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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1879
Page
4
Almond Orchards Prove Highly Profitable In Alameda Area
The article notes strong almond profits around Alameda Creek and San Lorenzo. Tyson orchard spans about fifty acres, seven years old, with first heavy crop in 1876 yielding high per acre profit. Baker orchard covers twenty acres and produced five tons last year at sixteen cents per pound. An eight-acre orchard grossed 1200 dollars. Machines cut costs, hull almonds, and separate shells efficiently, making almond farming viable where trees grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda Creek
San Lorenzo
Tyson
Baker
San Francisco
Sea-sickness cure via rock and surrender
Chancellor Haven on a shipbound theory of sea-sickness says the cause is endless earthquakes on board. He advises embracing the motion with phrases like Rock away and accepting the tosses to prevent sickness, claiming no medicine can cure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancellor Haven
Chester
New York
Syracuse
Northern Christian Advocate
Press Ranks Heroes: Garfield Urges Journalistic Reform
General Garfield lauds ten years of gallant journalism, urging two forces to elevate the press. He calls on outsiders to raise reader intelligence and on editors to broaden and deepen their work so only worthy journals deserve public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Cleveland
Ohio
Woman who saved a boy by love and guidance
A man recalls a transformative relationship with a woman in New York who mentored him to quit tobacco after she learned of his harsh past. She provided care, instruction, and opportunity, then fell ill and died, leaving him grateful for her impact and the line that says a woman was at the bottom of his change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Havias
Sechdangabor Babe
John
Mrs. Haviland
Christians should avoid extreme paradox and seek sober judgment
A critique of imprudent believers who swing between extremes. It urges Christians to be like a steady mariner's needle, avoiding wild paradoxes and overconfident, unproven ideas that unsettle others.
Rivalry and horsemanship at a bride’s California wedding
The narrative describes a multi day wedding celebration with a Spanish style procession in Alameda California. Hundreds of horses and riders compete in arching displays and firecracker effects as bridesmaids and riders pose under flower arches. Musicians ride alongside in polished formal attire. The third day features field sports with swift charges and dizzying maneuvers, captivating the observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goenka
Alameda
Willows
California
Bac ‘Nan
Animals misjudge weather wisdom and cow dietary dangers
The article argues animals misinterpret weather cues and warning signals, contrasting animal intuition with human observation. It cites cows misfeeding on ewe clippings and the spread of harmful knowledge through cattle, noting how a single mistake can be learned across generations.
Thunderstorm Predicted By Curious Detroit Commuter
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a street scene where a citizen converts grand language into plain warning about an incoming thunderstorm. An elderly man seeks clarification as the assertion becomes clear and practical.
Readiness for Opportunity and Personal Responsibility
A reflection on missed chances in life, noting that many lament not lack of options but unreadiness when opportunities appear. The metaphor compares God sending flax with a spindle out of repair, implying self-discipline and preparation are essential to seize opportunities.
Immortality Called for by High Moral Impulses
The piece argues that ascent in rank heightens the need for living by high impulses and self worth. Truth from goodness is gentle, evil from lies harsh. Goodness shows as gentleness and love to do good, and no act dies. souls reap fruits of deeds in this world or future life, though the view may be unsettling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Nerve force pace and police photography reveal contrasts
The piece compares nerve impulse speeds with light and steam railway speeds, noting humans are slower than animals like whales. It explores brain versus spinal cord roles in reflex action and cites Paris police use of photography to detect forgeries and writings. It ends with a moral question about personal impact and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Galton
Paris
Renee
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