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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
2
The piece notes Austria's cabinet falling, Spain's cabinet wrecked, and France near crisis. It argues liberal strength could have toppled Salisbury's ministry over the Greek question, despite a large 150 majority in the 1895 elections. It portrays Europe’s turbulent times for nations with representative institutions.
An expert in educational matters notes country children remember more vividly than city children. He argues memories of success lure rural youths to rush to cities, while failures fade as the mind tends to forget disappointments and retain notable fortunes.
A young carpenter on a high roof slipped toward the edge when his brother urged him to press hard on one heel. The boy obeyed and was saved, later crediting that act of obedience with shaping his career as a leading ora tor and evangelist on the continent.
A historical note describes a Choctaw and a Creek sentenced to death who voluntarily went to the execution site when released pending their terms. One was shot, the other reprieved, suggesting a stoic view of honor among Native peoples compared with white prisoners.
A steamer from Eden to Sydney struck a rock near shore. Pigs fastened by lines swam to shore and helped passengers reach safety via a traveling cage. The anecdote supports Stevenson’s cheerful South Seas pig passage and mocks the idea animals are useless alive.
Educational officials in Switzerland examine reforms to ease child overwork. A physician expert proposes starting school after age seven and limiting primary study to core skills with more breaks, vacations, and gentler exams.
A excerptsized report on money lending abuses in India and Ceylon highlights usury rates often above sixty percent. It critiques the Chetty moneylenders and village speculators who fuel cycles of debt and poverty. The piece calls for a cooperative association and legislative controls to protect the weak and oppressed from predatory lending practices.
Fragmentary text argues that only love in sickness and family troubles can root out social evils. It portrays these as the core remedy for societal ills and a disgrace to government and labor employers.
A large crowd gathered at Vadis church in Lewis County for Rev Frank Wiseman's self commemorative service described as a funeral sermon about himself. The ceremony included preaching by Rev Ireland and Rev Doyle with attendees greeting Wiseman and his family after the address. The event drew earnest participation rather than mockery and left locals convinced they had attended a farewell for a respected neighbor.
The Montreal Parliamentary Debating Society is not dead but sleeping. After years of inactivity its members say it may resume when demand returns. The mock parliament has persisted for fourteen years though apathy grew recently. Over twenty supporters gathered, with leaders busy but hopeful it will continue training young citizens in public questions.
A Greensburg Indiana case cites relief from heart irregularity through digestion treatment. Mrs Ellen Colsom suffered four years of stomach trouble with chest pain and choking spells. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People appetite returned, spells ceased, weight normalized, blood purer, cheeks rosy.
A witty Tid-Bits exchange speculates on who first claimed a woman's best friend is her dressmaker with a playful back and forth about who might have spoken the line.
Carl Vollen sold $350 of Salzer's cabbage with profit $300 after minimal costs. Salzer seeds are advertised as the earliest in the world and include a range of vegetables and fruits. Send 14 cents to John A. Salter Seed Co. for a free plant and seed catalogue and 10 packages of veg and flower seeds.
All Yale University departments collectively host about 2,500 students. The figure reflects the university's cross department enrollment, illustrating the overall size of its academic community.
Dr Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts claims exclusive rights to the words Pitcher's Castoria and Castoria and the wrapper signature CHAS H FLETCHER. He states The Centaur Company led by Charles H Fletcher owns authority to use his name and dated March 8 1897.
Forty years after arrival a lone missionary was killed and eaten on Fiji islands, prompting a high profile investigation and religious fallout. Local authorities launched a formal inquiry into the incident and potential accomplices amid regional tensions.
A historical notice touts Grain-O as a grain based coffee substitute sold in grocery stores. It claims minimal cost, gentle digestion, and suitability for children. The text also suggests well ventilated bedrooms prevent morning headache and lassitude.
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