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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1880
Page
2
A broad discussion of world wheat supplies projects a potential shortfall of at least 62 million bushels under typical consumption. Estimates show major producers like the United States Australia Canada and Argentina contributing large shares, while demand remains steady.
The Star announces 1880 subscription at 1 dollar per annum in advance and promises added attractions. Agents with large subscriber clubs receive premiums including an Early Breakfast Stove, Advance Cultivator, an elegant eight baylo ck table, Oliver Chilled Plow, a gold ring with cameo, and double bulv el plows, with details at F A Arnold Publisher Stan Grenenstle Ind.
Ella Wheeler quotes a locomotive as a living force full of heart and longing. The speaker admires its power and radiant face while feeling kinship with the machine. The piece contrasts passion and unrest with the idea of a beautiful, mighty, inanimate engine.
In Virginia City a local cat named Tabby obsessed over a bee hive. The cat harassed bees at the hive entrance, was stung and enraged the colony, and endured a wild escape across the grounds. Her owner later retrieved her as the hive still clung to her fur. Nearby Glasgow faces deep poverty with 28,013 households unable to pay poor rates and vote.
Property listing offers 197 1/4 acres south of Bainbridge near the state road. The land features reliable springs, limestone soil, and good cultivation and grass for stock raising. Available in whole or in parcels, inquiries to John Gordon in Bainbridge or the seller in Greencastle, Indiana.
The Boston Herald essay discusses generosity and ingratitude through Montesquieu’s Marseilles episode. A slave ransom grants a first act of aid, but when gratitude arrives a year later the benefactor refuses recognition, exposing the sting of self interested virtue and the tyranny of unseen favors.
An editorial urges patient gentle instruction to help sensitive children outgrow faults and temper, arguing cruel teasing harms mental and moral development. It extols time and steady principled action, noting gifted adults often emerge from early fragility. The piece references a Edinburgh medical talk and promotes eradicating harsh judgments.
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