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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
4
A collection of aphoristic musings on aging, appearances, risk, generosity, and character. Reflections critique vanity, caution in choices, and the value of restraint in social relations. The piece touches theater, money, sleep, charity, and the Philippines in a broad, opinionated voice.
The report notes a recent exhibition of children described as in fine condition who have "never tasted of other than Vegetable food." It questions what vegetables nourished them early on and recalls Sir Henry Thompson humorously commenting on vegetarians denying dairy as animal food.
Capt Burrows notes Mobanghi in the Congo Free State as frank and fearless. A white man’s sand drawings fail to convince them, a crowd calling him a liar. In Richmond, a negro employee answers two men who try to press him to hold their horses with a dignified offer to donate to the Negro's Reformatory Fund.
The article recalls Malta’s long tradition of hospitality to strangers noting ancient courtesy to Paul and later aid to American troops en route to Manila. It highlights Malta as a steady beacon of welcome across centuries amid changing events.
Manila reports indicate efforts for a cease fire to summon a Filipino congress, but General Otis refuses recognition of Aguinaldo's government. Washington says surrender may be near as Otis notes steps toward peace. Volunteers receive praise and potential medals for service in the Philippines.
Silver certificates representing 40,000 ounces traded on the New York Stock Exchange rising to 644 cents while commercial bar silver held at 634 cents. Analysts call the advance speculative amid stagnant commercial demand with China selling on the prior day. Strong interest from powerful bidders is noted as certificates move after months of inactivity.
A tornado in Kirksville Missouri yesterday evening wrecked half the homes and many buildings leaving about 200 families homeless. Some 80 bodies and nearly 70 injured have been recovered with many feared dead in fires. Rescue work continues as officials estimate total casualties may require days to determine.
A storm's path from Kirksville scattered wearing apparel papers and jewelry bearing local names across eastern Lafayette County. A $100 note was among the items found, illustrating the tornado’s wide reach twenty-five miles from Kirksville.
Governor Thomas vetoes multiple measures including Road and wage bills and a medical bill while signing the Parks jury reform. Edward C. Simson named to the Fourth Judicial district, and John Chetelat appointed to supervise Pueblo to Leadville public road construction. Rumors swirl about a presidential visit to Denver and a push to open Ute reservation lands under state claim.
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