02 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1885
Page
1
A poem by John Vance Cheney in St Nicholas extols winter chores and hardy children. It contrasts summer ease with brave youngsters who blast through snow and drag sleighs, proving real manhood in grit and pluck.
A poverty stricken girl Nan loves her white kitten Polly Ann and shares it with a neighbor family. Nan chooses to give Polly Ann to Annie, a girl ruined by an accident, to brighten her life, revealing Nan’s selfless compassion amid shared hardship and neighborly bonds.
A collage of maxims and reflections from Macaulay Emerson Cervantes Garfield Boyesen wattsI Watts Ingelow praising liberty vigilance gratitude foresight modesty self discipline and the press as public trust. It contrasts restless temperament with restraint and champions honest labor over grumbling and priggishness.
In Mrs. Hoey’s Book on Cats a two mother cat scene unfolds as the grandmother and daughter share nursing duties. The two mothers cooperate creche style, nursing seven kittens between them, while remaining in a single basket as the young cat recovers.
The article notes an Iowa corn cost of six dollars per acre not including husking. It explains that corn is often fed in the shock to cattle and hogs, with Western stalks considered less valuable while Eastern varieties’ stalks often cover cultivation costs.
A nostalgic survey imagines a farmer’s day from dawn to supper. Tasks include diary checks, harness care, barn repairs, tool maintenance, and tidying, all leading to saved wear and tear and a grateful quiet evening with books and pets.
Common barnyard manures are not ideal for grapes though better than no manure. Stable manure causes excessive vine growth and lacks minerals. Potash applied in spring aids growth and ripening. Old vineyards use vine-trim ash rich in potash to promote early ripening and balance over bearing vines.
The article presents surprising notes about frozen apples, contesting common assumptions. It highlights how freezing affects texture, flavor, and storage, citing experiments and expert opinions. The material emphasizes practical implications for culinary use and preservation.
Dr Page notes horses turn away from wind during storms and explains the hind quarters resist cold best. He says blankets on the loins are unnecessary and often cruel, citing riders who blanket overly for fashion or ignorance.
The Large Middle and Small White Yorkshires form the main Yorkshire pig family. Large Yorkshire pigs suit farming and dairy waste conversion and fatten by nine to twelve months for market needs. Middle Yorkshires and Small Yorkshires are favored in the United States for quicker growth and earlier maturity.
Eben E. Rexford explains the best method to transition houseplants through summer by sinking pots in garden beds or placing them where they receive fresh air and light. He warns about root loss when replanting, stresses thorough watering, and advises on pruning and bud removal for Fuchsias to maximize winter bloom.
Unseasoned interest rises as many newcomers enter poultry farming hoping for quick profits. Experts note poultry rewards careful care and market eggs, while imports have grown, yet those who pursue it without expertise often fail.
The article traces the origin of light and dark Brahmas from Asia, noting American light Brahmas differ from English ones in leg length, feathering, and pencilings. English birds are valued for white purity and size, with good winter laying and eggs, plus a strong show presence. It cautions on foot feather damage, washing needs for shows, and claims Brahmas are easy to breed, tame, and economical, with no trouble from owners.
A description of removing comb from hives with a knife, scraping dead bees, placing the comb in a kettle with boiling water, and adding more comb as it dissolves. The hot mass is strained through a coarse woven sieve into a tub with cold water and then pressed to extract liquid.
W H Shirley of Glenwood Michigan reports on chaff hive wintering for bees. He notes 150 half hive boxes wintered without bee diarrhea while 17 colonies in clumps with sawdust packing largely died. He plans a new common sense hive allowing chaff cushions around bees and flexible frame use without division boards.
A Philadelphia Record reflection notes the dangers women face during wash day as they endure heat from the wash tub and cold outdoor air. It remarks on the paradox of delicate behavior off wash day and bold risk-taking for laundry tasks.
