05 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1894
Page
1
A reflective poem recalls childhood chores at the woodpile and sawbuck as a test of health and endurance. The speaker remembers long days sawing fuel for family needs, the shift to a buzz saw, and memories of youth fading with time.
A Detroit Free Press note argues American business culture, driven by the heavy office key habit, shortens life. It contrasts American haste with English restraint, citing a London publisher and a country visit to illustrate how English leaders detach from work.
The New York Herald recounts Senator Butler of South Carolina mistaking a hat at a Fifth Avenue hotel. After brandishing his cane and threatening the young hat clerk, Butler discovers the error, offers a humble apology, and thanks the clerk for the lawful correction.
The text notes that Curous Divorce Laws enable divorce for three causes: scriptural grounds, threats on a husband, and possession of false children. It cites a Massachusetts case where divorce granted due to the defendant's nighttime quarreling. It also mentions a Greek rule prohibiting a man from marrying a woman younger than his former spouse.
A Westminster Gazette report details a dispute in London over a furnished 40 Lowndes Square lease to the Earl of Clancarty. A maid White refused to carry coal, was dismissed, and a judge ruled for the plaintiff for £13 with costs, while noting the noble household should not require coal carrying.
A Census Bureau bulletin outlines education gains from 1880 to 1890 with more facilities and attendance growth than population. It lists 14,371,832 school children, 12,768,905 in public schools, 1,602,828 in private schools, and various college and professional enrollments. The report notes average school terms by state, regional attendance gaps, and a new emphasis on manual training across districts.
The report describes alcohol produced from plume in Alsace region and fermentation checks. It mentions a wine made from plume in the South of France mixed with honey, and references Hungarian practices with a pen.
The piece notes Belgium and Holland as neutral, prosperous but vulnerable to France and Germany. It questions whether their peaceful status can endure given temptations to seize Belgium and Antwerp, Liege, and the Rhine valley, while Holland’s wealth and ships tempt expansion.
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