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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1893
Page
2
The Register opines that moral defects cause physical ills and that cripples would dominate nations if true. It argues against constant lamentation, urging a balanced view of life as not always painful or gay. It cites Russia cholera figures: about 550,000 cases and 260,000 deaths since outbreak to last month.
An Omaha pickle factory imports the bulk of its cucumbers from the Eastern States while Nebraska farmers, uninterested, focus on growing garden crops.
Charles De Lessers endures a strict Mazas prison regime where inmates must make their own beds wash dishes and scrub cells. The text notes that influence and wealth hold no sway under the disciplinary system.
Crcin Wolff, secretary to Lord Randolph Churchill, is bankrupt with debts around $85,000 and no assets. The note urges Randy to permit his young man a salary sufficient to keep him from falling further into debt.
Elizabeth Thompson will debut her first great and grand picture Roll Call in Chicago, loaned by Queen Victoria from the Osborne collection. The work will showcase Butler as a leading figure in the exhibition with royal support indicated by the loan.
A French statistician projects that in 2,000 years the average man will reach fifteen inches in height, predicting it would take 4,000 years to dig to the top of a human head. The notion blends data with speculative futurism and humorous extrapolation.
A Gainesville Texas woman reportedly gave a man 100 lashes with a cowhide after he defamed her character. The incident underscores strong local reactions to alleged slander in the Lone Star State.
A Delaware woman who was blacklisted and had her credit ruined for refusing to pay for a ton of coal sued for ten thousand dollars. She received two thousand five hundred dollars in damages and can now buy goods with cash.
An Oregon man tried to dip his hens in sheep dip to increase egg production. The experiment produced only partial success, with twenty of eighty hens surviving and the surviving twenty not laying any more eagerly than before.
The law partner of Congressman Rockwell of Mira won a large black bear at a raffle and contemplates turning the animal into a partnership asset. He plans to shoot his half, allowing Rockwell to realize on his share in his own manner.
In Bridgeport Connecticut thirty thousand women are noted and seven form a crinoline club pledging to wear the old stiffening relic. The reference to Tooley street tailors is dismissed as outdated, replaced by seven Bridgeport women as the new standard.
A Boston Globe correspondent investigates whether surgery can alter eye color and notes that savings from such a procedure might be achieved by exploiting familiarity with certain western citizenship norms.
The collar button joke would die if men knew to dampen new collar buttonholes then insert the button easily. Dampening makes the limp hole conform to the button, and drying stiffens the hole to hold the collar firmly in place.
A German husband long separated from his wife left a will directing his heart be pickled and sent to the widow abroad as an object lesson. The tale notes the husband had settled in another land years ago and his heart’s journey is intended to prove a point to his formerly married partner.
A fragmentary note describes a wife revolting at her husband and labeling him as heartless after considering him cold and uncaring, hinting at marital strain and social judgment within a domestic dispute.
Mrs William M McKinley of Ohio is praised for surrendering her inheritance to satisfy a security debt her husband promised to pay. The act is hailed as giving him a superior wealth of character over any Vanderbilts. Her devotion to his good name earns universal admiration.
Toronto reporter Eorror MacDonald was expelled from the Canadian militia after publicly declaring support for annexation to the United States. He remains convinced that Toronto votes will go to Grover Cleveland’s successor, signaling annexation is imminent.
The article compares ancient heroes like Samson who slew 3,000 with the modern pugilists Corbett Jackson and Mitchell. It notes doubt about physical superiority and laments that the jawbone used by today’s boxers yields no fatal results and is harmless.
Biographers clash over whether Queen Victoria wore slippers when she learned of her accession to the throne. The debate centers on her footwear at that historic moment while noting she was not wearing hosiery. The quip adds a political dig about Jerry Simpson.
The new Secretary proposes widespread tree planting alongside railroad tracks in every state, envisioning hedges similar to those seen along English and French rails. The plan includes planting both trees and hedges, turning rural landscapes toward greater beauty and practical shelter once the western calm returns.
A reader compares travel routes from Chicago to Mobile and notes wide climate variation across the Texas Panhandle. El Paso sits 200 miles closer to the Pacific than the Gulf, and the Gulf lies farther from some Panhandle parts than the Great Salt Lake is. The Jumbo State spans eleven degrees of latitude, explaining Texans skating in winter and others in tropical vegetation.
A French President of Assize notes that a woman's own age is trustworthy only before twenty five and after eighty five. He asserts prison women commonly report ages ending in nine and offers a rule: forties become thirties, often settling near thirty nine, reflecting vanity and deception.
The guidance notes that butter salted in brine should pass through a fine muslin strainer to remove specks from salt and water. It also advises straining the water used to wash butter grains since most waters contain some sediment, ensuring a cleaner final product.
A concise warning that pursuing one's own way is a poor habit since it prevents achieving outcomes. The statement underscores self awareness and restraint as a corrective path. It presents a general behavioral admonition without specific events or entities.
Poem in nostalgic rural mood celebrating apples and memory. The narrator recalls mountain farm orchards, spring bloom, and sunlit harvest. A grandparent figure shares wisdom as the boy tends to apples, linking youth and enduring fruit from old Ascutney. The passage blends sensory orchard imagery with family heritage and seasonal cycles.
Selina Spencer plans to leave her old home to settle debts by selling furnishings while Dorcas defends the house against curious investigators. A chance encounter with George Berkeley rekindles love, leading to a renewed marriage proposal and a Newport wedding plans as Mrs. Spencer contemplates a fresh start.
Sunday observance in the navy has become general over a few years. Sailors now have Sundays off to stand watches and work, plus a Saturday half-holiday. The shift from sails to steam and iron has changed their tasks to drill, rifle practice, and gun duties, keeping them highly prepared for emergencies with midnight alarms and organized posts.
The article notes that few western residents have seen Saint Peter’s in Rome yet most travelers visit Yosemite. Two small hotels suffice for peak season and about two coaches per day transport guests to the valley. Foreign visitors greatly outnumber Americans, especially during May. The Yosemite is esteemed beside Niagara and regarded as the greatest natural wonder by seasoned travelers.
Kate Field’s Washington reports a Senate misunderstanding from Gen. Anson McCook’s marriage years ago. Senator Dolph tried to solicit a donation for a wedding present from Senator from Oregon who refused. The later clarification showed Dolph asked about contributing for his cook’s upcoming marriage.
A sufferer describes persistent dyspepsia causing breakfast distress and vomiting. After trying many remedies, he finally learns of a new approach that promises relief. The account emphasizes ongoing struggle with digestion and the search for effective treatment.
A Waters Town general storekeeper keeps a rapidly revolving window sign that shows Ice Cold Soda Water on one side and skates for Salu on the other, reflecting a quirky mix of offerings and weather caution.
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