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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
3
S E Kiser of the Chicago Times-Herald recalls a dispute with a man he once condemned. He argues for judging by merit, not faults, noting the subject’s merits and a surprising mutual admiration after a sharp clash.
In Paris Olympia the famed singer is drawn into a romance with Juan Rodriguez de Penaflor who dreams of gifting her a heart of pearls. After a chance encounter at a jeweler, she helps him find work, and a dramatic revelation leads to a simple chapel wedding.
John Hare celebrated the 200th performance of The Gay Lord Quex with a supper at the Garrick Club. Comyns Carr urged critics be shot on first nights, while Joseph Knight replied that he sometimes wishes he had been shot before entering the theatre after viewing new plays.
A playful newspaper quip from the Chicago Post recalls a terse exchange about wining a contest of affection. The line hints at pride and manipulation influencing romantic pursuit.
A Vienna paper reports from Corfu that the Villa Achileion once owned by Empress Elizabeth and then Archduchess Valerie has been bought by an Englishman for 1,000,000 francs about one sixth of its original cost.
A Turkish sultan’s son-in-law is described as a reformer aiming to free Turkey from tyranny. The sultan reportedly refuses to settle the family grocery bills, per the Chicago Times-Herald commentary.
Singleton asks if marriage is a failure and Wederly replies that it is an assignment where the wife is the preferred creditor in a Chicago Daily News discussion.
At Franklin field Philadelphia a 25 000 strong crowd stood at attention as The Star Spangled Banner played after Annapolis and West Point cadets ran onto the field. The New York Sun notes this vivid display underlines public duty to national symbols and calls for broader teaching of the anthem’s words and appropriate conduct.
The piece recounts Justice Brewer as a genial storyteller in Washington. It recalls a humorous Indiana tale of a boundary fence and a proud justice of the peace who lost jurisdiction as the fence toppled. It contrasts Brewer’s plain rhetoric with a crude yet effective speech that wins applause for its substance.
The piece notes that heavy cannon fire has long been thought to trigger rain by meteorologists. It cites Waterloo and Gettysburg as examples where rain followed great battles, explaining the tremors disturb water droplets in the atmosphere causing precipitation.
The Chicago Daily News editorial argues dishonorable conduct cannot be profitable without extraordinary ability to conceal it, framing honesty as essential for safe enterprise and ethical profit.
Air springs are drawing interest for next season with limited adoption. The article notes partial relief from air tires for saddles and a renewed demand for spring frames, though broad acceptance remains unlikely.
A Portland Maine company unveils a remarkably light electric four wheel autocar weighing about 360 pounds with a 175 pound battery. Although designed for a single occupant, the compact vehicle can support an additional rider.
The light battery car is suited for park driving and best roads says the Motor Age. With one battery its range is about 20 miles and with two batteries about 40 miles. It uses two half horsepower motors geared to the rear wheels by a ten inch gear and each motor runs independently.
A historical note describes special military bicycles built for warfare. Features include knapsack and canteen storage, quick gun access, and dismount compatibility with telescoping handlebars. The design allows trailing or instant abandonment and positions the gun over the front wheel.
Victor Dreyer of Paris warns American racing men about plans to visit Paris in 1900. He urges ample funds and a view of travel as both pleasure and profit, noting European riders cooperate and Americans may face tough competition. The piece also highlights bicycle accidents caused by riders and urges caution and common sense on the roads.
A portrait of Samoan girls describes their beauty fashion and attire with shark tooth necklaces lava lava and sarong dress. It notes their coquette image fierce warriors athleticism and early training in sewing and embroidery while praising native dance music and customs.
Mrs McKinley, wife of the president, is praised as a great invalid and admired for her refined taste in dress. Her winter gown features a silver gray peau de soie with a long train, embroidery along the front and sides, and a lace jabot.
The article argues that more people go mad in May to July than in November to January, with insanity linked to summer conditions. It notes this pattern is observed not only domestically but also in many other countries, and that suicides tied to insanity rise in summer.
A rider can gauge speed by counting pedal wheel clicks. With a front wheel cyclometer, the click rate provides speed, using five seconds of clicks to estimate miles per hour, assuming a 28 inch wheel diameter.
A reader recalls an infamous poem about a young girl published in Hightone Magazine. The girl is now Mrs. Bevile, described with cutting sarcasm as a big, greasy woman with six children. The exchange appears in a New York Weekly note.
A reader recalls a luxurious lounge given by her husband as a birthday present. He supposedly matches its price to her age in dollars. Another commenter mentions their own similar lounge bought for $35. The exchange contrasts perceived value and aging.
A Peoria man learned to ride at 61 and, now 72, has cycled 60,000 miles in 11 years. To mark his career he raised a monument at his burial spot with a carved bicycle on the shaft.
Irkutsk, Siberia earns fame as a padlock city with shutters and doors covered in padlocks. Stores show one to five padlocks on lower story shutters and weights range from one to fifteen pounds, with the popular five pound lock about 2.5 inches thick.
The character Charlie frets over his social standing as he discovers another suitor ahead of him at the beloved’s home. He muses whether he is merely an outlander or a bore, heightening the scene’s tension.
Ohio supreme court rules a divorced beneficiary cannot sue a fraternal organization over a life certificate when the beneficiary was named by the decedent and later divorced. The court allows the children to participate as interested parties while the divorced wife loses standing.
In Baltimore American dialogue Miss Readum argues about the poem The Man with the Hoe while Miss Yellowleaf counters with a playful remark. The exchange reflects literary opinions in a light local discussion.
Cleaning methods for various gems and metals from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune outline steps for diamonds opals silver and oxidized silver. It covers soap lather brushing rinsing drying polishing with leather or chalk and cautions on preserving settings and using acids sparingly. It also includes advice for amber ivory nickel and general precautions for storage.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt advises washing the face only once daily to avoid coarse skin. It promotes a virginal emulsion using rose or elder flower water, benzoin tincture, myrrh, glycerine, and a soft rag for application, noting glycerine may irritate some skins and should be omitted if needed.
A youthful bride, faced with too many love letters from her engagement, tears the letters into small bits and sews them into an embroidered pillow, offering a creative way to preserve manuscripts without burning or discarding them.
The article describes WindsorOsborne and Balmoral castles maintaining large ice stores. Windsor has space for about 500 tons with supplies drawn from nearby lakes and waters. Ice serves royal kitchens and daily use, reflecting lavish provisioning.
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