31 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
1
Editorial notes Missouri produced twelve million dollars worth of apples in 1897 while Iowa valued its 1897 crop at two hundred million dollars. Neither state organized a formal effort.
The Iowa State Band reported the loss of all instruments and uniforms in a Coliseum fire in Chicago last week. The incident affects performances planned for upcoming events and requires replacement gear for the ensemble.
The idea of a Britain Japan alliance to counter German and Russian aggression in China suggests upcoming tense and active developments in the region. The balance of power could shift as major nations align to confront common rivals.
Editors fear a machine has photographed thought but experts say the device cannot reveal thoughts that do not exist. The claim sparks debate over the limits of artificial perception and mental privacy.
The article notes President Andrews praising Robert E. Lee as the greatest Civil War general. It also mentions a schooner James M. Haskell sailing from New York to Cuba with 2,000 rifles and 500,000 rounds of ammunition. It reports insurgents’ prospects appear to be brightening.
Cuban insurgents win a notable victory as they repel General Pando’s attempt to reopen the Cauto River. The defenders drive off gun boats with their batteries and defeat a land force of 15 009 men in transcripted action.
Observations on those who critique others while failing to praise their own families or country. The speaker notes a pattern of never finding worth at home, instead spotlighting others as models.
Bryan argued that silver using countries benefited from price exemptions as prices stayed low. He claimed prices could not decline further unless silver prices fell, noting the observed trend during his departure from Mexico.
The American Bible Society sold and gave away 1,412,145 Testaments and Bibles last year. The International Bible Agency moved over 500,000 copies and four or five other agencies posted similarly large sales.
Analysts forecast a near term rise in gold imports as the balance of trade favors the United States. Europe may surrender gold or American securities to settle accounts, with securities deemed strong investments guiding the move.
The railways are purchasing new cars and steel rails freely, a clear sign managers see improvement ahead. Times are better than a year ago and prospects for further gains appear excellent, with no dissent on the positive trend.
Some medical men say rabbits carry diphtheria between points and perish by the disease. A Webster City school house was burned to destroy germs, rabbits burrowed beneath it and four pupils died from diphtheria.
The world watches European powers in a global game for territory as Germany and Russia may soon hear Britain’s roar in Asia’s immense arena. Outcomes remain uncertain and no verdict is yet ready.
We cut stock after Christmas with special pricing on drug sundries. Atlas Checks offered free with every 25 cent cash purchase. Buy now to save, prices cheaper than you have been paying.
The article notes the Supreme Court reversed the district court on the Kimball indictment. County Attorney Brookhart’s indictment was upheld. It questions whether the Washington Democrat should republish its piece on educating a county attorney.
Senator Lodge proposes that the United States purchase St. Thomas St. John and St. Croix from Denmark. He argues the main value lies in naval and coaling stations in the West Indies, though the islands are not as desirable as their saintly names suggest.
The article claims occupying high offices in Chicago and New York skyscrapers shields from flies, as the insects do not seem to thrive above a certain height. This, along with less dust and noise, is presented as an added advantage of elevated work spaces.
Agent Griggs of Adams Express Co. Corning Iowa admitted guilt in Des Moines federal court for violating liquor laws. The article notes many Iowa express agents face possible prosecution under both state and federal laws for O O D bills of lading on shipped liquors.
A humorous appeal urges all men to settle bills around January to brighten merchants and newspaper publishers' cash flow. It envisions merchants receiving due payments and papers collecting overdue subscriptions and job work. The writer notes personal relief and possible bank surpluses if debts are cleared.
The article jokes that a Zurich woman supposedly had her stomach removed as diseased and useless. It muses that if stomachs can be removed, surgeons might next open chests to take out lungs or even hearts, suggesting such ideas as humorous overreach.
A late pension widow who married for the pension is denounced as an abnormal ex crescence on the system and a threat to the marriage bond. The piece calls for her removal and warns against any woman attempting to profit from government pensions as a sacred trust that must be protected.
The Coli seum fire in Chicago burned in minutes, nearly doubling danger if crowds had been larger. The piece urges safer flame resistant materials hydrants fire apparatus and drills for staff to prevent future loss of life.
Citizens favor straight Republican or Democratic tickets to assign blame for city management. They note a costly error in drilling the second city well by outsiders despite lower offers from home interests. If a party were in power, the blunder might be rejected at election time.
Newspapers discuss Evans opposition to pensions for women who marry soldiers for pension benefits. The controversy centers on widow eligibility and the impact of proposed rules on veterans’ families.
A columnist denounces pension inequities between officers and privates and between their widows. He urges adjusting pending claims, cutting clerks and examiners, and diverting funds from attorneys, noting a new pension bureau rule delaying increases for twelve months after the last action.
The town reports the oldest child of L. BAKER ill with diphtheria and Birdie Statler dies from the disease. Other notices mention community Christmas events, marriages, and local illnesses. several families face festive season health concerns, with reassurances of recovery for the sick.
The Waterloo Reporter questions state or national funding for show or advertising ventures. It critiques public spending on exhibitions, exhibitors, and staffing for fairs at high costs, arguing for a shutdown of oversized exhibition programs and professional boards.
The article argues that most people prefer work and see it as a blessing, while laziness breeds a natural aversion to labor. It notes that true leisure is scarce, and professionals emerge only from a core dislike of work, not from circumstance alone.
James Creelman’s New York World letter describes Booker T. Washington in Atlanta on January 22 at the Graham Hotel. Hundreds of Georgians cheered as he spoke, the sun blazing in his face, his calm countenance and powerful delivery provoking loud acclaim and admiration from a receptive audience.
A governor’s black driving horse named Dexter calmly stayed with his stall while the master entered the nearby fire to rescue him. The article notes Dexter’s docile behavior and strong bond with his owner challenging the belief that horses panic in fires. Dexter’s stable included a full manger, harness room, oat bin, and a haymow above the stall.
A concerned husband seeks medical help for his wife whose mood and social interest have collapsed. The physician prescribes lavish attire, jewels, and a large cash purse, and the scheme leads to the wife becoming a brilliant social figure, sharing a witty exchange with the doctor.
The London World cites Jus tice Danning for keen humor in the house of commons. Gladstone once left the chamber at dinner while Harcourt led the rest of the sitting. Darling provoked Harcourt by noting the opposite party's ancient precedent and a greater light to rule the day and a lesser light to rule the night.
A frustrated arrival at a hotel declares he will not be turned away and displays a roll of bills. The clerk replies that the guest has a full house, hinting at a bluff or poker analogy in the exchange.
A brief dialogue from the Cincinnati Enquirer centers on a playful dispute over meaning between a girl and a young man. The man hints at a snowdrift as the nature of the drift, setting a light, witty mood.
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