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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
2
In Winthrop Maine three close by shops display Ing ham Oldham and Dillingham on their signs, a coincidence locals joke about since none of the stores sell ham.
A Chester man has appeared before police justices 130 times for drunkenness or assault. His father has 35 appearances, one sister 67, and another 29. The total prosecuting and imprisonment cost for the family exceeds 10 000 dollars.
The New York Herald laments Cuba's sugar and tobacco crops fail this year, noting the island's value at ten million dollars while Spain waits for tax gains that may not come soon. The piece ends with the proverb that there is no blood or money in Cuba.
The Japan Gazette reports the Kissa Emigration Company plans send 20,000 Japanese emigrants to Brazil mainly to work in coffee districts. If successful, more drafts may follow as Japan’s authorities favor the move to relieve population pressure in the Mikado's empire.
A Copenhagen paper ranks the Tangym as the largest encyclopedia ever, outstripping Britannica. Britannica comprises 225 volumes, two feet high and six inches thick, totaling 3000 pounds. Only a few copies remain, with current prices listed at 7000 francs.
Reports from Philadelphia describe several cases where doctors diagnosed intestinal derangement caused by cycling. Young men, mounting bikes with extreme posture, pressed the abdomen against the saddle, leading to inflammation and fatal appendicitis. Upright riding may reduce danger.
A learned London society claims Defoe's Crusoe island is not Juan Fernandez in the Pacific but somewhere on the north coast of South America near the Orinoco. They plan a winter expedition to locate the authentic island and publish the truth for readers and Crusoe fans.
A Victorian era poem laments fleeting vows and fragile human hearts. Catharine Young Glen voices doubt that daily vows endure beyond time and fear of fading affection as lovers seek eternal bloom amid mortal frailty.
In a rural tale a stranger learns from Mrs Jotham that Mis Angeline Fairbrothers left her town paupers, Jotham and the narrator, the farm and livestock. Angeline had maintained control, then died March thirteenth after finalizing a will appointing Jotham administrator.
Two summers later a stranger asks for water at Mrs Jotham's door. He recalls the house and Mrs Angeline. He asks if she is sick, and Mrs Jotham recognizes him and recalls the north side well water.
Appleton's Popular Science Monthly notes India has long been a sink hole for gold and silver buried to hide from rulers. Under British rule these hoards are largely untaxed due to inaccessibility and policy favoring safe capital. Princes increasingly convert concealed treasure to government bonds, boosting the world’s active stock of money metals.
A veteran florist shares a method to keep bouquets fresh for up to a month. Sprinkle with fresh water, immerse in soapy water briefly, then rinse with pure water before re dipping in suds. Change soapsuds every three days and maintain careful daily handling for best results.
The Kennebec ice field horses are trained to plunge through thin ice and are pulled out roughly yet endure the ordeal. The Portland Maine Press notes the hardy animals quietly accept their harsh treatment as part of their work on the ice.
A historical defense of free silver coinage arguing the United States controls world silver supply. It analyzes 1893 production totals, showing America produces vastly more than Europe and Canada, and asserts Europe cannot influence silver prices. England’s limited output and motives are scrutinized, urging American leadership in pricing bullion.
A fragment argues over a large money supply and the need to legislate in national interest, asserting priority for America while noting commentary from the New York Suburban.
The article notes John L. Lentz, once a strong advocate of the gold standard and influential with German voters in Ohio, publicly declares support for monetary reform and silver. He pledges campaign speeches against the gold standard and in favor of monetary independence, likening his shift to Paul of Tarsus and predicting impact on the 1896 election.
N. O. Nelson argues in the Outlook that Mexico prospered over two decades under a free coinage silver standard, with rising wages and steady employment, while U S business faced panics and gloom. He notes foreign investment flowing in and no real price declines, despite currency differences and exchange rates.
The Denver Republican laments silver outflow as ships send silver abroad to be coined for foreign currencies. Mints restrict free coinage at 16 to 1, depriving the U S of about 30 million dollars annually. Foreign nations would pay higher prices, yet the policy benefits them at America’s expense.
The Silver Knight voices strong distrust of those who agitate markets. It urges the pestiferous gold bugs to relinquish their influence as the American citizen stands up to economic pressure and calls for a retreat into obscurity.
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