Face as mirror of mind quoted in Indianapolis Journal
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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1898
Page
8
A compact exchange notes the idea that facial expression reflects inner thoughts. The snippet presents a brief dialogue about judgments and decisions, credited to the Indianapolis Journal.
A country boy in New York stopped a frantic runaway team aimed at a crowded sidewalk, saving hundreds of women and children but losing his life in the attempt. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is advertised as a remedy restoring health to those with stomach, liver, or blood disorders. The government contracted for 210,000 Russian bags for fortification purposes.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty product. It promises clean blood by stimulating the liver to remove pimples boils blotches blackheads and a bilious complexion. Available in 25¢ 60¢ and other prices with satisfaction guaranteed. It also references battles of Grant Lee and Sheridan and mentions Cincinnati Traveler and Winchester.
The piece notes Pa-Out-She’s 1100 B C Chinese dictionary with 40000 characters, precedents in Greek and Latin lexicography, and early English efforts by Bullokar and Cockerham. It contrasts ancient hieroglyphic scripts with later writing systems and cites a controversial San Fran Tractor quote from the New York Weekly.
Mrs. TF A Walden of Gibson Georgia reports relief from monthly pain and side ache after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Feminine Wash. Florence A Wolfe of Lancaster Ohio says she recovered from womb inflammation with Pinkham guidance and product. W R Bates of Pansfield Louisiana details relief from painful menses leucorrhea and abdominal soreness after following advice and using the remedy.
Report from Cape San Juan Puerto Rico dated August 11 describes a two hour fight before daybreak Tuesday as 800 Spaniards attempted to retake the lighthouse guarded by 40 sailors under Lieutenant Atwater. Fire from Amphitrite Cincinnati and Leyden drove them back. refugees say 100 Spaniards were killed and several ships landed 250 men to reinforce the lighthouse.
The Missouri democratic state convention at Springfield adjourned after 11 pm naming William Marshall for long term Supreme Court judge LeRoy B. Valliant for short term judge state superintendent William T. Carrington for public schools and William E. McCully for railroad and warehouse commissioner The platform endorses the Chicago 1896 platform and calls for free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1 praising Bryan and censuring the Republicans for anti trust lax enforcement and bond issuances. American soldiers and sailors are thanked.
Postoffice Inspector Rosson arrested Frank Finley alias Frank Shelvey a private at McPherson Ga charged with robbing mails intended for sick soldiers and taking money from letters He was held to the grand jury with bond set at 500 Evidence shows he robbed remittances meant to comfort the men and even postage stamps from letters from mothers to sons Shelvey caused prolonged worry for many families
Washington orders two divisions to depart Camp Thomas. General Breckinridge opposes dividing the army but the war department plans are fixed. The Second division is to move toward Knoxville and cover about 112 miles to reach the destination.
The Seaboard Air Line releases the Laundh List a calendar shaped wash article list with blanks for each week and items of the wash. It can be obtained for five cents postage from Seaboard representatives or T. J. Anderson Passenger Agent Portsmouth.
A Pittsburg dispatch reports the United Mine Workers general convention adopted resolution requiring the district price. If not paid, all diggers in the Pittsburg district will quit work. Number of affected miners is unknown due to mines running contrary to the Chicago agreement.
The Wyoming Republican state convention met in Douglas on Thursday and adopted resolutions reaffirming the 1896 St Louis platform. The financial plank was reaffirmed citing national prosperity and war readiness. F W Mendel for Congress and F W Richards for governor were nominated by acclamation.
A Madrid dispatch reports the government will not cede territory without Cortes approval. If McKinley objects, the cortes may be convoked this month. A new note from President McKinley to Spain is expected within the week as the cabinet moves swiftly to accept the American explanations.
A Red Sulphur Springs dispatch to the St. Louis Republic says in Roane county, Wade Counts and his son, leaders of the Consolidated band, were found dead under a tree after a lightning strike. Counts’ corpse showed extensive broken bones with only a head wound, and the pair were long linked to murders but never captured.
Crowds in Clarendon gathered as the murdered Mrs Orr’s corpse was moved to the courthouse for public viewing. Officials believed the step would quell rumors she was spirited away, a repeat of earlier dramatic events in the case.
A reliable Colon source reports Italy’s ultimatum demanding Cerrutti claim payment expires August 18 evening. Anxiety grows over actions by new vice president Senor Marroquin and his cabinet after inauguration on the Boyaca anniversary. The Italian warship Carlo Alberto is reported at Curacao.
San Francisco dispatch reports Adolph Sutro estate may be worth more than the appraised 2,849,572 dollars. Guardian Emma Merritt appointed last February. all children expected to share equally in the final disposition of the fortune.
The annual convention opened in the Wigwam ballroom at Indian Spring with large attendance of longtime members. Many veteran members returned, marking a notable revival of participation unseen in several years.
Nashville dispatch reports the fourth district Democratic convention at Cookeville nominated O. E. Snodgrass to succeed Benton McMillin, recently named for governor. Snodgrass, a well known Crossville lawyer, will now represent the district in Congress.
The Vanderbilts gain controlling interest in the Monon line Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville. The Big Four are said to be negotiating to acquire the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton, but that deal is not yet perfected.
The New York Times notes records for French premiers during the Third Republic. Meline dated April 29, 1806 to June 15, 1898, lasting two years one month seventeen days, surpassing Ferry's February 21, 1883 to April 6, 1885 term. Rochebouet’s term was Nov 23 to Dec 13, 1877. Minsters with longest service include Hanotaux as Foreign Affairs minister for three years, six months, fifteen days, and Freycinet nine terms totaling eight years six months, twenty seven days.
An author faced publication delay for an Easter tale and asked the editor to arrange timely payment for his wife’s Easter hat. The editor’s reply declined stating he could not ensure timely payment. The exchange reflects comic tension over schedules and personal circumstances.
A collage of ad copy for No-To-Bac tobacco cures and laxative tablets, patent medicine pitches, cycling boot feature, tobacco brands, and drift toward health claims. Also includes Hall’s Catarrh Cure endorsements, druggist refunds, and postal-era testimonials. Contains multiple product names, brands, and locales like Chicago New York Toledo and Wis.
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