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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1889
Page
3
Charles H Fitch argues in favor of woman suffrage, urging that granting voting rights will ease unequal domestic disputes and divorce, justify women’s public calling, and honor their virtuous efforts. He contends universal equality in law and life, challenging lingering prejudice and urging timely reform.
A 19th century argument argues that women should maintain feminine virtues and focus on home while gaining a respected place in public life. It asserts dress and manners reflect character, champions moral and intellectual development of daughters, and counters male claims about women's incapacity for public roles. It also defends women’s participation in church activities as compatible with devotion and intellect, using historical examples of celebrated singers to rebut accusations of immodesty.
In Montana, numerous women named notaries public and serving well. Hot Springs Arkansas forms a women suffrage club with thirteen members including three ministers. Florence Nightingale linked to a memorial for suffrage by Fortnightly Review. Louisville postmistress Mrs Thompson earns 4000 dollars yearly and is a notable public servant, daughter of Alexander Campbell. Elizabeth Stanton and Susan B Anthony continue long advocacy of women's rights. Eau Claire Wisconsin held its first single-district school election with strong female voter turnout led by society ladies and carriages.
The piece lauds President Harrison and his Cabinet for embracing a strongly American approach in domestic governance and foreign policy. It praises American-made attire at the inauguration, shifts toward dignified diplomacy, and appointments reflecting Americanism, heroes like Lincoln and Grant’s sons serving abroad, and a rejection of Cleveland era favoritism for foreign interests.
The iron market improves with active Belgian and strong English demand. In the U S market J M Swank reports higher tone and firmer prices, with heavy production and record steel rail output. Northwest iron ore shipments reach 2 598 642 tons, up 1 248 263 from last year. The recovery is hindered by lingering political effects of four years of Democracy, says the Minneapolis Tribune.
A collection of brief political opinions and editorials. The Iowa State Register questions Democratic sympathy for Southern Republicans. The New York Mail and Express discusses GOP strategy in the South. Kearney Enterprise notes Blaine’s lasting role. Pittsburgh Commercial critiques pension office scandals under Democrats.
The Utica Herald argues that tariff resistance under Cleveland boosted foreign production and imports, pressured by Treasury free trade rulings. It says home industry was checked while foreign labor markets faltered, and that protective tariffs defend U.S. prosperity against economic ruin. Castle Garden crowds are mentioned as seeking better conditions.
The Republican factions in Virginia have been brought together on fair terms by National Executive Committee members and may soon unite to carry Virginia back to the Republican column. Dissatisfaction stemmed from General Mahone actions, with concessions to the Groner Brady opposition leading to party rule changes and greater voter liberty. The agreement has presidential sanction, signaling support for broader party interests.
A column blends recipes for Peach Cake and Picnic Cake with guidance on farming foresight and home life. It covers cake methods, washing fluid, veal stew, and the value of culture, manners, and planning farms years ahead for lower costs and true happiness. It also discusses seeding, drought effects, and corn spacing for better yields.
The article details hog disease remedies using saltpeter and turpentine, with dosing guidance for sick hogs and cautions on symptoms. It then presents a series of historical anecdotes about poets and writers, followed by health and lifestyle tips, and ends with praise for the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad and Commodore Vanderbilt.
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