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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1885
Page
4
A retelling explains Phoebus and his reckless son Phaeton who begs to drive the sun chariot. Jupiter intervenes as the young rider loses control and nearly destroys Earth, with the sun bearing bruises as a comic meteor tale from St Nicholas.
Ex Confederate Capt Wright in Philadelphia Times recalls Hood's crushed Tennessee push. He details the surprise rush of riderless horses, chaotic retreat, and Thomas's decisive assault that broke Hood's right wing near the Franklin pike, sealing the Union victory.
A boy who longs for many things helps a hopeless little girl with seven piastres to buy cod liver oil. The narrator notes his kindness, humility, and the lesson of compassion from Jesus healing the blind and lepers.
A Drake's Magazine excerpt presents a dialogue about fear of coachmen and dangers to daughters. An old gentleman reassures he has no daughter and thus no risk, while others discuss guarding against such threats and whether hiring help would help.
A rural saying contrasts instinct and judgment, claiming even the wisest man cannot match the pure instinct of a humble creature. The piece argues that instinct in animals or simple beings can surpass human judgment in its clarity and truth.
Practical tips cover stock breeding fruit culture poultry raising and house management with kitchen economy guidance for homemakers and smallholders.
Instructions on tanning sheep skins into mittens, including alum and salt soaking, drying, and salting, plus guidance on lamb skins for mittens. Also notes on pig cholera remedies, sheep populations worldwide, and stable litter use with muck, and cattle manure gutters for proper stable design.
The Breeders Gazette discusses hay feeding in large quantities, noting animals will pick the tender parts if given excess. It argues for a fixed method to estimate pounds per feeding, using judgment and daily observation, since exact analysis isn't feasible on farm.
Soot from coal is a valuable fertilizer rich in nitrogen and protects crops and pests. Heat loosens rusty screws, and efficient labor can boost farm profits. A farmer walking 900 miles may manage forty acres, while seed drills value varies with land prep. Wheat costs and India labor rates are discussed with transport costs.
Poland China pigs are described as the best to cross with smaller breeds. Sows are gentle, have large litters, and rear efficiently. Chester White and Jersey Red sows become cross after rearing one or two litters, making good sows valuable as breeders at that stage. Poland Chinas are large and well suited for crosses with smaller kinds.
The article weighs buying cattle to fatten versus raising stock, arguing feeding pays mainly through manure value and labor, with gains from family effort and on-farm feed. It warns against feeding scrubs and notes higher store cattle prices can hinder profitability, while well bred stock fed efficiently yields profits through manure and product.
The article notes oats wheat bran and corn meal form an excellent ration for young stock with heat and symmetrical body growth aided by a variety of grain. It mentions dishorning cattle increasing value of the small stock claims by Tar Farmers Gazette of Ireland.
The orchard notes that clay is harder to work than lighter soils but a clay admixture benefits most fruits except peaches and grapes. For grapes, well drained clay is better than sand. Pear blights less on heavy soil due to fewer sudden temperature changes.
The article notes surplus apples are preserved for future use, balancing price in odd and even years. It explains that when supply is high evaporating establishments cannot absorb all fruit, but early buyers at low prices push the drying business to its limit.
The article reviews various pear blight remedies and their mixed success. It notes root scraping with fertilizers, sulfur lime copper wash, and iron filings, while many cures come from anecdotal reports. It advises balanced growth, prompt pruning, and choosing less susceptible varieties like Duchess, Winter Ness, and Secker.
The article emphasizes testing local varieties before extensive planting and favors moderate experimentation. It notes climate stability and soil type influence disease, fruit quality, and storage. It cites Dr James R Nichols recommending a fertilizer mix of raw-bone flour wood ashes gypsum and water for long lasting orchard nutrition.
A reprint from Poultry World critiques a figure that a hen can lay 600 eggs in a lifetime, noting the claim is unsupported by science and arguing real laying varies by breed and age. The piece cautions learners about accepting tallies and praises careful observation and cross-checks by experts.
Instructions describe shaking and dusting a carpet, mixing bullock's gall with soft water to scrub and restore color, and using a gentler brush to avoid nap damage. For matting, salt and warm water are used, and drying with a soft cloth. Regular ceiling cleaning cadence suggested. An ammonia soap glycerin solution is noted for grease stains.
A method describes mixing hot water with a rescupin in a ratio of one to a pail, then washing soiled articles thoroughly. For grease on a car seat, dust with four or fine meal, let sit for several hours to absorb the grease.
Applique work uses a cut pattern laid on cloth and fastened with stitches. Materials like cretonne are favored for ease and color variety, with careful edge stitching and directional pile guidance to avoid color mis shade. It notes tracing for complex multicolored designs and mentions stitches and occasional use of isinglass in place of paste.
