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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
2
The column critiques egotism and airs of superiority while lampooning misuse of religion and wealth. It notes foreign entanglements, political shifts in Lafayette Indiana, and a New York woman's tailless joke case. It favors genuine charity over intrusive bureaucratic relief.
War correspondents report Senator Albert J. Beveridge touring vast areas in the Philippines. He is said to have traveled 2000 miles by water and 600 miles on horseback, visited native huts, met the Sultan of Sulu, ridden iron-roofed cars, and joined the front of battles several times.
The write up compares our present ambassador to Rufus Choate noting his ready wit and sharp thrusts. It recalls Choate’s biting party description and his remark about a client described as a sinner yet a saint in a politicized context.
A historical survey notes Japan’s rapid modernization since opening relations a half century ago, its rising status among nations, and the lingering effects of unequal treaties. It discusses diplomatic implications, labor education ideas, legal office disputes, and U.S. troop withdrawals amid colonial-era tensions.
Labori is reported out of danger in Rennes after an attack that wounded him. Pockets were rifled and his wallet with court notes and cross examination material was stolen in a suspected plot. Troops and gendarmes scour the area as anarchists threaten retaliation against General Mercier and others.
Andrew Carnegie reports from Skibo Castle sending 1000 to the Anti Imperialist League and applauds defenders of American principles. The league cites official correspondence between American consuls and Admiral Dewey to bolster anti imperialist claims.
Aug 16 reports from Johannesburg and Capetown say Boers expect war with Britain and arm themselves. Field cornets ordered to issue Mauser rifles replacing Martini-Henrys. Major General Butler to England amid Boer sympathies. Bechuanaland defense urged and Transvaal buys mules for up to $100 each.
Loroox August 16 President Kroger accepted the proposal of Secretary of State Joseph Chamberlain to refer the franchise controversy to a joint commission of inquiry. The condition preserves the independence of the Transvaal and avoids impugning it.
London reports actress Mrs Lily Langtry married Hugo Gerald de Bathe July 25 at St Saviour’s Church on Jersey in a private, runaway style ceremony. The Prince of Wales reportedly sent congratulations. Langtry plans an American tour with husband. the match raises questions over estates in Devonshire Sussex and Meath.
Aug 16 Totodo Ohio The Brotherhood company incorporated in Columbus aims to run a national co operative scheme with small stock sales and co operative life insurance. Mayor Jones Toledo and J A Johnson Washington financier listed as incorporators. Proposes to build cooperative farming communities starting on Lake Erie shore near Toledo with education and schools plans, generous backing.
The speaker denounces historic and modern claims of divination and religious impostors, citing Delphi, Sibyls, and modern pretenders. He contrasts these with the Christian religion, praising its moral influence while warning against hypocrites and the comfort it offers to the dying. He closes urging personal faith and contemplation of life's final hour.
South Dakota Senator Pettigrew in Chicago calls for recalling all troops from the Philippines and apologizing to the world before turning the island to a native government. He condemns the war as a sham and says civilizing aims cannot improve a people’s right to govern themselves.
In Loupon Aug 16 Evening News Major Count Esterhazy claims he authored the document used to accuse Dreyfus. He argues the paper aimed to incriminate Dreyfus while hiding key figures, with grave proofs of guilt kept in the background. Baby hair tips suggest upward brushing to promote natural curls.
The article warns that both children and adults may swallow objects like pins or fish bones and suffer choking. It outlines signs of obstruction, safe early removal by bringing items up, and emergency steps such as milk and curdling, yarn bouillon, or bread and water to dislodge a lodged object, plus examining the throat and improvising tools.
Chicago Record reports a display of photographs and biographical sketches of Chicago postmasters. Thirteen by eleven inch portraits are framed in mahogany with sepia artwork. Jonathan Nagh Bailey’s photo is missing. The first postmaster was appointed in 1881. 22 men have held the post in 68 years, many military men and some linked to the newspaper business.
A fragment notes a figure described as the smallest man who ever loved, suggesting a historical or literary profile without full context or details.
Fleveral towns near Boston plan steam power omnibuses to run on streets currently without cars. The proposal aims to improve local transit by introducing steam powered vehicles in areas lacking automotive traffic.
An advertisement touts brain work as more tissue depleting than physical work. It claims Hosetter's Stomach Bitters sharpens the mind and fights dyspepsia, calling it both an appetizer and a cure. A private stamp covers the bottle neck.
A French engineer advocates alcohol as a motor fuel, noting most cars run on petroleum but engines are adapting to alcohol. He cites no explosion risk and lower cost, hinting at a shift away from oil as cars converge toward safer, cheaper energy.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad now uses crude oil on its tracks though not as extensively as ballast with crushed stone. Dust from fast trains coats crossings and stations, and the oiling is yielding gratifying results as those areas become heavily coated.
The Bank of England destroys about 860,000 notes each week to replace them with freshly printed ones. An evening is set aside weekly for this costly bonfire as part of currency maintenance. Also advertised is Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for foot relief and treating corns bunions and other foot conditions.
Historical note describes inward outward door norms, stating Greek and Roman doors opened outward so those exiting must knock before opening to avoid collisions with passers-by.
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