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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1895
Page
4
An article reviews Grant Allen and others on wives of Britain France and America, contrasting ideal wives by class and country while discussing glass house concepts. It blurs with political notes on agriculture trends and tenant farming, warning of a drift toward foreign and tenant dependence in the U S.
The piece argues reforms in Korea, Turkey, Japan, and China meet stiff resistance from entrenched power structures and ignorant masses. It notes motives behind royal assassinations and cautions Western readers about the difficulty of modernizing traditional regimes while highlighting recurring conservatism across the region.
The piece critiques millionaire daughters wedding trousseaux for their flaunted wealth and shallow rivalry. It cites social snobbery, a gas-leak incident witnessed by a mistress, and a scientist turning light into sound. It notes price rises in 1895 staple goods and Canada’s tin circulation.
John Gilmer Speed argues the American farmer is less educated now due to political meddling in public schools. He cites a ward trustee who used favoritism to place his daughter in teaching, describing a pompous, poorly taught class and urging citizens to verify these troubling claims. The piece also notes Dr. B W Richardson’s push for national drainage and water systems linked to rail lines, to improve sanitation and plant nutrition.
The article outlines the growth of America’s railroad system to 180000 miles of track with capital pegged at just over 5 billion pounds. It highlights funded debt surpassing capital by 665.9 million and a year on year rise of 1.71 percent. Only 85 percent of lines pay dividends, averaging 4.8 percent.
The writer questions the propriety of adopting French culinary terms in American home cooking. They argue that newspaper recipes for plain American families shame the English language and irritate those who read only English, as cooks are urged to adopt foreign phrasing for everyday dishes.
General Roger A Payor, once a Confederate, now a respected New York City judge, humorously remarked in a recent sentence that next to rum, mischievous mothers in law are the chief source of nearly all matrimonial broils brought before the courts.
The piece argues France will dominate Madagascar, praising the Hovas as superior and lamenting their loss of sovereignty. It traces tensions back to 1842, a 1883 French protectorate move, and a 1886 treaty over San Diego port, ending with Antananarivo under French control and a population cited as 100,090.
Secretary Morton orders Mexican cattle admitted for fattening and slaughter, effective Oct 22, to ease corn surplus and lower beef prices for consumers. Ports San Diego Nogales El Paso Eagle Pass Brownsville Laredo will see at least 200 000 head. Farmers with corn will fatten cattle at home, boosting supply and profits. Harvard opens with 97 more students while Yale loses ground despite strong athletes.
The Association of Congregational Preachers at Chicago adopted a resolution urging President Cleveland and Congress to recognize the Cuban patriots as belligerents.
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