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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1895
Page
4
A collection of editorial jabs and observations from the January 30 1895 Lanark Gazette. The items skew toward criticism of politicians including Cleveland and J P Morgan figures, Hawaii policy, tariff plans, and foreign affairs with satirical asides about Congress and press figures.
Local items report Aaron Smith chosen as committee clerk for Hon. D. 8. Berry with low key duties and Sundays included in pay. Snow delays travel. Hugo Phillips jailed by illness. Stephen Stevens writes about the South before the War in a new paper. Water well progress, church plans, and market prep mix with infant burial, theater talk, and civic improvements.
High School Notes covers lyceum events with debates won by the negative, student performances by Mrs Price, new lamp purchases, upcoming Feb entertainment, and admission details. It notes weather-related absences, a hydrogen gun joke, and class experiments in chemistry and zoology with new members joining. The piece also discusses Roman calendar origins and a Burlington Route travel pitch with local agents.
A former Chicago Times reporter recalls early newsroom life. She describes escorts and expenses, ten dollar per report, and a pivotal role publishing a full account of Mary Livermore headed suffrage meeting. She details family opposition to journalism and reflects on missed chance to remain in the field.
Four remedies claim phenomenal sales as proven by merit. Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds Electric Bitters for liver stomach and kidneys Bucklen s Arnica Salve the best in the world Dr King s New Life Pills a perfect pill All guaranteed to perform as claimed. Sold at the Corner Drug Store.
Florida shows strong development with new industries and high demand for labor. A "Bureau of Labor" advert promotes filling clerical and service roles with a small postage fee for a vacancies book. Also mentions rheumatism relief from Chamberlain Pain Balm available through local seller.
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