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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1899
Page
1
The excerpt argues that bank operations must be careful and prudent, yet a spirit of liberality fits true banking principles. It presents a balanced view of prudent risk management alongside openness and generosity as compatible with sound financial practice.
Ada Cranahan Norton, poetess and daughter of Rowena Cary, runs a small gristmill in Adgtitetown New Jersey with a water wheel enclosed in the building. Since her husband’s death she has run the mill alone, earning a good living and drawing farmers from ten miles around. She balances literary work with daily duties, living close to the mills in a home described as artistic and older than the mill.
A secret Boston anti marriage club of twelve men plans annual dinners and a punishment fund of 500 dollars if any member marries. The scheme envisions the last bachelor collecting all contributions totaling 5 300 dollars plus interest while enjoying dinners, while others mock the vow.
The article traces the shift from imported French petit pois to American grown peas. California mentions American packers achieving equal quality through seed selection and cultivation, eliminating need for copper coloring. Wisconsin and New York are leading canning states as others develop the industry.
A soldier named R- in the Toulon garrison insulted French soldiers, provoking punishment ordered by Corporal Delhorbe. The colonel reported the case to General Coronist, who was horrified by the affair.
A Marine infantry unit reports a private insults the flag. The general orders a public humiliation and separation, with the Eleventh company to witness the flag unfurling. Corporal Delhorbe praised for noting the offense and causing the punishment.
A New York Sun note describes slender iron ladders on tall iron and brick chimneys. Ladders allow interior access for inspection painting and repairs and can include a stair between twin chimneys. Regular access for inspection and painting is highlighted as the main use.
At a national guard officers convention in Chicago shadows of shoulder straps on overcoats drew attention. A Navy militia officer explains the sleeves and coats follow shore duty regulations, though some officers mocked for display. The scene ends with mixed reactions and institutional critique.
A new life preserver called the Soulton float is described as a flexible sheet rubber belt that encircles the neck chest and waist. It inflates in one minute by the mouth and weighs about one pound, addressing bulk issues of cork waistcoats with a conical eel like design seen in French journals.
A Chicago Chronicle anecdote from a downtown office building describes a playful lift misdirection. Passengers request floors, a medical man aims for five, but the chorus shouts tenth. The conductor notes the humorous outcome as the car moves on.
The account recalls Admiral Schley and Captain Cook dining aboard the United States flagship as the Brooklyn pursued the Spanish fleet led by Cervera. The scene blends bravado with humor, noting shellfire, remarks over soup, and efforts to rescue Spanish sailors as they were driven ashore.
American missionaries in India and other eastern regions propose a floating exhibition to showcase U S products. A vessel would travel from Indian ports to Chinese harbors, displaying a full collection of American goods and inviting trade. Second-hand watches could be salvaged and sold for their silver value to fund the venture.
A Harvard student offers to buy a colorfully worn white waistcoat from a Black waiter after a Pennsylvania game. The scene ends with the student marking the vest with cranberry sauce to claim ownership, amid broader notes on absurdities in accounts from abroad.
The article notes a traditional Danish succession rule alternates between Frederick and Christian for 285 years with each king named Frederick and Christian. It also cites Prof Proctor asserting 190,000,000 people lived and died in America before Columbus' discovery.
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