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Newspaper
Iowa Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1893
Page
6
A memory rich poem recalls childhood scenes and a dangerous old grindstone by the shed. The speaker recalls sneaking from mother to hear the axeman clash and turn the dull stone. The grindstone embodies hardship and fear yet ties to family lessons and the past.
Rose Thornley a Paris socialite marries Count de Clairville and falls under the curse spoken by an old beggar. After betrayal and loss of sight she pursues love and wealth, only to be doomed to a fatal carriage accident that ends her life. The tale follows fate, jealousy, and supernatural retribution among high society.
The article argues that women are capable of outer world work and should have access to suitable employment. It notes that society increasingly accepts women’s mental equality with men and that restricting work for women harms the community. It urges opening more occupations to women and frames self culture alongside purposeful labor.
A satirical depiction outlines Japanese quirks such as warding with a planed tool, mounting a horse from the right, envelope order from country to street, tipping on arrival rather than departure, and a waiter’s corkscrew gesture.
Agricultural journals suggest each fruit growing section appoint a competent person to oversee spraying trees and vines to destroy insect pests. This would not bar growers from additional precautions but would guard against negligent farmers who let pests spread to neighboring crops.
The letter to the Board of Trade and Transportation argues for reforming taxes to fund government without overburdening personal property. It critiques land value taxes and supports real estate taxation while noting the uneven returns of personal property across Ohio counties. It proposes taxing mortgages on real estate for state purposes and urges policies to attract capital and spur manufacturing and farming development.
A compilation notes haphazard acts in New York law on collateral inheritances, citing March 19 and April 30 1892 reforms and subsequent amendments. It includes editorials from The Long Islander and remarks on tax fairness, arguing personal property taxes hit farmers and workers while real estate bears the burden, referencing Wall Street moguls and the Goulds.
A collection of sermon maxims urging repentance and faithfulness. It warns that bad habits hinder virtue, praise comes from living like Christ, and perseverance outpaces genius. It notes God's scrutiny, the dangers of pride, and the need to act righteously.
A writer muses on a single international coin, perhaps a gold piece worth about $2.50. Such a currency would ease travel by allowing easy exchange before leaving each country and prevent heavy currency exchange burdens for travelers.
A Truth quoted note says Jobson must stay in by 9 pm after losing a bet with his wife on the election. A lady recalls how her husband’s dinner jokes grew funnier once she had too much wine, a comic observation from a dinner table.
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