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Newspaper
Geneva Express
Location
Geneva, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1856
Page
2
A reader warns teachers that their private actions shape students more than lessons. The piece critiques street and tavern influence on youths and urges reform, citing New York’s tenement plans to improve health and morals. It includes Govet’s speech on drunkenness and its moral paradoxes and contemplates preventing future drinkers by harsh limits.
The Geneva edition notes the signing of a peace treaty ending the war. It analyzes Russia’s gains from the blockade, England’s burdens, and France’s rising influence. The article reflects on economic recovery, military reputations, and future European dynamics centered on Constantinople and Turkish reforms.
The passage warns that a youth who becomes a habitual drinker is gradually ruined, falling again and again until iron chains confine him. It condemns scorn from society while urging kindness for recovery, and cautions that self-debasement can lead to permanent loss unless one resists the path with restraint and virtue.
A Michigan State Teachers Institute session at Ypsilanti impressed attendees with lectures on grammar language and geography. The writer praises Hon. Ira Mayhew on book keeping and chemistry, urges state support for education, and notes praise for professor Gregory on mind formation. Quebec seating as Canada’s capital is mentioned.
The Local Department Lanz House announces Geneva now has two hotels worthy of the place. Mine host Conroy, former popular landlord of the Hzchange, is back at his post ready to accommodate travelers and spare no pains to provide comfort and luxury.
The week brought mild pleasant weather with green grass and clear nights as lunar light graced the skies. Wisconsin topics include the October Fair plans, Milwaukee pageantry, and praise for Harper's Magazine. Beloit chooses city status. a Rock Island bridge train passage is noted. Macao fire and Chinese rebellion updates. Hossuth discusses Turk affairs. U S politics and Anglo American friction are touched upon by diplomat Mr. Dalls and Parliament.
Cushman Co. touts a lightning rod with a continuous metallic surface formed by eight intertwined wires, copper and iron, with zinc and copper plates to prevent rust. Endorsed by Dr Hinchcock and Northwestern Christian Advocate, the rod promises easier shaping and better grounding. orders via S. I. Bradbury, 69 Randolph Street, Chicago.
Maria Armstrong of Egdartown New Jersey suffered severe indigestion and liver trouble. Doctors considered consumption, friends feared for her recovery. After using Holloway's Pills she improved quickly and was cured, with renewed health. The pills are claimed to cure stomach and bowel diseases.
A Costa Rica correspondent describes a battle where 4,000 filibusters held Hacienda Santa Rosa but were driven from the Rancho by 500 Costa Rican troops in fourteen minutes after a single volley. The story notes anticipated naval actions by English and French ships and promises pursuit by mounted forces at dawn.
From Oregon official papers comes a letter by Joel Palmer superintendent of Indian affairs. He asserts whites caused southern Territory troubles and opposes measures risking native lives while warning the war was forced on the Indians by cruel acts and unscrupulous residents seeking plunder.
New York reports European developments from Halifax and New York. France orders a 200000 man army reduction. St Petersburgh notes repeal of export prohibitions, Odessa vessels instructed to sail to Marseilles. Produce markets show a notable decline.
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