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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1884
Page
8
A long prose piece recounts Kitty Daly and Kinloch from a Irish country village, their secret love, a betrothal delayed by class and distance, and a New Year 1816 reunion at a ball. Kinloch returns after years to woo Kitty, vows to prove himself, and they marry later after trials and time.
Bill Arp recalls a Georgia officer from the Civil War era met on a train. The man, aged and humorous, led with memories of war and spoke of a captain in the 12th Georgia who refused surrender and briefly commanded a brigade in an emergency. The captain’s bravery, prudence, and loyalty to the flag are praised by a general.
A group of young English nobles led by the Earl of Mayo and Lord Ronald Gowen hunts wild elephants in a forest near the Himalayas. They herd the elephants into a central enclosure using noise and a surrounding circle, then trap and secure them in a stockade while coolies assist and risk injury.
The article notes violets thrive in moist soil with white and blue varieties doing well in garden soil. It suggests yellow wild types around trees or in houses, and promotes adding wild flowers to gardens at low cost. It also advises drying soft soap and aging it three months before use.
J. W. Boxwell of Washington Go Minnesota asks if there is a cheaper better way to raise asparagus on a large scale. He describes his system of ploughing, manuring, and careful spacing, with four by four feet beds and deep crown placement, plus straw mulch and annual harrowing, noting long-term improvements and no use of salt or commercial fertilizer.
A fragmented rural column discusses choosing potato varieties for local soils, advising growers to test several types including Early Rose and Beauty of Hebron. It also covers practical milking advice, cow handling, and civility, with anecdotes on domestic tasks and family cooking guidance.
A 19th century excerpt discusses moderate dieting for obesity, warning that extreme measures risk health. It cites Professor Nbstein of Gottingen and outlines a specific meal plan: tea with no sugar, limited bread, meat with fat gravy, vegetables, legumes, and minimal potatoes. The text stresses patience and consistency to avoid relapse.
A weary traveler recalls a bold oil-seeking scheme in Southwestern Missouri. He and a partner pumped a carload of oil into a dry hole after spending much of their capital, hoping to cover losses with a big sale. The plan failed and left them with empty pockets despite prior gains.
A gentleman warns against sea bathing fears while a friend offers calm guidance for survival. He explains that if caught in deep water one should avoid thrashing, float on the surface, straighten the body, and paddle gently with the wrists and legs to stay buoyant until rescue or hypothermia ends the ordeal.
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