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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1897
Page
6
Miss Anna Kussner, a noted Terre Haute miniature painter, has completed a portrait of the Prince of Wales and will spend the coming winter in Russia. The artist raises Indiana’s artistic reputation alongside General Wallace and Riley in literature and Captain Eads in science.
A statement from The New York Financier shows on an October date seventy six national banks had deposits over five thousand dollars, with fifty three banks recording bad deposits. The report notes only twenty three banks surpassed a high threshold, while average activity and fort worth figures appear in the text.
Readable lines describe cattle bids and dairy terms with names unclear. The fragment lists prices and buyers and mentions a deal amount around thirty four dollars. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or places.
The article outlines the British debt history since Napoleonic wars, citing peak figures and reductions after major conflicts. It discusses methods to reduce debt through terminable annuities and the sinking fund, and notes annual additions to the fund along with large bequests from patriots and Britain’s large global debt position next to France. It references tax and postage abuses as well as government costs from wars and maintenance.
A Indianapolis businessman displays a parchment copy of the original amendments to the U S Constitution. The relic, bought after the war from an Ohio soldier who claimed it was taken from the North Carolina Capitol during Sherman's march, attracted inquiry from North Carolina officials seeking its return. The Indiana man plans to keep the copy despite the disputed provenance.
Dr. Talmage delivers a sermon on dangers facing cities from crime and poverty. He cites prisons, rings, fences, and confidence men as threats while urging public authorities to pursue criminals and aid the unemployed and destitute. He laments shallow charity and calls for active, discriminating relief for uprooting classes and the homeless poor.
The article argues that modern work offers no guaranteed paths to profit and stresses the need for thorough commercial training. It asserts employment depends on preparation and merit, with success earned through business qualifications and disciplined character. It urges youths to pursue specialized commercial study to gain intellectual culture and practical employment skills.
The Madison County Insurance Company led by president John Sanders of Anderson lists 1200 members and 1.8 million dollars in insured property. Losses for the past year totaled 12 thousand dollars.
William Stimpson of Rugby Indiana describes paralysis from overwork last fall. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People he recovered with nine boxes, swore to the testimony, and urged others to try the remedy sold for 60 cents a box, six for 2.00, via druggists or the Schenectady company.
A Japanese mission led by S Mitsuhashi and J Ohara seeks to boost U S tea sales by teaching Americans how to brew Japanese teas. The Japanese Tea Guild plans tea bazaars in major cities with experts to demonstrate proper preparation and promote education for home brewing. The Japanese government funds this effort to grow demand, guided by official recipes emphasizing clean teapots, proper tea leaves per cup, and avoiding sugar or cream. Mountain lions or pumas are reported along the Illinois river and Indian Territory, killing cattle.
The Canadian West page notes 25 000 farmers produced 60 000 000 bushels of wheat last season and claims the land suits dairying and ranching. It advertises 360 acres free with pamphlets from C J Broughton 233 Clark Street Chicago. England has 6 220 railway stations.
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