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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
4
A collage of opinion lines and witty remarks from rival papers jostle the page. Topics range from naval strength in China to education and banking, with satirical takes on marrying, divorces, hypnotism, and royal dogs at Windsor.
A profile notes Jay Gould amasses about 81 million dollars, illustrating how pluck energy and industry can propel a determined youth to vast wealth, with emphasis on his unscrupulous methods and relentless drive.
A recent disturbance in the City of Mexico followed a bull fight judged insufficiently brutal and exciting. Comment advocates question Mexican attendance at council meetings compared to Chicago.
In the matter of divorce facilities South Dakota is prepared to meet any competition. The state thanks past favors and hopes strict business attention will merit a continuance.
Over twenty three million dollars has been spent on the Albany capital project and the building remains unfinished. Contractors and jobbers are blamed for waste while taxpayers feel swindled and left with no usable capital or funds.
The South Dakota divorce law now requires only three months residence as a preliminary step. The law change could have accelerated Dakota divorces, otherwise likely granted between train trips, if not for hotel-keepers.
Disturbance at a New York French ball escalates when a stylishly dressed woman kicks the helmets from three police officers. A ten dollar fine is noted by the Easton Globe.
John E. Foley has been appointed and confirmed as postmaster of Bemis Massachusetts though no such man can be located. The office should not run idle, and if unclaimed it may be shipped to Chicago care of Fr Lawler.
A Springfield exchange voices solemn protest against cutting down the feet of county officers. The issue is debated, and a compromise suggestion proposes replacing feet with fees if the writer and proofreader do not object.
The Queen faces a blunt response to her recent gift of old linen to the Hospital for Incurables. Critics say modern surgery favors fresh antiseptic materials and regard aged cloth as less useful for scientific purposes.
General McCook cites forty years of experience with Indians and asserts white men end difficulties by returning to Europe. He claims this would quiet and control Native peoples and expedite solving the Indian problem.
The author argues Stevenson deserves lament but not high rank with Beattie or Keats. He labels Stevenson a breezy novelist and sweet poet, a small, clear, brilliant gem, not on par with higher literary standards.
Japanese torpedo boats disposed of the two most powerful Chinese battleships, the Ching Yuen and Wing Yuen, at Wei Iat Wei despite their 14 inch and 12 inch guns, torpedo nets, and modern fortifications. The agile torpedo craft proved deadly once they closed in, signaling a striking naval development.
A historical analysis contrasts US navy small numbers with larger Japanese and Chinese fleets. It argues hotel sleeping car tariffs compare unfavorably, noting hotel space and private amenities for a day at the same price as a sleeping car, and suggests reform via reduced tariffs for interstate travel. It frames a policy question about transport economics and naval strength.
The obituary recalls a long public career from youth in Massachusetts politics to a brief U S Senate term and a leading role in the Harrison campaign. It notes his later life devoted to study and charity, especially managing Peabody benevolences, praising his influence on American citizenship.
In a Chicago boarding house a burglar is nabbed after confronted by a resident wielding a rolling pin. The tale, told as a joke, suggests a ready made weapon for every character from bartenders to editors, boasting of a “great discovery” in crime prevention.
A desert feast describes the roasting of a kid under fasting rules. Gladj Mohammed distributes the dish after a ritual sequence, two noble desert sons carry the meat to guests, the animal’s skin is removed, and diners eat with jack knives. The scene ends with a humorous note that Homer serves the meal in a Western tone.
A report notes investigations by Prof. Obert and Prof. Whert into cold light without heat. High frequency currents may produce light with minimal energy, reaching about one-thirteenth candle power using roughly a thousandth of the energy of a standard candle. Practical brightness may follow. A new policeman joins the Sunday school.
In a Highland setting Jerry and Bellenden share a tender farewell on the boat to Loch Maren. Geraldine frets at the chill air while Bellenden contemplates her innocence, promising to visit and preserve her trust. He departs southward as the girl retreats to her chamber, hearts unsettled by the kiss and the uncertain future.
In Mayfair a bright spring morning unfolds as Mrs. Campbell settles into town with Geraldine now eight, a governess earns trust, and Geraldine eagerly pursues knowledge. The scene contrasts her earlier weather worn appearance with a poised, truth-loving growth under sympathetic instruction, signaling a promising forthcoming chapter.
A fatherly guide argues that older siblings, Margaret and James, need equal care when a new baby arrives. It warns against irregular hours and excess sweets, advises a quiet room with fresh air, proper beds and furniture, and a morning routine with baths, light clothes, and simple meals. Outdoor play and an early six o clock bedtime promote healthy, well behaved children.
A Florida Citizen item recounts four year old Miss Jones defying a nurse during a cold spell by insisting on saying prayers in bed. The nurse orders floor prayers, but Miss Jones remains in bed and explains she already asked God to keep her warm. the exchange ends with a humorous note on childlike faith.
Providence Rhode Island adds three new sewage pumping engines each with a daily capacity of 86 million gallons claiming to be among the world’s largest except for the Calumet and Hecla mine unit. The engines emphasize larger capacity to improve duty reduce space and cut operating costs. A shift to triple expansion pumps is noted with several large units under construction or bid in cities such as Rotterdam Chicago and Providence.
A New York recorder report recalls a three year old girl at Manhattan Beach who wears spectacles for nearsightedness and sobs to have her eye glasses removed. Her nurse had forbidden barefoot play, and the child pleads to take off her glasses so she can cry.
A fragment from Syracuse Post quotes a quoted exchange, hinting at a humorous or ironic dialogue. The dialog includes a couplet about being wrong and a mispronounced confession, reflecting a light local-usual tone.
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