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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1885
Page
2
A dense, mixed-era column recalls political rancor and reform talk, referencing Ohio politics, tariff questions, and the Tichborne case. It weaves in personal opinions on reformers, press commentary, and a stream of anecdotes about public figures, legal matters, and social topics.
The piece discusses fur garments and wraps selling at bargains, praising silk appliqués and beaver cloaks while noting prices from about 8 to 900 dollars equivalents. It laments fashion trends, praising practical fur sacs and coats for winter wear and includes knitting instructions for two mitten styles and a description of society figures and historical notes on Mrs Gaines and Myra Clark.
A Madison tale recounts a Wisconsin miller who vanished on the Pacific frontier after a failed marriage to a San Francisco woman. Years later a daughter reads a letter from the abandoned wife, prompting a father to reveal the truth before taking his own life. The miller’s estate and the wife’s planned visit to Wisconsin loom as successors to the tragedy.
The article argues that prejudice against Americans exists among Mexicans across social classes not just the ignorant. It notes foreigners misread polite conduct, while Mexicans may conceal true sentiments. The writer, comparing Americans, English, and French, finds Mexicans cultured yet insincere toward Americans, fearing U.S. expansion and cultural dominance.
Senator Allison learns of Foxtall’s Paris win and questions whether the Kentucky bred horse won a trotting or running race. Trevor recalls a similar shock from three years ago as Iroquois claimed the English Derby and Kentuckian pride rose. The moment leaves him speechless and estranges him from the Iowa senator for weeks.
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