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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
2
A garbled assemblage from a historical paper jokes about straw hats, high school grads, snails in France, a bicycle wine carrier, and a drift of opinions on politics and society. It mentions public figures, trains of thought, and cultural fads with a satirical tone.
Reports from Washington credit Oscar Plath with a labor saving invention that jerks fish from the water via a spring attached rod while the fisherman rests. The device automates catching the fiery tribe while the owner only needs to bait the hook and let the rod do the work.
A Canadian inventor Henry Armfield patents a belt joining device with plated edges and pintle holes for secure flexible connection. The article surveys perpetual motion questions and notes labor impacts via machinery, plus a long discussion on the spleen and organ restoration in animals and early bicycle improvements.
The article outlines spring cut worm damage to tomatoes cabbage and corn and recommends fall plowing to reduce worms. It describes a bait mixture of bran or meal with Paris green molasses and water as a remedy and notes varying opinions on cabbage and other crops alongside historical notes on plant varieties and insect habits.
A New York paper notes a bicycle that can be adjusted to balance riders of different weights. An ordinary bicycle can be turned into a sociable wheel by attaching iron arms to the frame, each with saddles and pedals, allowing a heavy man and a lighter rider to share a ride.
A brief aside notes that a fast writer can produce 36 words per minute and that the author may press the pen quickly, drawing it through the space as he writes.
The article discusses factor of safety in engineering, noting values around 1.2 for some cases and higher requirements for boilers and bridges. It emphasizes the need for careful inspection and material quality, citing typical safety multipliers and the risk of underestimating stresses in machinery.
A Bagdad bridge over the Tigris promises a new era as the romance of the east meets modern engineering. A Russian doctor notes eyes blink less under electric light compared to candles, while water expansion upon freezing exerts about thirty thousand psi. No materialist doctrine withstands the test.
The plant establishes best when wet soil is used for growth. Young plants need frequent watering but resist drought once established. It grows rapidly, yields a cut the first season, and can spread up to 16 feet. It tolerates highly alkaline soils and could produce 3 to 6 tons of dried hay per acre. Livestock prefer it green, and mixed with other hay it boosts livestock feed.
The article praises the New England Conservatory for its exceptional faculty and resources, noting both American and foreign teachers and Boston as America's art center. It argues one year there equates to two elsewhere and mentions the empress and court ceremonial imagery to illustrate cultural refinement. It concludes with a remark on balance between church devotion and public life.
The ad promotes Syrup of Figs as a pleasant flavored laxative with gentle action and soothing effect for all ages. It claims it is the best family remedy and suitable for households, suggesting it aids in mild conditions and is widely recommended for routine use.
An early ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure offers relief through internal use. The text references Pinecx Cure for constipation and various household remedies. It also markets Syner for children and mentions Coo's Cough Bataam as a trusted product with bold claims.
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