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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1884
Page
8
Readable fragments describe wealth among sisters and a minister’s recollections of charity and education. Mentions include Georgs fersty One, Misa Murney, and a variety of historical figures, ships, and events tied to the era, with general sentiment on wealth, lecture, and governance.
In Lauderdale Virginia a Confederate longing and a Union spy romance unfold amid marching troops and Greville roses. Cary Brook and Jim bond over a stolen moment before a Yankee regiment passes. The tale interleaves with Civil War action as Hood’s Mississippi troops clash with Federals at the Henry house and a daring cannon rescue by a Federal artilleryman amid heavy combat.
A fashion sketch praising American girls in Newmarket style coats and tight footwear. It contrasts American and English figures, noting carriage and dress length, with emphasis on stylish outfits, short skirts, and square-toed boots seen on Filth Avenue.
A historical list describes large gold nuggets and ore from Sierra County and nearby mines dated 1869 to 1881. It mentions Parisian, French Ravine, and Forest City locations, weights from ounces to pounds, and values up to thousands of dollars, plus notes of mining exhibitions and related individuals and claims. The report cites totals for Golden Gate and references figures about bills and regional figures.
The piece surveys demand for heavy horses from Norman Clyde and Cleveland bays, hog feeding with sweet corn, seed sowing timing, and garden seed vigor. It cites Missouri Supreme Court on counterfeit dairy law, and advises shell greasing and storage for produce. The mix includes life guidance on marriage and social customs.
Grace Greenwood reports from Paris that American women favor retro crafts like patchwork, macrame, and antique lace, advising hot iron pressing and damp cloth tricks. She notes the coxcomb bow trend, ribbon work, and careful stitching methods for cleanliness and finish.
Report from the region notes wheat yields fading northward with farmers considering switching to dairy or other crops as soil erodes and profits shrink. Some growers foresee a shift toward Eastward import avenues while others anticipate renewed attempts to fertilize and improve yields despite exhausted soil.
A historical note discusses pruning grape vines to promote strong growth and fruit yield. It advises pinching at five to six leaves on weak shoots, and four to five leaves on desired fruiting branches, to favor vigor and avoid twiggy growth.
In Omigdn County New York Mr Charles J Edie of Marcy conducted a potato malt experiment in 1844. He spread about 1.20 pounds of malt per acre and buried it, comparing rows with and without malt. The salt affected some rows, leaving others smooth and dry. The text questions whether salt should be used on potatoes and asks about the above method.
Readers voice strong opinions on new social books, praising clever wit and urban society while condemning excess and superficiality. The piece critiques a volume titled by a misread author, noting its empty pageantry and lack of enduring value, and laments publishers reprinting foolishness for profit.
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