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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
4
The Ohio Republican state convention last month nominated a five member slate for Secretary of State Supreme Judge Clerk of Supreme Court Food and Dairy Commissioner and Commissioner of the Board of Public Works in nine minutes. The piece notes harmony and contrasts with Indiana methods.
The author notes potential openings for steam laundries in the Philippines after the war. He describes the native dress as startlingly simple and airy and remarks that Caucasians must stay cool. He details the typical white man’s Manila costume including white sheeting garments, a broad brim hat, white canvas shoes, and undergarments.
A garbled report describes Youssuf the Termite Ark as a powerful wrestler tied to a sinking coast tale near Salle Island. Claims allege gold belts and treasure carried by You souf in a belt weight around forty pounds, with experts noting the treasure could weigh far more in water.
The document argues that Porto Rico’s trade heavily favors the United States, with Spain Britain and Germany holding smaller shares. It suggests the US must press for naval presence and clear sovereignty before peace talks finalize, to ensure the flag remains over Porto Rico and secure moral leverage.
A lengthy discussion traces how the war revenue law aims to tax telegraph, sleeping car, express, and railway companies through stamps. It notes court prospects, carrier liabilities, and debates over whether push carts and warehouse receipts fall under public tax provisions. The piece remarks broad citizen compliance and notes attempts to evade stamps have been limited.
Washington officials confirm charges that Cuban soldiers killed wounded Spanish prisoners near Santiago. They say guerrillas fired on Red Cross workers and surgeons, and many captives were beheaded as warnings. Deserters and volunteers sometimes joined Cuban ranks, but guerrillas receive no mercy.
A sermon condemns sectarianism as hindering religion and calls for unity among Christian denominations. It argues all groups should focus on shared beliefs, celebrate noble leaders from each tradition, and join efforts in mission and charity, citing the Atlantic disaster rescue as a metaphor for cross-denominational cooperation.
A Philadelphia Press writer details New Orleans dining, noting coffee methods, breakfast hours, and the city’s rich restaurant culture. He recalls a famed cook, coffee brewing with a stone jar, and strong flavor differences from north of Lake Pontchartrain.
A compact sketch of folk wisdom with warnings about old age virtue and human character. The piece lauds brief truth over fancy speech and critiques passion driven virtue, religious zeal, and prudent fear as surface traits.
A collection of aphorisms attributed to Josh Billings from New York Weekly. It covers honesty and lie avoidance, happiness in reduced wants, patience until proof, prudence about prescriptions, disdain for laziness, and views on public affection and temper.
A three day jury deliberation in Ohio ends without an agreement. A juror notes that a jury composed of women would have disagreed within three minutes.
A reader testimonial extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for menstrual pain and related female complaints. Miss Jennie R. Mrizes of Leon Wisconsin reports relief after using the recommended regimen and urges others to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice.
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