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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1892
Page
4
A nostalgic verse recalls the grandmother’s loom in an old room. The faded loom survives in memory though worn and broken. Children remember helping spin and weave as the grandmother sang and directed, cherishing the old crafts and warmth of home.
Uncle relates a remembered scene from the late sixties where Cappie, a skilled horsewoman, refuses social constraint to win Henry, the owner of the Home ranch, as he begs her to yield. He praises her free spirit and the clash with Miss Oates as his family pressures a proper match. Cap insists she must ride as she is, refusing conventional airs.
In a prairie town tale, Captain rides to rescue Nellie Merriam as a wildfire threatens a schoolhouse. Cap’s bold ride with Bret, her loyal mare, ends with Nellie safe, Bret dead, and Cap scarred but hailed as brave by Henry and family.
A quirky piece contrasts a frail handsome man who shuns sports with his feminine tastes and gossiping charm. Separate notes describe trout leaping a Beaverkill dam, noting muscular peduncles and tail power. A cartoon quip about promoters ends with a wry newspaper joke.
An agricultural piece explains shaping trees with two shoots tied and bent to form arches benches and knots. It details figures showing bent frames uprights loops and tied tops, plus using stakes iron rods or boards to create stable forms for ornamental or practical seating trees.
Agricultural hints cover celery blight remedies and copper sprays. Weed control via purslane pigweed ragweed is advised with hand pulling near melons. Seed maturity effects on tomato growth are noted. Lawn weed bounties and paint use for farm implements are recommended. Cucumber planting in shallow trenches reportedly yields better crops than hill methods.
The article urges farmers to plow under green crops in summer to improve soil fertility instead of letting wheat fields lie bare. It explains that removal of grain without clover or other cover leads to weed growth, seed production, and nutrient loss beyond reach of next season’s crops.
From a lecture by W I Chamberlain at Ohio State University the article explains tile sizes and main drain depths for various soils. It covers round cylindrical tiles, jointless efficiency, recommended depths two to four feet, and winter ditching with a two horse plow to prevent frost damage.
The article argues hog fattening depends on health age and meal quality. It recommends consistent feeding, progressive nourishment, regular timing, dark dry pens, and rest for rapid, economical fattening with less emphasis on antimony and rich start. Raise cheap hogs when market is low.
A Gar dening reader presents a simple home made sod cutter that cuts turf effectively. The article highlights its straightforward design and practical use for gardening tasks.
A description explains a simple sod cutter using an old saw blade with a sharp back. The blade yields sod sections of uniform thickness and square sides, ensuring tight fit when placed together.
The skim milk and whey supplied to a creamery add value and should offset part of the profits from whole milk. Patrons can feed skim milk and whey to pigs, making pork a by product of the creamery. The Creamery Journal notes sixty two patented mechanical cone millers, while the cow remains unimpressed.
A children story excerpt where a little girl’s holiday is spoiled by the south wind and other elements. In the night a soft voice confesses it was the wind that stole the color and perfume from her day, and she dreams of better times tomorrow. Anne Burnham from Our Little Men and Women is cited.
A five year old boy rides a Boston horse car to Roxbury alone and fears an enormous man. The stranger calms the child and shares a golden pear, proving kindness from an ogre in disguise, while nearby passengers react with surprise.
A boy faces a quirky exchange with a man and a big woman. They tempt him with saying he is an ogee and he laughs, then he eats the pear despite doubts. The moment ends with playful mischief and shared humor.
Jean keeps a turkey doll hidden as her new baby doll in a tale from Our Little Ones. She dresses the bird, rocks it in a cradle, and dreams of a larger family until her parents discover the turkey and must cook it for dinner.
A father recalls a scene where a ragged boy helps a worn sheep and shares kindness. The story ends with the boy’s face shining, showing a blessing in helping those in need. The account appears in the Christian Observer.
A playful look at telltales as intimate companions and how small signs expose habits. Bright Eyes and others reveal nerves, nails, buttons, and plates through everyday actions. The piece notes neglected teeth as harder to fix than worn shoes or messy rooms.
A moral admonition outlining a boy's plea to avoid bad language to stay polite and obedient. The speaker vows not to pretend knowledge beyond his means or sulk when denied wants. It emphasizes honesty, respect, and self discipline.
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