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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1884
Page
3
A playful study of blushing in courtship, contrasting natural charm with artificial cosmetics, and exploring how a young woman’s response to proposals reveals sincerity. The piece cites Sheridan and notes the social pressure on modesty, observation of faces, and humorous, cautious advice on eliciting a blush.
A Sitka romance ends in tragedy as two U S officers, rival for a charming Russian woman, duel or feud during a hunting trip. One man dies in the forest, the other in his bed from fear or poison. Bodies found by Indian River, official verdict says accidental self harm, family vanishes, tale revived by a new path opening along Trinidad River.
A Brooklyn Eagle correspondence describes two travelers in the Netherlands facing constant language errors and petty thefts. One companion misinterprets questions and causes delays, while the narrator recounts a ticket scam at Amsterdam station involving mis priced fares and hidden coins, ending with a small overcharge and a lesson learned.
An eyewitness recounts a lantern like light hovering above the wreck of the Marine City off HarTiaville near the Detroit Lake Huron route. A fisherman and narrator row toward the glow, debate spiritualism and speculate the light is a moral warning tied to the ship’s fire and a deceased crewman.
Hebrew philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore of London sent wood carvings to Mrs. Hancock with a graceful message as General Hancock faced a presidency dispute. Marcus of Boston delivered the gift and note. The 100th anniversary of Sir Moses Montefiore’s birth falls October 24, with events by his admirers. Mrs. Hancock has written an orchestral score for the occasion, likely first performed in Boston. No request has been made to use the score in a synagogue during the Jewish New Year on the 20th.
A nostalgic glimpse of a corn husking festival where country-born workers recall old frolics. Frost melts from corn shocks as farmers brace against chilly air, sharing jokes, greetings, and brisk pulling of corn husks amid rustling leaves and winter bait.
Descriptive scene of a rural husking party where neighbors gather for grain, food, and songs. The passage recalls a shift of ownership, recalling loss and memory as the farm passes to new hands, with a mix of laughter and tears among the participants. The piece quotes Dr. Talmage via Frank Leslies Sunday Magazine.
Of 125000 miles of railroad in the United States and Canada, all but 4000 miles use standard time. Pacific systems and a few others are the main exceptions. East of the Mississippi only about 20 miles follow solar time. Among cities with 10000+ inhabitants, 185 of 219 have adopted railroad time, with 31 of 34 residents adhering to solar time in Ohio Michigan and the Pacific Slope. The Ohio idea is longitudinal, with Ohio hosting 16 of the 34 towns resisting.
A collection of kitchen and home tips on roasting lamb with bacon, boiling corn, coring fruit, sugar clarification, and preserving tomatoes. Also guidance on winter window gardens, garment care, and farm purchasing ethics with a call to inspect imports and engage managers at annual meetings.
From The Chemistry of Cookery in Popular Science Monthly, the note recalls storing oatmeal porridge for days in a closed jar to enhance sweetness and digestibility. The author cites experiments with seven dishes set for each weekday and nine days as a spoilage limit, offering a cautious endorsement of aged porridge for breakfast.
A historical domestic guide describes airing and cleaning boys clothes to keep them neat and sweet. It praises sun airing on the back porch, dust removal with brushes, hot-water washing of linings, and careful handling of boots separate from clothing. It notes strict shoe etiquette and methods to prevent wrinkling, including dampening knees and pressing with a board, all framed as Turkish-inspired manners.
Strawberries can be grown in small plots with little effort. Planting a hundred young plants yields ample fruit for family needs, canning, or market savings. Four square rods suffice to produce ripe berries selling for about ten cents a quart, offering surprising returns and enjoyment for the household.
An Expatient Btook urges farmers to rest their teams and take the whole family to fairs. He stresses sanitary care for humans and stock, planning visits, and using fairs to learn about improved breeds, with emphasis on rest and family involvement during the season.
A historical overview defines corporations as artificial legal entities limited by charter and distinguishes them from partnerships. It notes debt or binding authority rests with officers, outlines seal use, and compares public or municipal corporations with private firms. Cases include mining, railways, insurance, and public duties under Massachusetts rules and Civil War funding issues.
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