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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1883
Page
7
The sermon compares an old parable about the early worm and early bird, urging listeners to cast out prejudice and follow the speaker. It reinterpretively contrasts the hungry worker who scoops the worm with the virtuous bird and ends by favoring the bird over the worm as a model of success and virtue.
Peter Rhodes, finder of the Rhodes diamond, seeks a buyer for the 150 carat stone. Paris millionaires reportedly In competition. buyers face risks of theft and the need to exchange wealth for the gem. The piece reflects on diamond history, value, and the rim of fortune surrounding Africa’s stones.
A broad-shouldered man, in agony from a boil on his calf, is tricked by two friends who dog it and scare him. He jumps, recites the alphabet, and shuffles away, while the pranksters laugh at his startled reaction in the street.
Practical notes on baking yeast with hops to revive stale cakes shallow guidance on wasp behavior around strong bee colonies and weak swarms, strawberry yields linked to soil prep, affordable lace drapery for rooms, and a method to recycle toilet soap into new bars for household use.
The article emphasizes feeding knowledge based on animal body composition. It argues that growth requires balanced supply of bone and muscle materials, warns against fat-only feeding, and stresses water and inorganic minerals, including phosphates and common salt, as essential to a strong frame. It notes the dangers of neglecting whole-body development and overemphasis on fat.
The article outlines twelve advantages of drainage for crop growth, including removing surface water, warming and drying soils, prolonging the growing season, and preventing injury from frost and drought. It cites Klippart and Townsend, with examples from John Johnston and general tips on tile size, layout, and seed bed care.
A column advocates plain talk and natural style over ornate diction. It argues for everyday charm in conversation, criticizing learned rhetoric and praising personal insight drawn from books and life, with various humorous anecdotes and ads woven in.
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