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Newspaper
Lexington Clipper
Location
Lexington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1858
Page
3
The text details a hedge ridge left mellow for at least a foot, then three furrows drawn four to five inches apart. One year old sprouts are set in these furrows, the lines forming the furrows and the stars representing the sprouts.
The text explains how joints in a hedge break by age three and advises topping at that age. If not topped, the hedge can be trimmed to any desired height later, with farmers claiming it is easier to maintain afterward.
A young minister preaching from a pulpit mix ups a line about common tutors not agreeing here. The next morning a poor woman arrives with her apron full of Jersey blues as a lighthearted reply to his claim.
A American in Holt Kansas hid a liquor operation by washing a run barrel found near a Daguerreian wagon. He planned to use the barrel as a makeshift tube to serve liquor, aiming to dodge laws. The scheme drew fear and attention as the man runs a thriving business with many shot neck fears.
A reflective meditation on burial places with a focus on a Mother's Grave as the most sacred, honoring a mother’s love and guiding influence. The narrator recalls companions from youth and the equal rest of the dead, contrasting life’s guiles with the quiet sleepers.
A new bonnet design resembles a cabbage leaf with trimmed edges and tomatoes noted in the description. The price is advertised as cheap at thirty dollars.
A short item presents a boys rendition of the proverb spoil the rod and spare the child. The blurb notes a playful rephrasing and reflects a common folk saying in a light, regional tone.
The Ariel sails for Havre with three Morgan horses for Emperor Napoleon I. Jhon A. Underwood, Esq. arranged the order, praised as superior to previous consignments. The Emperor favors selecting American horses for their style speed and endurance.
A physician applies creosote to a stubborn wart on a finger and covers it with plaster every third day for two weeks, resulting in the wart disappearing and the underlying skin healing. The note also parodies proverbs and mentions various odd observations from weather, rhetoric, and nature across different places.
The board orders that horses cattle hogs and other animals may be kept in Jennings Vienna and Lexington Townships Scott County Indiana and lists age and sex restrictions including studs over one year and bulls under four years. Ambrose Hawk Scout County certifies the order as a true copy dated September 1855 with official signatures.
The court appoints Robert Garro as executor of the estate of Thomas Gillaspie of Scott Plains who is deceased. The filing lists the elder Gillaspie and Marshall as attorneys, with the appointment dated September 29.
Public sale announced for the estate of Thomas Gilaspie late of Scott county deceased. Items include horses hogs cattle sheep farming utensils a wagon harness hay wheat and various articles. 12 month credit available with note and security. Exr Robert Gardner signs notice.
The partnership between John Allen and William St Stark, merchants of Austin in Scott County Indiana, doing business as Allen & Stark, is dissolved by mutual consent. John Allen is authorized to wind up the business. Austin, September 9, 1858. J. Allen surrogate.
Vienna mail departs Lexington daily at 5 A M and arrives at Vienna at 7 4 A M. Return mail leaves Vienna at 8 A M and reaches Lexington at 10 4 A M. Madison mail departs Lexington at 8 A M arrives Madison at 1 P M. return arrives Lexington at 8 A M. Bethlehem mail runs Tue Thu Sat at 6 A M to Lexington 11 A M. return leaves Lexington 12 M arrives Bethlehem 6 P M. Austin mail leaves Austin Tue Thu at 7 A M to Lexington 12 M. Lexington leaves at 1 P M to Austin 6 P M. Paris mail leaves Lexington Saturdays at 6 A M arrives Paris 12 M. return from Paris 1 P M arrives Lexington 7 P M. L. H. Young, P. M.
Managers of a French and American Stars company announce their 1558 season in Lexington with a colossal music car and a NY Bugle Band led by the Wizard Burger Willis. Two performances daily promise riders vaulters acrobats magicians and dancers led by Madlle Virginie and Master Charlee Sherwood among others. Admission and schedule details specify box 50 cents pit 25 cents and doors at 2 o clock with performances following.
Empire Mills announces operation to grind wheat, corn, and rye. They exchange flour for wheat at fixed weights, offer cash for wheat, corn, and meal, and advertise bran, shorts, and barrels for cash at market rates. Located in Lexington Indiana and operated by Faris, Ross, and Jewitt.
The Howard Association of Philadelphia announces a dispensary offering free medical advice by letter and free medicines for the poor. Directors report success in treating sexual diseases including spermatorrhoea and masturbation, with plans to continue the program and publish reports and further tracts.
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