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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1895
Page
4
A casual description notes the Sahara as the hottest region on Earth. It is said to span about 2000 miles east to west and 1000 miles north to south with daytime heat reaching extreme levels comparable to a Turkish bath.
A fragmented recipe outlines oatmeal bread mixing. It lists one half pint oatmeal, 14 of flour, a teaspoonful salt, 8 of Royal Baking Powder, a pint milk, oil, salted water, and one hour rising. Instructions mention mixing flour and powder, adding milk, baking in greased tin for about 46 minutes with paper shielding 20 minutes.
A collage of testimonials and offers from 19th century ads tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole purifier, alongside claims for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, Syrup of Figs, and various patent medicines. It includes personal anecdotes, doctor endorsements, and notices about remedies for digestion, gout, malaria, and eye conditions, reflecting a marketplace of sensational health claims.
State notes report Brunswick starts a new depot, with no delay in construction. Savannah railway placed in receivership amid alleged mismanagement. Georgia farmers encouraged by higher beef prices to expand cattle raising. A New Yorker pitches a 21 million feet lumber contract along the Georgia Southern and Florida line, while mill owners expect prices to rise. Georgia Medical Association elects officers in Savannah and plans to press asylum needs before the legislature. A Columbus electrified rail line proposal links Atlanta to Columbus, using extended gauges and river power, plus a Penn Georgia colony plan near Macon seeks communal farming on 16,000 acres in Twiggs County.
Governor Atkinson plans a naval cruise for Brunswick's new naval militia with a state ship from Secretary Herbert. The Atlanta of the white squadron was targeted, currently in the Caribbean and due back soon. if not, another warship would be sent in June or July for a short sea lesson. The event aims to coincide with the state teachers convention and promises joy and merriment.
The U S Supreme Court through Chief Justice Fuller reserves decision on the two income tax petitions until May 6 with a full bench expected. The hearing will discuss whether to rehear only the specific constitutional questions or reopen the entire case including whether rents are exempt from taxation. Reports note Justice Jackson’s health improving and possibly returning to the bench by the date.
United States District Judge Clark in Nashville heard a motion in Central Trust Company of New York versus Knoxville Cumberland Gap and Lou talive railroad. Receivers’ certificates holders seek a decree for sale. case continued to May 1. Special master in Knoxville to report preferred debts about 350000. sale decree to be entered if not paid. Mortgage debt listed as 1650.
A large Montreal tobacco factory, MacDonald’s, the country’s biggest, burned Thursday afternoon. The fire started in the main tower and quickly engulfed the upper building. Workers, many girls, were forced to jump from upper floors as exits failed. Ambulances rushed them to hospital with multiple serious injuries. several may die. Total loss about 250000 dollars.
Central News from Shanghai reports a crisis as generals favor war while censors oppose Li Hung Chang and the treaty. They argue yielding territory should lessen indemnity, ratification remains uncertain as officials defer to the emperor. Rumor says Morosa may not be ceded, only the Pescadores. New ports renamed to Chung King Han Chow Soo Chow Sha Shoe.
At Old Bailey a true bill was found against Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor. Prosecution witnesses are guarded by police in Croydon Street to prevent mob violence. Wilde’s solicitors deny a guilty plea on any offense. Wilde’s collections will be auctioned, including Carlyle’s writing table and Moorish pottery. Missouri Legislature convenes in extra session at Jefferson City for reforms and railway relief, with Governor Stone urging pure elections and lobby clash.
Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill creating a court of chancery appeals to ease Supreme Court congestion. Three governor appointed judges will serve until the next general election, then eight year terms. Wisconsin upholds life imprisonment as absolute divorce. East Liverpool potteries shut, 300 workers laid off due to overproduction.
A miscellany of old home care advice covers grease removal with strong coffee, lace cleaning in wheat flour, sun finishing scorched shirt areas, and serving pairings with fried foods. The piece also notes a wool room gloss using Epping oak, softening hard water for tea, and mustard plasters for children and adults. It closes with a brief life anecdote about a wife asking how long whiskey odor lingers after abstinence.
A sick carpenter Albert Applebee recovers after months of illness following Dr Williams Pink Pills, with neighbors confirming a miraculous change. The Evening News notes the pill’s promise and prices, while a separate piece urges readers to send unusual words to the American Dialect Society as it plans a dialect dictionary for the United States.
A letter from New Zealand lauds chivalry and the political franchise granted to women, noting the high status of New Zealand women and their rights earned by justice and not faction. It contrasts with Australia and England and cites examples of social conduct and civic progress.
General E. 8. Ross, resident agent of the Williamantio Linen Company in Conn. Receives instructions from General Harbour, treasurer, that starting Monday April 15 a general wage advance of six percent for employees will take effect.
Mr. O Grady presented a petition to Congress in the New York house of representatives urging annexation of Canada to the United States. A concurrent resolution favoring annexation was introduced and adopted by the body.
The Survey Begun Chief Engineer Hawkins and Assistant W McD Lee have begun the preliminary survey for the route of the proposed Virginia Fredericksburg and Western railway from Fredericksburg to deep water on Chesapeake Bay down the northern neck of Virginia New York Police Bill Bails The police reorganization bill was defeated in the New York senate by a tie vote yens 16 nays 16 Bradley Coggeshall Reynolds and Robertson Republicans voted with the Democrats
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