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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1877
Page
4
A long quirky compilation mixes farming tips with humorous anecdotes, local notices, and brief anecdotes. It cites hemp timing, potato advice, cider making, a Sioux-epoch tale, a tall schoolmistress in Maine, and various regional items from Indiana communities, railroading, accidents, and obituaries.
In a chatty local column, questions probe a capricious post office scene about a crosseyed wife seeking letters for her husband Sam. A Center Township farmer tricks an ag dealer after a failed seven day trial, burning a plow as payment. Roving musings warn ice water use and note vast investments in glass hearses. Absence of mind blamed for many accidents.
An incident near Aylmer involving Mr. Flatters and Mr. T. H. Kirby describes a moose attack on a canoe. After the animal charged with its two calves, Kirby broke the moose with a paddle, Flatters cut its foot, and five shots from a revolver ended the encounter. The two young moose were captured.
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