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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
2
The writer argues readers should value local papers alongside city editions and avoid letting broad city notices crowd out home paper content. It likens overemphasis on expansive reading matter to a man choosing oversized boots at the same price as a proper fit.
The text suggests advertising powers perpetual growth, urging to start with skill and guide it to gain velocity, turning the wheels of the business as momentum increases, rather than merely maintaining initial motion.
The Cuban post office troubles prompt retrenchment orders from Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General Bristow after Postmaster-General Smith found expenditures far exceed receipts. Smith ordered reforms and required reports, but initial orders were not obeyed.
Americans spend about one million dollars daily on tropical goods for industry and meals. These items include sugar coffee silk rubber fibres fruits nuts tobacco tea cotton gums cocoa spices and more from eighteen newly allied lands. As island territories modernize under U S rule they will supply these goods and buy U S farm and factory products in return.
The Detroit Free Press notes if Bryan is nominated at Kansas City and the Chicago financial plank is reaffirmed, it cannot support the platform or its candidates. It says Democrats who faced Bryan’s threats remain unsubdued.
CaRirman Hanna reveals five members of the new executive committee. The appointees are Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, Joseph A. Manley of Maine, N. B. Scott of West Virginia, Harry S. New of Indiana, and George L. Shoup of Idaho. Indiana notes a creditable delegation at the National convention.
Governor Mount is described as small in stature but large in patriotism, manhood, and nerve. The ticket, platform, and record are praised as good enough.
Norwich Conn June 21 By the death of David Dwight Wells son of the late David A Wells the political economist Harvard University is richer by about 37000 The same sum goes to the Springfield City Library Springfield Mass and to William Collins Williamstown Mass
Louis Rapkey reports Mount Holyoke College trustees announced endowment fund gifts from alumni and friends. Dr K Pearsons of Chicago sent 50000 dollars John Dwight sent 60000 dollars and a 25000 dollar gift funds a chair of philosophy in memorial to Dr H C Haugton's wife.
June 21 report states endowment pledges total 1,069,196 dollars. Marsden J. Perry contributed 25,000 dollars and Frank A. Sayles 50,000 dollars at the last moment. A year earlier John D. Rockefeller offered 250,000 dollars in cash if 250,000 could be raised within a year.
Parapeepara June 21 Mr. H. H. Hanna expresses gratification over efforts to gain recognition for a flexible currency and future legislation. He calls the gold standard a brave achievement and warns against Populist attacks while urging continued reform to aid borrowers and boost prosperity.
In Evansville Prof. W. A. Hester, state education official, faced a revenge bid by plumber Bate four years after a school contract dispute. Bate, angered by bidding decisions, sought to whip Hester when his son finished high school, but bystanders stopped the assault as public talk swelled.
An advertisement argues that OFF THE TRACK describes fast express trains and bodily ailments. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to restore order and Hood's Pills to cure indigestion and nausea.
The Indiana Crop Bulletin notes crops improved and growing well though rain hindered cultivation leaving some fields weedy and lowland areas inundated. Corn and oats promise good yields while tobacco and fruit face localized issues. Hay is heavy in some meadows and pasturage remains in good condition with widespread use of clover and millet.
Philadelphia led 6 to 3 in the ninth before Brooklyn rallied for four hits as Bernhard faltered. Ourlle, Bernhard, Naps and Kitson held Brooklyn to eight as Philadelphia won 6 to 8. In New York, Dineen’s pitchinglimited the Giants to three singles while Hawley struggled as Boston beat New York 5 to 1 with sharp defense by Selbach and Tenney.
Indianapolis rallied for an 8 to 7 win over Buffalo while Detroit shut out Cleveland 3 to 0. The two results highlight late runs and strong pitching in a tight league doubleheader day.
New York June 22 H Rothstein the Russian financier and adviser to the Russian Finance Minister has been in the city consulting on a proposed Russian loan. He will sail home tomorrow. He said China’s troubles were overstated and that communication would be restored within days with no harm to foreigners.
River conditions update with gauges in Pittspore Cincinnati Frankfort Wheeling and Louisville areas showing falling water levels. Ships and logs news include Hattie Brown Eva Alma Sunshine and Big Kanawha with schedules for upbound and downbound trips and a dredgeboat contract awarded to M A Sweeney Shipyard in Columbus Georgia.
