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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1831
Page
4
A nostalgic poem recalls life from a girl’s sixteenth year in Cincinnati, describing home spun frockes, braided straw bonnets, and shawls. It contrasts past customs of courting with modern changes, noting riding to milking, family dinners, sleigh rides, and weekly visits now replaced by engagement norms.
A nineteenth century tale recounts Jarvis Matcham a deserter turned seaman who murdered a drummer boy for a reward. Haunted by guilt he confessed with a companion after a strange storm, was captured, tried at Salisbury and executed after recanting on his deathbed.
J. W. Briggs of Bristol Pen writes on an outbreak of a deadly sheep disease in town. He describes symptoms such as loss of appetite and emaciation, notes worms found in stomachs and intestines, and proposes aloes as a successful remedy. He urges试 trials and notes the medicine is inexpensive and easy to administer.
The Genesee Farmer criticizes the burning out lampas from horses mouths and the barbarous custom tied to human cruelty. It argues the act is a superstitious misuse best abandoned, noting modern veterinary view rejects the supposed disease idea and urges Americans to discontinue the practice.
The article criticizes inhumane horse medical procedures and unsafe sugar maple tapping with a proposed humane alternative used in Kentucky. It also discusses cow feed affecting milk quality, noting green and dry foods influence butter, and cites a Tyrolese war anecdote and a humorous exchange about legislative work.
A 1830 advertisement announces a plan by Bansend & Stevesson to supply a Hemp and Flax Machine to farmers in Luror, Sandusky, and Sensca counties. It promises to pay $12 509 per ton for unrotted hemp stalks and offers water-rotted, well-cured hemp, with access to market via Portland. James Belden endorses the program and directs inquiries to M. Gus & Co or Isaac A. Matus Esq. Portland.
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