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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
2
The piece compares New Orleans carnival splendor with European celebrations in Nice Rome Venice and Naples. It notes Italian, British and American military displays and mocks royal pomp while discussing the absurdities of pageantry and the harsh realities of war and governance.
The New York Superintendent of Schools advocates teaching agricultural philosophy and practical farm topics to retain rural youth. He suggests courses on soil composition, fertilizers, crop rotation, animal care, pests, birds, and related subjects to show farming's value and improve farmer contentment.
The Chicago Times Herald notes Governor Hughes 1895 report praising Arizona. It highlights rich resources and irrigation turning arid lands into fertile territory with ample water, growth, churches, schools, and an established university. It argues Arizona could support millions and attract population away from crowded cities.
A fragment from Hilary Wilcon reflects on life purpose and virtue. The piece urges living with faith and compassion in the world rather than retreating to cloisters, stressing active kindness and spiritual strength in daily life.
Miss Pembroke and Jon Langdon ride through Blizenway on a sunrise chase of beauty and danger. Langdon, torn by love for Pembroke and fear for Charley Brantley, faces Whisky Tom’s threat as Brantley’s temper erupts. Joe Langdon dies saving Brantley while Brantley faces judgment.
A report from Johnson City Tennessee describes a six foot wide and one and one half mile long opening on Iron Mountain near the Tennessee North Carolina line. Sighted after heavy rains the ground saturated and then gave way creating the massive crack. Eye witness account cited.
A curious tale recounts Billy Range of Philadelphia as a famed debt collector. He is described with a tall hat bearing the phrase Bad Bills Collected, while debtor classes fear his bold display outside homes.
Longtime gold standard advocates in the Democratic ranks concede likely free coinage victory at Chicago. Washington reports cite Senator Brice of Ohio and President Cleveland as drifting away from a renomination bid. Kentucky and Louisville show strong silver support, while Carlisle and other gold allies stumble toward defeat.
A dated circular from the National Silver Party, Washington, urges unity among silver supporters, criticizing party leaders and calling for rapid organization. It emphasizes aligning behind a presidential candidate acceptable to monetary reform advocates and sets January 24 and July 22 conventions as pivotal, with J J Morr as chairman.
Sir Walter captured the Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend track New York on Thursday by a nose among a purse of 25000 including 10000 club money. Clifford was second and St Maxim third in 23081.2. The opening day weather was ideal signaling a major race season for Gravesend and the Suburban race at Coney Island looms later this month.
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