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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1897

Page

2

Talmage's Sermon Appeal for India's Famine Sufferers

Rev T DeWitt Talmage travels from India to America in a famine relief appeal. He portrays Indian suffering, praises missionaries, and urges public donations to fund relief ships and bread consignments for 249 million Indians facing starvation while connecting the crisis to Christian missions and the gospel circle.

T. DeWitt Talmage India Ethiopia Xerxes Ahasuerus Greece Indias Ceylon Ceylons Isle Calcutta Jack Shmale Indus Brahmaputra Ganges America Persia Siberia China Arabian Egypt Darey Oiher Warin Hastings Edmund Burle Archolog Christ

Republican Rule and Tax Debate Across the States

The article critiques Republican fiscal policy contrasting it with Democratic tax rates, arguing Republicans resort to indirect taxes and extravagance. It discusses governor control, tariff debates, labor reforms, and party loyalties, citing Albany and St Louis papers to illustrate the political divide and critique of machine politics.

Democratic Party Repubican Millona Albany Agus Wehava Democrata Binghamton Federation Libor Mckinley Toos Hanna Speaker Reed Dingley Workingen Trusts Syndicatis Monopolies Repuilia St Lows Republic

Senate actions force Dingley bill revision critics

The Democratic Senate side scores a win by pushing to strike the retroactive clause of the Dingley tariff. West’s censure move on Secretary Gage spurs optimism among supporters that the clause will be eliminated, easing duties for importers and reducing administrative friction at customs.

Senate West Gage Dingley Lawa Iprolyi Detrat Free Press

Political rancor swirls over gold standard debates cross nation

A mosaic of editorials from Atlanta to Kansas City condemns Republican and Democratic figures. Critics disparage Mr Hanna and Mr Bryan as speeches skewed by platitudes while urging accountability and fiscal restraint amid changing gold standard discourse.

Hanna Atlanta Constitution Binghamton ( Y Messrs Cleveland Carlisle Wileson Benedict Chicago Dispatch Bryan Illinois State Register Nir Dingleys Kansas City Korb Republian Aother Someville Pines Mir Whigky Thost Republican Party Tts Woulhein Tdalli Mehipley Wise Louis Republic Extravigime Morcoyat Airniga of Livan Kosten Uise Vg Ley Dutica Washington Hinna Welyindey Shane Anes Sethsto Mark Hanna

Miscellaneous items reflect quirky notes and oddities

A collage of brief items including Gen Horace Porter’s quip on Boston as a state of mind. population trivia, a French porcelain factory resignation, Geneva post office tightening rules, a Kokomo widow found dead in her chair, forged banknote warnings, a purse mystery in Calais, a snake charmer incident, and a wartime naming idea for torpedo boats referencing Native American chiefs.

Horace Porter Boston Berlin Sevres Porcelain Factory Geneva Switzerland Sarah Beatty Kokomo Ind John Zimmerer Towson Md John George Margaret England Calais Savoy Tex Long

Origin of the Stars and Stripes in Washington’s Flag

A fragmented historical reminiscence traces the first US flag raised by Washington in Cambridge in 1776, detailing thirteen stripes, a blue field with crosses, and later Congress changes. The article connects the flag’s design to Washington’s era and Arlington/Washington lineage, noting engrained symbols and evolving symbolism.

Sanhees United States of America Washington Cambridge Mass St George St Andrew Congress Northington America Suveral Widington Cerereton Wislington Liiz Wisharton Wishington Cail Ridge Fraig Sonteafums Cressis Charles Y Joy Apts

Egg Dance at Post-Lenten Frolic Draws Prizes and Giggles

The Kee Daneco Teets Skill and Ate fords society hosts an old time frolic featuring an egg dance. Twenty five eggs form two circles for couples to navigate without breaking eggs. Prizes include dainty bonbon boxes and Dresden china.

Dresden China

Crapes and Crepon Styles in Mourning Fabrics

The article explains crape and crepon fabrics, noting crape’s wrinkled surface produced by twisting warp and weft. It discusses how uneven weaves, color effects, and material choices like silk and cotton affect appearance, reflectivity, and suitability for mourning crepes.

Portable Bureau Trunk With Front-Opening Drawers

A new portable dressing case or trunk combines bureau and dressing case attributes. It features side drawers with bottom accessible from the top, allowing easy access without tipping. The front-opening design saves wall space, reduces handling, and keeps contents neat and undisturbed on arrival.

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