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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
6
A humorous column recalls a memory game at a county fair where a reader spots a familiar face in a crowd. The piece playfully imitates detective work as the narrator identifies an old acquaintance, John or Willie Smith, and reconnects with friends and family amid lively banter.
The article recommends cold baths in the morning for those with strong vital energy and nervous force, noting quicker benefits for some may fade with fatigue hours later. It warns others to avoid early cold baths and suggests nighttime baths with rest to stabilize circulation, while some nervous individuals should limit frequency and use tepid water.
A man named A Amaughabeed possessed an extraordinary memory, reading all ancient and modern languages and recalling titles of over 500000 books. He devoted his life to study, often working overnight, sleeping on the floor with a book as a pillow, yet produced nothing of his own.
A man drops a watch gaining ten minutes an hour. A New York jeweler examines it, uses a regulator and a touch to correct the hairspring, and returns the watch free of charge saying the hairspring was doubled and a single touch fixed it.
Opals are fragile gems prone to cracking and seaming from heat and blows. The stone’s luster comes from many tiny fissures that deflect light into its prismatic colors, with even the smallest crack risking damage.
A credulous woman asks what cures will do for disease if pursued further. The scientist replies that remedies will create new illnesses, prompting ongoing efforts to seek cures for those emergent diseases. The exchange highlights scientific optimism tempered by unforeseen consequences.
A witty remark questions a young Rounder’s seriousness as flowers and candy give way to chafing dishes cookbooks and practical gifts. The quip highlights a shift from romance to domestic practicality in the exchange.
Naturalists favor multiple wild origins for domestic dogs including wolves and jackals. Evidence cites tame wolves showing doglike bonds, jackal affection, distant fossils, and ancient depictions. The Newfoundland, St Bernard, Dingo, and other lines may stem from distinct progenitors with debates on North American origins.
The piece notes a curious burial practice in Ireland and England where salt is placed on the breast of the corpse after laying out. It cites Campbell and Moresin on the superstition and argues salt symbolized immortality in early Christianity, with Warman noting Germans placed salt under tongues and rock salt cylinders in the dying hand.
The article explains milk as a near perfect food containing all body nutrients, while bread from wheat flour supports life but lacks ideal proportions. It notes beef alone is insufficient and that meat and bread together form a balanced diet, with nutrition explained through nutrients rather than mere quantities.
An Ohio man won a prize for foretelling weather by using his father as a living barometer. The tale jokes that the father’s aches and pains supposedly signal coming rain or sun, a quirky method described with humorous caution about cruelty.
Pullets hatched in March and April should now start laying, with extra bone meal and lean meat helping. Keep them well fed and housed, especially in cold winds. Once started they will lay through winter. if not started now they may not begin before Christmas.
Farm Jlame quotes Andrew Stenson advising careful feeding for young colts. He suggests skim milk if available and oll meal bran, plus roots if possible, to prevent stunting. Colts should be weaned 3 to 5 months, and older colts aged 3 or 4 should not be worked hard to avoid feverish conditions. A little flaxseed may help when run down, then put to good pasture.
A Farm and Ranch note emphasizes a three part coop effort the visa feed and stock form a triangle. If any side short or defective the venture fails. The piece urges improved responsive livestock and abundant quality feed to ensure the animal supports the business.
Breeder's Gazette explains horse shoeing method for a fifteen and a half hand horse. Use about twelve ounces per foot, check level wall and sole, ensure bars are intact before nailing. Front toes rounded, place a small leather piece between hind shoe and hoof to quiet clicking as the horse adjusts.
The article advises using dry loose material such as wheat chaff leaves shavings or excelsior to pack outdoor hives for winter. Airflow is key to carry moisture away and a tight cover keeps the hive dry ensuring bee comfort.
Bran mash is a dough made by wetting bran or shorts. To three pounds of bran add one ounce of salt and two and a half pints of boiling water. Stir well, cover, and stand fifteen to twenty minutes until well cooked. Bran mash serves as a laxative and as a vehicle for giving medicine.
The passage explains that feeding a horse coarse, nutritionally deficient bulk leads to poor digestion and standing in bad condition. It warns that quantity alone does not ensure nourishment and the animal may exhaust itself seeking nutrients.
Farm Progress notes the Shropshire as the best small stock sheep for farm and domestic use. It highlights its round solid body its six to eight pound fleece and its popularity at fairs and markets for meat and wool.
