on a father’s head noticed by his daughter. She asks to kiss the spot saying she wants to kiss the place where the lining shows. The line suggests a tender, domestic moment captured in an old exchange.
The Atchison Globe quotes a snappy exchange about a man’s modest weekly private outings and the reaction of his wife. Norris jokes on which day a man may seek a quiet respite, while Truth contemplates a man caring for a baby and the woman’s complaint about harm to the child.
A brief, witty exchange features a parson and a friend as they joke about the peace that passes understanding and a wife giving her husband a piece of her mind. The tone blends humor with religious reference, reflecting common era banter.
In this note from the archive, editorials and features reference early cardinal principles and humorous exchanges about newcomers. It mentions upcoming Sunday edition pieces including Emigrant Girls, boot blacks, Salvation Army shouts, and a piece on a Chinaman, all to be prepared for publication.
Exchange between a foreign visitor and an American citizen highlights curiosity about a crowd outside a hotel and a debate over a new law. The dialogue hints at civic engagement and legal questions without detailing specifics.
A brief exchange notes how pronunciation differs between a foreign guest and an American host. The host asserts freedom to speak as one wishes, while the guest seeks guidance on adopting American speech patterns. The piece appears in New York Weekly.
Detroit Tribune records a short exchange between Mra Billinger and Mr Billinger about a bat wagon and a civil question, highlighting marital misunderstanding. The humorous dialogue captures a domestic moment.
Miss Keedlick refused Mr Gilley after he offered himself to Miss Darley on a postal card. Miss Gasket asks what she did, and Miss Keedlick says she preferred sealed proposals.
A playful exchange from Texas Siftings has a mother and a visitor discussing Molly’s age. Molly says she is nearly ten, while the visitor doubts and the mother cautions him about flattery. The light banter hints at social norms of youth and propriety.
Mrs. Upton asks for three dollars for a concert ticket while Hardy Upton has only twenty-five cents, prompting a plan to spend the afternoon shopping. The dialogue reveals their simple, everyday negotiation over money and leisure.
A witty exchange from New York Weekly has Jinks claiming a court case will be won, while Winks asserts victory with top-tier attorneys. The banter hints at legal battles and confident legal representation.
A brief item notes a new cook left abruptly after a date brings a policeman and a burglar visit the same evening. Plankington confirms the quick departure and unusual sequence of visitors.
A string of humorous vignettes includes a soap deal joke about a writer earning ten thousand dollars yearly, a young artist potential remark, a signable name gag, a doctor billing twice a year, and a witty mother’s lesson about bears versus lies.
A quirky report traces a worm trade in St Louis where diggers collect bait in the western suburbs and sell it on Sunday mornings to fishermen for a nickel a dozen. The piece links the activity to a wider “fishing worm” industry and notes street-level entrepreneurship around depots and levees.
A Westminster Budget opinion argues that the stage and pulpit should cooperate rather than clash. It cites Scotland and Greek tragedy as examples and praises dramatic representation to enhance moral appeal alongside preaching. The essay urges using biblical dramatic materials to enrich church services.
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