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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1893
Page
2
A quirky historical snippet contrasts marriage vows about resources with post marriage demands, noting how millions can be invested in the Board of Trade while no coins appear to move. The passage highlights economic tensions and the oddities of financial influence in public affairs.
The note claims poxthomancy has surpassed palmistry revealing why kickers kick. It frames a humorous science of foot reading as the new explanation for athletic kicking behavior.
Riots in Bombay escalated from a religious snake worship ceremony. The snake has been a disruptive influence since creation, affecting the people involved and fueling ongoing tension.
An Eastern scientist, after careful calculation, forecasts another deluge in about 10,000,000 years. The prediction should not deter action regarding the country’s current financial difficulties.
The World's Fair hotel market shows a drop in rates as supply outpaces patrons. Desperation grows among many properties with more lodgings than guests, turning pricing into a fierce hunt for the little business available.
A Bridgewater Pennsylvania young man swallowed a hornet that landed on a raspberry pie as he prepared to bite. The incident left him unable to see, with no humor found in the situation yet.
Work on the battleship Oregon progresses to a launch date of December 28. The vessel is described as one of the most formidable monsters the ocean has ever seen, with service readiness expected in the following year.
A global estimate shows the average person trims about one and a half inches of nail length per year, equating to roughly 28,400 miles of accumulated nail growth wasted across a generation of 40 years for 1.3 billion people.
The philosophy states that for success an advertisement must be read, believed, and acted upon. The writer bears primary responsibility for readability, with credibility and appeal influenced by the advertiser's reputation and pricing of the offering.
A Palos sailor questions Columbus pride saying currents tug the chip toward Cuba, implying Columbus lacks true novelty as the discovery of America. the proverb about local honor is illustrated by the playful remark.
The standing timber in Washington is about 413 billion feet. To grasp the scale readers should imagine a 15,000 foot per car train stretching 154,000 miles around the earth, with vast remaining cars. If fifty car trains were used, 442,000 trains could carry the timber. enough would build 41,300,000 cottages.
The author laments the lack of protest in humane societies over how cattle are raised on Western ranges. Crowded herds face winter storms with scarce forage, causing tens of thousands of deaths, while dry summers lead to thirst and mass die-offs. Despite twenty years of published facts, no protests or comments have emerged.
The year shows remarkable baseball interest despite a deplorable national economy. Merchants, politicians, and workers flock to games to escape worries, with cash-rich venues at ballparks and dry goods stores. Most clubs in the major and minor leagues will profit, and few circuit changes are expected, suggesting the twelve-club League endures for next season.
Newspapers extensively copy a satirical line claiming Robert Buchanan has not met a person who remains morally intact in his pursuit of nothing, highlighting a pervasive critique of his work and character.
An early 20th century reflection argues that fame eludes seekers and that great writers like Shakespeare Goethe Tennyson and Hawthorne write because they cannot help it. The pursuit itself proves fame flees the pursuer, contradicting the idea of a deliberate plan to become celebrated. Dr Holmes notes fame often comes to those not seeking it.
An Oklahoma attorney in Kingfisher circulates a summary of Oklahoma divorce statutes. It cites at least ten distinct grounds including gross neglect of duty and notes probate courts in each county have jurisdiction to grant speedy relief. The circular mentions a three month territorial residence and praises Kingfisher as a pleasant city for newcomers.
A column critiques skirt reformers claiming skirts hinder achievement while noting skirt dancers perform agile feats in festive displays. It describes the Frantz family wearing demure black satin gowns and observes how feminine grace and fabric influence perceptions of women's abilities.
Glendive Montana residents labeled best citizens tar and feather two defenseless men to drive them from town. The column mocks vigilante methods likening them to White Caps and warns of moral decline and potential killings if the trend continues.
The Youths Companion warns against using impure water for any domestic purpose. Boiling is essential for drinking water and must extend to utensils and containers rinsed with unboiled water. Handle all foods and drinks carefully to prevent contamination, especially milk and vegetables, during epidemics.
Rev Dr De Witt Talmage preaches at Brooklyn Tabernacle on faith in God and the Bible noting that faith can be destroyed by infidelity and doubt. He argues for Bible internal evidence, calls for witnesses including Chase Adams Newton Scott Miller Kent Burke Gladstone and others, and cites archeological finds supporting biblical history.
A cryptic note claims Bos IncERsoLt earns more than a local preacher when addressing crowds about bells. The source text is unclear and seems garbled.
