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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1893
Page
2
An odd clipping notes a thief of the United States secret service earning a 3500 dollar salary plus counterfeiters yearly. Tar Shah of Persia is described with a tiny Shetland pony wearing golden shoes. Philosophical musings on resolve and debt compare income to expenditure and debts to cash.
A philosophical reflection compares false happiness to false money, noting it passes briefly but proves light and alloy when tested, revealing loss. The piece urges discernment between genuine joy and deceptive pleasure, warning of eventual disappointment.
An odd reflection on innocence, suggesting that the pure soul would hate only what it once loved, epitomized by the word Slim and the paradox of affection turning to aversion within a deep inner change.
Gen Butler played poker with such skill that opponents felt he had won a case against them and moved for prompt execution and unpaid costs, a sharp analogy linking the card game to a courtroom victory in the observed scene.
A pugilist was offered 25000 to throw a bout but refused, sensing the bidder’s tale was false. His pride showed in his chest and face as he rejected the deal, certain the man would not honor the wager.
Mark Twain has made a decided impression upon the Italians as a wealthy American of reserved manners and gentlemanly bearing, and they are reciprocating by reading his books and trying to enjoy his funny stories.
A Scranton woman, Mrs Sarah Kipple, aged 99, yet persists in smoking after seventy nine years of use. Despite long habit, there remains time for reform and change in health behavior.
The Empress of Austria is reputed to be the best royal housekeeper in Europe. Everything in the Austrian palace is under her own personal care. She orders cooks, butlers, and laundry maids, and is constantly inventing something new in cookery.
Epward F. Searles plans a premier science building for Bowdoin College funded by Hopkins millions. The project aims to create the finest equipped structure for scientific study, reflecting exceptional skill and wealth to surpass similar facilities nationwide.
The French premier Clemenceau dismissed pleas from friends to avoid danger saying he has stood on the field of honor too often to have any appreciation of fear. The remark followed pleading arguments against his continued exposure during the confrontation with Deroulede.
Reports from St Paul de Loanda state an engine struck a dynamite laden car and caused a blast that killed fifty people. The dispatch used by editors referred to the car as a wagon. The Khedive of Egypt is portrayed as ambitious, with John Bull as guardian exerting controlling influence, implying a potential clash that could end poorly for the young ruler.
A Kentucky physician was fatally shot after delayed response to a sick call. The case raises a delicate legal issue over the obligation to answer promptly, with courts expected to take up the matter unless violence intervenes.
It is unofficially reported that attorneys using absorption to settle estates have been upheld by the Bar Association as within professional lines. This may satisfy lawyers, yet the public may not recognize the sanctity of the lines those inside the profession follow to practice what they couldn't outside.
A Mexican volcanic event is described as bringing a regional economic bonanza with potential boosts to railroads and hotels nearby if similar activity occurred in the United States. Local and national observers see spillover effects for transportation and tourism sectors.
A description of a grand winter scene where thousands of tourists would have assembled to view the event, noting the patience of Mexican observers and the exceptional ease of enjoying the spectacle despite zero weather.
The Tuer Witnesses' Protection Society, formed in London to shield witnesses from insult in court, extends its scope to include General Legal Reform Union. It seeks to cut litigation costs, highlight sentencing inequality and anomalies, and to push for a uniform code.
The proposal seeks to end the 5000 dollar limit on damages for killing a person by a railroad, arguing repeal will reduce deaths. It contends railroads avoid fatal incidents by lowering risk when liable for large payouts.
An Eastern town faith curist who let his daughter die of typhoid pneumonia, claiming he is not of this world, defends his stance to neighbors. The piece argues such beliefs defy reality and warns that when danger strikes, believers will seek medicine.
The article argues that France's Tunisian occupation and Italian interests have reshaped Mediterranean politics, leaving France constrained and Italy aligned with other powers except Russia. It notes Dr. Parker’s quirky claims on tobacco and gentility, then recounts J A McConville of Butte finding gold in 31 chickens, totaling 887.50, and a trial yield from one hen showing potential for a bonanza.
A Boston woman recalls lessons with Jenny Lind and depicts the Swedish singer as a stern taskmaster. The student says Lind cried more than she sang, insulted her appearance, and could erupt into anger before resuming her lessons with harsh reprovals. The piece ends with a proverb about work easing worldly troubles.
A fragment from a poem by Frank L. Stanton contrasts drifting seas with a hopeful voyage toward a promised home. It speaks of healing balm, calm skies, and entering a father’s gates after life’s storms, ending with rest in light.
In Albuquerque the daughter of Col. Bleeker is abducted by loot-hungry robbers. Malcolm MacDonald leads five friends to the lava bed cave where the robbers camp on a floating lava island. He smothers the fire, frees Helen, and escapes by boat as the troupe arrives to aid. The outlaws surrender and are captured.
A compact reflection notes that a man rarely learns much until age brings years of experience, after which he grows too discreet to share those lessons. The line frames aging as a quiet, private accumulation of insight.
The article defends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a true specific for malaria liver disorders constipation nervous and rheumatic stomach and kidney troubles. It criticizes false universal panaceas and notes broad medical endorsement by reputable physicians as proof of its thorough action.
A caution describes how impulsiveness leads to serious trouble and hurt feelings. It urges calm reflection over reacting in anger, comparing an uncontrolled temper to carrying fire near gunpowder and warning of the harm caused by hasty acts.
Promotion for Gare rett's 100 Choice Selections priced at 30 cents, with two new comedies included. Catalogue free from P. Gannett & Co., Philadelphia. Also discussion on adopting an impersonal pronoun to replace gendered terms, avoiding repetition of "one" in speech and writing.
A Boston Globe page notes tips on slimming at minimal cost. Readers are asked to send a two cent stamp for a copy to Betina Circulating Library in Chicago. The piece also mentions Roman soldiers wearing sandals in heat and leather shoes in cold climates.
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