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Newspaper
Hamilton County Journal
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1895
Page
12
President Cleveland denounces debased currency and urges sound money. The Chicago invitation outlines a public discussion, arguing for fiscal prudence and national credit protection. The article contrasts hard currency with inflation concerns and notes farmer impacts and general public interest.
Harvey of the Bimetallic League writes to Chicago business leaders rebutting the President’s stance on currency. He argues the invited group misrepresents city business and that debt and money values have risen as prices fall since 1873, urging universal public inquiry and citizen investigation.
A column discusses memory in public life and society, arguing that a sharp recall harms reputations of politicians and socialites. It extols forgetfulness to avoid blackmail, urges letting past missteps fade, and notes economical household tips and proper usage of the term woman versus lady in social titles.
An editorial discusses gender roles and labor, arguing work is genderless and women should pursue best fits whether in housekeeping or lawmaking. It praises hard work, cleanliness, and self-respect, and notes a heroic act by Lulu Reichards stopping a robbery while signaling her husband.
The Denver audience heard the silver champions on Tuesday afternoon in the largest gathering in the city. Congressman Sibley opened with calls to end partisan bias and educate the public on sound money, urging action under a free silver banner by American citizens. General Warner followed, outlining money policy choices and predicting silver’s restoration while cautioning against relying on international conferences. Both speakers faced repeated applause.
The Merrimac flood devastates Concord and surrounding towns with dozens of homes washed away. Mills, tracks, bridges and stocks swept downstream while Nashua and Haverhill report business suspensions and thousands of workers left idle. Telegraph and railroad lines disrupted as the river tops high water marks across the region.
To make a lip salve dissolve a lump of white sugar in a teaspoon of rose water. Simmer slowly at the back of the stove then add two tablespoons olive oil and a walnut sized piece of spermaceti. Stir in one drop of cochineal to color pink, melt into an ointment and store in a small porcelain box.
The article offers kitchen guidance from buttered pie crusts to cooking calves liver with bacon, plus tips for keeping meat tender and avoiding grease. It notes Paris society’s interest in cooking as an accomplishment with formal dinner soirees and fashionable belles. It lists a mutton bisque recipe with mutton neck, water, milk, rice, tomatoes, vegetables, seasonings, and fats. It ends urging fat removal from meat.
A fashion column surveys evolving evening wear with off shoulder silhouettes giving way to shoulder coverage. Descriptions cover black duchesse gowns with jet trims, layered skirts resembling fan folds, and intricate bodice straps with beads. Accessories include ribbons belts wraps veils and lace shawls.
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