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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
6
A whimsical column notes ongoing British war taxes unchanged and the Mary MacLane highball created by Montana bartenders described as fierce. A New Jersey man ends his engagement over his partner’s pong devotion while France delays a guarantee against Panama Canal seismic risks.
Scientists explored Mont Pelee crater and found a large quantity of molten material, confirming prior suspicions about its presence amid volcanic activity.
A New York man collapsed and died during a ping pong session, with speculation that even a gentler sport like croquet might have led to the same fatal outcome. The report notes the sudden death occurred amid light activity, raising questions about underlying health factors.
A Vin cennes mob lingers in indeterminate threat, taking days to decide a lynching, suggesting only limited immediate danger to the targeted man. The tone indicates wary public disorder rather than imminent violence.
Up to date no two estimates of the British losses from the Boer war in men or money have been anywhere near alike. The history of that conflict remains to be written.
Envoys who did not take part in the fighting express skepticism as peace plans are shaped by the combatants. Their objections are unlikely to alter the negotiations, while the Boers behind the talks push for decisive terms.
The late Amos J. Cummings was admitted to probate and left an estate valued at $1500. He earned praise as a journalist and served as a congressman, noted for honesty.
The speaker argues that if the Boers had continued fighting for another year they could have secured $30 million in indemnity rather than $15 million. He recalls that a year earlier under the Middleburg proposition Britain agreed to pay $5 million to obtain peace.
A dated comparison shows 29 establishments in 1890 rising to 89 in 1900 and wage employment growing from 805 to 1816. The report asserts protectionism is building its own monument in Indiana.
In Indiana last year about 30,000 fewer people received state aid than in 1897, cutting state expenses by nearly $400,000. If these figures do not signal increased prosperity, the argument is against it, notes the Madison Courier.
The college showcased a day's meals for a five person family at 60 cents, including oatmeal lentils rye bread and neck of mutton. Officials claim the diet is scientifically adequate in fat carbohydrates and protein and will appeal for its neat frugality, though it may not please every palate as a satisfying meal.
The Praca of Posen reports Polish scholars who refuse to answer German questions in schools must serve eight hours in jail each week. Imprisonment blocks on Thursdays and Saturdays cover catechism arithmetic German physics and multiple jail periods. The paper suggests the measure may backfire, giving Polish youth time to plan resistance to Germanization.
A Texas cattle firm shipped 630 head of pure bred cattle to Natal, part of a plan to export up to 40,000 head by year end. The British government will run Galveston to South African port steamers, while cattle are inoculated for tuberculosis. The piece frames cattle exports as aiding reconciliation and civilization, noting beef prices may rise as shipments continue.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A. W. Gleason notes the oath dated December 6 1886. Firm advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal medicine acting on blood and mucous surfaces and sells for 75 cents with testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills also promoted as best.
A short quip from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat imagines a child carrying an umbrella through changeable weather. The boy explains the umbrella is for both parents and that only this kind of weather allows him to use it.
Lawrence Kansas women suffered from kidney and liver trouble nervous prostration and debility but after using three bottles of Electric Bitters Mrs L Pease walked again in three months she calls it a new person Headache backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells are relieved by the tonic and satisfaction is guaranteed Sold 50 cents at local druggists.
London jewelers and badge makers show a wide range of coronation keepsakes for Americans abroad. From inexpensive pins and busts to costly medallion portraits in precious metals, the offerings celebrate King Edward and Queen Alexandra with crowns, dates, and royal symbols. Crowned spoons featuring Westminster Abbey and coats of arms are popular, with various designs appealing to travelers and collectors alike.
A discussion of a coming campaign against mosquitoes notes broad legal enforcement, with Brookline Massachusetts cited for relief disputes and petroleum spraying causing local quarrels at a golf club. Also promotes Botanic Blood Balm with a free sample offer and medical advice. mentions Ziegelbaur and New Albany.
An account lauds Boer restraint in accepting Britain’s terms and calls for forgiveness after two and a half years of war. Acting President Schalkburger and General Botha urge unity, calm, and integration into the empire, while noting widows and orphans’ needs. Venezuela’s dull season notes three revolutions ongoing.
Special rates offer travels to Minneapolis for National Educational Association on July 5 to 8, to Tacoma or Portland for Y P U annual meeting July 15 to 20, to San Francisco or Los Angeles for Knights of Pythian biennial meeting August 1 to 7, and to Salt Lake City August 6 to 8 for Grand Lodge B P O E reunion. For details contact Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents or O H Hagerty in Agdaoisville.
A description of opium cultivation explains sowing poppy petals and juice, bed irrigation, and careful tending. Women and children harvest petals for drying to cover opium cakes, then fields yield ripe capsules lanced to exude juice scraped into pots for crude opium. Public notice follows with a medical ad for kidney cure.
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