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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1888
Page
6
A Memorial Day verse laments battles past and honors those who sacrificed for the nation. The speaker recalls dusty swords, faded flags, and cannon echoes fading as peace presides over the land, while flowers and tears adorn each grave.
In a Memorial Day tale, Belle Maxwell rejects Leander Curry apton social climbing. She stays true to a vow to sing at the observance, while a tall veteran wins her heart. Years later Curry loses his fortune. Belle thrives with her inventor husband and family.
The article surveys famed longevity figures from Britain Ireland Jamaica and Portugal to argue that extreme old age is rarer than claimed, noting more men reach extreme ages, and recounts a personal tale of a centenarian who lived to about 160s with a lifelong habit of reading and port.
Mrs. John Sherwood argues that society declines when it becomes mercenary and debt driven, with dinners arranged to repay favors. She urges personal self improvement and domestic harmony as the path to broader social unity and genuine amusement.
A Philadelphia journalist asked Mark Twain to review his serio humorous skit. Twain replied with a characteristic, caustic note advising absurd hiding places for the manuscript and quipping that the man who mails a MS should go to the devil. The remark is kept as a souvenir by the writer.
Instructions describe adding two pints of lime and one pint of salt to each pail of water. The mixture is used to fill barrels half full with eggs placed in the fluid. It claims eggs will keep for two years if stored in this solution, with timing noting June as a reference point.
The article advises feeding on the ground oats and avoiding corn or wheat. It recommends exercise as the best remedy for fat trouble and notes Leghorns are usually exempt from excess fat.
Remark highlighting the plight of orphans and their perceived freedom from parental discipline, reflecting a controversial viewpoint on child welfare.
The Illinois Democratic platform endorses President Cleveland, urges fiscal reform to tax luxuries, supports government inquiry into state spending, and calls for a modern inland waterway. It also backs arbitration, immigration limits, pension expansion, and opposition to nonresident land ownership. A promotional note for Hostetters Stomach Bitters follows the platform text.
Ex Governor John M. Palmer accepts the Democratic nomination for Illinois Governor and pledges independent, faithful service. He criticizes taxation, state governance, and legislative rings, vows firm government, and urges plain issues over partisan rhetoric. He cites past restraint from the presidency and urges voters to seek Illinois interests.
A London correspondent explains why the Queen dines without gloves. It helps her grip a chicken wing and an ear of corn during formal meals. Gloves hinder handling at state dinners and in emergencies.
A Connecticut writer in enlightment of Science recalls picking up hundreds of live wasps without being stung. He claims he held his breath at the capture moment and notes he did not grip the insects with the same hand that held the tongs.
The Roman emperors Vespasian Titus and Domitian reigned from A D 66 to A D 95 and are documented in Flavian era records.
A verse on small causes growing into large trouble cites a cough chill and pain before illness. It then promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a timely remedy. Also notes buyer-suggestive lines for gems and a collection of patent medicine and pest control ads.
Use freely in the hogswill if pigs will not eat bran with milk. Add a small quantity of the Oil to the milk to induce consumption and improve intake.
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