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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1882
Page
12
A detailed guide on steel forging and heat treatment explains how to regulate fire heat by work size, test temperature by eye, and avoid carbon loss. It covers welding flux formulas, rehardening methods for damaged tools, and tempering ranges from straw to purple blue for various tools and blades.
The article describes the end of a circus tour as tents are struck and the vast establishment is packed for travel. Workers rush to finish preparations, animals are cared for, wardrobes secured, and every minute counts before departure to the next stopping place. The center of interest remains on the crew as they wrap up this demanding process.
A vivid account describes the rapid takedown of a large tent and all its equipment. Workers, under strict accountability, disassemble the structure in under twenty minutes, with each item assigned to a person. It contrasts circus life with the hard labor and training behind performances.
A Waterbury American tale tells of a young man intoxicated by tangle foot who hires a livery team with $500, then returns to demand a full refund after testing the gear. The liveryman pays back the money, but the man later tries to claim twelve dollars for using the team, and leaves without paying.
We explore practical, attractive DIY screens for cottage interiors. Instructions cover pine frames, silesia fabrics, two color front and back, and simple mounting with small tacks and brass nails. Feature ideas include fairy tale scenes, floral frontispieces, literary portraits, and colorfully framed photographs.
The article outlines spring fashion trends with Scotch ginghams in solid colors and double breasted basques. It notes short polonaises with Louis Quinze scarves, floral hair wreaths, velvet skirts, neckerchiefs, and innovative trims. It mentions Portia cloaks, imitation laces, Queen Mab hats, and the shift away from Mother Hubbard cloaks toward semi long vistes.
A private English Montreal Toronto company seeks to acquire 140 acres along the Niagara River to form an international park. Plans include tramways, observatories, elevators, an inclined plane at Table Rock, hotels, shops, and steamer service to provide near views and accessible visits, reducing prior travel fatigue and costs.
The Denver Tribune notes a breeder who claims to have a fowl breed that will eat potato bugs, a valuable asset for potato fields where pests are plentiful. The article hints at a potential fortune for whoever brings this breed to notice.
Dr. 5 S Bogert notes a surge in demand for vaccine quills at the Eastern Dispensary Essex Market. Austrian quills are preferred. production involves trimming ends to roughen surfaces and splitting into four slips sold at $10 per hundred or 25 cents each. Ivory substitutes and a rise in price to 12.50 per voss reflect the high demand driven by a surge in vaccinations.
Louisville plans a free art gallery for citizens to pass time between drinks. Chicago counters with a similar idea but lacks time between drinks.
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