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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1897

Page

8

Tariff Action Prompts Call for Low Duties Among Manufacturers

The National Association of Manufacturers backed a tariff revision to as low as possible duties with specific or mixed rates and a reciprocity system. A heated debate over the phrase as low as possible led to a revised clause, adopted unanimously, and a plan to send the report to all members of Congress.

Philadelphia National Association of Manufacturers Congress Europe Hamilton California Ways and Committee of Congress Congressional

National Board of Trade Endorses Banking System Plan

The National Board of Trade approved a banking report seeking a consistent financial system with gold as standard money. It backs national bank currency based on assets, reduced circulation tax, and gold redemption. An Indianapolis convention plan to appoint a commission was supported if Congress fails. The tariff debate urged steady revenue reform and a permanent nonpartisan tariff commission.

Indianapolis Washington National Board of Trade United States City of New York Congress Nonpartisan Tariff Commission Nicaragua

Costly Blaze at the Queen City Malt Houses

Fire in Cincinnati damaged Schwill & Co. malt house and adjacent buildings in the north section, with losses estimated between 300000 and 500000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze from 4 am, as Goepper and Overman & Behrader structures also caught fire and suffered damage.

Cincinnati Albert Schwill & Co Commerce Race Vine Streets Goeppers Overman & Bchrader Corders

Loyalty to Christ in the Christian Endeavor Year

The weekly Christian Endeavor talk urges Loyal Endeavorers to love all Christians, live for Christ, and remain steadfast in His word. It stresses interdenominational love, practical salvation efforts, and daily faithfulness, citing Bible references for guidance.

H. Doyle Yorro Christ Peter

The Church as Working Power in Universalist Thought

The church is the instrument through which Christ’s truth is held up for guidance though its dogma interpretations may vary. It should advocate fundamentals firmly while allowing personal growth and interpretation, emphasizing loyalty to the organization and liberal views on nonessential dogma.

Christ

Silhouette Social Promises Fun at The Golden Rule

A Silhouette Social idea from The Golden Rule suggests hanging a sheet to cast shadow pictures. Split the group into two, let light illuminate one side, and have the dark side guess the identity of the figure. Teams alternate guessing, awarding the successful guesser.

Bound to improve our small circle for the common good

Dean Stanley urges individuals to improve their own households as the source of broader social progress. He argues that positive influences originating in a single home can stimulate the entire community and civilized world.

Commonwealth Dean Stanley

Not Open to Other Eyes Faith Sees Worlds Hidden

A quotation discusses faith as a spiritual eye granted by the Holy Spirit. It reflects on how faith reveals things of God that are unseen to others and compares this to the vision granted to Old Testament saints.

What Education Means Not Teaching What People Do Not Know

A reflection on education focusing on shaping behavior rather than merely conveying unknown facts. The quote attributes to Christian Laader and discusses education as transforming conduct and habits rather than expanding ignorance.

Christian Laader

Antiquarian book debate at the bookstore

A bookstore debate centers on a rare volume with a date before printing. The dealer argues the antique proves value, noting counterfeiting only became possible after printing was invented. The exchange reflects old book collecting norms.

Boston Transcript

Snelling Quote Highlights Fashion Shifts in Cities

A Chicago Record item notes Mrs. Rawton’s gown choices changing with residence. In Paw Paw she wore Chicago-made gowns, now in Chicago she avoids gowns made in Paris. The anecdote reflects fashion pragmatism across urban centers.

Early Church Sermon on Acts Chapter Four

The lesson comments on Peter and John preaching Jesus resurrection under threat from the Sanhedrin. It notes the priests Sadducees opposition, miracle of healing, and the Spirit filled boldness that guards their witness. The commentary links prophecy to Jesus and urges faith that divine power works through believers.

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Tall Men Vie With Giants In Debate On Height

Savannah News reports on two French physicians denouncing tall men as inferior while distinguishing between giants as a disease and normal tallness. The piece argues tall men are often modest, not dull, and cites social dynamics and telephonic communication as burdens of height.

Savannah News

Imperial quarrel over royal fortune fuels German succession feud

The article details wealth and control struggles within the Hohenzollern family. It notes Smpress Frederick of Germany as widow of a Prussian king with large annuities and inherits vast funds from the Franco Italian duchess of Galliera. Trustees and overseas investments tied to Emperor Frederick complicate the inheritance, provoking deep tensions between Emperor William II and his mother.

Smpress Frederick Germany Europe Prussia Galliera Baron Kohn William House of Hohenzollern Duke of Saxe-Coburg- Gotha Leopold of Belgium Prince Strolberg W Liam Empress Rederi¢H Tribune

New Generation of Women Tower Over Earlier Standards

Fashionable commentary notes debutantes growing taller with eight in ten exceeding a head above prior norms. Five feet eight or nine inches becomes common, with broad shoulders, a firm waist, and balanced limbs. The essay praises beauty and vitality, predicting promising motherhood for the future race.

Chicapo Chronicle

Force of Habit Fable About a Businessman

A fable notes a businessman who weighs every item in pounds and answers a question about children with, I’ve got 453 pounds of boys, and 236 pounds of girls. The tale uses the avoirdupois system to joke about measuring people.

Knots and Miles Explained for Landsmen

An article from the New York Herald clarifies nautical terms for land readers. It defines a knot as one nautical mile, explains log lines and dead reckoning, and compares nautical miles to land miles with examples such as the City of Paris traveling 525 knots equaling about 604% land miles in 24 hours.

Paris N. Y. Herald

The Telescriptor Transcribes Messages on Telephone Lines

The telescriptor is a new device claimed to record telephone messages as a permanent transcription. Users in New York could call a Philadelphia office, switch to the sending apparatus like a typewriter, and print the message at the destination. Proponents say it yields permanence and faster direct communication without central office delivery.

New York Philadelphia St. Louis Globe- Democrat

Local theater scene features turkey carving mishap scene

A Buffalo Times quote highlights a stage moment where the leading man carves real turkey before the audience. The manager worries the gag works badly since the actor is not skilled at carving. The exchange captures a humorous rehearsal moment.

Real Turkey Rbuffalo Times

We All Need Medicines Priced Right and Pure

A bright note urges readers to seek trustworthy sources for drugs and medicine at proper prices. The message emphasizes that everyone, young and old, may require remedies and should know where to obtain them safely and affordably.

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