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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
2
In Indianapolis a city sanitarian will inspect whisky sold at the capital to root out impure and counterfeit Bourbons. The move, tied to the upcoming presidential campaign, signals an important effort to purge adulterated spirits from the market.
The fragment echoes era talk on sea power and British dominance. It hints at national fate and global tensions with phrases about ships, alliances, and a referenced German coup, all framed by a presiding sentiment of maritime strength and caution.
An aged sensationalist sketch critiques the boxing world, denouncing promoters and “second rate” stars. It ridicules advertising schemes, asserts moral decline, and questions public fascination with physical perfection over real virtue.
A reflective note on mystics and horror stories, praising eerie visions and sensational legends. The piece mentions séances and specters, conjuring a mood of eerie anticipation while questioning the credibility of psychics and the allure of haunting narratives.
North Dakota farmer Hines gains noted recognition in Graf as locals claim an extraordinary success outside standard manuals. The article highlights community pride and unusual achievement linked to the agricultural figure.
The plan envisions a line by Great Northern routes linking Duluth to Ton with a direct haul 281 miles. Hines claims forty miles graded and says 100 miles will be ready for rails by fall. Nines funds the effort with paid gunmen on right of way and a two dollar cash component plus board per worker.
A noted theatrical company announced a thirty day engagement touring with a star cast including Nat Goodwin John Drew and others. They will travel by special train with elaborate scenery. prices will be set low to encourage attendance and the venture aims for artistic prominence over profit.
Fashion notes reveal spring styles featuring silk and velvet ribbons in plaids and stripes, Persian and Dresden patterns, and chine lace. Delicate tassels, passementeries, and iridescent satins shape evening wear, hats, and gowns for visiting, church, and dinner events.
Elllis hosts a parody night in Indianapolis with a stream of jokes. Jay Voss and Grace Edlis trade quips about North Meridian Street girls and dogs, delivered amid the crowd’s laughter and playful heckling.
The article reviews Roentgen's discovery of cathode rays and shadow photography at Wurzburg University. It explains Crookes tubes, vacuum effects, and early experiments locating projectiles in animals, plus potential medical uses and germ-killing prospects. It notes Edison’s interest and the wide global curiosity in this new phenomenon.
The article discusses Menelik I of Abyssinia, described as emperor and king of kings, opposing Italian protection. It notes his lineage claims, his rise to power in Shoa, and his wealth and fertile lands. The piece frames him as a major force in European diplomacy and a pivotal figure in Africa.
In Chicago a large stone church with a massive stave tower was jacked from its foundations and moved fifty feet to a new lot on Michigan Avenue near Twenty third Street. The hotel beside the church funded the move and bought the new land, aiming to improve room light and value, with a safe, successful relocation.
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