11 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
1
A collage of rhymes and prose pieces for youth, presenting themes of innocence love and aging, with poems by Arthur J. Lamb and Clinton Scollard and entries on elephants in battle and a snowy scene. Includes humorous quips and a short joke section reflecting early 20th century magazine tone.
A Chicago Herald tale recalls Lord Tennyson spilling ink on a Persian carpet while greeting friends in London. Milk is poured to blot the stain as poet and maid scrub together, ending with the laureate slipping away with a tip to the maid. The carpet incident remains a mystery to the guests.
Kathleen Dilkes longs for sociable fun but is barred by her uncle Harmon Dilkes. Dorothy Purple arrives and helps throw a lavish Twelfth Night party with ice cream, cake, and music. The event unites Kathleen, Miss Purple, and Harmon as he proclaims plans to marry Dorothy while other locals hint at engagements. Dorothy reveals a Western fortune but Harmon declares money cannot affect his love.
A tall customer tells a cashier that upper Michigan banks offer faster profits by a new method of discounting notes. He recounts a note of 150 dollars discounted to 151.37 with a 1.87 dollar cash balance, claiming the bank would take the note only if paid. The cashier denies such practices.
A Department of Agriculture study outlines how animal parasites cause millions in losses to farmers. Trichinae in pork link to rats, heel flies, gadflies, and liver fluke threaten cattle, horses, and wildlife. Researchers aim to stop spread by studying life cycles and targeting vulnerable stages. The grippe brings severe complications ranging from pneumonia to heart and nervous system issues, with bed rest and careful care urged for recovery.
Dr Willard C Hanford a prominent New York dentist stops at the Southern sharing tales from a long career He notes a common belief among patients that gas somehow carries a tooth away rather than the actual forceps This odd credulity extends to adults and children who recall nursery tales about rubber tubes and disappearing teeth as the truth
The Pacific Northwest holds vast timber resources with forests covering about twenty million acres. Lumber yields vary, with some trees producing up to 8000 feet each, and overall stands estimated at 160 billion feet sufficient for U.S. markets for generations. Oregon and Washington together boast immense reserves that could sustain building needs for ages, barring major fires.
A Cincinnati Times-Star quip recalls a justice dispute over oleomargarine laws. Squire Johnson laments a reversed verdict due to a warrant wording about butter composition, noting the judge involved was a United States judge and criticizing legal hair splitting.
A neighbor confrontation unfolds after a woman complains her chickens were chased by another resident's dog. The other party disputes the claim, stating the chickens were in the neighbor's yard. The exchange ends with a demand to stop the behavior.
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