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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1889
Page
6
Brief sketch covers Washington as Commander in Chief of the American armies, his inaugural address, and home at Independence Hall. It notes key incidents shaping his leadership and pivotal moments in the founding era.
Feature on Washington's Birthday by J W Stevenson praising Washington and detailing a brief life sketch. Includes discussion of his birth in Virginia 1732, early studies, surveying, military exploits, leadership in the Revolution, resignation, presidency, and death. Also describes Mount Vernon and Independence Hall as historic sites with context about their significance.
The speaker expresses unwillingness to take personal pay from office citing long service and desire to preserve unity and experience. He recalls a chosen retreat and health troubles while acknowledging the heavy trust of national duties. He notes adherence to just government and pleas for focused deliberation by the House on strengthening the executive.
A new card telegram scheme in Hungary allows districts without telegraph service to send messages via post offices. Cards cost thirty five kreutzer for five words with extra postage if needed, dropped in any letter box and forwarded to the nearest telegraph office for dispatch. The London Electrical Review notes the potential utility and hopes English post offices consider similar forms.
A Chicago physician and a partner advertised their office and patient testimonials to expand their practice. The State Board of Health revoked the license, but the Governor overruled, affirming a physician may advertise to promote skill and attract patients as merchants do with prices.
The Toronto Empire notes rapid urban expansion from 1871 to 1888 with Toronto rising from 56,000 to 170,000 and Montreal from 107,000 to 186,000. Hamilton grows from 26,700 to 41,280, London to 26,000, and Ottawa to 36,000, with Montreal up 32 percent between 1881 and 1886.
A dress reform lecturer claims ill temper stems from bodily discomfort caused by improper dress. She argues wives would be sweet-tempered if properly attired and exercised, challenging the idea that irritability reflects character.
A collage of light verse and banter on marriage luck, social manners, and daily life. Jokes range from plumbing bills and late hours to weddings and gifts, with snippets about a Buffalo Bill reference and German jaunts. The tone is playful, period newspaper style, with quick quips and character bits.
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