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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1892
Page
2
The Register piece notes the palace car of the poor as an Ice wagon and imagines a day when everyone can be their own telephone girl. It also mentions a silver dollar from 1804 valued around $600, with a buyer unconcerned about its silver weight.
The Emperor of Japan confers the Order of the Rising Sun on Sir Edwin Arnold. Readers consider how the new decoration will be worn among the multiple orders he already bears, highlighting his renowned literary and diplomatic stature.
The piece notes South Dakota offers climate diversity with January lows around 45 degrees and July highs near 105. It humorously describes the thermometer as semi exhausted, sliding up and down the bulb frequently.
A discussion resumes on terminology of the type writer as an unabridged dictionary reveals that language appears adequate for broad use but may lack breadth for the era's brisk styles. The remark implies language still lags behind rapid social and technological change.
The passage argues that if ultimate results could be accurately weighed, failure would, over time, contribute more to character building, virtue development, and global welfare than success, implying an ironic long term value of setbacks.
A Cape May young man showed considerable sympathy for lynch law in reacting to a man who tried to photograph his sister while she bathed. He beat the offender and damaged the camera, a punishment that the youth would have deserved full approval for, given the offense.
The speakers argue that modern commentary on Mars and its moons shows a looseness with mythic naming. They warn that using feminine gender for a traditionally masculine celestial figure mocks sacred tradition and risks undermining long held norms.
The piece argues that even with full confessions from susceptible young men, many poisonings would still lack answers. It suggests conspiracy behind tales of fair maidens being carried away during healthful, enjoyable times.
The Castroville Enterprise is a single editor publisher operation with the editor writing all news and comments, handling odds, bookkeeping, foreman duties, typesetting, soliciting and collections. The owner and sole operator is a 22 year old wineman named Louisa Francis.
An American resident of Zacatecas Mexico recently wed his thirteenth wife, triggering an arrest under an old Mexican law that forbids men from marrying more than nine times. He had four marriages beyond the limit but encountered the unlucky thirteen.
The discovery that photographs can distinguish individuals among Chinese immigrants challenges the belief that all Chinamen look alike. US officials acknowledge the lesson, recognizing the camera can identify individuals, undermining a prior universal Caucasian conviction.
Three counties in the extreme southeast Texas region report almost complete crop failure for four years due to drought. The state has provided aid, but more is needed. The affected counties lie near the Gulf, with moisture loss linked to prevailing offshore winds.
A private in a Pennsylvania regiment commits an offense in which an apology is considered by the court. The record notes disciplinary actions and potential mitigation through remorse, with the judge advocate general and commanding officers involved in evaluating the apology.
A fragmentary excerpt describes harsh punishment for a man refusing an apology. It mentions tying him by the thumbs until unconsciousness, shaving half his head and face, stripping his uniform, dishonorable dismissal from service, and drumming out of camp like a felon. The text frames this as a demanded strong apology serving as equivalent punishment.
A wealthy idle Paris resident caused a mail coach to be built in the pattern of a century ago and drove it at full speed to Trouville with Suffern Tailor aboard. The event draws comparisons to Fulton’s Clermont and hints at future antiquarian milestones.
The article suggests France faces possible exclusion from a Morocco treaty with England Spain and Italy. It warns Paris may deploy a strong squadron to Tangier, with British warships present, risking a broader European crisis. It asks if this Morocco affair matches Mr Balfour’s hinted impending sensational international issue.
The article portrays the Columbia as a premier naval vessel capable of destroying enemy commerce in war. It notes her unmatched speed, close-quarters efficiency, and multiple rapid-fire guns able to sweep decks and rigging. It emphasizes American ingenuity and pride in the ship’s design and potential wartime role.
A Memphis jury found Alice Mitchell insane for the murder of her friend Freda Ward. The article argues insanity varies by degree, notes Mitchell inherited mania from her mother, and cites her jealousy and the fatal act as signs of unsound mind. It contrasts true love with deadly passion and laments the social shame.
Michael Fritz of Friedensburg the oldest man in Schuylkill County has three sets of teeth and is likely to get a fourth On his 81st birthday he was surprised with three perfect teeth in his upper jaw which had been false before These teeth disappeared later and he wore dentures until another set of natural teeth began to appear Four teeth have grown and a full set may follow Mr Fritz is 95 years old Correspondence Philadelphia Press
A reflective poem contemplates the land of dreams where dead return and desire conquers sorrow. It hints at power and equality in a mystic realm beyond waking life, closing with a note on dreamlike daily life and the Boston Globe as the source.
In a town torn by a sewer dig, Alec Taylor helps Emil Wooper and Miss Rose Bailey. He rescues the boy, falls in love, and shifts from idle lawyer to advocate as Mrs. Hooper wins a city damages case aided by Taylor. The courtroom win marks the start of his rising career.
Old woman seeks damages for a broken arm while a lawyer eases fees with a sly hint of charity. Alec Taylor speaks softly to Rose Bailey as Mrs. Hooper contemplates paying something to the lawyer, who insists the girl wants a fee. Farm and Home.
Reports say Baron Maurice de Hirsch will tour the United States soon. A financier and philanthropist, he is famed for vast wealth, notable gifts totaling about 15 million dollars, and a reputation as a chivalrous European figure. An historic Paris club incident showed his resolve and wit in admitting a Hebrew member.
Shoplifting has become a nuisance in St Louis prompting firms to maintain a gallery with offender photographs. Trusted staff monitor the portraits and seize attempts to steal, including numerous women described as kleptomaniacs. The gallery, praised by police, lists hundreds of women alleged to shoplift from dry goods and millinery shops.
Guidance on vaulting technique and equipment for beginners. Recommends stout poles twelve to fourteen feet long for initial practice and notes twenty to fifteen feet as suitable for advanced mastery. Advises ash or hickory as best woods, warns against light spruce or pine unless sufficiently strong, and stresses not using a pole too light for the athlete.
A knowledge of huuman larynx physiology enables artificial voices for those deprived of natural speech. In some cases the cavity is opened and a larynx made of suitable material with rubber membranes is inserted and becomes practically useful in speech.
A reflection notes that people often delay laughter until something pleases them and cry without a real cause, urging a more spontaneous emotional response.
A Pomona Progress reader recounts a humorous Southern Pacific train party tale from Colton to Pomona. An old rancher narrates how his boy rigged a six foot kite with tar on top to trap wild geese, pulling in ten to twelve per run, claiming six carloads sold to Los Angeles.
In a Richmond club house talk on tariffs, Georgia figure Alexander Stephens recalled a rural neighbor who chased a steam locomotive after seeing a perplexing phantom on the rails. The joke ends with the man blaming a "plaguy tariff" for the scare, reflecting regional ignorance of the era.
Lord Wolseley recalls smoking during campaigns in 1885 and before Tel el Kebir, admitting heavy use in action. He describes carrying six cigars, smoking several during battles, and stopping only after dispatching a telegram to England.
A youth preacher, seated on a chair with a cap in hand, delivered a confident talk before a large crowd. He attempted a paradox about a camel and a needle, paused until prompted, then corrected himself and finished with a smile.
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