19 Jan 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1885
Page
1
An English magazine excerpt critiques a seventeenth century woman's ideal visage with precise features from forehead to chin, then shifts to hosiery, embroidery, and gown details. It surveys Parisian fashion, stockings, table linens, and ball room attire, ending with color trends and fabrics in Western dress.
A chaotic 19th century dispatch outlines British troop movements and wartime anxieties over Egypt. It notes war office mobilizations from Coatham Portsmouth and Woolwich and Malta battalions ordered toward Alexandria, signaling heightened tension as Turkey faces possible intervention in Egyptian affairs.
A representative of the Associated Prag obtained from former Governor St John a word for word copy of his prepared response to recent charges by Clarkson and Legate. St John’s statement, signed, refutes all accusations and details his campaign by way of reputation, ending with explicit denials. Employees at Yallous mills learn wage delays for two weeks, while firm member Oliver says estimates of the firm’s worth are far from five million dollars. Red Star line issues $10 rates Antwerp to New York. Cunard and others hold $15 steerage. Pennsylvania, Erie rate disputes persist. other rail rates unchanged.
Clark McFarland died of consumption after months confined to his home at seventy. George Krous of Madison County is visiting on business. J E B Weasell travels to White County to trade property. G A R installs new officers February 19 in the Farmers’ National Bank building. A severe sleet storm paralyzed streets. sidewalks unsafe and trees damaged. Lucy Walker sues James Malone and James Sweeney for 244 dollars for selling liquor to her minor son. Sam Drake collects 791.87 from an 800 policy after his house burned. Grand Jury invites and Breakers lure attention. Constable closes J M Peage’s furniture shop for alleged shortfall. Farmers’ National Bank directors for next year listed: Calvin, Hemphill, Matrinson, Merritt, Kitchen, Pratt, Pancake.
Odd anecdotes on dueling mishaps where weapons or accessories saved lives or altered fates. Notable cases include a watch stopping a bullet, a sword breaking on a coat button, and suspender buckles or brooches diverting shots. The piece closes with a Arizona judge who bypassed red tape by a swift, extralegal jail action.
An old engineer recalls a near crossing collision where a freight car was uncoupled just in time to clear a crossing. The brakeman’s split-second judgment saved lives and the engineer’s reputation. Also notes on German peasant beds and a fad in finger nail psychology, with Austrian and Papadegomnipe references.
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