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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1893
Page
4
A reminiscence of a fair visit by Laura and the author. Superintendent S Sampson discusses discipline by eye contact instead of whipping. Robb pushes for traditional methods while the narrator notes a ride on the Ferris wheel and observations at Libby glass works and Moorish palace with mirrors, plus small buys and tired Mary.
A London report states the Manchester Ship Canal opening Jan 1 will attract cotton cargoes. Canal managers say several steamers have agreed to haul cotton from New Orleans and Galveston to Manchester direct. Eight hundred twenty three spinners with over 20 million spindles and about 850 thousand tons of raw cotton yearly sign a statement backing the route and pledging preference for direct from ship to Manchester.
Old Fort Crawford, once a key Colorado military post, will be destroyed after buildings go up for sale. Nearby, Utes held brutal crimes two decades ago with chiefs Ouray and Colorow once in view. the valley now thrives with peaceful farming communities.
The Fat Men's club organized by Mr. C. F. King seeks men of at least 200 pounds to join and fatten a lean member to the target weight before rotating new entrants. Members plan regular meetings for general good times. Atlanta Constitution.
Rome Georgia Dispatch reports Aunt Venus Watters, said to be 110, died this morning in a house fire a few miles from Rome after residents returned from work to find the building ablaze. The elderly woman was the oldest local resident.
A public notice quotes a Chicago Post editorial condemning barbarism of past Goths and Vandals while warning that modern urban plans threaten a city’s irreplaceable beauty and historic skyline.
A United States district court in Cincinnati hears a long running dispute over 1 500 acres of farm land based on a 75 year old deed. The case hinges on whether the deed had five signatures or four. A photograph of the deed in Washington revealed a fifth signature when enlarged tenfold, and the clerk guarded the original. The court ruled the photo conclusive, likely reversing a prior decision and changing land ownership.
Cholly Knickerbocker notes Rawlie Cottenet selling flowers on Fifth Avenue with cash payments. He recalls Klunder, a German rose purveyor ruined by credit and unpaid bills from New York’s fashionable set. If Cottenet adopts credit, the shop may fail by Christmas.
A former tramp returns after years to offer $8,000 for a farm. He explains he earned $5,000 via a lottery and wants to plant it on Curtis’ land, proposing Curtis live on the farm until next spring with no papers. The Bangor Commercial notes the odd ambition of a traveling migrant.
The Philadelphia Record reports that at a World’s Fair reception last summer, Secretary Carlisle paid $500 for tea macaroon luncheon and corsage bouquets after tradesmen refused further credit. The funds were muddled and the secretary settled the bills from his private purse, earning the ladies’ gratitude in a financial sense if not a broader one.
The recipe calls for lightly salted and peppered rump or chuck steaks dredged in flour then seared in a hot pan with suet or oil. Add boiling water, slice onion, cover and simmer gently for extra tenderness and serve with mashed potatoes.
The Grand Army organized a mission to cash pensioners’ checks to avoid saloon-keeper extortion. Colonel James, a national bank president, sent 100000 dollars in cash on check day, and veterans received funds with no deductions. Generals Swayne Webb and officers Van Renselaer and Hoadley stood responsible for any bank loss.
The November Arena issue is praised as a mighty force in magazine literature. It previews the 1894 program including six papers on life’s ascent, higher criticism, Indian occultism, and vital social topics with eminent scholars and a premium album for subscribers.
In an era of rapid invention, promoters urge careful patent work and warn against no patent no pay schemes. The Press Claims Company led by John Wedderburn offers patent, design, trademark and foreign patent services from Washington street address, with promises to defend patrons from unsafe practices. Kentucky elected eight women as county school superintendents, one a widowed mother of 14. Chamberlains Pain Balm touted for sore throats and rheumatism. Little Giant Pills advertised by Hufford’s. Royal Aquarium fish in St Petersburg reportedly over 150 years old. Columbus’ voyage estimated at 33 days 5 hours across the Atlantic from Spain to San Salvador.
A newspaper advertising rate card lists price at one dollar per year and ten cents per issue, outlining subscription options and terms for readers.
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