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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1889
Page
2
A long excerpted column reports on varied topics including studies of penal systems, oil fields, rail and steamship developments, and European wheat prospects. It notes the toning of American capital in England, plans for Siam railways, shipwreck rescues, and projected canal savings, with commentary on prize authors, crime punishment, and naval design.
A poetic fragment from The Argosy reflects on nightfall, shadowed windows, memories of childhood, and shared songs between two people. The piece dwells on fading hope, lingering nostalgia, and quiet voices carried by night’s hush.
Olivia Lee narrates a chaotic journey to Chickamahoo for a marriage match arranged by friends. A series of comic misadventures includes a marrying spree, a fortune-hunting suitor, and a pivotal skating moment where she realizes her true affection for the Browns family doctor, leading to a hopeful romance.
Farmers overestimate hen manure value and confuse it with guano. Proper feeding including fish or lean meat can boost manure quality. The article also covers strawberry fertilization, calf digestion issues, cowpox notes, horse training traits, water access for stock, and general farm care tips for weeds, lime use, clean culture, and seed saving.
The Calaveras Prospect describes an eight and a half foot circumference English walnut planted twenty four years ago in Calaveras County Chile Gu ch with a height near 75 feet and a branch spread of 65 feet. The Tuolumne Independent reports a larger tree planted thirty four years ago near Columbia Jarvis ranch now owned by G F McPherson, with a 14 foot circumference at four feet, about 78 feet tall and a nearly 100 foot spread. a branch measures 6 feet in circumference and two others four feet each, plus a 30 foot 6 inch oak nearby on the same ranch.
A Swedish statesman praised royal butter during a dinner with the King after opposing oleomargarine in Parliament. The King revealed the butter was artificial, prompting laughter. The statesman quipped that if deception is so easy there is greater need for strict laws against bogus goods.
The article outlines oatmeal production steps from cleaning to hulling and rolling, noting oats are bulkier and require more machinery than wheat flour. It also covers liver preparation methods, contrasting beef and calf liver, frying and roasting techniques, and several recipes for daily cake, cucumber pickles, and beef stock.
The readable lines describe price, demand, and a yard tool context with references to francs and costs. Names and clear subjects are incomplete, yielding a cryptic snippet about pricing for a lawn mower or go cart and a petroleum lamp’s value.
An old essay advises men and women on hair loss from washing with soapy water. It promotes fifteen minutes daily brushing, scalp health, and patience for new hair, warns against patent nostrums, and suggests cold water washes and a bracing routine. It also covers baths for complexion and general grooming, stressing moderation and physician guidance. It includes a note on lifting children properly, a Hartford Courant excerpt, and a fashion note on capes and gowns.
A craftsman spares no cost to outfit a ship with fine timber and copper sheathing. A hidden hole lets shipworm Teredo invade, doom ensuing voyage and wreck. Neglect by shopkeeper Spiker leads to disaster and tragedy at sea.
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