A preacher urges prayer to strengthen faith, comparing supplication to telegraph lines to the heavens. He recalls a Long Island coastal storm rescue at Southampton, where four men died and many were saved, prompting calls for resuscitation and Gospel aid for the spiritually shipwrecked.
The elm tree beetle, a greedy black worm, is damaging elms across Connecticut towns. Hartford, Meriden, Bridgeport, and Norwalk report severe infestations with trees pitted and leaves stripped, turning yellow and falling. Newspapers carry editorials and letters from arborists advising on control.
A moral reflection urges doing good to all, sharing and kindness as paths to happiness. A child’s simple act of mercy contrasts with envy, showing benevolent actions bring inward joy while malevolent passions torment. The message emphasizes helping others as a route to true blessing.
The Cincinnati Times Star argues pensions are overused to support idle families. It cites a case where a pension led to extravagant living, job loss among children, and a six member household living on about $20 a month. The piece urges legal reform by the state to curb such misuse.
The piece argues Republicans grew worried about 1894 prospects as they cycle false tariff claims. It notes their shifts from protection to panic driven by 1893 financial events, while Democrats stand firm on tariff. It portrays internal GOP doubt and retreat, with some members retreating from public view.
The Day Goods Economist argues for downward tariff revision as essential and timely. It states the 1888 party mandate for reductions, critiques McKinley era protections, and urges manufacturers and all business to support a careful, rapid tariff overhaul while the economy and inventories are strong.
The piece critiques tariff hearings led by the Ways and Means Committee arguing protection preserves jobs and wages. It contrasts bedridden beds and macaroni duties with calls to expand trade, urging fair terms and untaxed raw materials to boost exports, criticizing prohibitive tariffs as stifling. It cites W O Witcomb of Connecticut and a New York macaroni manufacturer as examples.
Critics argue McKinley has failed to use experience, still prating about tax policy. The remark points to perceived inattention to practical governance and fiscal measures.
The New York World ridicules claims that foreigners pay duties, arguing tariff rhetoric is demagogic. It questions why Congress did not raise more revenue and lists duties on pearl buttons, cheap textiles, wool yarns, blankets, and hats, asserting McKinleyism will end.
The National Association of Pearl Button Manufacturers advises pearl button producers to prepare cost figures but reject excessive duties. They say protection should cover labor cost gaps without rewarding wasteful practices, while noting Democrats may favor moderate tariffs. Voters seek low prices, not production costs assessments.
Senator Cullom argues the McKinley tariff promotes prosperity but avoids explaining current business weakness. The law remains in force and is expected to stay on the statute books for about a year.
The essay lauds Mrs Roebling for her pivotal role during her husband’s illness on the Brooklyn Bridge project. She completed his plans and calculations, supervised construction, and pushed the work to completion, yet received little recognition beyond driving the first team over the finished span.
A London style quip interrupts English lawyer William Willis during a speech as a heckler proclaims Willis is barkin in a playful twist on Barkis is willing. In Washington state, a Colfax businessman plans to stock Chinese pheasants and has hatched forty young birds with many more eggs awaiting incubation. Cocky DIOCLETIAN jokes about cabbages after abdication highlight a gardener’s vanity.
The Boston Herald notes the mystery of fly origins and explains how houseflies overwinter in screened homes, lay thousands of eggs, and reappear with warm days. It urges sealing entries, warns against petting a warm winter fly, and describes flies as natural scavengers aiding cleanliness by consuming decaying matter.
A collection of witty remarks about Charles H Webb from anecdotes and dialogue. The stories highlight Webb's calm humor when teased about his speech and quick comebacks to insults. An anecdote shows his reply to a cook about a potential meal choice with quiet wit.
The essay argues that three simple questions why how and what reveal limits of speculation and highlight the value of practical knowledge. It asserts education through accessible information and broadcast learning, noting curiosity is natural and not offensive to seek answers from informed sources.
A mother sends a blunt message through her child to a persistent boy in the alley. Charlie reports he told the boy in plain English that his mom would yank him and keep him away, warning of punishment if he stayed near. The scene ends with the mother crying over the bitter exchange.
Walter Kittredge of Reed's Ferry in New Hampshire, born 1836 in Merrimac, is the composer of the famous song Tent ing on the Old Camp Ground. He wrote the words and, while farming in 1863 or 64, the piece sold over 100000 copies and became a wartime favorite sung on camps.
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