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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1889
Page
3
Poet Captain Jack Crawford reflects on urban decay versus pristine landscapes in the Western border, contrasting brick and smoke with pine trees and clear brooks. The piece frames nature as the true manifestation of God’s hand, opposing city life and its noise.
A Port of Spain Gazette recounts a two month spree of livestock losses east and north of Arima blamed on a colossal man eater serpent. The beast dragged away goats cattle and even horses with no blood traces and left crushed ground and a path to streams. Local hunters trapped it in Guacharo caves near the Blue Mountain where a multi volley hunt killed the 47 foot monster weighing heavy and carrying deer and other remains. The carcass was to be displayed in Port of Spain Council Hall.
Friends trick the groom by flooding him with mail from toy makers, carriages, baby goods, and services before his wedding. He studies ads on instalment furniture life insurance housing and infant products to enter marriage with broad knowledge. The anecdote ends with light irony and a nod to future grooms.
A profile portrays John Blair of Blairstown New Jersey as frugal yet generous in trust for others. He reportedly works hard while paying his workers fairly, prefers small rooms or public spaces when traveling, and avoids private rooms if staying overnight.
Chauncey Depew's centennial oration praised the unity proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence and argued that lack of a strong national government undercuts the nation. It traced the revolution's delays to state sovereignty and cited Washington and Hamilton as pioneers of a unified government, contrasting with Democratic resistance.
The Indianapolis Journal rebuts The Atlanta Constitution's claim that whites in the South show greater sympathy to ex enslaved people and that the North treats Black citizens harshly. It contrasts Indianapolis blacks as law abiding, educated, and self reliant with Georgia whites, arguing northerners grant equal rights and opportunities.
A concise reflection on Lincoln's Gettysburg Address delivered April 30 and its lasting impact. The speech asserts a nation founded on equality, endures through civil strife, and honors the dead by dedicating effort toward a renewed nation of the people.
Journal excerpts note Clinton B Fisk, former Prohibition candidate, concludes prohibition hinders temperance reform and returns to the Republican fold. Other items praise Administration tolerance of free trade and criticize protectionists, plus Pension Commissioner Tanner advancing promotions for enlisted soldiers.
Train timetable lists westward routes from Cincinnati area with multiple Loveland and Milford accommodations. Connections at Xenia to Springfield Dayton and western points. through eastbound trains to Chicago via Red Bank Junction and R R. Westbound links to Northbound Co R Ry. Sleeping and buffet cars on through eastbound trains to Pittsburg Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Washington Baltimore. Agents listed for tickets and information in Batavia Junction Ohio Pittsburg PA Linwood Ohio.
Conductors and engineers will be held personally responsible for proper adjustment of switches used by trains. Engineers must not carry persons on their engines without a permit from the superintendent Thomas Taggart.
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