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Newspaper

Mena Star

Location

Mena, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1898

Page

8

Price dispute eyed for Spain Philippines sale

Paris peace talks show both sides near a bargain with a possible monetary gap of about 150 million dollars. Spain seeks far more than the United States is willing to pay for the Philippines, while Cuba’s military and civil governance plans unfold under Gen Wade and Gen Lawton as occupation continues. Deaths, births, and marriages in Matanzas are reported for October.

Washington Nav State Department Paris Philippines United States Spain Cuba War Department Wade Cuban Military Commission Alger Gen. Wade Leo Havana Department of Cuba Santiago Cienfuegos Lawton Gamex Senor Quesada Gomez Congress of Washington Uni

American Lanterns Exported Worldwide Says New York Sun

American lanterns are shipped to all continents with South Africa South America Australia and New Zealand receiving large consignments. Many are tubular designs praised for better combustion and brighter light with 40 styles for ordinary use. American lanterns are lighter neater and cheaper than equal quality imports and exports are increasing.

South Africa South America Australia New Zealand Asia Europe New York England Germany

Earth quake protection in ancient Japanese pagodas

A traveler observes that Japan’s pagodas withstand earthquakes due to a timber frame with a central pendulum. A heavy trunk suspended from the apex of the structure and four bolted timbers at the base form a giant pendulum that keeps the center of gravity steady. This design preserves equilibrium and explains the durability of pagodas centuries old.

Japan Mikado

Artificial Albumen Discovery Sparks Wide Interest

The alleged laboratory production of albumen stirs chemists physicians and the public. Prof Lilienfeld refuses to reveal details until patents protect him. The London Lancet cautions that even if synthesis is achieved it will not immediately revolutionize dietary practice.

Lilienfeld London Lancet

Free Trader Dead and Harvard Triumph Over Penn in Grid

London reports the death of T. B. Potter founder of the Cobden club a noted free trade advocate. In Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard defeated Pennsylvania 10 to 0 in a college football clash reflecting strong local sports results.

London T. B. Potter The Cobden Club Free Trade Organization Cambridge Mass Harvard Pennsylvania

Central Terminal and Connecting railroad name change

The Detroit and Northern rail line, with Stilwell interests, will be renamed the Central Terminal & Connecting railroad. The Kansas City, Pit & Gulf Railroad president is noted as heading the new venture, with $2,000,000 reportedly invested by Hasell interests remaining in the project.

Eer Journal Toledo Kansas City, Pit & Gulf Railroad Detroit the Northern Stilwell Hasell Central Terminal & Connecting Railroad

Cast-Off Baby Carriages Find New Uses Across City

Cast-off baby buggies move from infant conveyance to versatile work and display platforms. Chinese imperial ceremony details noted with temple rites and banquet for ancestors. Hints of local business ads mix with mentions of hides, tallow, wool, bees wax, and paint supplies in Mena Arkansas listings.

New York Herald China Temple of Heaven Peking Geo. W. Knowlton N. M. Roach Fright Depot Sherwood Avenue Mena Ark

For Sale at a Bargain on Acorn Farm Arkansas

One hundred sixty acre farm on the site of Acorn Pelk county with forty acres in cultivation a fine bearing peach orchard one acre in strawberries 100 apple trees good improvements For particulars address D P Misties Acorn Ark Plus new goods at the Racket Store cabinet photos 89 cents per dozen at Electric Studio and 9 cents per dozen at

Acorn Pelk County D. P. Misties Ark

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