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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1885
Page
8
An eclectic page mixes household washing tips with farm notes and agricultural insights. It covers soap use, water temperatures, ironing, waste reduction in the home, and frugal practices, followed by farming guidance on soil, clover, corn seed, grafting, and small farm structures.
The account recounts John Wilkes Booth at age 27 with stock parts in Washington and other cities, noting his dramatic talent, rich voice, classic features, and intelligent expression. It highlights his magnetic stage presence, refined yet somber looks, jet black hair, and precise dress. Also cites a claim about 589,909,179 acres of land valued at $10,197,096.
A Brooklyn reporter notes changing female names in fashion with Mary dominant over rivals across tables of German and French origins. It cites Mary as leading among both groups and lists popular variants and names seen in weddings and public events such as Arthur’s White House visit and Cleveland inauguration hall.
A miscellany fragment surveys bird mating plumage showing how spring displays peak, then shifts to Napoleon’s habit of carrying portable book cases. It details box construction, materials, and a plan to form a 1000-volume traveling library with diverse genres, printed to save space.
An array of newly designed carriage models appears, including elegant phaetons and town wagons with platform springs, silk painted bodies, and footmen rumble seats. Prices range from 1,050 to 2,000 dollars, with notable entries from Mrs. Osgood and Mr. Cornell. A lengthy digression contrasts Roman history, Bacon, and the progress of science from ancient to modern times.
The piece argues Egypt cannot pay its debts without new loans and points to a 45 million dollar European backing at 3 percent interest. It asserts Britain should cover 25 million in indemnities for Alexandria bombardment, calls the action England’s burden, and decries ongoing interest year after year.
A fragment describes kiri wood used to make light clogs and shoes in Japan. Prices range up to 20 cents, with hollowed centers for lighter footwear. Includes lacquered ladies’ shoes with velvet inlays and wooden bureaus with stacked sections for portable clothing.
In Mr Harris Uncle Romus book The Lord Was Driving a dying mistress recalls a faithful escaped slave who saved her son. The slave answers to Is David driving and Mock lines say Saints day. Provident McCosh of Princeton cites age 9 or 10 as best for language learning.
The piece argues Bacon and Shakespeare authorship questions, praising Bacon as a philosopher who advanced earth and material sciences while noting both works likely arose from long past sources. It critiques focus on morality and myth over practical arts, urging scholars to study soils, winds, machines, and industry to push societal progress.
A fragmentary report from Arkangae Traveler describes a trial before a colored justice of the peace over deadly assault. The direct testimony prompted a sentence. the defendant remarks reflect dialect and implied risk of overcrowding as prison capacity is discussed.
The text discusses biography writing ethics, arguing praised figures deserve privacy and discernment, not intrusive detail. It then describes a large Moscow bakery project funded by a 400,000 rouble capital venture, costing 250,000 roubles to build, aiming to bake 65,000 klips daily in five ovens, to supply forty city shops.
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