Japanese Simplicity Defies Western Attire and Ailments
An American woman notes her Japanese husband sheds western armor for simple native clothes, arguing heavy attire causes ailments. Lafcadio Hearn is cited on labor tolerance and cleanliness, claiming daily baths and minimal gear reflect Asian vitality versus Western fashion. The piece critiques ornate dress as a social badge and favors pragmatic ease.
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Europe
America
Lafcndio Hearn
Atlantic
Hearn
Ty Ielf
Cork Trees Could Boost US Cork Industry and Trade
The piece notes cork has long been known but only recently grown in the United States, driven by brewing and distilling demand. It explains cork production from bark, the tree’s suitability for California and the southern states, and mentions a potential US preference over imports from France and other lands. It also touches on Bayard’s Edinburgh speech and a New York wool exchange opening.
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National Department of Agriculture
France
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Hore
Commerce
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New York Herald
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New England
Rupport
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Pontiewen
Beginning of a New Year Reflections in 1895
A reflective piece urges embracing optimism at the start of 1895. It emphasizes conquering worry, applying personal power, and pursuing cheerful resolve to shape fortune, noting quotes from W. J. Colville on happy living and forward vision.
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W. J. Colville
Thakoward
Wright
Hupefalline
Ministers and banks unite against war and condemn Korea
The piece argues ministers and financiers oppose a war with England, condemning Korea for harsh royal edicts, while praising peace with honor. It also notes women entrepreneurship ideas, a Russian armor plate order, and drought of 1895 crop data, then shifts to general social and economic reflections.
International Monroe League proposal for unified American defense
A U S Representative Bench of Ohio proposes an international agreement among North and South American nations to establish the Monroe doctrine permanently in the western hemisphere. Delegates would meet in Washington to pledge unanimous support and readiness to defend the doctrine, with arbitration expected from a united front against disputes and misunderstandings with Europe.
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America
Washington
Great Britain
Europe
Americas
International Monroe League
Christmas Comes But Once A Year In Public Feeling
A fragment notes that a short time, a percent popular government loan will be taken to maintain gold reserves or cover expenses. It reflects relief that Christmas arrives only once more, and expresses prevailing gratitude as the year ends.
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Lt. Pitcher
Department of the Uited
Penny flood at New York subtreasury in 1895 holiday rush
The New York subtreasury poured tens of millions of copper pennies to banks and merchants from October to December, with 11 200 000 pennies shipped and 6 200 010 ordered from the mint. Counterfeit pennies and worn coins were culled, while bags held seven pounds each and a solid pile would rise ten miles high, illustrating the extraordinary demand and scale of the holiday coin flow.
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New York
Wielington
Brock Ya
Crogke
Ian
Jason
Colin
New York World
Glass tombstone marker by glass expert in Kittanning cemetery
A rare glass tombstone on the Elizabeth Pepper grave in Kittanning Pennsylvania, installed by her son Matthias Pepper now a Ford City factory assistant. The inch thick plate glass stands four feet high, is sand blasted for the inscription, and reflects a claim that glass endures weather and outlasts marble and granite. The Pepper monument commemorates Elizabeth Pepper who died February 4 1898 at age 77 and notes Willig Pepper as husband.
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Kittanning
Elizabeth Pepper
Ford City
Matthiaa Pepper
Matthias Pepper
Aselstunt
Bn Toncubo
Willig Pepper
William Popper
Poppers
Ford Chry
Great
Biltloghaor Glass Works
London
Pittsburg Dispatch
Weston to Walk Again on Continental Journey
Edward Payson Weston, a leading pedestrian since the six day era, plans a cross country walk to the Golden Gate late next February. Weston's supporters including Mayor Strang of New York and Chauncey M. Depew have guaranteed an $8,000 purse, with a 100 day completion target for the journey.
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Edward Payson Weston
Julia Astley
Golden Gate
Weston
Iriands
Mayor Strang
New York
Chauncey Mo Vupew
Thomas Lo Janes
J. Edward Siminvana
Natonal Link
Hii
Fourteenth Daughter Said to Signal Ill Omen
A brief note from Washington Capital claims a girl born in Indbquand, the fourteenth daughter in a long paternal line, portends trouble for the booms around Hoosier soil and the vib rious presidency.
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Indbquand
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