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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
2
Louisiana’s new high hat rule bans headgear that blocks rear views in New Orleans theaters. The reform sparks protest from some women who call it an attack on inalienable rights, while patrons in back rows will finally see the stage without obstruction.
A new company forms to deploy uniformed guides with police powers at depots ferries and major hotels to curb bunco and confidence swindles. Guides will operate under a city approved wage schedule and be bonded to ensure proper conduct, reducing opportunities for thieves and unscrupulous travelers.
John D. Rockefeller protests the Board of Assessors valuation of his Hudson River estate at about 1 million dollars and vows to challenge the assessment as unjust discrimination against a wealthy neighbor. He recently donated 1 million to Cleveland for park improvements and would not sell the property for the assessed amount, though he contends the value is inflated for public purposes.
The author argues that misfortunes often bring happy outcomes and that compensation is a natural law. Bodily infirmities have compensating advantages, and a cheerful outlook helps avoid endless mourning. Life is short and dwelling on sorrow can leave one behind, while even happiness carries risks.
A metropolitan journalist mocks a city man’s shift to the country for a rough cushiony bed, arguing such travels prove vanity. The piece notes that recreation and change matter more than luxury, and mocks Mrs Grundy’s influence on health and dignity. It then reveals presidential cooks’ quirks: Cleveland’s gingerbread, Harrison’s peach pudding, McKinley’s mince pies, Bryan’s cherry pudding, and Bland’s famed salad enjoyed by guests.
The total crude petroleum produced across the United States since Titusville Pennsylvania began in 1859 stands at 709,713,413 barrels. The accompanying critique notes vast revenue, claiming much of it was squandered and suggesting only wealthy figures like the Rockefellers hold power to direct funds toward coal oil ventures.
The text notes that fortunes pale beside total wealth from the earth. It calls out increased oil production in Indiana, Ohio, and California and the southward extension of Appalachian oil fields. It praises the United States for its abundant natural endowment fueling national prosperity.
The piece condemns Spanish rule in Cuba and the Philippines, likening it to medieval cruelty. It notes rebels being executed without trial in the Philippines and urges Great Powers to unite for universal humanitarian protection against tyrannical rulers. It calls for wiser diplomacy to address these outrages.
A Li Hung Chang secretary explains to the Viceroy’s party that China pays the 280 million Japanese indemnity by hypothecating customs revenue across all ports while internal taxes are not raised to avoid revealing the war’s costs. Most Chinese subjects remain unaware China lost the war, as Li suppresses this information to prevent rebellion.
Summary of the novel recounts David Balfour being kidnapped and cast away in 1751. He endures desert isle hardship and travels through the Scottish Highlands meeting Jacobite chiefs and the notorious MacLachlan era figures, all unfolding under the shadow of his uncle Ebenezer Balfour.
In a tense crossing near Stirling, David Balfour and Alan Breck struggle to pass the Forth. They improvise a sickly act to gain aid from a Limekilns innmaid, while planning a safer route despite being hunted and short of means. The scene blends danger with the pair’s roguish wits as they seek passage and safety.
A fragment from a dinner scene shows a girl and Alan discussing secrets as a meal is shared in her father's inn. The piece shifts to a Chicago street comedy where a mother chases her son on a bicycle, finally catching him with a trunk strap and leading him home in triumph.
A collage of crafts and etiquette notes: painting frost touched foliage with mixed pigments and glazing for greens, plus Ruth Ashmore on using words properly. Humorous snippets include jail reform vows and a cyclist’s pratfall tale, all reflecting early 20th century life and manners.
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