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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
11
An unnamed narrator describes plans with a tough saloon crowd to find a "native" guide for a night tour of East Side resorts. The dialogue centers on threats, possible fights, bribery, and caution about police, ending with a note on reporting style and linguistic notes from a Hong Kong Letter.
The article discusses houseboats as an affordable, desirable solution for summer living, noting rising demand will lower prices. It compares Hudson River use and calls them practical water cottages. It also reviews a modern novel recipe style plot involving a selfish husband, virtuous heroine, and a rake, with emphasis on personal beauty and a woman’s duty.
A sermon frames Jesus Christ as an imperial exile and heavenly exile, traveling from heaven to a barren world. It portrays his homesickness, suffering, and ultimate sacrifice, urging exiles in the audience to embrace homeward faith and welcome them to join in the celestial exile. The talk invokes historical exiles and closes with a translated canticle about gates ajar at heaven’s gate.
This piece argues praise or blame does not define worth. It urges recognizing your true self as known by God, not by others’ words. Self awareness reduces concern over public opinion and aligns with divine judgment.
In the London house of commons Chancellor Michael Micks-Beach delivered the 1895-06 budget showing a recorded revenue gain and a large surplus. He cited reduced debt, rising tea and tobacco consumption, and a shift in trade with exports and imports totaling 7.531 million for the first half and a decline in foreign spirits consumption. Proposals include reducing the maximum land tax to one shilling and funding education with 443,000 pounds, aiming to preserve a modest surplus for continued public finance.
A damaged OCR passage debates British and Russian actions in China, alleging secret treaties with the czar and Pekin government. It claims Russia is exploiting British difficulties, expanding influence, and pushing for railway grants, docks, coaling stations, and island cessions, signaling geopolitical tension.
Fragmentary report indicates Kaiser Wilhelm view to King Humbert remains strong as a prolonged military effort is debated. Emperor may approve actions, while Marquis cautions against overstatement of treaty renewals and the Triple Alliance terms.
Paris April 22 The senate adopted a motion to postpone Madagascar credits while a cabinet enjoys support from both chambers. The chamber of deputies will be convened at once. In London April South Africa crisis draws steady attention amid fears for English lives in Matabeleland, especially Bulawayo, as relief trains and imperial reinforcements move forward. A typhus outbreak in Constantinople prompts Red Cross appeals for funds. A cave near Allegash Lake Me shows warm air. Nez Perce chief Little Black Bear trades horses for a bicycle in Marion county Oregon.
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