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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
2
A letter denounces the Journal for biased reporting on the Harvey Harr debate. It criticizes the paper for claiming evening papers offer fresher news and accuses the Journal of misrepresenting readers while aiming to protect its subscription base.
A Bryan appearance drew few attendees due to short notice and limited publicity. Critics accuse most city papers, except the Times-Post, of suppressing the event to avoid discussing the financial issue, calling the press partisan and detrimental to good government.
The writer argues government ownership could cut travel costs dramatically by citing foreign examples. He envisions trips across the country for pennies and dollars, but warns that such ownership would strip railroad magnates of wealth and lessen the public’s contentment with their homeland.
The piece discusses bloomers as a lasting fashion trend tied to bicycles with two extremes tight and baggy, suggesting a mid approach with a kilt skirt. It also covers a debate on the money standard citing Mr Horr and Mr Harvey, and mentions Governor Martaews planning the Chickamauga battlefield dedication with excursions from the state.
The Crawfordsville Star notes Indiana papers split on coins, with many free silver advocates in the state. Bryan argues against the gold standard, citing Carlisle and congressional records as proof bankers favor hard money. The Gazette’s Leonard loses focus during the Bryan remarks as Georgia leans free silver. A Cincinnati ticket offer closes the item.
Travel prospect promotes two cent per mile rate through new Nickel Plate mileage books priced at $20. Buyers can purchase at the depot. The item advertises a practical rail travel aid, emphasizing affordability and availability.
The sale to News Publishing Co is complete with in house directors Orlando W White Locke Elston S Wheeler Wm W Sutton Samuel E H Cook and Fred T Loftin. Stockholders include H C Underwood Orville Rothrock and C W Wellman. Plans include free silver papers The Bimetallist Naughty and Nice and a weekly local edition with Loftin in editorial charge and Rothrock as temporary business manager.
The excerpt contrasts repairing mud roads with economical upkeep and mentions a first class job printing office seeking business. It advertises summer offers by a Nickel Plate road promoting Linwood Park as a delightful summer resort with low rates.
In this mid 1800s fashion feature, Gardner Noyes notes new waists and blouses with Louis XVI sleeves, china crape and organdie gowns, and poplin outfits. He highlights tasteful trims, capes, and hats, plus practical bathing attire and bags for seaside wear.
The article notes a shift in women’s outerwear with jackets showing straight backs and flat fronts, eliminating back seams and reducing fullness. Skirts stay long and flat, using ample lining of haircloth to create rounded folds and keep fabric off the feet, while newer blouses feature box plaits and satin accents.
Hempstead town supervisors’ committee approves 40 miles of macadam roads after costing $510,000. The new thoroughfares, rolled by 13 ton steam rollers, boost local prosperity with rising housing in Freeport Far Rockaway Rockville Centre and surrounding villages, attracting builders and buyers.
Professor J B Turner discusses road building on prairie soils in Illinois. He notes sands vary and underdrainage may be unnecessary with clay or loam added. most soils need sand in the top layer. Proper drainage and grading improve roads with little extra cost, aiding rural and urban travel and rail transport of sand for road projects. Job printing offered at the Traims-Post job office.
Advertises round trip fares from Cincinnati and Niagara Falls with return by special or regular trains. Special trains run through without changing cars. Reserve seats in park chair cars from Fort Wayne with 50 cents to 1 dollar extra each way. 10-91.
A short novel by W.H. Harvey about a love story intertwined with the history of monetization and the forces blamed for harming American prosperity. The book is praised as fascinating and instructive, with appealing reader engagement from start to finish. Popular edition priced at 25 cents, extra quality paper 50 cents, cloth binding 100 dollars.
Number seven by W. H. Harvey illustrated 192 pages with apt illustrations. It contains an exposure of the crime of 1873 and the Harvey Laugh lint joint debate. One of the most attractive books of the series. Popular edition 25 cents. Sent on receipt of price, FIMES POSY, Fort Wayne.
A historical pledge urges restoration of silver to pre 1873 coinage. Delegates propose forming the Central Bimetallic Compact to educate and campaign for restoring silver on equal terms with gold and press the Trings-Post to organize a meeting.
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