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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1892
Page
4
A preacher reflects on the sun dial of Hezekiah and the control of time by God, urging renewal of youth and active Christian work. He cites ancient clocks and rulers, urges grandchildren to energize elders, and argues setbacks can lead to sunrise moments for faith and service.
The article argues Secretary Blaine may refuse a presidential bid due to ill health and personal caution. It notes Harrison could gain from Blaine’s silence, while several rivals like Reed, Cullom, Allison, Sherman, and McKinley vie for the role. The piece reflects a Chicago Times view on Blaine’s influence and party dynamics.
The piece surveys Republican leaders and rivals in the 19th century primaries, noting Indiana momentum for Harrison, Blaine’s stomach and health jabs, and political maneuvers in New York and beyond. It references editors from Chicago Times, Louisville Courier Journal, Kansas City Star, Philadelphia Press, St. Louis Republic, Indianapolis Sentinel, Detroit Free Press, St. Paul Globe, and the Pittsburgh Post.
A collage of humorous exchanges and wry asides from various papers. It collects quips about authors, teachers, music, language, attire, and daily life, featuring playful wordplay, mock dialogue, and light social satire. Notable bits involve literary references, schooling, marriage, and modern manners.
The piece recalls Virgil’s Cave of the Winds and compares classical wind deities with contemporary meteorology. It notes the 1780s Caribbean hurricanes near Martinique and Bermuda, their unusual tracks, and explains how colliding storms altered paths. Practical notes discuss lactometer use and milk sterilization methods for infant care.
A Paris law faculty granted Mile Bilcesco, a 23 year old Romanian woman, admission to L Ecole du Droit after facing male opposition. She ranked highest among 500 in the first year, studied six years with her mother beside her, and now practices law in Bucharest amid praise from reformers and conservators alike. She is also an accomplished pianist and artist preparing to study English for the World’s Fair in Chicago.
An essay extols the woman of forty as most strikingly beautiful and self possessed. It praises her refined dress sense and poised manner while contrasting aging beauty with youth. Cites Tolstoy’s Countess Sophia as an example of feminine virtue and laments loneliness in patriarchal estates. Bishop Potter notes shifts in women’s work and conduct in modern times.
A passenger helps a mother and her baby on an elevated railway, sharing concern for the child as a well-dressed passerby remarks on the infant and inquires its age. An address is exchanged before the train stops, with the scene hinting at a noble act by a distant royal-inspired sisterhood.
The article discusses census work showing women largely perform data entry and tabulation, with high accuracy and attention to detail. It notes some men err, some women excel, and mentions specific female figures like Margaret Wishard and Mary Avery, highlighting evolving roles and societal attitudes toward women in professional settings.
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