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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
3
The year 1894 brings both the seventeen year and the thirteen year locusts to affect farmers nationwide. Insects resume their cycles after long rests, with reports of lines forming across almost all states as warnings rise of damage to crops and pastures. Affected areas previously overrun in 1877 and 1841 are again alive with buzzing choruses as anticipation grows for the coming onslaught.
An entomologist’s forecast traces the 11 year locust brood from Schuylerville to Texas and the Carolinas, noting disputed damage from nest-building on tree branches. Reports show heavy local devastation where the insects have already appeared, with crops and vegetation suffering despite birds hogs and fowls feeding on them. Farmers are urged to protect orchards by diverting poultry and swine to consume the pests before they reach trees.
The Baptist Young People's Union held its fourth annual convention in Massey Hall Toronto a grand 5 000 seat venue donated by JA Massey a prominent local manufacturer. The hall proved crowded as thousands gathered with enthusiasm during the opening session and police reported large crowds pressing inside and around the venue.
Maryland Senator Gorman delivered a nearly three hour open attack on President Cleveland in the Senate, detailing party history and tariff reform battles. He named witnesses, revealed conduit thoughts on the Mills bill, and urged a united stand behind the Senate tariff bill amid chaotic gallery uproar.
A collage of oddities and human interest notes from early 20th century life. Accounts range from a ninety-year-old Indiana man Aquilla Robertson to a London robin nesting in a beer can, with tales of peculiar pets, cannibal lore, and a touching act of parental sacrifice in a city tenement.
Frederick F. Low former California governor from 1860s to 1887 and noted pioneer passed away in San Francisco. He commanded major corporate and banking interests and left a lasting imprint on state development.
The Washington region furnishes abundant game including ducks woodcock and wild geese. Pet hunters slaughter canvasbacks and redheads with heavy shot at short range. Reedbirds wild turkeys prairie chickens and bear meat move through this market via cold storage and refrigeration, with market practices drawing concern.
A humorous anecdote about a guest confusing names at table and calling the groom John by mistake, then correcting to Charles. The passage abruptly includes a note that the French levy a tax on coffee amounting to 300 dollars per ton.
Rich Hill and Vernon County residents recall Mark M. Woodson once bent by rheumatism now claims to be fully recovered after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits a dramatic healing, aided by testimonials and a sworn affidavit, with the pill’s fame tied to a Schenectady company.
The Phenix Gazette describes the Sierra Ancha range in Gila County as a bear country with large bears and few people. It notes that nobody shoots bears there, that wildlife and humans coexist, and mentions hunter Phil Askios who once killed a bear years ago with hounds, outside the main bear region.
A curate, startled by the light of the sermon’s author in a pew, regains composure and declares the upcoming sermon is by Rev. Charles Bredley, praising his health and presence amid the congregation.
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