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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1887
Page
4
A new postal law limits fourth class mail to the sender’s name and address only. Previously merchants could attach tags detailing business or items inside, but the requirement now forbids such labels.
A Dunkirk correspondent argues that a President should push Congress to enact new laws such as restoring full legal tender in greenbacks. The piece warns that without a Congress willing to honor public sentiment, presidents cannot compel lawmakers. It recalls Andrew Johnson and notes Congress reflects the people who elect it.
An article recounts a Confederate money lender in Charleston prison who issued drafts on Northern cities for Confederate money at inflated rates. He profited by selling drafts for gold and coaxing officers to sign notes, but his scheme collapsed when his satchel of drafts vanished overboard during a voyage to Fortress Monroe, leaving many victims with losses as wartime fortunes.
A discussion on women in business argues they gain value after 25, when trained and self reliant. It warns against joint work with husbands and promotes preserving earnings for future capital. The piece cites Mrs Betts and references Speer’s wine in a separate column.
A New York Commercial Advertiser reporter visits a Joss House on Chatham Square. He notes the temple’s incense smell, hand carved furniture, and a temple altar housing Joss the god. Worshippers arrive at any time, kneel briefly, light reeds, and depart.
A labor saving device in tin can production wipes solder from inside cans without slowing the line. A worker devised the inside wipe, earned royalties as the machine sold 20,000 cans daily, saving about 15 dollars per day in solder.
In this Hampton newspaper anecdote Johnny breaks household rules and faces a playful yet stern consequence. His plan to use a fire shovel and a slipper backfires as his sister distressed by another child delivers a thrashing. The tale ends with the moral that sharing risky ideas invites trouble.
A longtime owner and manager outlines the Tortilita Gold and Silver Mining Company plan to raise capital through private subscription. He claims the mines are valuable, with 12 mines and a mill, and promises 25 percent dividends on 200,000 shares while the syndicate holds the rest.
The offer states 300000 shares with voting rights delayed until profits exceed 25 percent on the first 20000 shares yearly. Each holder has one vote per share and may vote by proxy. Shares are full paid and nonassessable. Subscriptions for 50000 shares at $2.00 each are accepted with allotment on November 1.
A Milling World correspondent reports a miller using an unprotected light to inspect a bolting chest. A flash and shock bald the miller as his beard and hair vaporize into a gaseous form. The fire did not spread and no accident was officially reported.
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