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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
4
The Mooresville guide reports a new trust controlling knit underwear, to be incorporated in New Jersey with 30 000 000 capital stock and 15 000 000 common shares 10 000 000 bonds and 5 000 000 preferred shares. Output value of mills joining the scheme is about 7 000 000. The trust aims to supply cheap goods to the masses.
The Cuba war boosts Mexican tobacco, with Vera Cruz leading and San Andres leaf dominating factories. The soil and Tuxtla climate closely resemble Cuba, prompting belief Mexico will become a major tobacco country.
A fragmented report describes a major Welsh miners strike with potential effects on postwar coal supply and export markets. It notes Welsh coal quality and its export to global markets, and suggests disruptions could influence operations of major powers and foreign trade.
Report notes a decisive end to a northwest frontier clash as forces under Ateidis sub-Insttrbe push back Pristis sowar factions. The engagement yields higher casualties and signals shifts in occupation while Indian troops adapt to new dispositions and aim to strengthen regional hold.
The report details gunboats including Concord Petrel Zafira and Manshan with crews and supplies. The American fleet sailed 7000 miles from its base into enemy territory facing heavy batteries and a joint Spanish land and sea defense. Spanish regulars and volunteers cooperate with a hostile Manila population while insurgents in the outskirts number about 20000 awaiting a first assault.
Natal the British colony pledges to supply 12 000 tons of coal annually to the English navy at no charge. The St James Gazette notes a coal cutoff could strand even a superior fleet, while an empty bunker cruiser becomes vulnerable to a coal-armed rival. The piece suggests similar moves by others may follow.
The article notes widespread U S support for the war with Spain over Cuba, while a few outsiders and a lone American advocate Weyler cite different views. It mentions Spanish and foreign letters to Sagasta intercepted, and a doubtful claim that some Americans back Weyler or oppose the war despite general consensus.
A Washington report describes a bureau studying insect warfare to control pests. Scientists explore how parasites and predators target Colorado potato bugs and other species, while noting complexities and risks of releasing cultivated insects.
The Chicago Record argues Spain cannot govern its colonies. It discusses uprisings in the Philippines and Cuba, condemns corrupt governors, and urges reasonable steps to help islanders win independence from Spain. It cites racial prejudice and heavy taxes as motives for revolt and supports a gradual, temperate path to freedom.
Dr. Talmage urges avoiding talkative comfort by voluble friends. He advocates gentle presence a single kind word and a firm hand grasp to ease grief. He contrasts worldly philosophers with empathetic aged counselors who have endured trials and can offer true solace through faith.
A wacky history of counting apples between Eve and Adam pokes at faulty arithmetic. The Boston Journal sample ends with the claim that Eve and Adam ate eight followed by a long numeric joke, concluding both are 8 1,896,864 apples.
The New York Sun notes sun bonnets or golf bonnets are back in vogue though disliked in childhood. White or colored organdie with frilled trims are popular, with high crowns and long skirts. Golfing, bicycle and athletic girls are buyers, though true outdoor lovers may prefer a tan.
A trimmed excerpt notes sassafras harvest with a boy digging up root and his mother selling it in town to buy tobacco for the old man. It claims sassafras both as medicine and tasty. The piece links sassafras tea to restoring blood after winter buckwheat cakes.
Goldfish originate from China and were first found in a large lake near Mt Tsientsing. They were introduced to Europe in the seventeenth century with France receiving the first specimens as a gift to Mme De Pompadour.
A moral urging mothers to guide daughters toward medical care. A letter from Miss Marr of Centralia Pa describes severe fatigue back pain irregular menses and weight loss. Following Mrs Pinkham Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills she recovered fully and gained strength and color.
The Fortnightly Ignorance Club in Rochester, led by Mrs Jane Marsh Parker with Dr Sarah R A Dolley as president and Miss Susan B Anthony as honorary member, promotes learning by admitting ignorance and pursuing unknown topics though a suffrage dispute has arisen among members. The item notes global copper production and Spanish schoolgirl figures for contrast.
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