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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1885
Page
3
The article argues presence of mind is cultivated, not innate, and urges children to learn rapid self-control. It stresses calmness, practical first aid, and nursing basics for girls, comparing nervy reactions with steady aid in emergencies. It endorses冷 restraint over hysterics and calls for women to develop composure and sympathy.
In old California lore a Grasshopper invasion prompts wild recollections from Westerners. A Grath Exchange member recalls grasshoppers darkening noon and stalling a train for a day, while a Kansas survey party faced 20 feet of hoppers engulfing their camp.
The London obituary recalls the late Lord Dudley as a prominent patron of Italian opera and a famed benefactor to high society. He also enjoyed high stakes betting on horse races, often wagering large sums on favorites like Macgregor with rivals such as Mr. Morris.
Miss Emily Davis of North Carolina is refused admittance to the state bar and then attempted suicide to cope with her disappointment. She faced the bar denial and took actions seeking self harm.
Humboldt argues that while disinfectants help in epidemics, individual habits such as good food, clothing, cleanliness, exercise, and fresh air are more effective at disease resistance. He cautions against relying on health boards’ poisons and urges sensible daily practices.
Mr F O Mc Cleary a prominent Washington solicitor suffered weeks of coughing that kept the house awake. He credits Red Star Cough Cure a purely vegetable preparation free from narcotics for giving him relief and quiet nights.
A London Standard discussion cites two correspondents on eating insects. One reports a German claim that Maikufer cockchafer salad adds almondy flavor with heads and wings removed. The other describes a homemade beetle condiment in Ireland, detailing vinegar trapping, sun drying, boiling, and mixing with flour butter and seasoning.
The advertisement claims strong links between digestion and overall strength. It asserts thin blood causes weakness and dyspepsia signals misery, touting Brown's Iron Bitters as enriching blood, improving appetite and sleep, and boosting vigor. Henry Hallam of St. Louis testifies it relieved dyspepsia and purified his blood.
During Illinois senatorial election uncertainty a Senate member asked about a grand banquet to celebrate Logan's election. The reply suggested the banquet should mark his defeat if he failed to win. The exchange highlights political maneuvering and humor from Texas Siftings.
A mixed snapshot of 19th century items includes social chatter about Sabbath calm and a drive, college pageantry by St Mary Academy students, a Corsicana vs Navarro county road tax case, and assorted quotations and ads. Medicinal claims promote Morley’s T-X-Sague Tonic and Prickly Ash Bitters, with light humor about a burglar chasing his tail and a drowning in whisky vat anecdote.
The record shows Wells Richardson Co Improved Butter Color winning first premiums at multiple fairs. The product uses vegetable oil to resist rancidity and does not color butter milk, yielding a bright natural color. Farmers judge value by practical results and premiums support its strong market position.
The notice promotes B. B. B. as a blood purifier claiming Z. A. Clark of Atlanta spent 480 in gold on a fruitless search for relief from a severe blood poison. It asserts three bottles restored appetite healed ulcers and added weight in thirty days. Also advertises collars and remedies for horses and humans with various product pitches.
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