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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1898
Page
7
Fragmented verse lists a playful scene with names and imagery. It references James and Nora and a childlike procession of colors, sounds, and actions. The piece reads like a lyric flourish from a diary or local page.
Illustrated guide for boys on making and flying kites with simple parts. It details frame lengths, string, and paper coverings, plus methods to attach wheels and flags, stressing careful twine choice and safety. It also mentions kite maintenance, assembly tips, and a device for nesting kites to test strength.
The article explains making a bow from springy wood or whalebone and a kite setup to register arrow weights. It details tying wire arches, attaching the kite and string, and aligning the arrow with a pulley system to measure force, noting small kite work yields good results.
The article describes an amusing indoor croquet variant played on a smooth green cloth lawn with wickets and a ball held between fingers. It contrasts two croquet styles and asks readers which they prefer, then jokes about Butterick’s De Jinestor and a tale of a boy discovering the difference between offering and a solution amid light local humor.
An illustrated guide explains hay storage dangers and a movable roof haystack design. It covers keeping hay dry to prevent spoilage and wind damage, detailing post and roof construction, pegged pins, and stacking procedure to maintain a level hay stack without exposing it to weather or pests.
A fragmented report discusses Prof Soager and a Western Kentucky study on flourine in grains. It claims flourine affects protein intake and bone growth, notes alleged shortages, and questions export controls to protect domestic nutrition while warning against adulterated flour.
Practical notes encourage crop cultivation to endure drought, advise against letting stock reach public spaces, and claim hemp can deter Canadian thistles. It discusses price expectations, harness buying, livery stall needs, calf rearing habits, and keeping sheep in orchards to control fallen fruit and pests while noting sheep prefer bitter green apples.
A historical note on removing ducklings from nests during hatching. It describes risks to weak ducklings if removed too early and the mother hen’s protective behavior. The piece links duck rearing passion with higher profits once the process is understood.
A fragmentary dialogue features Mr Meslusher-An and a scene at night with a clock striking nine. The narrative voice recalls a wary, dust-laden moment and a distant, hushed response from a female figure as the minute hand drags.
A collage of jokes, quotes, and brief scenes featuring a remarkable girl and multiple humorous vignettes. The snippets show conversations about marriage, forgiveness, social norms, and everyday folly across imagined newspaper columns and playful exchanges.
Readers report miraculous results from Peruena addressing female troubles and general ailments. Testimonials from Nashville, Milton, and others praise rapid relief, while other items mock or advertise cures and travel deals, reflecting a mix of sensationalized medical claims and assorted notices.
A North Dakota farmer attests liver trouble and back pain eased after using Dr J C Ayers Pills and Ayers Sarsaparilla. He reports regained strength, renewed appetite, and ability to feed seventy head of stock through winter. A Texas resident also cites relief from bilious symptoms and malarial weakness after using the remedies.
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