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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1898

Page

7

Proper introduction of fiancé to his family advised

The Philadelphia Times suggests handling engagements by bringing the couple before both families. If families live nearby they should meet the fiancée and invite her to stay with them, often with the fiancé accompanying her to introduce her in person. The first meeting is delicate but helps set the relationship.

Philadelphia Times

The Money Making Game by John Ruskin

A fragment reflecting on money as the driving game of life. The piece likens wealth chasing to cricket runs, describes London as a city of play rather than industry, and ends with a Ruskin comparison framing money as a vast billiard table with deep pockets.

London Lord’s Cricket Ground John Ruskin

Cromwell's measured course under a hostile era

Gardiner portrays Cromwell as cautious and authority bound during periods without Parliament. He resisted unnecessary changes, avoided ship money defiance, and supported obedience to limits of duty. Once persuaded, he acted decisively, striking hard at persistent opponents and sealing his break with the past.

Cromwell Charles England S. R. Gardiner

One‑eyed Black Man Named White Hires Poor Cleaner

Mrs K recalls a strong one eyed Black man named White who offered window washing but did poor work. The maid reveals she is married to him, exposing a curious social vignette from Harper's Bazar.

Harper’s Bazar

Africans Poetic Expressions Spark Wit in Dialogue

A missionary notes striking African expressions for natural phenomena. The Moongues call thunder the sky's gun and morning the day's child while Zulus dub twilight the eyelashes of the sun. An African visitor names ice water fast asleep.

America

Darkness Beyond the Letter Supposes a Hidden Illness

A Cincinnati Enquirer quote reflects a lover insisting darkness followed since absence. His note hints at truth and love's blindness, underscoring fragile emotion in a private correspondence.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Whittier Homestead Opens to Public in Haverhill Mass

The Whittier homestead in Haverhill Massachusetts welcomes visitors on Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons for 10 cents and on Saturday afternoon for 5 cents. All visitors must register.

Massachusetts Chicago Inter Ocean Whittier Haverhill Mass

Local residents attend events and travel across Iowa and Illinois

Milt Mobberly traveled to Chicago with fine stock, James Hayter visited Peoria, and many residents made trips to Des Moines Monroe Colfax and Sycamore. Notables include a dentist start in Monroe, the death of Benjamin East, and Me thodist church meetings. Local commerce openings and a square beautification plan are noted along with measles cases and a tornado insurance ad.

Y. J. Wade Metz Newton F. N. Bingham Des Moines Monroe Rosa Lavalleur Louis Greencastle Teressa Allen Toledo Ohio Bailey Elery Scott John Castleman Lena Iowa Osborne Oskaloosa Benjamin O. East Mitchellville Wm. Harvey Killduff C. J. Housel Charlie French Free Methodist Church C. W. Carnes F. £. Hinkleman Colfa Pasadena Cal Thompson Bros George Davis J. T. Hart Peoria Keithsburg Illinois Kansas Charlie Wise Kittie Max W. W. Hawk St. Joseph's Hospital Chicago Hawk Colfax Wright & Lufkin

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