08 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1865
Page
1
A reflective poem recalls May gardens and Ramoth woods. The speaker mourns a lost girl and a boy who tended cattle, contrasting childhood joys with memory’s ache as pines creak and violet frills bloom. The verse threads nostalgia, nature, and yearning across a fading season.
In a reflection on the Civil War era, the article argues that establishing a universal American nationality is a grand wartime achievement. It asserts the nation’s republic is durable in peace and war, insists secession is treason, and claims the United States has proven its parental nobility and indispensable unity through the blood of patriots and naval power.
A searing essay argues against mistreating widows, urging men to show compassion and uphold Christian ethics. It denounces harsh judgments and calls for respect, economic fairness, and shared burden during hardship.
A religious appeal urges Christians to collect and repurpose scraps and discarded items to aid the poor and sustain church work. The essay, from Oxon, links biblical parables to modern giving, urging thrift of textiles, furniture, and tools, and to distribute tracts and Bibles as souls are saved.
The wife of General Grant is presented a residence valued at 850000 by Philadelphia citizens. The widow of General Birney receives a home valued at 10000, while 20000 is set aside for charitable benefit to the Quaker City.
Fragmentary OCR shows rates for notices including marriages deaths and public notices. Mentions advertising insertions and special notices with varying per insertion costs and categories such as religious and business cards.
The Genesee Farmer notes that clean tillage rivals manure in enriching soil. It cites practices from Lawes and Rev. S. Smith who show success with thorough ground cleaning and trenching. The piece argues for better tillage as a core method of manuring land.
Dr Asa Fitch NY State entomologist cites soap rubs as an effective control for bark borers, noting five years of trials show reduced infestations when applied late May and washed away by rains. He suggests lime dusting as an alternative and urges immediate removal of any worms found near roots.
A mid nineteenth century note describes salting hay during busy seasons or poor weather to prevent mould and keep its flavor. It recommends one peck to a ton for shallow hay and up to a large amount for deeper. meadow hay salt enhances value for feeding, especially when given fresh. It adds that coarse grass from natural meadows makes the best winter sheep feed if cut before sterility and properly prepared.
Advice on reviving worn beds with virgin earth, old dung, and upland mulch. Use equal parts of three ingredients, fill beds early, then plant after settling. If replacing soil is hard, make dressing from hedge clippings and turf scraps, and mix compost of leaf mold with sand for bedding plants.
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