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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1891
Page
4
Practical advice from a country gentleman on driving speed to minimize mud splatter on a buggy. He explains how slowing to a walk causes mud to cling to wheels, while moderate trotting keeps mud on rims, and higher speeds fling mud onto the top and driver. The guidance, backed by fifty years of practice, notes a balance between speed and cleanliness.
A historical article description covers a tree wash recipe by Professor Cook for fruit trees and discusses an eye disease with symptoms such as light sensitivity and tearing. It also notes animal care amid illness and general treatment, mentioning nutrition and stimulants.
Lieutenant Ridgely Lunt describes Suez transit speeds by day and by night with electric lights, noting 19 hours at night and 15 hours in a recent instance. Night passage requires bow mounted electric projectors and strict gate orders, with a sequence of lights to signal slow down and stop before berthing near the desert.
The text debates whether early umbrellas served defense against sin or sun, noting sumehades may have been used. It cites sun as a major factor in humid climates and suggests pala leaf as an early sunshade. It mentions Ainoes of Japan making large vivanite duck leaf punshades and defines the word umbrella as a little shadow with sun protection significance.
The Philadelphia Ledger criticizes using banquet to describe public dinners. It argues the term is French and Spanish for a small bench and three legged stool, implying mere formality rather than dignity.
A Methodist Record quote argues belief, not doubt, signals mental strength. It emphasizes inner conviction as the key to character and resilience. The saying frames belief as a defining personal measure.
Before securing life or investing, examine Equitable Life policies maturing in 1891 that realize cash returns from 120 to 176 percent of money paid in. The example below illustrates one of many actual cases maturing this year and the permanent assurance during twenty years.
The act states it shall take effect from the date of its passage and was approved on April 3 1890.
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