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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1878
Page
2
A sprawling column reviews global events and prominent figures. It noting Angell in Portugal, Grant’s statue reception, Lord Lorne and Louise’s Canadian welcome, Afghanistan and Russia tensions, and various political quips. The piece blends satire with commentary on Britain, the United States, and international diplomacy.
The article notes Fleming & Co. of London facing liabilities of 72.8 million and assets of 7.18 million, leaving about ten cents on the dollar. It cites the London Times calling the failure one of the era’s most disgraceful events and contrasts it with earlier American criticism of British dishonesty during panics.
An England India funding argument questions who should bear Afghan war costs. The piece notes Russia’s influence in Cabul spurred English distrust and that natives cannot shoulder the burden. It concludes England must fund the conflict, as the ruling power.
The Times-Journal critiques Vermont's two year interval between sentencing and execution, arguing it misreads the humane aim. It suggests the clause inflames passions and allows reform toward life imprisonment as capital punishment looms, noting subsequent events.
The article questions whether A. I. Stewart’s remains were recovered and reburied, noting a lull in updates and fear of misidentification after prolonged burial. It warns that thieves could counterfeit remains and claim the $50,000 reward, urging continued scrutiny by New York detectives.
The Halifax Chronicle article rails at Canadian adulation for a royal visit, blasting excessive fanfare as unworthy. It mocks the lavish press praise and describes a national mood of eager, almost ceremonial welcome for Lorne and Louise amid grandiose rivers of prose.
The article discusses the long-standing clash between science and religion on human origins. It explains the view that humans and monkeys share distant common ancestry, while asserting that the immediate ancestors were human, not apes, and critiques the phrase missing link as unnecessary.
An advertisement touts Sozopon’r as a botanic liquid that cleans tar from teeth and improves gums, promises fresh breath and whiteness without enamel damage. It also notes a self inking Columbian job press 6x9 inches for sale with a cabinet and type, and asks inquiries at Lmaprr office.
Special notice offers a free receipt for cures of nervous weakness early loss of manhood and other youthful indiscretions. Claims the remedy was discovered by a South American missionary and requests a self addressed envelope to Rev. Josepi T Inman Station 1 Bible House New York.
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