29 Mar 1865
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1865
Page
1
A fragmented wartime poem honors soldiers with reverent verses. It recalls courage in the face of danger and the nation’s gratitude for those who fought, endured hardship, and protected freedom. It speaks of home, sacrifice, and enduring faith in victory.
The article reports on tax returns in New York City, noting 19,800 income taxpayers with several high earners above 200,000 and others up to 860,000. It states 62 earners reported between 100,000 and 2,000,000, two hundred thirty in the 50,000 to 100,000 range, totaling 87,100,000 taxed income and 4,355,000 in 6 percent income tax. It cites city revenue from non income sources at 13 million and 30 million official estimates for 1865. It mentions Philadelphia stamp duties and Missouri oil springs discovery in Lafayette County.
Contemplation at Army of the Potomac headquarters to crown best swordsman in U S forces. A prize of $1000 is promised with a $250 premium for the champion and $300 and $200 purses for second and third places. Event billed as grand eword tour with a dignified, gentlemanly contender noted.
A historical column reflects on abolishing slavery and racial equality. It traces legal shifts from Scotland and England to America, praising abolition progress, noting freedmen in Illinois Indiana Maryland Missouri, and the admission of a black lawyer to the U S Supreme Court. It muses on Alexander Dumas and social change.
The General Conference authorised forming a Mission Conference in India with Bishop Thomson appointed to organize it. The Lucknow gathering on December 8 enrolled seventeen ministers and urged courage to endure hardships. The next session is planned for Moradabad in February 1866.
An article stresses the importance of comfortable housing and proper feeding for livestock to maintain digestion, growth, and milk production. It notes that poor care leads to off flavors in food, reduced appetite, and unfit labor, while well-lodged animals yield better manure and profits. It advises varied, judicious feeding and regular changes in diet to keep cattle productive through winter to spring.
The American Agriculturalist discusses horizontal wells dug up the hillside as an alternative to downward shafts. Advantages include year round digging, easier access, reduced labor, and water flowing like a natural spring. Additional notes cover seed end potatoing vs whole tubers and ventilation for sheds.
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