The article outlines how housekeepers and buyers should judge beef mutton veal pork and fish for freshness and quality. It covers color texture fat in lean meat and signs of aging such as moisture and odor. It also notes specifics for seafood lobsters crabs and general produce and offers simple domestic craft tips.
One egg one cupful of sugar one cupful of milk two cupfuls of flour one tablespoonful of butter one teaspoonful of soda two teaspoonfuls of cream of tartar bake quickly and eat warm with sauce or cold with preserves Molasses Cake A very good molasses cake is made of half a cup of butter or lard half a cup of brown sugar half a cup of molasses half a cup of water half a teaspoonful of soda two cups of flour and one egg If desired one teaspoonful of ground cinnamon one of ground ginger one of ground cloves and half a nutmeg grated may be added Jelly Roll Cake Three eggs one teacupful of sugar one teacupful of flour beat yolks until light add sugar then whites beaten stiff stir in flour bake in a long shallow greased pan turn out on a damp towel roll up with jelly or marmalade and slice as needed
A survey notes that with rare exceptions most presidents kept a changing cabinet. It lists numerous presidents from Washington to Arthur, detailing the number of secretaries of state, treasury, war, navy, interior, postmasters general, and attorneys general during their terms.
A San Francisco Chronicle correspondent trekking near Yosemite describes Bloody Canyon from Mono Pass. He records a vast V shaped gorge with 6 000 foot and 7 000 foot cliff depths, purple red sunlit cliffs, black shadows, and a rosy Mono Lake glow under sunset.
A Gentleman’s Magazine note recounts the historic use of rattlesnake oil as a febrifuge and remedy for various ailments. It cites N Y hunting of 1100 snakes, Portland Ct selling oil for four dollars an ounce, and cases in North Carolina and Washington reflecting belief in its cures despite doubt and superstition.
A naturalist demonstrates a new light source in British Columbia by turning off gas and revealing a set of objects with a fossil fish odor. Striking a match produces a yellow glow from what resembles a fish mouth, its tail placed in a bronze candlestick. The display suggests the light is literally from a fish.
In a Detroit Free Press excerpt, President and Elder Toots confront Johnsing and Cummins over age of the world and beliefs. The confrontation turns into a civics lesson on evidence versus opinion, with warnings against stubborn pride and zeal.
Surprise notes that about 200000 Philadelphia wage workers hold over 24000000 in a local Saving Fund Society. New York savings banks show 437107501 on deposit at the start of 1885 with 1165174 depositors. The piece praises rising thrift and trust in savings institutions among Americans.
Dr. D. B. Sommons explains that marriage in Japan is organized by parents with a mutual mediator couple. He asserts wives are not mere chattels and that divorce is handled through family arbiters with both spouses needing consent. He notes divorce rates among elites are not higher than in America.
In a light exchange from the Kentucky State Journal, a mother bars her child from skating after three trips in three days citing constitution strain. The child protests fatigue yet helps wash dishes, insisting the tiredness is not from skating.
A humorous exchange from Carl Pretzel's Weekly shows Bridget defending her late night outing. She quips that her sister is a well off sergeant with more money than some farmers have hay, prompting further comment on the “orders.”
The head usher notes a large crowd with money at the house while the manager quips that most patrons are deadheads. The exchange highlights the discrepancy between enthusiasm and actual box office receipts.
The Newark Machine Company of Columbus Ohio owns patents for the Victor Double Huller Clover Machine. After Newark works were destroyed last summer Ashland Machine Company claimed to offer a rival huller. Gear Scott & Co. copied the Victor design and faced patent interference which upheld Newark’s patent as valid and infringed. Damages may be sought from buyers and sellers of infringing hullets. Newark plans to sue Ashland for similar infringements.
The advertisement claims Dr. R V Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is the best remedy for consumption and related lung diseases and offers a complete treatise on self-treatment. It invites readers to send stamps to the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, N Y for details and pamphlets.
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