26 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1895
Page
1
An old essay urges careful care for people over seventy, noting frailty of body, need for regulated activity and warmth, and cautions against overwork. It cites lifestyle factors, drinking in moderation, and avoiding cold, with a digression on a Brazilian diamond find and a humorous reminiscence about courtship.
A set of five word problems asks how a campaign salary and a local policeman’s nut count relate to breaking even. It then poses totals for an indicted politician, a salesman’s six month savings, and a New Orleans worker’s weekly schedule, each with arithmetic-based outcomes.
Denver, Colorado, honors former Kansas governor James W. Denver. The city sits on the sites of St. Charles and Aurora, which consolidated in 1860 to form the present name.
A dated humorous column compiles racist caricatures and stereotypes about Black people, touching on debt collection, watermelons, political loyalties, religion, and a rural anecdote about a college-educated youth misusing language with an old mule. The tone imitates period caricature with explicit prejudice.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is cited for a world award, highlighting its quality and recognition in culinary products. The report notes the significance of the award and the brand's standing in the market.
A hotel party debating spiritualism witnesses a bet a bell ringing without contact. A man tests it by silencing gas in a passage and bells ring within a minute. A separate incident in Norristown shows two women beating a man, then smearing lampblack on his face. The piece ends with a quip on facial asymmetry.
A reader recalls a preacher reading an extract from a convict in Pentonville prison. The letter says twelve of thirteen infidels were punished for lawbreaking, four hanged, six imprisoned, one Christian spared. The piece argues Christianity proves true while infidelity fails.
The Pope received a solid silver chair valued around $40,000 from Mr. Troop a wealthy American banker arranged to arrive in Rome during civil power anniversary celebrations. The gift reportedly protests civil power rather than promoting silver. Eva Duncan of Springfield Missouri eloped with ex lover William Angel seven hours after marrying John Mills. Mills accepts the desertion. family opposition and alleged assistance from relatives are noted. In Norway Sweden marriage requires vaccination certificates for both spouses.
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