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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1892
Page
7
The column compiles brief notes on varied topics including Pittsburg postal decision, global population estimates, gold production, road improvements, wages for dental work, social reform societies, witnesses protection, street railway dividends, immigrant schooling, Suez Canal tolls, funnies about Alfonso XIII, cheap labor, Japanese migration, Wall Street cash vs checks, and habits of leading millionaires.
A Boston Transcript report traces rising hippophagy in France and across Europe. Paris opened the first horse butcherie in 1666 with 92 horses slaughtered that year and 203537 solipeds consumed in the city. 132 butcheries were counted in 1889. Rotterdam and Milan show extensive use while Turin rejects it. A Spanish writer laments non adoption for laborers priced out of beef. God wants His children to find out that He is always willing to help.
The column urges planting multiple pea patches for fresh supply and discusses whitewash for barns, weed control, and farm layout. It covers soil and building care, pasture improvement, hay stacks, and livestock well being with practical tips from the era.
The new British battleship built at Portsmouth measures 380 feet by 75 feet with a 14 150 ton displacement. It features twin screws, two main engine sets, and 9000 to 13 000 horsepower with draught variations. Armament includes four 12 inch guns, ten 6 inch rapid fire guns, and multiple small caliber weapons. Hydraulic machinery drives gun platforms and barbette rammers, aiming for two rounds from each barbette every two minutes.
A fragmentary humorous exchange shows a mother and children discussing everyday home life. The dialogue hints at small domestic frictions and affection as they navigate chores and comfort. Names and full context are missing, but the tone remains light and conversational.
After a dramatic first ballot the Omaha People's party convention named General James B. Weaver of Iowa for President and General James G. Field of Virginia for Vice President. The gathering featured rousing speeches, memorials for Colonel Polk, and a dramatic platform endorsing government control of telegraphs and railroads, with intense parade-like demonstrations and a unity vote. Weaver’s background includes Iowa law practice, Civil War service, and multiple greenback affiliations.
The People’s Party platforms declares adherence to the Declaration of Independence. The Omaha convention outlines the party’s goals and actions guiding their political agenda, emphasizing reform and national unity as they present their political program.
A sweeping manifesto condemns corruption and economic injustice, denounces entrenched political powers, and calls for a populist coalition to restore the republic. It pledges expansive reforms including currency changes, rail and telegraph nationalization, land reform, and fair ballots while urging unity among workers and farmers against plutocratic rule. The draft resolutions advocate free and unlimited coinage, a graduated income tax, postal savings, and government ownership of key industries to lift the nation from debt, poverty, and political decay.
Fragmented text lists demands on labor hours eight hour law penalties and opposition to mercenary police like Pinkerton. It references Wyoming Territory, initiative referendum, one term for President, direct Senate elections, and opposition to subsidies. Contains garbled lines about drug remedies and sales by A. P. Hoxsia.
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