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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1889
Page
2
Dr Talmage bids farewell before sailing City of Paris for Palestine to witness sacred sites and write the Life of Christ. He addresses millions via press, urges readers to embark toward heaven, and uses nautical allegory to urge faith, perseverance, and prayer as the voyage.
A devotional address blends biblical imagery with personal peril as the speaker reflects on hardship versus abundance, tests of faith, and reliance on divine grace. He reassures friends, hints at potential death, and petitions prayers from abroad while offering blessing for family, business, and happiness.
An old newspaper column argues home life shapes character more than clubs or public reform. It cites happy homes as protection against vice, contrasts embezzlers from refined backgrounds, and warns moral standards start at home. Also notes vegetable remedies and cautions about wooden toothpicks from various period sources.
The lesson analyzes Absalom’s rebellion and death, contrasting his ambition’s hollow glitter with the king’s sorrowful harvest. It notes David’s imperfect parenting, the dangers of pride and misused power, and warns that personal sin harms both self and loved ones, urging reflection on temperance and virtue.
In Chicago on Oct 30, a campaign to win the 1892 World’s Fair for the city reports strong financial backing and broad East–West support. Rhode Island leaders favor New York, but Chicago backers claim $7,000,000 subscribed with $8,000,000 more in sight amid endorsements from business groups and railway leaders.
A collection of short humorous anecdotes and quips about dentists clergy and doctors. A faculty of social manners and misfired remarks features a famous Cardinal a deacon in church and a countryman afraid to face a physician. The routines hinge on wit misdirection and social norms.
Secretary Noble directs Cherokee Commission chairman to notify cattlemen leasing lands within the Cherokee outlet to evacuate their property by June 1, 1890. Additional items report boiler explosions in Bellaire Ohio and Indiana, a 10,000 head cattle storm stampede in Kansas, missionary deaths in New Guinea, and the Maryborough murder sentencing.
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues free trade fails to produce balanced imports and exports. It cites Britain’s 40 years of free trade showing rising imports with modest export gains, while America thrives under protection at home but suffers on the sea. The piece links transportation, subsidies, and wage levels to shifting trade outcomes.
The Chicago Tribune faults President Eliot for facing free trade honestly, arguing that cheaper goods require lower wages. It says free trade advocates must tell workers that wages would fall in step with cheaper imports, and warns that denying this is deceptive. The piece urges blunt truth in public discussion and accuses Democrats of masking the wage impact.
The Cleveland Leader notes that Canada plans subsidies for Halifax to West Indies steamship lines and Marseilles funds a $10,000,000 Atlantic cable to Argentina, reflecting fierce competition among global powers for South American and Central American markets. It urges vigorous U S legislative support plus proactive export efforts to match European advantages and expand commerce south of the Rio Grande.
General Raum assumes the Pension Commissioner post, having given up a lucrative law practice valued at more than twice his new salary. The role is pivotal in government and Raum's quiet, brave leadership is expected to restore integrity to the bureau and earn him lasting recognition.
A stale comment from the St Louis Globe Democrat notes Democrats fear a tight race as Republicans hold a narrow majority in the Legislature and a GOP US Senator sits from last fall. The Cincinnati Commercial cites Democratic editors railing over the Montana Crime as the state turns Republican despite Democratic boodlers.
The Republican stance on the disputed Montana election hinges on clear lawful justification. The text argues for fair play, condemns power grabs, and cautions against counting questionable votes if fraud is unproven, while noting uncertain facts and awaiting court review. It suggests Montana could become Republican if right dealing prevails.
A compilation of editorials and letters criticizing Democratic and Republican figures and policies. It quotes professors and editors from Harvard and various newspapers, arguing about pensions, electoral integrity, reform, and party loyalty with skeptical tones about reformers and the political system.
The President appoints General Green B Raum to the Commissionership of Pensions. Raum is an Illinoisan, a brilliant lawyer with rare executive ability, and well versed in the office's laws. He is a gallant soldier and prominent in G A R circles, trusted by veterans and nonveterans alike.
A summary of diverse items notes eleven months ending June 1, 1889 with 9,934 duty free horses. An English syndicate bought seventy-two elevators on the North Western road in Minnesota and Dakota. The Shah rebuked the Austrian court. his manners were harsh. The hansom cab is a modern London creation first patented by Hansom in 1834. Advice on hosting guests advises not to disturb room arrangements. South America has 700 bird species, nearly 300 endemic. Edward Belamy is described as a slender, good looking novelist with a mustache. U S chemists plan to study artificial and infant foods. Olive Scornerner is described as transformed from shy girl to poised woman. Cities present tributes to a new cruiser named for Boston, with Chicago offering silver plate and Philadelphia a library. NY papers make jokes about Hugh Midiy, urging readers to rotate jokes. Since ten hours work days became common, earlier objections proved unfounded. eight hours might similarly work. In 1886 home ownership was 5/8. by 1889 it fell to 3/8, with tenants rising to 5/8. In Pennsylvania coke regions about 14,000 workers, half Hungarian. bosses discontinue Hungarians, replacing with Germans. Trusts note English syndicate aims to corner enamel and patent leather trade. US has 26 factories, $5 million capital, about 4,000 workers. Original English brewery buyers have bought 29 US establishments and seek more with 10 percent profit.
Beneficial syrup praises gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels while curing habitual constipation. Claims pleasant taste and broad effects, selling in 50¢ and $1 bottles through leading druggists with prompt procurement if unavailable. California Fig Syrup Co lists San Francisco Louisville and New York offices.
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