20 Nov 1884
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1884
Page
1
The piece zigs from statistics on trained anchors and police numbers to a wide array of vignettes. It cites Empire school attendance figures across regions, skews toward Charles Moltke satire, and recalls personal anecdotes from Stone River legends, Morse letters, and Gladstone-era literary flourishes. The tone blends data, humor, and recollection of notable figures and events.
A historical column criticizes Wall Street influence over the Treasury and judiciary, condemns silver discrimination, and mocks financial mismanagement in railroads. It cites John Sherman, discusses Gladstone and Disraeli, and notes Northern Pacific and Wabash earnings versus labor costs, ending with Gould’s $70 million display as proof that property is robbery.
An engineer explains a simple method to lay concrete walks using water lime gravel or ashes. Mix water lime with sharp sand then combine with wet gravel or ashes to coat every fragment. Spread on a graded path, tamp, sprinkle dry cement to absorb moisture, and finish smooth with a plankedrubber. Blocks or patterns can be formed with wood dividers and colored finishes added.
A college director presents a long list of honorary degree nominees, likening it to a congressional petition. The president questions the value and source, asking if the effort will help advertise the institution, while noting the directory fills with many names.
A Detroit Free Press anecdote describes boys leaving home as a misguided rite of passage. It contrasts romantic fantasies of sea and wealth with harsh truths, noting many youths return home after brief adventures and that the pattern was common among veterans and families alike. It also includes recollections of wartime female spies who shared enemy movements, highlighting the dangers and humanity of those times.
Interview with General Sheridan reveals frequent female soldiers and spies. He details a romantic episode of a woman in disguise, notes many spies were reliable and often motivated by money or need, and cites a system that cross checks reports for accuracy. Many women remained in their local counties after the war.
Nelson the carriage dog loved two bay horses Peer and Andrew and the coachman who cared for him. After a family trip left him locked in the stable he pined, refused food, and faded away until he died at the coachman’s feet when the family returned.
The Baltimore Sun recounts curious scenes aboard the Avalon as it travels the Wicomico and Piankatank rivers. Crowds greet arrivals and departures with lively chatter, laughter, and goodbyes as the steamer glides past wharves, creating a lively portrait of river travel and social exchange.
Georgia preacher Lishoy Pieres recalls riding ten miles through a drenching rain to preach at a chapel where only a man and a boy waited. Acknowledging the lone turnout, he found purpose in serving the few, as the other worshiper replied that he had traveled five miles for the sermon. The exchange highlights dedication in faith.
A Philadelphia Press report notes Prof. William H. Pancoast of Jefferson Medical College refusing several patients who sought amputation of big toes to fit tiny boots. He called it a craze sparked by pointed shoes, saying the procedure harms more than it helps and should not be pursued.
The San Angelo Standard recalls a sermon by Andrew Jackson Potter, the fighting parson, detailing frontier life, cowboys’ support, and vivid episodes from Avalle to Brackett and Fort Clark. He recounts preaching amid danger, collecting in hats, and a tale of a poor widow’s surprising gift.
In a discussion on Christianity and Wealth, Dr Gladdon argues for industrial partnership. Workers receive fixed profit shares proportional to earnings, aligning employer and employee interests. The plan hinges on profit sharing to motivate workers and reward management guidance to balance power and responsibility.
A train encounter reveals a city crowd moment where a drummer and companion pursue a flirtatious woman, only to discover she is the other drummer’s wife. The scene ends with awkward laughter as the conductor reveals the truth and the pursuer exits in disappointment.
A Montreal visitor writes about Quebec City’s pretty women. He praises their graceful uphill walks on steep sidewalks, the outdoor terrace life, and the pure air. He credits the landscape, climate, and scenery around Cape Diamond for the sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks of Quebec girls.
The article cites Richard A. Proctor arguing for an earth age of 300 million years and others like the Duke of Argyll up to 10 million years while not below 10 million. It notes Newton's dry-earth theory and suggests cooling will make the planet porous, forming interior cavities that absorb water at a rate slowing water loss to a sheet of writing paper per year, predicting water disappearance in tens of millions of years.
The note surveys decorative fabric uses and crafts for a household, highlighting embroidered aprons, napkins with fruit designs, and chair covers in new fabrics. It describes wall dust removal with dry flannel, care tips for removing tar, and playful knitting ideas for children's sleigh toys, all in a vintage domestic arts voice.
A historical reflection contrasts English lower class passivity with French restlessness. It notes their faces, hopes, and potential for upheaval, warning the wearer of fine clothes to beware, while examining servility, gratitude, and daily interactions from domestic to street life across nations.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a late night scene near Bloomfeld before Charles Reade left England. The text mentions reading to a markable paper on the book of Jonah and a bantering exchange about a hog phrase.
Fragments discuss women admiring beauty with little time for elaborate dress. Mentions simple, tidy routines and graceful styling for a modest look. Text appears as partial OCR with missing words and punctuation.
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