22 Nov 1893
Page 4
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1893
Page
4
The newspaper announces January changes to the Banner: printed at home, six column width, twelve pages, seventy two columns, more reading matter, and retained popular features with new attractions. Readers urged to subscribe now as the paper remains the county’s largest and neatest. The note comments on political sentiment and press partisanship amid an off year.
The piece says if Republicans view McKinley as the sure 1896 nominee Democrats would relish opposing him. They expect the tariff issue to dominate the contest, which would favor the Democrats in their view.
The piece argues Congress will convene next Monday in regular session and urges Republicans to abandon protectionist policies. It criticizes McKinleyism and the wool tariff, claims prices fell after tariffs, and calls for tariff repeal and reform to satisfy public demand.
The article notes broad support for President Cleveland in the Hawaii affair, contrasting his cautious stance with Harrison's administration. It cites Minister Stevens as a key figure in the queen's dethronement and references Blount’s report shifting public opinion toward Cleveland’s course. Local notices follow with community items and curios.
Jeremiah Rusk known as Uncle Jerry Rusk and former Secretary of Agriculture under Harrison died at his Viroqua Wisconsin residence. The article notes velvet tariffs and market uncertainty ahead of tariff reform, with talks of a price drop from 1.70 to 1.30 per dollar's worth and expected industry boom once the tariff bill passes.
Catharine Langle aged eighty died at home on East Cherry Street after lung illness. Funeral at Brick church Hockecreek township with Rev Huffman and Rev Souder. Mrs J W Zehrung aged fifty three died on West South Street. kidney and heart trouble. Funeral service at home by Rev Wade then Warren via train for sermon by Rev W D Samuels. James Harris died near Union township at age seventy four. born in Pennsylvania and married Rebecca Hatfield. Funeral at St Johns church Union township with Rev Huffman. Mrs Dan McCormick died in South Bluffton of consumption. funeral at Six Mile church.
The article observes President Cleveland attended First Presbyterian services regularly in his earlier term but has become less faithful since taking office. It notes his occasional visits to an Episco pal chapel near Woodley and mentions Mrs. Cleveland’s absence. It suggests he may resume prior habits upon returning to domestic life at the White House.
A notice for a Thanksgiving dinner and supper at Bluffton Baptist Church lists a bill of fare including turkey dressing gravy cranberry sauce mashed potatoes sweet potatoes baked beans escalloped oysters pickles slaw jam celery coffee and cake fruit and pie. Dinner is 25 cents and supper 15 cents.
A Logansport Indiana customer Mr. B F Keesling reports twelve months of use with Morris English Stable Liniment, calling it one of the best selling and most satisfactory remedies, with all instances showing perfect results and recommendations. Sold by J E Sturgis. A415 London cab fare cuts boosted patronage per population from 14.6 to 77.
Application for liquor license appears in a fragmented notice to citizens of Vera Cruz Indiana, Harrison township in Wells County. The document cites E Shoemaker seeking board approval for a license, with garbled text referencing local officials and county areas.
Mrs. W. H. Turney expresses gratitude to Six Mile church members and friends for a plush wrap worth fifteen dollars. She praises their warmth and generosity and promises to live worthy of their kindness while praying for their financial and spiritual success.
Eyewitness accounts describe cowboy Tom Bride chasing two wolves on the Cheyenne River south fork in South Dakota. Bride rode a speedy broncho and lassoed each wolf from the saddle, killing one and securing the second within four minutes, earning praise for skill and daring.
Ub is published at Cape Prince of Wales Alaska within the Arctic Circle. The small 12 by 8 inch one sided sheet reports varied news under heads and carries legends Largest circulation in the Arctic and Only yearly paper in the world.
The text surveys varied beliefs about whistling. It cites an Arab philosopher linking a whistler’s purification to forty days of abstinence. It notes Tongans consider whistling disrespect to the Great Spirit. In Northern Germany, some villagers say whistling provokes angels to weep.
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