06 Jul 1888
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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1888
Page
1
The piece cites older political critiques, notes Thurman and Cleveland on presidential terms, praises Harrison as a solid Republican candidate, and reports a Bureau of War material bid case showing cheaper foreign blankets foreign to U S labor, highlighting domestic loss.
A historical overview compares the last eleven years of House control by rival parties. It notes that eight pieces of legislation cut revenue by 352 million dollars while revenue grew only 6 million, highlighting the mismatch between promised reform and enacted measures. The piece contrasts protection of American industries with calls for revenue reform.
A reminiscence recounts General Hooker and the Battle of Lookout Mountain, noting his initial modesty and a later self aggrandizing supplemental report sent to General Grant. The tale cites press embellishment, the Chattanooga mail stream, and a rumor of a plot involving the Czar of Russia.
Report of an army officer Captain M and his battlefield gallantry in Burma misread as a bicycle badge. The amused observer notes the medal and ribbon on his coat while the officer seeks to exchange his award for a better trade.
A well known businessman with a large family repairs toys each evening. One of the younger children breaks a toy and pleads to be glued back, saying they will mend it themselves. The scene reflects a patient parent and a house full of playthings.
The Golden Pagoda on a hill outside Rangoon features a 170 foot platform and a vast circular base over 450 feet in diameter. The bell shaped main structure rises with terraces and a tall lantern, surrounded by a half open metallic umbrella. The upper half is gilt while the sunlit exterior gleams like gold.
The piece argues culture is not equal to genius or high intellect. It defines culture as refined thought, speech, and manners shaping a cultivated woman. It contrasts cleverness with cultivation and insists culture elevates and broadens opportunity.
A reprinted editorial criticizes sensational crime coverage that thrives on scandal and private details. It argues journalism should prune vile material, uphold decency, and avoid corrupting community morals while still delivering essential news.
In a House anecdotes tone Senator Jones explains Arkansas pronunciation Ar kan saw and notes Tensas is Tensaw while reminiscing about Capt. Porter’s failed Tuckapaw river assignment during the war. A noisy mishearing ends with a punchy note on speech and place names.
A fragmentary late ae letter portrays Ben Butler as heavy and unshorn with hair flowing around his collar, likening his appearance to Henry Ward Beecher in old days. The misspelled and garbled text suggests a lively, chaotic narration of his look and attire.
A Washington letter recalls Captain Bassett the Senate doorkeeper and Daniel Webster’s era. The interview notes Bassett’s fearsome, powerful presence and a pivotal moment when Webster scolded him for failing to fetch a carriage, revealing tensions between page duties and authority.
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