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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1896
Page
2
A miscellany from the Dillon Examiner features satirical jabs at politicians and society. It mocks mayoral races, Congressmen, suffrage activism, naval arms, fashion trends, and odd local anecdotes with a string of puns and topical names.
Cyclists entering Canada this summer must deposit full price of their bicycles with custodian officials. The men entering under these rules face a costly tax on their wheels.
The Michigan Round Up Farmers Institute in Grand Rapids runs Feb 1 14 with delegates from county institutes. Sessions cover fruit stock and general farming plus women and mechanics sections. Dairy display yields 1000 pounds daily. lectures include water in soil capillary action and commercial fertilizers profitability. practical notes on potato growing and grafting wax methods.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe budding sepia trees and a small breach on an apple tree with a wound across the branch. Instructions mention edges cut smoothly with a sharp knife and shaping the bark, noting the branch tip resembles a writing pen.
A 1700 pound draft horse sold for about 30 at an auction, prompting skepticism about the price. The seller claimed the six-year-old, healthy and sound, would fetch more, while buyers from large firms compete for heavy pure-blood horses. The piece also reflects on apple crop profits, orchard conditions, and general agricultural topics of the era.
A descriptive fashion segment highlights a violet and black gown ensemble worn by a tall brown-eyed woman on the street. The outfit features a deep reddish purple gown with gray broadcloth accents, a flaring skirt with purple taffeta, a short round bodice with a fur-trimmed vest, and a green satin yoke. Accessories include a Marie Antoinette style hat with a black plume and violets, a lace stock with a green satin ruche, and brown straps across sleeves and shoulders. The narrative emphasizes dash and spring color symbolism in the wardrobe.
The readable portion is insufficient to identify a person, event, or place. No verifiable names, dates, or organizations emerge to form a factual newspaper card.
A short vignette describes a young woman about eighteen approached by a persistent suitor. He is pushy and charming, offering flattery while she remains mostly silent and unfazed, comparing him to her grandfather but not engaging further.
The fragment describes making merking ink from nitrate of soda, gem arabic, and water with mistakes noted. It also details repairing a bone plaster cast by applying thick shellac varnish in multiple coats with alcohol between applications, then pressing parts together until cold to restore strength.
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