A Silence Broken Verse Taketh a Bitter Turn
A fragmentary poem speaks of inner peace lost and a soul torn between bliss and death. The speaker, silent yet aware, laments constancy as a curse shaping a lonely, turbulent fate.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1894
Page
8
A fragmentary poem speaks of inner peace lost and a soul torn between bliss and death. The speaker, silent yet aware, laments constancy as a curse shaping a lonely, turbulent fate.
Franz Hennig, a Bavarian trumpeter, and Margarita share a moving reunion as Franz, wounded but present, aids Steinert in battle and is honored by the captain and emperor. Margarita travels to Berlin to greet him, presenting a cornflower wreath as Franz rides past Frederick the Great’s statue and back to the army’s cheers.
Six 12 by 18 foot poultry houses on the Amherst Massachusetts experiment station grounds illustrate a uniform plan for about 20 fowls each. The roosting room and shed, ventilation, nests, and a durable, draft-free build are described with costs under 50 dollars for above-foundation materials.
A sheriff sought to serve a writ on a Quaker. The wife said the husband was home and urged the officer to wait. She then explained he had already seen the sheriff, did not like the look and left the house by another path.
Miss Dakane asks where to have photographs taken. Miss Humly suggests Mr Snapshot, praising her own photos. Miss Dokane agrees to visit if he is as clever as rumored in this Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph exchange.
The Practical Farmer reports winter oats can be cultivated in central New York north of Pennsylvania’s northern fringe. They sow in fall after wheat and rye, protect soil, provide late fall feed, and yield 32 pounds per bushel. They mature 2 3 weeks earlier than spring oats and require 3 peaks per acre.
The guide stresses careful stacking to prevent water damage and loss of feeding value. It urges many workers to pack straw evenly, trampling from all sides to maintain balance and keep rainfall out, ensuring even chaff distribution and stack stability. It notes the English and Classical School’s training of boys as beneficial for health and future success.
The excerpt argues against using large gravel or stones on roads. It recommends screening and crushing larger stones, capping stone size at two inches, and notes that small, well-laid stones form a compact, durable layer. It cites Macadam's rule about not paying for unmanageable stones.
Irving W. Larimore of Des Moines Iowa promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for athletes and the profession to treat bruises sprains dislocations and muscle stiffness. Applied early before swelling it claims to halve recovery time and is sold by all druggists and dealers nationwide.
The text argues for continuous ditches and crowning on long hills to direct rain away from wagon tracks. It warns that mud accumulates at the base, remains due to excessive water, and is deepened by every loaded team descending, worsening the road condition.
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