28 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1889
Page
1
A poetic dialogue in which a ploughman and a maiden speak of love and life while harvest imagery mirrors longing. Love passes by twice, the speaker both resists and vows to follow, wealth and woe shaping longing as twilight nears. The piece ends with the lovers reuniting in regret and resolve.
A rough camp near Sierra La Sal hosts a cowboy contest between Broncho Bob and Charley to settle who is the superior rider. A plan emerges to have each rope and ride the fiercest steer, with a referee and judge chosen from among the riders, as they prepare for the next day’s event with lariats and improvised gear.
The crowd witnessed a chaotic rodeo style duel as Bob on line-back and Charley on magpie bucked and collided in the Sierra Ta Spl arena. Both riders were injured, the animals damaged, and judge Jolm declared a draw with leather medals for both amidst the dusty scene. An accompanying note cites Anna Katherine Green reflecting on beauty, manners, and the value of character influencing perception. Laid and Miller of Sheffield bequeathed $40,000 to Williams College for a chair in American history and eloquence.
An education article argues teachers must align reading with pupil ideas and experiences. It champions simple, expressive reading in early grades, proper emphasis on key ideas, and student led delivery to foster understanding and emotional truth. It calls for careful book care, desk rights, and weekly teacher book inspections.
A New York Tribune report describes a patented slotted sewing machine needle that simplifies threading by a beveled eye slot. The design prevents slips during sewing and is said to ease domestic work for mothers and wives. The inventor cited $30,000 in research, noting a New Jersey sewing machine company alone produces over 2,000,400 needles monthly.
In a vacant interview, Adelina Patti discusses her sleep habits and a nightly regimen. She says she goes to bed around half past ten, rises at half past eight, and starts with a glass of hot water and lemon to aid digestion, calling it her present secret.
The special US consular reports discuss Harash on the Euphrates near Marash in central Anatolia. It notes Hittite inscriptions on basalt slabs, raised writing read left or right, and blocks forming palace basements. Discoveries include bas-relief figures, hunting scenes, lions, soldiers, and a statue believed to be Sardanapalus.
A figure described as a striking woman ages 40 to 44 enters a reception, mingles with lawmakers, and is called a professional lobbyist with influence over Congressional slices. Her daughter accompanies her. rumors on private character circulate without direct accusations. She is depicted as shrewd, well informed on bills and reports, and adept at shaping opportunities for financial gain.
Local fraternal lodges meet on varying weekdays with Indiana Pa officials and lawyers listed. Indiana Lodge No 313 meets second Tuesday. Palladium Lodge No 346 meets Monday evenings. Indiana Lodge No 21 A C U W meets Friday evenings. K of H Clymer Lodge No 8 meets second Tuesday. National Christian Temperance Union meets Tuesday at 7 pm. Win Penn Council Royal Arcanum No 3035 meets second Thursday. named officials include Senator-Captains H K Sloan and Judge Harry White. sheriffs, prothonotary, register, treasurer, commissioners, auditors, coroner, assembly members listed. multiple attorneys with offices on Philadelphia Street in Indiana Pa and Blairsville PA.
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