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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1878
Page
3
A reflective piece argues against repeating or spreading others' evils. It condemns gossip as a social habit and urges restraint, noting people suppress good deeds and warners of public duty should temper reports. The piece invokes peacemaking and the golden rule to discourage ill words about friends and strangers alike.
The piece recalls Curran the Irish barrister dueling with the attorney general over a heated debate. Curran fired first but laughed when the opposing gun misfired, distracting the attorney general long enough to miss. The incident ends with Curran remarking on the attorney general’s effort as he failed to reproach himself.
A Danish agricultural journal suggests that in mild winters, portable pumps placed on thin ice can spray a shallow layer of water to freeze repeatedly, building ice thickness to ten inches or a foot. This method allows ice supply without long deep freezes, using repeated shallow fills rather than extended cold spells.
The text notes that in many lands sheep were primarily bred for wool rather than meat. Initially wool was torn by hand and spun by women, even king's daughters, especially in England before the Norman conquest, with ward spinsters noted in legal documents.
The passage offers practical dairy and manure advice from historic farm writings. It covers managing cows that lose milk, milking routines, drying or raising calves to preserve milk, and cautions against using milksucking machines. It also stresses gathering varied farm refuse for manure and highlights Jacob Straw’s farming maxims on fencing, hog control, and fair pay to improve work quality.
The fragment urges readers to focus on practical tasks to endure bad weather and economic hardship. It notes woodwork, fence repair, roofing, and general self-help during rain or poor conditions, and dismisses excessive political talk in favor of productive pursuit. It reflects a prioritize-your-own-interests stance rather than broader civic engagement.
The article extols Hostetter Stomach Bittere as a century rival remedy proven by thousands of acknowledgments across North and South America Europe and beyond. It claims it treats malaria strengthens the constitution relieves dyspepsia constipation liver complaints nervousness and related disorders while boosting vigor and mood.
John Flagg of Bennington New Hampshire recounts a three year battle with a severe cough and bronchitis. After trying various remedies he used Dr Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry and recovered his voice and health. He notes repeated relief from subsequent coughs and keeps the remedy on hand. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement notes some buyers remain unaware of swindles in inferior baking powders and urges choosing Dooley’s Yeast Powder for absolute purity and full weight sold by grocers. It also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claiming faster cough relief by addressing the cause, with druggists selling it.
An assortment of patent medicines touted for hog cholera prevention, pain relief, digestion, and horse ailments fills pages. Sheridan's Condition Powders, Johnson's Sandyne Liniment, Quirk's Irish Tea, Dr Tobias Venetian Liniment, and Tobias Horse Liniment are advertised with claims of cures and “No Pay” guarantees, listing Depot 10 Park Place New York and general druggists as sellers.
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