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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
4
Polly narrates a lively scene among friends about Eva, Herrick, and Tom as hints of an engagement emerge. Polly recalls their tea mishap and tea shopping, noting Herrick’s blushing reactions and Eva's faint white face, while Polly contemplates her own desire for Herrick as a ring is shown.
On Foula island in the Shetlands natives rear formidable skua gulls to rid their coast of eagles. The birds, two feet long with brown plumage, stalk and victimize other birds, yet remain peaceful with humans while defending their island home.
The article discusses the strategic importance of Delagoa Bay as the finest harbor in South Africa. It notes that controlling the bay would give England a major advantage by cutting Boer war stores routed via Portuguese Lerone Marques, highlighting the value of the harbor to English imperial aims.
The ruler of Surloa remarks that it is valuable to be a Sultan as a group of wives watch and a game of golf unfolds. The scene hints at royal prerogative and social dynamics in a fragmented account.
Framed as a stark reflection on conflict where reason falters and death alone settles disputes. The piece contrasts two sides in a dispute and asserts that mortal consequence determines the true outcome, underscoring a fatal determinism in human quarrels.
The London Chronicle notes Austria-Hungary introduces a new currency the crown replacing the kreuser and florin to align with a planned gold standard within two to three years. One crown equals 100 heller and 1 forint, with the krona not yet tied to gold, and travelers must count heller and kroner as the new units.
The piece describes boers living on Transvaal farms with pipe and coffee, homegrown tobacco, and old women’s remedies. It notes farm labor via kurveyors, wagon transport with ox teams, and a kaffir boy as voor looper guiding eight-ox teams. It also mentions women’s dress and social norms among older Boers.
General Wanchope was wounded four times and travels to South Africa after a Sudanary march begun on a country road. A lifelong tinkerer harangues him about fighting again, asserting that the fight is for whiskey, while the laird smiles and remains silent.
Acoustics. Otis Skinner’s Memphis matinee of The Li ars drew debutantes who praised the show yet could barely hear him. The actor quipped he could hear them fine. A Henry Clay campaign tale recalls an old hunter’s rifle test and a cautious vote reversal.
The report recommends that large corporations or trusts publish annual audited balance sheets and profit figures sworn to and open to government inspection to foster competition, protect consumers, and safeguard employees. It calls for access to directors meetings, railroad accounting scrutiny, and tougher Interstate Commerce Commission rules with fines for violations.
Secretary Long urged three 18 000 ton cruisers three 8000 ton cruisers and twelve gunboats but Dewey backed three battleships replacing the gunboats. Long argued the navy cannot be reduced to peace footing due to armor plate costs and ongoing lawing price on armor. Dewey pressed for more battleships and gunboats in lines to avoid unnecessary shipbuilding at this time.
A Philadelphia Record item contrasts a West Philadelphian housemaid scrubbing marble steps in bitter cold with a bemused employer. The exchange highlights endurance and practical warmth from hot water. The piece shifts to note a Japanese border issue and a widespread problem of insulation, as spiders spin webs on telegraph wires.
General President O Connall of Chicago machinists fails to win recognition from the Machinery Manufacturers Association at Friday night meeting. He declares from now on it will be a fight. Union calls on all 3 600 Chicago workers to stand united amid the strike.
The dust of Dr. Lealie Keeley of Pwight Illinois reveals parts of his institution’s secrets but the bi-chloride of gold formula remains undisclosed. Keeley was not the main owner of the Knelay factory and did not produce his remedy beyond experimental stages.
Notion 14 hurry given that the Bedormgnyd of Hocking County Ohio will at the door of the Court Haven to Loewe on Saturday April 7 1900 at 1 P M offer for sale at public auction the lands and tenements in Green Towns Obio described as the northwest quarter of Section 12 Town 13 Range 16 containing eighty acres. Also notices of pardons and probate accounts and guardianships in surrounding counties referenced with dates in March and May 1900.
Probate notice announces partial settlement and accounts filed in Hocking County Probate Court for the estate of Alfred and wife. Hearing scheduled to approve distributions and commissions, with vouchers listed and successors named. The notice names the judge and date, inviting any timely objections or claims.
A Cincinnati Enquirer call to readers to discern truth amid parliamentary and business denigrations, denouncing trusts and foreign influence while urging vigilance in the 1900 campaign. Emphasizes independence from party bias and warns that trusts threaten republic’s fate.
District of Moers lists Banator and Hoening officials. Mention of Hawiere and Vinten in administrative sections. Corrupted text obscures full names and positions but shows interlinked church and society records in a district directory format.
A fragmented listing shows township clerks and local churches in Laurel and nearby areas. Mentions names like Hatin God Hope Sinrr Ward Groen and figures such as Mayor and City Clerk, with references to Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, and Protestant churches and their service details in a late 19th or early 20th century setting.
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