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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1894
Page
6
Ohio farmer notices two patent shows. A two part tailboard with pivot pin and latch system. a improved feed trough with transverse partitions and top rail to prevent neighborly interference and crowding. Also discusses fertilizer shifts from blood and bone to modern mixes, and notes growing irrigation interest in Kansas and Nebraska.
The article argues against small scattered enclosures and promotes keeping 18 to 20 chicks per yard with a dedicated house. It describes 24 by 24 foot yards, three foot high coops with tongued and grooved boards, and easy cleaning access. Shade is advised, and locating yards in orchards can benefit both flocks and trees.
An Oklahoma agricultural feature describes an annual experiment at the Okubo station testing southern versus northern seed performance, with Oklahoma grown seed evaluated in both regions. Professor Magruder will oversee next season’s trials, sending seeds to and from Oklahoma for cross regional comparison. The piece also notes notes on crops, prices, and farming trends, including women’s expanding farm roles and mule versus horse prices.
A fragmented letter argues over unequal assignment of yard and shop work among women. it insists the able should not be idle while others take on tasks. It questions wage fairness, calls for action to prevent casual labor and to secure steady employment for those who want it, urging broader consideration by authorities.
A transcription cites old timey home remedies including lemon juice, buttermilk bath, and a Europe remedy with lax dissolving agents, plus a patent tainted item. It references the Lola Montes lotion for freckles using muriatic acid and rosewater with alcohol, warning of unsafe practices and questionable efficacy.
A concise excerpt shows Wiggin arguing children deserve their own space and age appropriate surroundings during early years. She envisions homes where items are reachable and safe, contrasting harsh restrictions with nurturing access and gentle guidance for growth.
A New York Herald excerpt quotes a woman who extols salt as a health elixir. She claims salt baths, a salt dentifrice, and salt rinses keep her 40 year old complexion and vigor strong in all weathers. She describes vigorous daily cleaning and cold water douches, praising salt as a great purifier for throat and nostrils.
The Hartford Courant recounts Modjeska’s early life, noting ten years of dreamlike days in Moscow. She recalls little church memory, scarce beauty, and a pull toward music and sculpture that shaped her belief the opera requires eternal youth, steering her toward other art.
The Philadelphia Press notes that brides toil to look their fairest on wedding day, sewing gowns at home to save money but exhausting themselves. She plans many outfits, sacrificing color, vitality, and nerves, risking a frazzled start to married life.
A fragment discusses the overgrown girl nicknamed rojas facing fashion rules for debutantes. It notes she is too old for girls frocks yet not old enough for adult wear, risking an awkward debut and uncertain hairstyle choices as she matures.
A promotional piece extols nervous system control over bodily organs and disease origins. It cites Dr Franklin Miles and his Restorative Nervine, promising cures for headaches, dizziness, melancholy, insanity, and other ailments via nerve-centre theory. The ad claims scientific support and offers a 5 shilling bottle with guarantied results.
The Electric Commissioners report to the Mayor and Common Council detailing expenditures and receipts for the city plant from April to March. It covers construction costs including feeder lines, street lights, and improvements at the plant, noting high spending on overflow and river works, prior vendor payments, and plan to upgrade with private utility support.
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