Mourning Customs and the Debate on Black Attire
The article surveys global mourning symbols from white to blue to yellow and argues for personal choice and simpler dress. It cites Protestant and Quaker critiques, two doctors of divinity calling for cheer, and condemns lavish wear as a removal from true grief.
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Fragmented Local Query on North Branch Deed Incident
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a man by a window on North Street and a possibly involving deed transfer or property dispute. The readable bits reference a person named Brown and a woman, with unclear surrounding details and dates.
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Choice of Soil and Location for Stirmy Berries
The author argues soil and location decide success in strawberry cultivation. Deep sandy loam is ideal, but varieties can adapt to extreme soils with effort. Proximity to markets, favorable climate, and water access matter as much as soil, with near villages and depots preferred over distant plots to avoid perishable crop losses.
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Tobias Hobson
Protecting Plants From Winter Winds and Sun Damage
Advice on shielding hardy shrubs and potted plants from cold drying winds. Use open coverings like evergreen boughs and coarse mulch around soil. avoid straw with poor air circulation. Protect buds on rhododendrons azaleas and south-facing plants from daytime heat and night chills before ground freezes.
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Tribune
Domestic recipes and curious news from the era
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