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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
6
A historical overview of submarine mine types contact electro contact and ground mines. Explains construction firing mechanisms depths and charges, and notes their use in harbor defense to slow an enemy naval advance.
In a century Spain ceded all Western Hemisphere territories, retaining only the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico as of 1898.
The bagpipe stirs the Gordon Highlanders as they scaled Dargai Heights and holds a unique distinction in military history for its stirring music.
A description of the U S Turtle back ship Katahdin detailing its armor, submerged hull, conning tower, and steel beak. Notes its displacement, dimensions, propulsion by twin screws, crew of 90, and four six pound guns. Emphasizes potential naval impact in combat and its limited offensive options.
W S Harwood in St Nicholas argues the lakes carry immense commerce. Locks at Soo and new American and Canadian locks will enable vessels drawing 21 feet of water, dwarfing the Suez in tonnage. Trade flows west to east with coal iron ore lumber and manufactured goods, and vast ore and mineral resources surround Lake Superior.
A Scots Magazine note from 1746 recounts James Reid of Angus tried for rebellion after serving as a piper in a Highland regiment. Despite claims he never wielded arms, the court found him guilty of high treason, declaring bagpipes an instrument of war. The report notes such logic helped scarce bagpipes later in the century.
The visit of Li Hung Chang to England is credited with boosting women’s destinies in China. He appointed the first Chinese female physician in China to serve the women of his household and two delegates Miss Wang and Dr Eng will attend the 1898 London women’s congress.
In Sweden railway stations where meals are served, signage uses a pictorial knife and fork crossed opposite the station name. The markings identify dining areas and help travelers locate food services within railway hubs.
A witty Halftone image from Dublin shows two young children aged four and three dressed as a monk and nun. Brother Paul holds a grave look while Sister Martha appears gentle and serene beyond her years.
A dialogue reveals Scorchley denies calling Belle Sprockets foolish and attests she has ridden her wheel daily this winter, while Spinner expresses surprise at the shift in his view and names her as the most foolish girl once.
A reflective remark on hardship and perception. The speaker notes that a man in a rough night may see the darkest moment as preceding a new start. He contrasts a foreign title Senor de Lome with a mock local name Mud in this country.
The Sunday school superintendent asks boys to raise their hands to honor gray hair. All raise except one who says his father is bald, ending the lesson with the boy’s quip and the crowd's laughter.
The Alpine Journal reports 134 deaths in a grim year. Englishman Mr. Coover perished near Zermatt, and a boy named Swinstead died in a Mont Pleuner avalanche near Evelena. A Jungfrau slide swept Bein and two Andereggs. Bein survived with severe injuries while Andreas Anderegg, son of Melchior, died. The average climber wore about 14 pounds of clothing.
The House delayed progress on the Bowman act claims totaling 1.2 million for Union stores and supplies as a 5 o'clock recess followed a tense debate. The Senate passed several general bills including eight new revenue cutters and a gunboat for the Great Lakes costing up to 230000 with adjournment anticipated. The session covered Maine disaster relief, Spanish indemnity for Bolten and Richelieu, Hawaiian annexation debate, and post office funding tied to rural delivery and clerk hires.
Notes of current events report a Kansas Republican State ticket to be nominated at Hutchinson. Other items include Massachusetts considering electricity as an alternative to hanging, Kentucky battleship Kentucky christened with water, and Ireland reclaiming bog land.
Louis W. Camp, Alderman of Macomb Illinois, reports dramatic weight gain of 22 pounds in five weeks after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits relief from long stomach trouble and says health remains good since stopping the pills. A physician certifies his present robust condition and normal appetite and sleep.
An undertaker recalls the 19th century Cincinnati river captain Captain Pierce who ordered a custom mahogany casket with sunken brass handles and a stone grave. Pierce, aged about 73, died around 1858 and was buried in the bespoke coffin kept in the shop of Jesse Grant.
A reflective, aphoristic clip discusses trust in men and women and the three weapons of women flattery food and flirtation. It compares love to a dream and marriage to cold breakfast, noting anger as a stronger weapon than tears and advising on jealousy and old flames.
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