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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1892
Page
2
A Lailander skates 150 miles daily and sometimes beats records with his mother in law pursuing. The nation holds 300000 commercial travelers. Foreigner views on Uncle Sam’s small standing army are noted. A remark on ancient punishments suggests a barrel would have rolled down unaided if the man inside had been placed in it.
The Vienna noble Count CiLaTEK bears facial scars from the public horsewhipping by Princess Stephanie. Few nobles share the distinction of such an act, reflecting on a dramatic royal public rebuke and its lingering marks.
A Portland boy attached himself to a horse and was dragged to death when the animal ran away. Observers remark on the danger of such acts and hope for a time when boys understand the futility of tying themselves to animals.
The rumor says the overweight fiftyish Prince may ride an untamed bicycle. It hints that waiting for a throne could cause ennui, but if the heir can master the machine, ruling a future kingdom need not worry him.
Some medical figures announced a discovery that London air kills disease germs in the air. The idea of London as a delightful residence may grow, challenging the old view that pure air is healthier than foul air as progress continues.
Tur native newspapers lament decay of good manners among educated Japanese girls. They claim foreign education systems erode female life customs as the modern girl imitates Western ways and nearly becomes a man in demeanor.
The speaker argues railroads will curb attendance if they overspend to lure visitors to the World’s Fair. He says many Americans have a finite travel budget and will abstain if ticket costs are too high, noting millions of potential attendees exist but will stay away if expenses exceed their means.
An explosion struck a New York desk factory where workers cleaned sawdust and wood shavings before dumping them into a chute. Flames erupted as the chute door opened, leaving two men badly burned. The incident is attributed to a wood dust explosion, a known danger in dusty workplaces.
United States Minister Scruggs ruled that the Philadelphia could refuse to deliver refugee General Mijares to Crespo's government. Mijares, once on American deck, was under U S protection regardless of his former political role. The government refuses to inquire into fugitives’ politics when protected by the flag.
The excerpt urges Crespo to accept the US representative in Venezuela's actions, hoping for a graceful acquiescence and refuge under its flag. It portrays a diplomatic stance favoring U.S. influence in Venezuela.
The writer imagines a calm Japanese gentleman or Samiare philosopher viewing the modern Ta Ra Ra Boom dances. He fears the spectacle could render both dancers and audience insane and unsettles decorum, suggesting these new dances may provoke unsettling brain effects as they spread.
European critiques claim Americans lack a leisure class and chase an intense hurried life. The piece argues Americans are learning rest and culture, despite continued business zeal, and predicts a rise in taste for books, art, libraries, and galleries as fortunes and generations grow.
A Vanderbilt story recalls an elderly Berlin jeweler who, unannounced, entered the Vanderbilts’ abroad residence to offer what he claimed was the greatest ruby on earth. He proposed selling at a sacrifice and suggested adding five stones to complete a half dozen. Vanderbilt replied with a curt offer of one tenth the price, stating he would consider, and sent his answer within the two hour window.
The Boston Commonwealth cites a royal note on Wordsworth’s death when Samuel Rogers declined the laureateship and proposed Alfred Tennyson. Prince Albert reportedly offered the post, and the PM questioned if Tennyson’s poetry fit a laureate chosen by a woman. Rogers later satisfied officials.
A reflective poem from London Christian World ponders a neighbor's boy as both risk and promise. It contrasts the boy's varied character with the speaker's enduring hope, praying that the best within him guides his path and brings joy to others.
Saint Andre befriends a rich tradesman’s son on a Grenoble stage ride. After a fatal colic ends the groom elect’s life, the baron returns as a living fiancé, revealing the ruse at a Paris breakfast and winning Sylvia’s hand after his staged ghost tale. The tale ends with a wedding and a defense of noble bearing.
A large outdoor box filled with soil and seeds sprouted into an unexpected scene as a policeman ordered its removal. The incident unfolded near the observer’s window, prompting questions about garden project legality and local enforcement.
A vignette from Marshal de Luxembourg recalls a march in Flanders where a soldier refused to return to form after a beating. Boutteville struck him, later offered pay for a dangerous errand, and the bravest officer earned a commission after the soldier revealed his identity and claimed justice.
A French chroniqueur reports a child’s clever test for judging age. A girl playing with a man near fifty explains that youths are “those that have a good time,” offering a humorous observation on aging and perception.
A quoted line notes social irony about dating norms and expectations, suggesting that consent to an intimate or romantic venture is followed by discomfort or moral scrutiny rather than seamless progress. The remark emphasizes gendered double standards in social movement.
Christina Mcliver a Scotchwoman fell from a Kinlochewe Loch Maree cliff and after three days clung on a rock ledge with a broken leg. A fisherman’s boat rescued her and she spent months recovering from the ordeal.
An account of Adolphe Thiers attending a hunting party at M Casimir-Perier s estate. The game keeper tries to coax the president to shoot but Thiers zigzags among the hunters, ending with a ba y claimed as his kill. He remarks that the kill was made by the office, not by himself.
The piece urges boys to choose a profession by age 15 and prepare early, arguing early impressions aid skill acquisition and lifelong planning. It notes youth should immerse in the field, while adding a humorous aside about a husband who still won’t help with light tasks after marriage.
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