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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1893
Page
2
A dense column of farmer’s notes covers soil depth, deep plowing benefits, and the need for proper manure. It discusses soil quality, drought resistance, and agrarian practices across regions, quoting opinions on crop yields, manuring, and soil management plus practical tips on apples, kitchen remedies, and dairy guidance for farmers.
The Connecticut Farmer argues against relying on a single crop like tobacco and promotes diversified farming. A prudent farmer should grow a variety of food, keep a good garden, fruit, and livestock, and buy little that he can produce, balancing home needs with a cash crop tailored to soil and markets.
The Spirit of the Times explains horse mark names. It defines star as a white forehead spot, bald face as a white face from eye to eye, blaze as a white stripe, snip as a stripe between the nostrils, and glass eye as a white eye. It notes pasterns, not ankles, and clarifies coronet and leg markings.
A Harper's writer extols the bond between Arab horseman and horse, noting the pet relation, unwavering loyalty, and willingness to sacrifice. It analyzes the fantasiya display, its wild, untrained riders, and contrasts it with formal, school trained horsemanship by a master, praising Indian riders as exceptional.
A brief primer from the New York World on Hindu titles. Rajah means king with rani for a queen. Maharajah denotes a great king with sovereignty. Begum is a princess or lady of rank. Nawab, from Hindoo stanee begam, is a deputy governor. Pronunciation tips accompany each term.
Mrs Watts recounts a tense night at home to Mr Watts who believed a burglar was in the house. He seized a revolver and fired a shot that pierced the speaker's hair, while Mrs Potts asks about the nearby location during the incident.
A witty exchange ponders heaven and marriage. Vogue suggests a twice married man does not go to heaven, while a thoughtful reply traces love as the deciding factor for any wife in the afterlife.
Excerpts note the strain on railroad crews on the Chicago flyer with seven men required each way and a twenty hour trip at forty eight miles per hour. Highlights of worker rest after shifts, high speed bursts, coal shoveling, and dangers to engineers. Also includes various ad-like lines urging Beecham's Pills and Shiloh's cures, weather quips, ticket offers, and civic commentary on weather and storms.
The note describes a playful parade of ads and slogans about health pills, cheap travel, and music publishing. It mentions Dr Shoop Restorative Nerve Pills and a free medical book offer, plus Union Pacific cheap tickets to Eastern points. The tone is satirical and promotional, with odd asides about beelike purpose.
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