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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1896
Page
3
Grace D Boylan writes of the Chicago Journal, depicting the postman as a gray coated figure bearing news and coins of both joy and sorrow. The poem contrasts grumbling business life with the postman's quiet endurance, noting the ritual of delivering letters and treasuring unseen treasures.
A rambling, ruined tale of a Well-born Lighshman in Napa country who bankrolls a fruitless vineyard dream. The Major’s youthful finances collapse while Pete the cook and helpers patch together a fragile ranch life amid flirtations, deceit, a near wildfire, and a dramatic rescue.
The article details an early electric coastal railway idea between Brighton and Rottingdean. It discusses engineering challenges of cliff shores, proposals for an overhead trolley, anticipated power needs around 500 volts, and prototype progress with rails, tubular legs, and geared wheels.
An experimental essay contrasts tall hats with past fashions saying the tall hat is the most uncomfortable and permanent of headgear. It traces historical shifts from ruffs to modern styles, notes social acceptance, and cites doctors and elites who wear hats for intellect or status, while acknowledging declining use in some cities.
A jumble of names and phrases from multiple columns describes social scenes and dialogue. The text references a young man, a proposal, a quarrel, and a deflected courtship in a fragmentary fashion with scattered attributions to NY World and Brooklyn Life.
Washington reports intense interest over dispatches showing anti US sentiment in Spain linked to the Cuban question He notes Spain may offer regret or reparations for the US consulate damage while warning against intemperate remarks that could worsen the dispute Cabinet discussions focus on protecting American interests and possible naval readiness in the Gulf coast.
A garbled article fragment mentions ships, sailors, and maritime life near Freenland with references to loans, deaths, marriages, and a vast array of scattered names. It hints at a shipwreck aftermath, a dwarf, and a list of local characters, ending with a note on a pocket phonograph.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, one of the oldest and largest systems in the South, admits insolvency and passes under control of creditors led by John W Cowen and Oscar G Murray. Directors failed to secure loans to cover a massive floating debt including $400 000 due today, prompting a court action and receivership to protect creditors and bondholders. The history details the line’s milestones from 1830s opening to major expansions and notable figures, including John W Garrett and Johns Hopkins University holdings.
A deposed Salvation leader advocates forming an independent movement led by himself and his wife. He says plans are underway, largely American in character, with broad support from prominent men and women. Letters from sympathetic members hint at a coalition to uplift the unchurched, while earlier allies consider their continued involvement.
In a report on military honors and casualties, Trederick Price, once a university sort of trig, is noted for his service against Cuban insurgents. The piece lists admirals and captains praising efforts, with details on wounds, deaths, and ranks. It mentions May Con Sur Robert Low being knighted for service in the Central campaign and notes Indian Army general ranks and officers.
An article discussing a bicycle boom with 1,000,000 new bicycles and various inventions from a Paris bicycle exposition. It notes numerous contrivances and names a classified device called the eyclet Ets mechanion, praised for ingenuity but criticized for awkward pedaling position due to design flaws.
An inventor proposes a Funicularane style device to regulate bicycle speed. The design aims to solve the long-standing need for consistent speed control on mixed terrain without duplicating gear systems. The described mechanism uses wheels within wheels and a lever to transfer power, with noted examples like the Simon folding bicycle as possible transformations.
An article notes that bicycle production in 1917 is expected to surpass 1915 figures, with exports limited by domestic demand. It mentions Spanish bullfighting and a Madrid arena scene with riders on cycles, discusses speed indicators on bicycles, and various manufacturers adapting to market needs.
A British article describes a bicycle transport grip by Monc Oller, theatrical manager of Olympia Moulin Rouge and Jardin de Vurs. The device uses a circular iron track and movable upper arms to grip each bike by the front tire, securing wheels during railcar transit and enabling rapid unloading at stations.
A Canadian inventor patents a tire that supposedly rides over tacks and razors without puncture. It uses elliptical steel springs attached to the rim and riveted to the outer wire, forming a rugged, puncture resistant tire. Rubber coating keeps out dirt and water and several American firms are negotiating for its use.
An instructional piece discusses how regular slow nasal breathing supports endurance while cycling and helps prevent fatigue. It warns against short rapid breaths and mouth breathing during intense effort, urging riders to rest and resume proper breathing to enjoy the exercise.
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