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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1893
Page
2
The Register notes wide awake readers seeking opportunities. John Chinaman continues washing, while Uncle Sam frets over the Geary act. Public interest grows as the idea that more gold leaving the country means tighter finances is debated.
Report states France intends to spend 2,000,000 dollars on ammunition and arms for its cavalry in the coming year, signaling a major defense buildup. The plan emphasizes equipment for mounted forces and reflects growing European military preparation.
The leather trust, valued around 120 million dollars, faces significant public pressure and anticipated pushback. Analysts say the trust will endure intense scrutiny before final outcomes emerge, while authorities and stakeholders prepare for ongoing debate.
A reflective saying contrasts poverty and riches, suggesting hardship reveals character while prosperity hides flaws. It implies many mistake virtue for restraint, while a full stomach drives or softens moral behavior.
A local report notes that of 166 candidates seeking admission to West Point only 43 passed the entrance examination, reflecting a disappointing outcome for the congressional selections and the country’s prospects for officer training.
The note observes the Spanish government's use of payments to Cuban rebels as a cost saving measure and speculates that a wealthy power such as the United States could similarly buy influence if it offered a feasible deal.
The emperor toured a German transatlantic steamship and remarked that travel to America would require second class, joking it might soon push him to third class if he continues to threaten Germany.
The article notes parallels between the colonial dispossession of Africans and the historic removal of Native Americans in North America. It suggests Africans may face extinction in a similar pattern to the red man as white settlers claimed lands.
A morphine eater is always accusing others of the habit. When you hear people accusing others of any sin, watch them. Their minds run on that sin, probably because they are guilty of it. The worst people are nearly always the most inveterate gossips.
A Cogswell fountain formerly in the common is moved to a cemetery. City pride limits discussion as officials believe mourners will not protest the relocation.
A Denver citizen died after grasping an electric wire on his house roof with one hand. Scientists claim electrocution in murder cases is not fatal but induces a quiescent state, raising questions about whether science could be mistaken.
Interest in Dante grows as fear of Hell fades amid modern skepticism about prophetic accuracy. Critics suggest fascination stems from curiosity about the era and not fear, with some joking that Dante’s visions reflect medical worries rather than true foreseeing.
The passage argues that admitting a specific offence honestly shows truth and sincerity, conveys regret, and signals a desire to improve. If given in the right spirit, such admissions help social peace and promote happiness.
A jeweler with fifty years of experience criticizes American watches noting their strength and durability. He says a novice can make them run well and a quality piece may be the last one a buyer needs, illustrating differing viewpoints on the same topic.
A group of gun designers who entered a competition faced disappointment as the results, judges, and outcomes drew scrutiny. The article outlines the entrants, the nature of the contest, and notable reactions from participants and observers.
The army board recommended the Krag Jorgenson gun, and the officers who ran the tests aimed to find a weapon that could kill the most men quickly with minimal risk of failure. The tests were thorough, and the decision seems correct, though some fear a scandal could arise.
From Cambridge Mr. Frank Bolues secretary of Harvard publishes a pamphlet of letters from college men on student expenses. Some records show how a bright young fellow can economize with the motto where there is a will there is a way. The writing tempts questions about nerve fuel and may brace or discourage readers with little backbone.
The Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway and the Big Four have extended cylinder steam ports from 18–19 inches to 23 inches on many locomotives. At 50 mph, the brief steam passage demands ample port area, and designers push for longer ports despite prior resistance. The shift affects numerous engines and signals a broader industry trend toward optimizing steam flow for higher speeds.
New York papers claim Gotham leads in opposing drunkenness though saloon practice trims the moral claim. Outsiders drink more abroad, while locals show home consumption supporting saloon prosperity.
Jeffersonville Indiana becomes a popular elopement hub for couples from Illinois and Kentucky. Six couples wed in one day, driven by cost concerns over traditional home weddings. The piece notes a shift from romantic quests to calculating wedding expenses and presents.
Peter Roberts of Lyons Kansas is a victim in Chicago where a gang of women, described as amazons, snatch hats and then rob victims of large sums. Police report difficulty containing the marauding group as they lurk in hallways and strike suddenly. The writer urges action against the women to restore Chicago’s reputation.
In English drapers shops assistants monitor suspected customers by the phrase two pounds ten. They signal “two eyes upon ten fingers” as a cue when larceny is suspected. A shop show-walker may call out “Tas Mr Sharp arrived?” and staff behind the counter answer “We are expecting him, sir.”
The speaker imagines a life at sea beyond land and title, preferring a ship and the ocean to wealth and bonds. He envisions a voyage to Spain, a distant shore where a castle in Spain and a white hand beckon from across the sea. A distant Don Caron awaits his own return, uniting dream and kinship through the sea’s reach.
Veteran recounts the Slim Buttes fight led by General Crook against Crazy Horse's band. Philo Clark, lone forward in the ravine, exposes himself to Indian fire, then calls for a counterattack, inspires the squad, and secures quarter for noncombatants. The action ends with Sioux surrender near Red Cloud agency.
A brief quotation from Capt. Charles King U S A praising peace security and vigor, describing a vigorous life and the prime of youth as celebrated in Youths Companion.
The article details a two factory complex in the United States dedicated to patent foods and medicines for dogs. A Scottish founder built a business with raw material rooms, large ovens, and machines to mix bake and seal dog biscuits, cat dishes, and dog cosmetics.
A Fort Worth Gazette account recalls a New York Central ride near Buffalo where an elderly passenger with a St. Lawrence County map on his face disrobes on a snowy platform. He then complains the berth area is too cold, prompting laughter as he shows up in scant attire.
A New York Times tale recounts a young woman abroad who slipped into a sentry box in Dresden and shouted Boo as a soldier passed. Startled, the guard dropped his musket and fled, while she returned to her friends unruffled. The Emperor reportedly wished to meet the audacious prankster, though she doubted the official reception.
A group of St Louis boarding-school girls solemnly draft their wills with funeral instructions. One student explains bequests to sisters and teachers, plus personal items, and dictates funeral details from dress to how mutes and relatives should be arranged. The tone is playful yet earnest as the writer notes the girls’ surprising seriousness.
A Youth's Companion excerpt argues education in road building is essential and cites Macadam and Telford as pioneers. It notes that permanent highways replaced toll-filled turnpikes, improving farm values and reducing costs. It warns that poor roads waste grain revenue and impose heavy taxation on farmers, urging awareness of roads' benefits.
The passage notes that women rarely go to Madrid markets, with even top cooks avoiding market crowds. It says the second cook handles marketing, enjoying perks and a commission on purchases. When a servant is discharged, she is called too dear, yet no character criticism is implied.
A fragment notes resident HRUDGELY remarks the hardest part of a drinking song is the refrain. The line hints at social duty to curb neighborly pride and preserves a local dialect flavor in a brief, literary aside.
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