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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1890
Page
5
The notice lists one year six months three months and one month by carrier at ten cents per week. It also shows a weekly amount of two dollars and a total weekly figure of one hundred. The brief item presents pricing and delivery options for the paper.
Advertisement lists subscription methods for the Fort Wayne Gazette in Fort Wayne Indiana. It mentions subscribing through numerous agents and sending payments, including a line noting a $100 amount.
The piece criticizes Democratic finance and defends Republican debt reduction from 1880 to 1888. It argues Democrats increased state debt, cites figures, and ridicules Democratic press coverage of Blaine. It predicts ongoing disaffection stories and portrays GOP reliability.
Tax farmers say Democratic obstructionists hindered Congress by denying debate on key agriculture bills. They cite committee reports on the compound lard and option bills as examples, accusing the party of betraying farmers while claiming friendship.
The Philadelphia Ledger criticizes Breckenridge supporters in Arkansas noting the murder of John M. Clayton shows the “foulest of foul play” used to win the election. It condemns ballot-box burglary, impunity for murderers, and officials’ pretense of pursuing criminals as ridiculous given the crimes.
The city school board and superintendent face a long overdue discussion of administration methods. Public dissatisfaction argues for nonpartisan control of schools, avoiding partisan influence in officer selection. The debate arose from contentious communications and partisan newspaper coverage linked to the county superintendent and staff.
The Journal reports that its refusal to publish Superintendent Felts letter was contested and a renewed edition distributed amid public demand. The editor pledges full illumination if charges prove true or a rigorous explanation if not, while limiting discussion to the core affidavit and Foster letter claims.
The article describes Kemmier’s execution by electric chair and discusses perceived humanity of electrocution versus hanging. It then shifts to reporting on the upcoming Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Boston with details on venues, logistics, notable guests, hearings, and historical context.
Letter to the editor argues Massachusetts Soldiers' Home expansion versus universal pensions. It contends $3800 buys less now than 100 years ago, veterans should not suffer, homes are crowded, and building more facilities uses funds that might be wasted. It favors pensions and independent households for veterans.
The house committee declared Breckinridge not elected due to false declarations and fraud connected to ballot box thefts. Four murders followed the contested election and others preceded it as I fended by intimidation of colored voters. The Democratic minority and press are condemned for supporting him and opposing reform.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cuengzy & Co. sworn to pay one hundred dollars for each case of Carannu that cannot be cured by Hart's Catraway Curse. Oath sworn December 6 before A. W. Gleason with seal.
A short exchange from Munsey's Weekly features a blush and a hint of meaning as one character fears paralysis if the embrace continues. The dialogue juxtaposes romance with a grim medical warning, delivering a provocative, period voice.
The Indianapolis Journal notes that Democratic treasurer candidate Farmer Wilson cites farm mortgage indebtedness of 367 million dollars. Chicago Tribune analysis shows 1887 Illinois mortgages total 402 million, with 122.7 million on farm lands and net farmer debt about 103.7 million, far below Wilson’s figure. It argues the truth is nearer reality than a calamity candidate’s claim.
The writer argues farmers should oppose English free trade plans to avoid outsourcing American work to foreign manufacturers. It contends such a shift would displace mechanics and reduce purchasing power, placing farmers on par with India’s cheap labor. The piece questions whether farmers, laborers, and mechanics want this outcome.
A columnist questions the widespread habit of gum chewing in modern life. The piece contrasts animal chewing with human use, wonders about taste and nourishment, mocks the idea of pleasure, and observes gum chewers in a moving train car.
An advertisement extols Hood's Banesperille as a cure for poison ivy and related skin conditions. It claims the remedy purifies the blood and heals scrofula salt rheum and other afflictions from impure blood, touting proven cures and urging readers to use the product.
Travel offers depart September 9 23 and October 14 to rural and western states including Missouri Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Utah Idaho Montana North and South Dakota Iowa Minnesota. Round trip rate one. Inquiries to ticket agents or R G Thara P T A Fort Wayne. Also a health tip praising Ayer s Pills as a mild effective cathartic for various patients.
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