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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1884
Page
8
A family dispute turns deadly as Mr Skinner's breakdown after a bitter quarrel leads to a violent scene. Mrs Skinner and children cope with the aftermath while the once orderly home descends into a haunted, demented household. The story tracks the collapse of a "happy family" under strain and the unsettling discovery in the aftermath.
A correspondent relates a Sydney tale of Tony Randall who rises from poverty to riches and splurges on bottles, stoves, and hotel bills, only to be overwhelmed by wealth and cry with laughter and tears. The piece contrasts the mine fortune with mental strain. A second item reports Henry Ward killed by a hog that had escaped confinement and fatally attacked him at his Philadelphia home.
Clarence Hyde faces a broken engagement with Rosa Eldon after a conflict over caring for his impoverished uncle. Rosa refuses to alter plans, while Lizzy Eldon wins Clarence’s heart. Uncle Cuthbert reveals substantial hidden wealth that secures Lizzy’s marriage, leaving Rosa privately chagrined.
The coming cotton picking season will test a newly perfected machine that gathers fully opened bolls without harming the plant. Several units are under manufacture and by next month some will be finished for trial. The device, horse drawn, runs between plants plucking bolls with reduced friction and uses a single oil cup for its 186 stems.
An assortment of household and farm guidance covers air purification methods, shoe care, safe cooking practices, infant feeding cautions, and food preservation. It includes advice on paste preparation, rhubarb jelly, horse nutrition, poultry feeding schedules, strawberry care, butter crystal observations, and notes on ginseng, farm buildings, and Holstein milk records.
The Herald Health urges more light and sunshine in homes arguing dark rooms harm health and mood. Nelson Sizer cites sun exposure as essential, saying pale appearances result from darkness and damp air. Bright interiors improve body and mind, supporting daily duties and overall well being.
The article argues maximizing sheep profit over wool, noting England’s mutton demand rises with population and tariff protection could shield U S farmers from foreign competition. It discusses breeding quality sheep for mutton versus wool, and the market potential amid Australia’s competition. Also includes rhubarb jam and dessert mould preparations with step by step instructions.
A historical note outlines a farmer's method for cutting hay and grain, stressing timing on bloom, moisture, and sun. It warns against moon signs and barometers, and describes two to three cloudy days followed by good weather as typical for hay curing, with practical steps for mowing and raking during dry, sunny periods.
The New York Christian Advocate editor urges young men to save small amounts promptly, deposit them in a savings bank, and avoid drawing on them. It argues five dollars at five percent yields modest interest and stresses discipline, prudent timing, and seeking safe investment opportunities.
The article argues turnips taint butter only in large quantities, while bad water and filthy drinking sources harm milk more. It stresses pure water and good pasturage, warns against grain during flush grass, and notes turning to fodder corn when drought eases, with emphasis on spreading knowledge.
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