Silver vs corn crop value sparks debate at Indianapolis Journal
A long critique argues against demonetizing silver, asserting that silver mining is vital to the U S economy. It compares corn and silver values, contending changes in the monetary standard hurt overall wealth and that the Journal of Indianapolis misleads readers with snide comparisons.
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Last of Jefferson's Slaves: Peter Fossett of Cincinnati
Rev. Peter I. Fossett, a Cincinnati minister and likely last surviving slave of Thomas Jefferson, recalls Monticello days born June 6, 1815 just before Waterloo. He describes Jeffersons stance on slavery, Lafayette visits, and a grand Jefferson era procession with guards, militia, and university leaders.
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Inventions Described Include Bicycle Alarm and Flag Staff Holder
The article details new devices such as a bicycle alarm with a revolving wheel and whistle mechanism, a clamp to attach to hands, a screw threaded central core for a bicycle component, and a removable flag staff holder with a ball and socket joint. It also mentions a device for hatching pers scnney, incandescent gas burners with electrical lighting attachments, and a ceiling sparking ignition setup.
Theater signs to remove hats from under 30 customers
Biggs reports the theater managers have agreed to post notices asking ladies under thirty to remove their hats during performances. The exchange confirms the solution to the hat problem at the Biggs-Well theater.
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Target of a Murderer Senator Baker Survives Gun Attack
A Kansas gentleman recalls a 12 year old murder case where Thurston defended by Senator Baker led to acquittal. Two years later Thurston shot editor Anthony, bullet hit Baker in the arm. Baker narrowly survived and Thurston was convicted of shooting with intent to kill.
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Woman Lived 43 Years in Male Clothes in London Tale
A London tale reveals Catherine Coombs, born to well to do parents, lived 43 years disguised as a man while painting ships. She kept her sex secret until a workhouse visit after injuries led to exposure. Known as the gentleman painter, she spoke of restraint and dignity. Lord James of Hereford recently settled a Northeastern Railway labor dispute with thanks and a gold badge presented to him.
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Notable figures in arts and society listed
A roundup notes Gertrude Atherton as Benjamin Prankin’s great grandniece, Sir Thomas Lipton expanding London restaurants, Kin Beung Surh as Roanoke College’s first BA, Charlotte Yonge aged 75 with 80 books, royal support for three girls’ scholarships, a trumpet from the Charge of the Light Brigade sold for 750 guineas, Oon Paul Krueger to be sculpted in bronze wearing a rain-catching hat.
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Witty Observations on Marriage and Neighbors
A collection of humorous quips about husbands wives and social life. It jokes that a wise man keeps shelves hidden from his wife and notes the humor of obedience dancing lessons and neighborly judgments. It also playfully critiques curiosity about age hair and past year activities.
His Widow's Fear and the Mountain House Mystery
A fragmentary piece recalls a widow fearing her late husband Mr Goodman was buried with his eyeglasses. The tale ties in a quip about sighted souls reaching the pearly gates at the Springs and a brief exchange between Spudds and the Mountain House clerk about locating a advertised spring.
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