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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1878
Page
4
A long, mixed excerpt advises farmers to finish autumn tasks before winter. It covers stockcare, fence repairs, cleanups, and financial prudence including debt paydown and saving. Guidance on winter home decor uses autumn leaves for creative, ornamental effects and seasonal crafts. It notes practical work, marketing, and family considerations.
The excerpt guides gathering October leaves to preserve color for autumn decorations. Do not press too long, press in books, change daily first week, dry near a fire, then varnish after a month with Autumn Leaf Varnish or a dilute sulphuric acid mix for a shiny finish. Leaves are formed into sprays and garlands by sewing onto foundations.
The 1846 submarine cable project failed to raise the line after two repairs on Newfoundland and Ireland sides. Anglo American and Telegraph Construction sent two ships on May 25 to fix the 1866 cable, but grappling repeatedly brought up only oxidized surface strands, the cable breaking each time. Electricians deem the first two cables defunct, estimating a ten year lifespan, while newer cables promise better protection. Separately, Sutro mine cooling data shows temperature drops with the Sav age tunnel work and potential improvements if air flow reduces heat at depth.
A survey of Glasgow underground rail proposals and revived schemes. Munich’s colossal bronze of Alex Humboldt for St Louis. Giffard balloon receipts exceed 510,000 in 60 days. Agriculture taps date palm from Egypt for trials in Colorado desert. Platinotype prints debut at British Association. Beet sugar gains via selective breeding. Mesquite gum resembles gum arabic. export volumes rise. Nature praises American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Barff declines $1.25 million patent offer for iron protection process.
A collage of humorous quips and anecdotes from various newspapers. Jokes about twins birth in Halifax, school discipline, pivoting proverbs, and seaside musings mix with cultural sly humor and oddities. No single cohesive event, but a slice of period wit and snippets across towns.
A Highland district mother recounts her year and a half old child misquoting lines from the Lord’s Prayer and nursery verse during bedtime. The child’s responses include Ame Hallug Whoa Emma prompting laughter as a Hartford woman notes a seven year old’s witty reply about God keeping his pattern.
Public figures rail at the hard times while many suffer illness from lack of care. Thermaline claims quick relief for ague and fever at 25 cents a box, with Dundas Dick & Co. of New York listed as manufacturers. Dr Jayne's Sanative Wills promised to restore liver health and ease biliary distress.
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