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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1881
Page
4
A jumbled collection notes curiosities and figures from the era. Mentions range from religious leaders to wages, thieves in London, public libraries, and a Boston mating of statistics. Various anecdotes touch on fashion, mourning attire, and humorous asides about politicians and daily life.
A prisoner argues constitutional immunity as a Powhatan lineage claim but the court cites the Statute of Limitations. He admits past work cleaning saloons in Bodie and Virginia City, then reveals weapons used. Judge quips about a “breech loading mop” as the prisoner is escorted away.
In Hell Gate Canyon near New Chicago a crevice blast of seven kegs black powder at fifteen feet depth triggered two follow‑up explosions. Five workers, including Nelson Bennet and H. Anderson, narrowly escaped as rock lifted and fell into the river. all survived to work the next day.
Soldiers plant kitchen gardens near barracks for duty hours with beneficial results. Rouen’s Twenty Fourth Regiment yielded diverse vegetables in eight months valued at least £190. Gardens also aid German garrison troops, while sea water damage and recovery of arable land are discussed.
The scene centers on Baron James Edward Rothschild, a leading Parisian financier, found dead in his bed. Reports claim he died of a ruptured blood vessel, with Paris society muttering about possible suicide after heavy losses. The piece also recounts the Abbey of Vaux de Cernay and various notes on Pasteur experiments and other anecdotes.
The article discusses using refuse salt from Onondaga works to boost wheat yields, cautioning against overuse and noting benefits against pests. It then details bee wire fence bracing methods, steel wire spacing, and ground clearance for sturdy cattle fencing.
A collection of household tips including marble painting using chalk and white paint, several fish sauces and pickling methods, cabbage and beet relishes, worm and pest controls, and trivial anecdotes on London society, culinary tweaks, and scientific notes from the era.
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