Practical guidance on mending and extending wear of garments for men women and children. Tips cover patches seams hems buttonholes and reinforcements with emphasis on thrift and careful matching for durable repaired clothing.
When the sponge is ready to knead, roll a portion 0.75 inch thick. Layer with thin butter slices, dust with cinnamon and sugar, then let rise well and bake for breakfast.
Two cups molasses and brown sugar with butter milk and flour plus eggs raisins currants citron ginger nutmeg allspice and cloves form a fruit cake batter. This line preserves the historic proportion of spices and fruit for the traditional baked good.
An old housekeeper shares a mince pie recipe featuring beef and suet, apples, currants and raisins, citron, spices, brown sugar, sherry, and brandy. The instructions list precise quantities for beef, fats, fruits, peel, sugar, and two liqueurs to create a rich festive filling.
To prepare a green goose four months old, wash, singe, and gut. Boil three white potatoes and mash them with finely chopped onions, butter, salt, pepper, and sage. Stuff the goose, sew the opening, roast one hour forty five minutes, and serve with liver gravy and apple sauce.
The text speaks of knowledge as ongoing hope despite defeat, while defining love as true victory and reward for trust. It contrasts love with persistent pursuit, elevating trust as its own merit and prize.
A reflective note on failure guiding toward truth as each wrong leads to correction and new discovery. The writing links misery in failure to progress in knowledge and moral improvement.
A Philadelphia Cal essay argues marriage as a mutual training ground where both spouses refine behavior. It asserts wives polish husbands manners and husbands restraint, with respect for feelings creating happiness and confidence.
A vivid naturalist account recalls candle fish schooling off British Columbia. Indigenous fishermen use long pine combs to spear the luminous fish, driving them ashore in a frenzied, moonlit harvest that yields thousands under phosphorescent waves.
The public should note that St Jacobs Oil is the only proprietary medicine to win the Gold Medal at great International World Fairs Expositions and State Fairs. After thorough testing in hospitals and elsewhere it triumphed over all competitors and was proclaimed by judges and eminent physicians as the best pain curing remedy.
The article recalls Byron's tomb at Hucknall near Nottingham settled July 16, 1824 after his Newstead ownership passed to Col. Wildman. A wreath once placed by an American admirer sparked legend, with rector's daughter opposing its removal. The piece cites Joaquin Miller's poem and notes Byron's enduring fame beyond England. Nottingham 1870.
The text touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a cure for bile related injuries headaches constipation liver and stomach pain jaundice nausea and fever. It claims the preparation regulates and stimulates the liver and bowels without griping and aids recovery from various ailments.
A New York Graphic critique claims Senator Edmunds is obsessed with onions during camping trips and meals, portraying his personal habits as evidence against him as a potential Republican presidential nominee.
A foldable bag attached to a trilar table serves as a substitute for a clothes basket. The top supports knick knacks when in use and hides behind a serge flounce or fancy material. A towel horse with a covered bag is another compact option fixed to the lower rails for space saving.
The Bloomington Eye recalls a time forty years ago when a man with a mustache faced distrust and stigma. It notes mustaches were seen as immoral, signaling adventurer or rake, and could derail even strong presidential prospects.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Perce’s Compound Extract of Smart Weed as a universal remedy made from French brandy distilled extract of smart weed Jamaica ginger root camphor essence and claims it treats colic cramps cholera morbus diarrhea dysentery bloody flux and fevers or inflammatory attacks. 50 cent druggists.
Advertises the Grand Union Hotel at Grand Central Depot offering 600 elegant rooms costing one million dollars to fit, now available from one dollar per day under a European plan. Elevator service restaurant on site and transport via horse cabs stage and elevated railroad to all depots. Families can live better for less money than at any first class hotel in the city.
Dr W H Holcombe of New Orleans credits Horsford acid phosphate as an admirable remedy for debility caused by nervous fatigue. Mormons pursue faith in a religious renewal. Mrs Pinkham's Vegetable Compound remains popular for women, outselling many Bitters and Tonics due to claimed superior effectiveness to meet women's needs.
Mr E A Ford of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg announces low first class tickets to Washington and return for President Cleveland's inauguration on March 4. The compromise rates replace lower initial proposals amid competitor price pressure. Solid trains with coaches and Pullman cars will run. for details contact C W Adams at 65 Clark Street Chicago IL.
Are you discouraged by illness and frustrated with medicines. A treatise on Compound Oxygen is offered free by Drs Starkey and Palen at 1101 Girard St Philo. Write for the pamphlet to learn about this supposed remedy.
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