The text advises a flock owner to cull aging sheep and fatten the oldest animals yearly to keep the flock in prime condition. It urges selling the oldest herd members to maintain overall flock health and productivity.
A speaker asserts that scientific feeding yields greater returns than pure pedigree. He argues a common hog fed scientifically can be more profitable than a high bred hog fed only corn, claiming feeding science outperforms breeding alone.
Feather notes hens forage in ash heaps for charcoal and egg forming material as they dig and scratch. The observation frames a practical tip for poultry care and feed preparation.
Community column discusses value and ethics of pure blood stock in breeding programs. Letters debate dangers of inbreeding and call for transparent standards, citing farmers and veterinarians alongside local breeders.
Special correspondence reports the Department of Agriculture importing 68 Malta goats for milk and meat research as part of building a new animal industry. The piece notes Secretary Wilson’s aim to develop the breed for the poor and to diversify American farming.
The report notes 671 new streets and 23 269 houses built in Britain in 1904. South Australia considers a compulsory repurchase bill for estates over £20 000. A Cape of Good Hope order directs oil horse rugs to store in August. London plans an amusement building on a four and a half acre site with a three and a half acre roof garden. A Times correspondent proposes draining canals to create automobile roads.
A mosaic of brief items shows diverse figures: Mayor Sweet of Grand Rapids resists higher salaries. Marty Annan of Portland demonstrates ambidextrous penmanship. A R Gates of Curryville claims the state’s longest whiskers. Various ages, fortunes, and affiliations appear in rapid sketches.
In Hesse single men face higher taxes than married men by up to 25 percent. Germany forms a volunteer motor corps with civilians lending cars to the military and training. A Berlin club admits only deaf women who meet weekly on Wilhelmstrasse to drink tea and converse in sign language.
Deloree remains lame and will not race again this season. Angiola wins her second $10 000 stake in the Ohio at Cincinnati. Pan Michael, Boralma’s brother, now stands 2 03. Dan Patch set pacing records 2 01 and 2 05 for half mile tracks. Ed Geers abandons hopes of racing Walter Direct this season as his injured leg flares during Providence racing.
Hand embroidered blouses will be worn throughout the winter. Radium crepe de chine col icnne and chiffon lead evening silks for waists. Silk waists and clan tartan prints pair with gray coat suits likely to dominate next season. Women with long close fitting coat suits last winter expect to wear them again without sartorial penalties.
A fragment discusses pagan belief that May marriages bring misfortune for wives and offspring. It cites Ovid warning widows or young girls against May unions and describes his plotting with June’s birth month and unlucky days. The text ends with a reflection on choosing favorable times for marriage.
A Panama and Central American forest vine called muatapalo grows as a climbing parasite. It starts on tree trunks, shoots aerial tendrils, and coils around limbs strangling the host. The giant trees rot and fall within years, leaving the hollow stalks standing upright.
A passenger on a London bus lit a cigar and tossed the match. His umbrella caught fire when the wind opened it like a parachute. In a sudden grab, he toppled over the omnibus railing and tumbled to the road in a somersault.
A visitor questions higher education while a village blacksmith praises colleges for balancing study with athletics. He notes his son will finish an athletic course and be fit for a first class blacksmith. The dialogue reflects a belief in practical training improving trade readiness.
A humorous dialogue sketches a physician and patient arguing over payment for treating insomnia. The patient admits sleep is so sound his wife raids his pockets nightly, underscoring the comical clash of medicine and money in a domestic scene.
A humorously translated dialogue shows Frau B. clarifying a man is her husband in response to a question about friendship. The snippet highlights language play and marital status in a German phrase context.
A compact reflection on speaking of the self notes that the more one talks about themselves the more likely they are to be involved in their own perception. The line echoes introspective themes associated with Zimmermann's writings.
A man in Italy sought death by laying on railway tracks and was found dead, succumbed to starvation while awaiting an express train. The incident illustrates the grim pace of trains and a fatal outcome from self harm.
The King of Spain owns multiple wax likenesses that open and close their eyes and each contains a phonograph that proclaims Long live Spain. Alfonso enjoys sending these to young royals across European royal families.
The Sultan of Turkey gifted a German prince four fine white Arab horses and a Turkish-speaking groom. The horses proved acceptable, but the groom caused trouble and was eventually sent back to Turkey.
Despite vast distances, Inilia railways offer no sleeping cars. Seats convert to berths but passengers must provide bedding. No dining cars are available on these routes.
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