An elder resident recalls Lagrange County's 1856 Republican shift when the party began. it has since remained Republican and debt free. The county boasts a $125,000 courthouse, a rarely used stone jail, a small poor farm, and $30,000 in school funds sought for a 6 percent loan. Lagrange is depicted as highly fortunate.
Attorney Edgar A. Brackett, a State Senate member from New York, donated 30000 dollars to Cornell College in Mount Vernon. It is believed a chair has been endowed though the department type remains undisclosed.
First Lieutenant Semple H Owens of Columbus Indiana is listed as casualty in the Philippines after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. The wound is reported serious. Owens was recommended by Governor Mount for appointment about a year ago and had worked as a reporter on a Columbus daily before accepting his commission.
The Indiana Children's Home Society received $4,000 toward a state home near Tipton. A three mile southwest farm with a large building once used as a sanatorium is under consideration for purchase after the doctor in charge quit.
A local barber known for a cheerful approach invites new customers to drop by for a friendly braid of chatter and a fresh cut. The shop promises quick service and a warm welcome.
Major Charles M. Rockefeller of the Sixth United States Infantry, who disappeared in the Philippines on April 28, 1899, has been dropped from the rolls of the United States Army. He was well known at Ft. Thomas and Columbus barracks in Ohio.
President Schurman addresses Cornell graduates warning that exploiting weaker races by stronger powers harms all. He urges absolute justice toward subjugated peoples, urges training under the U S flag with rights and liberties, and cites the Porto Rican home rule bill as a corrective example.
A Shanghai telegram says 1,500 foreigners were killed at Tien Tain. A message from Baussers notes Admiral Seymour's relieving force and a Russian column entered Pekin, with legations intact and Belgians safe. The Rurik sailed to Taku, and a Chinese relief plan includes wounded from other powers. Fourteen transports to China from India, with Nerbudda and Palamcotta likely to sail Sunday with the 7th Heagal Infantry.
Mechanics Philadelphia June 22 report that the National Council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics sustained the Grand Lodge in raising the per capita tax by fifteen cents. Lodges in Pennsylvania New Jersey Virginia and the District of Columbia that refused to comply were suspended. A fifteen cent assessment funds the National Orphanage Home at Tiffin Ohio which carries a debt of 75000 dollars.
A compilation of observations on the probable Russian metric system, Paris exposition passenger numbers, Dutch domestic customs, Italian police wages, German army movable targets, Russian oil distribution in Germany, and US petroleum market influence. The text highlights cross national practices and economic conditions of the period.
Reports from around the world describe Abyssinia band escorts for a king, Turkey bans electrical apparatus imports, Moroccan calves and dairy beliefs, Costa Rica climate variety, Paraguay cotton yields two crops yearly, Uruguay homes lacking stoves, a large Coolgardie water pipeline project, and Palestine trade gains from the Jaffa Jerusalem railway easing inland transport.
A Copenhagen to Iceland undersea cable is proposed at 404 miles with an estimated cost of 850000 dollars. Pittsburgh transport firms moved nearly 59000000 tons in 1899 while Baldwin works produced 1329 of 1896 compound locomotives. Newark shows lower costs to produce 100 dollars of value than several peers. Electric driving of machine tools spreads in Europe and electric transmission operates in Germany and France.
The list details prices for grains and produce including corn at per bushel, seeds and Clover Red Top feeds, apples at 1.25 per bushel, cabbage per barrel at 1.40, potatoes per bushel, butter at 10 cents, various meats, eggs at six dozen, onions per peck, and dozens of vegetables and fruits with per peck or per pound pricing, reflecting a mid 19th to early 20th century market catalog tone. It includes lard, bacon, coffee, coal oil, molasses, and other staple items with unit costs.
Arrangements set for a dedicated Indiana contingent train named The Indiana Special. It departs Indianapolis at 3 30 p m on Monday July 2 arrival in Kansas City at 7 00 a m Tuesday July 3 in time for the convention opening. Delegates and friends urged to join from Indianapolis with sleeping cars coaches and free reclining chair cars east of St Louis. Tickets via Pennsylvania Lines for July 1 2 and 3 available. inquiries through agents or W W Richarson District Passenger Agent Indianapolis.
The passage uses extended analogies of persistence to describe how small repeated efforts accumulate into significant outcomes in various realms from knitting to printing and savings. It then cites a social concern that parents remove children from school to work, arguing this will yield better education.
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