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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
3
Ten Years After The Night Of Julia
In a dim kitchen a couple debate forgiveness and a delayed vow of sealing the door. Marcia urges mercy while John wrestles with guilt and a stubborn promise as a clock ticks toward a frigid, fateful night.
Cathedral of St John the Divine to be dedicated in New York
The article describes the planned dedication of the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City, noting its expected era defining construction, vast cost of about 15 million dollars, and foundation work supporting 60 million pounds. It compares scale to St Patrick’s and other famous American churches, highlighting its 440 foot spire and massive round-arch Gothic design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John the Divine
New York City
Western Hemisphere
United States
Europe
New York
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
America
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Trinity Church
Albany
Boston
Richardson
Test for Crimson Clover Seed Quality and Pest Notes
The article describes a home germination test using moist flannel to assess crimson clover seed quality and mentions seed deterioration with age. It notes black rust as a harmless kernel-affecting disease and cites Massachusetts Agricultural findings on the pea vine louse and insect threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoven
Department of Agriculture
Woman seeks mother’s forgiveness in quiet family scene
A 30 year old woman returns to her old home seeking her mother’s forgiveness for a past grievance. The parents and children share chores and talk softly by the hearth as the mother prepares tea and a supper, while the father rebuilds the door to keep it from slamming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Julia
Mother
Detroit Free Press
Tiger escape at Clifton zoo disrupts children's fete
A tiger escaped its cage at Clifton zoo during a children's fete. A rapid search was conducted on the grounds but no tiger was found, and the incident drew immediate attention from local observers.
Monarch of the Jungle Tiger Found After Night Search
The tiger kept by the zoo escaped during fireworks and was missing in the grounds until dawn when keepers found the tiger in a corner of a disused monkey house. Children had roamed the gardens all evening and the animal was returned to its cage unharmed. The article also notes Dr. David Gill’s revised Sirius parallax and an estimated distance of about 51 trillion miles to the star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gill
Sirius
Earth
City house number ordinance promotes readable white digits
New York passes a sensible rule requiring house numbers in white figures at least three and a half inches high on a right side plate for daytime and nighttime visibility. The note recalls spring cleaning revealing long-missing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ground Bone as Fertilizer for Vines and Bush Fruits
Ground raw bone proves a valuable fertilizer when finely ground and used on strong soils with vegetable matter, especially around grape vines and bush fruits for spring growth and later fruit quality. It supplies nitrogen and phosphoric acid but lacks potash, suggesting half the amount of muriate of potash for better wood hardness and fruiting. Per acre usage depends on plant numbers and size. liberal application is common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Corn Planting Advice for New England Farms
The New England Homestead notes that wet cold soil stalls corn germination and may require replanting. Seed depth should be about two inches unless late in warm dry soil, and farmers should consider ridge cultivation rather than level culture to avoid harming young corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Sign Board Advertising for Farmers Boosts Sales
A farmer notes stores lack visible listings of goods for sale and rural areas miss notices of cows pigs eggs or seed corn. He proposes a weekly blackboard at farm entrances to announce offerings and desires. This cheap method could attract distant customers and raise prices.
Plan for wagon platform to aid loading and securing cargo
The article describes a short-bodied wagon with a protruding board platform to hold barrels boxes and bags. a rope keeps items secure during transport. It discusses grain rust noting red rust on rye and wheat often starts on barberry bushes and suggests cutting and burning nearby barberry bushes to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Soaking Corn for Horses Advises Soaking Before Feed
A reader suggests soaking corn for horses in cold water after each feeding to prevent sore mouth and teeth from hard kernels. Salt is added at feeding, with the next portion prepared separately. The writer prefers cracking or grinding corn with oats for better digestion and notes soaking six hours may be insufficient.
Horticultural Notes on Plants and Floral Trends
Hardy hydrangea tolerates drought and decorative nursery demand remains strong. Otaheite dwarf orange thrives as a pot plant. English ivy suits shady spots under trees. Peaches should be planted on high ground for cooler summers and warmer winters. Gernaiums show strong demand for semi-doubles. Lorraine pink variant of Gloire de Lorraine noted. Lime sulphur washes linked to reduced pear blight claims. Dahlias pursued for better color stems and vigor. Floral fashion mirrors dress trends. English leaders reportedly promote chrysanthemums decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
Exquisite New Silversmiths Spoons and Servers Featured
The silversmiths display fresh designs including sandwich and sardine tongs and tomato and pea servers, replacing old berry spoons and pie knives. Pie knives remain in stock but used mainly for mold serving. ebony handles replace silver for tea strainers, offering cooler use and a rich contrast.
Polishing Tables and Drawer Care Tips from Housekeeping Columns
A home treatment guide outlines shining mahogany tables with a mix of vinegar and linseed oil, cleaning piano keys with alcohol, and sponging bureau drawers with tepid water containing carbolic acid or thymosine. It also suggests lining drawers with white oilcloth and using cheesecloth to protect delicate garments.
Gloves for Housework and Dishwashing Tips
Several pairs of gloves will be found useful for housework and drying dishes. They should fit loosely to allow free hand movement. Rubber gloves are recommended for dishwashing but must be washed thoroughly to remove grease. consider a dish mop iron chain and soap shaker for convenience.
Cheese Canapes
Cut bread into slices no more than a quarter inch thick. Fry briefly in oil until light brown. Sprinkle grated cheese, salt, and paprika while hot, then bake to brown. Garnish with minced parsley or a small shredded anchovy centered on each canapé.
Bread Pudding with Oranges and Other Dishes
This column lists simple fruit and dessert recipes including bread pudding with oranges two thirds batter and bake, frozen fruits with sugar pulp and optional cream, cauliflower cheese baked with seasoned cheese, fried rye drop cakes using rye meal and flour, blackberry jam made with equal sugar, and a grouse roast with bread sauce and crumbs.
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Marcia
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