14 Feb 1891
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1891
Page
1
A historical note on the Colossus of Rhodes detailing its bronze construction, height, and fate after an earthquake, followed by a discussion from St Louis Globe-Democrat on whether Lincoln and Garfield were true martyrs, explaining etymology and usage of the term.
A Detroit News correspondent portrays Battle Creek as a town split by Sabbath observance with Seventh Day Adventists resting on Saturdays. The piece highlights church devotion, strict temperance, industrious printers, and two clock faces in stores, noting honest dealings and a contrast between west and east ends. The excerpt ends with a joke about friendships and names.
A World War II era style observation reports Mongol medicine and hygiene practices. Mongol villagers seek plasters for rheumatism and avoid washing, believing cleanliness unnecessary. A physician notes they read pulses on both wrists and do not inquire about origins or progress of illness.
A Boston Traveller anecdote narrates a lawyer who kept a long running account with a client. When the client finally settled he stood in the doorway and unfurled a vast bill, accusing the lawyer of charging him rent if he entered. The lawyer invites him in with cordial tones.
A Buffalo Express item quotes a Suru Sign anecdote on self treatment and how even young physicians often treat themselves. The exchange highlights the era’s view that medical practice begins with personal illness and self-care before formal training.
A tramp riding on a car near Madison Ila was ejected by the conductor after warning of two out of six tracks. The conductor found the report true but the tramp was not allowed aboard. Passengers then invited him to ride and paid his fare.
Prairie Farmer discusses brace posts at fence ends to prevent post draw, describes two bracing methods for post and wire fences, says three wire strands better, and fence height at least four and a half feet. Also reports on plaster as soil stimulant, livestock feeding variety, and a humorous anecdote about a singing youth and a fence mishap.
Results from Illinois soil tests show fertilizer use on wheat not generally profitable for central Illinois. Phosphoric acid enhances yield most, potash least. stable manure rivals any fertilizer. Ideal seeding is one to two bushels per acre. Seed in plowed ground outperforms corn ground or disk harrow soil. Ripening wheat increases yield. A parish story notes a misnamed child debate ending with the name Lucy.
Fragment from a periodical recalls medieval lordship at Leaston with William de Albemaris holding the manor for royal hunts and bread bread owed for the sovereign. Mention of Roman king Berius and a ritual in Italian towns contrasts with Charles VI's ill sewn tights and the fashion ripple.
A passenger noticed a horse used to pull a car on the Cincinnati side become spooked on the Newport street car route. After a man offended the animal with tobacco juice, it attacked him. The horse fled, slipped on a stone crossing, and sustained severe injuries while being pursued.
A Baltimore drummer’s flirtation on a moving train ends with a wistful farewell as a pretty passenger evokes her smile. The piece quotes the conductor's announce of Baltimore and notes his fleeting desire to reach Washington before the doors close. The second item discusses how light affects color through a Lyons colormaker tale, illustrating sundry color chemistry.
A jewelry salesman says solid gold is best for rings bracelets and crosses while rolled gold chains wear well and stay fashionably long. A Chicago Tribune note cites Alaska's incomplete territorial status and Utah’s single delegate. An essay by Joseph Harris recommends broadcasting 250 pounds of nitrate of soda on pastures in spring with phosphites and potash as needed and to avoid shortages in supplies.
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