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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1895
Page
4
The Lanark Gazette commentary discusses silver policy, tariff reform, and monetary questions. It notes reactions to Secretary Morton and Senator Harris, critiques Cleveland’s gold cure, and reports a Kentucky or Alabama lynching as part of broader social tensions.
The Odd Fellows and Rebeccas praised Fulton for a grand anniversary with about 800 guests. Cantons in regalia and bands lined the crowd while Jo Bastian of the Fulton Journal delivered a notable welcoming address. Eld John Eisenbise and wife visited from Kansas as local memories linger.
The junior class rings arrived a plain band with monogram L H 95. Chemistry class tested Mississippi river water from Prof. Hendricks. Water from wells showed more organic matter than river water. Fire drills discussed as students misbehaved and the Juniors had an excursion. Botany class studies flowers and herbariums while first year pupils shift to algebra. Mississippi River facts include origins, tributaries, distances, soils, and climate comparisons. Promotes travel to Chicago or St Louis and Mobile and Ohio rail service.
A reprint of Col. Robert G. Ingersoll’s fiery arraignment of alcohol from a jury speech, detailing the wrecks of intemperance and its vast social harm across families, jails, and society. Also notes Clinton Iowa creamery firm organizing with $8.5 million capital to build a cross border creameries trust.
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