31 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1889
Page
1
A period piece cautions mothers against giving unadvised remedies to children, urging professional medical guidance and education in home care. It attacks reliance on chalk mixtures and patent medicines, stresses timely doctor access, and links ignorance to poor outcomes for vital organs.
Arlo Bates recounts a Boston socialite's cottage party where her children ate much of the ice cream. The hostess warned the guests that the children would be ill if they ate more, prompting laughter as everyone headed to supper.
A Chicago Tribune caterer advises that the key to a successful dinner is selecting congenial guests and a lively table. He urges a balanced guest list, mentions a 14 person banquet as ideal, and warns against excessive formality or talkativeness while praising witty conversation.
A Kentucky farmer known for rafting produce to town cashes a check at a bank but must be identified. He insists the check is his and claims river travel from Bush Bottom, while the bank cashier doubts him. The scene ties to a broader Episcopal convention report in New York.
A tall awkward young man of about twenty two enters a clothing store with a poised, determined mother. She insists on a presentable cassimere suit for Aaron's wedding, navigating options and urging a decision with humor and care.
George Slosson tells the New York Sun that ivory billiard balls act as a barometer. He says balls roll slowly as humidity rises, cue tips react to temperature shifts, and balls become egg shaped under drafts. He claims studying a ball can beat weather forecasts.
A Swift dissection of marrying poor girls versus those of wealth, with a stark view on youths seeking income and companionship. The tale pivots to a legendary Beggar’s Fountain illustrating charity and humility, linking wealth, pride, and moral consequence.
A Philadelphia Times account describes a plain faced girl who asks for food then returns with three companions claiming nine miles walked in hunger. The narrator helps with meals as the girl pleads further for a shawl shoes spelling book and a pocket handkerchief while peers join her at the gate.
An interviewer recalls a railroad official who tests cranks and inventions, noting he has seen many failed devices and fatal accidents amid a history of crank discouragement. He cites rail yard trials, faulty couplers, and a grim record of injuries, with broader comments on industry labor, factories, and global trade.
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