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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1895
Page
2
The Trams Post argues against gold and silver basises by claiming every silver dollar is a 50 cent dollar and that money is a legal creature of law not material. It states gold dollars cannot exist without law and urges readers to seek facts rather than preconceived notions, inviting any single fact-based argument for the gold standard.
J P Dunn of the Indianapolis Sentinel argued before the Editorial association at Maxinkuckee that the silver question would be settled within six months, with England the sole holdout against international bimetallism. He stressed this point, implying free coinage faces little chance, and questioned why opponents push the idea so hard given the upcoming election.
The passage argues that free coinage faces strong opposition and questions whether international agreements align with advocates’ stated aims. It accuses Mr. Dunn of duplicity and suggests free silver supporters distrust bimedallism promoted by opponents of silver equal to gold, noting no advocate would oppose international bimedallism itself.
The letter urges a mass education and organization campaign for bimetallism linking silver and gold on equal terms. It notes gold supporters hire Congressman Bynum for twenty speeches and clash with Democratic papers. It cites editor opinions, newspaper biases, and political maneuvering around free silver as farmers face price pressures and Indiana Democrats debate strategy.
The Indiana Democratic editorial association held its midsummer meeting at Maxinkuckee. Resolutions show a tension between free silver advocates and those who favor sound money. After adjournment, free silver supporters planned an Indianapolis meeting, signaling an ongoing party struggle. Local papers criticize the proceedings as maudlin and partisan.
The discussion among those present is dismissed as the resolutions being burlesque and resembling bar room drafting at Marmont. The remark singles out the Times-Post job office as capable of printing anything.
Lake Erie and Western offers very low rates for excursions to Baltimore Boston Chattanooga Denver Niagara Falls Rome City and Island Park with travel windows in July August June and September. Tickets noted by several organizations including Baptist YPLA Knights Templar and Nations Educational Association. Printing office Timms-Post solicits business with a local note on job printing quality.
The article surveys massage as a low cost care method noting that a simple method is to strike the body with open hands. It warns the back and shoulders are hard for individuals to reach and calls out concerns that some professional masseurs may be rough or harmful in rare cases.
A description of a black net gown with white lace accents and a blue faille blouse corsage. The piece weaves fashion details with superstitions about clothing and dress customs, noting changes in widows wearing white and detailing the model's design, including a red straw hat with bluet ribbons.
A discussion of essential qualifications for music teachers notes inborn love of music and solid schooling, English and foreign language basics, good presence and character, and a grasp of human nature. It stresses mastering fundamentals first, then technical piano or organ work with proper finger, wrist, and arm movements, scales, and arpeggios as the core of training.
The article argues that proper fingering leads to refined playing and that rigorous instruction from competent masters is essential. It states no teacher or performer achieves success after only a few terms, and stresses familiarity with general piano study routines and educational pieces. It urges teachers to study broad repertoires including lighter and showy concert music to attain professional success.
A simple reed splasher receptacle costs about ten cents and folds into a hanging paper holder. Sew brass rings at the upper corners to hang, decorate with ribbon bows, and add peacock feathers to the front. Slip the folded paper from bundles into the case for easy use in summer houses.
A miscellaneous old issue delivers practical recipes and household hints for bread crumb layers berry desserts and cleaning tips This section also reproduces a San Francisco petition by the Young Men's Christian Association urging the city board to ban bloomers or knickerbockers for women citing health and morals concerns with bicycles
General Quesada, now in New York, gives a ceerly account of the Cuban patriot cause. He says Campos' army is on the verge of mutiny and cannot possibly conquer the patriot forces. Spain's treasury is being drained at 125000 dollars per day, and that cannot go on forever. He predicts Cuba will be free within two years, and it appears quite likely.
A New York Tribune report quotes General Camprs urging Madrid for 25,000 more troops while declaring Cuba will one day be free. The passage reflects 19th century war commentary and imperial tensions with strong emphasis on military manpower and liberation rhetoric.
A collage of lines from era papers paints a dreamy scene with a bicycle, a hopeful pitcher, a pretty graduate, bees, maple trees, and a hypnotic mood. The voice blends playful town chatter with poetic images as night-tuned air invites dreaming.
An observer recalls encounters with self-styled war heroes Colonel White Major Taylor General Whitcomb General Patton and Colonel Jones in a Town visit. The tale questions who truly took part in the war and who merely tells tall army yarns.
Precautions and quick banter unfold as Jack rushes to fetch his mackintosh for a day’s plan. He jokes about teaching Miss Amateur to row, set against Harlem Life’s breezy urban scene.
A china dish is lined with thin buttered toast, then filled with tightly packed strawberries. Sugar is sprinkled over the berries and the dish is baked slowly for about half an hour. It is served cold with whipped cream.
A New York Recorder note recalls an Indiana town thrilled by a circus elephants fight over a pea nut. The incident, described as a striking moment reflecting grander wars, shows how a simple animal clash sparked big town excitement and lasting legend.
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