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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1882
Page
3
A detailed tribute tracing General James A. Garfield’s rise from humble upbringing to presidency, highlighting his education, service in the Army of the Cumberland, and wartime leadership. The piece extols his intellect, fortitude, and political skill, arguing his legacy shapes national governance and Congressional history.
A jumble of old kitchen notes and odd phrases describes beef and suet mix, currants and citron for a dish, hominy fritters with coffee, and variations with boiled rice. It mentions a large iron-gray horse weighing 2015 pounds and concerns about cookware and spoons, plus a celery stew recipe and general housekeeping tips.
A long discussion on humane colt training favors kindness over harsh methods, praising Arabian horsemanship and early handling to build trust. It argues against early heavy work, warns that overdevelopment harms strength, and urges gentler breeding toward general purpose and draft horses. It also notes ribbons and fashion trends from Harper's Bazar.
The article reports Bureau of Agriculture figures on crop values and hay yields. It cites state variations with New York and Vermont noting high hay values and yields per acre, while the Western and Southern states show different productivity. It highlights Texas and Georgia for notable per acre values and discusses the overall national pattern in hay production.
An old agricultural note discusses how different root crops respond to surface exposure and storage. It notes that carrots and parsnips are more harmed by surface conditions, while beets, turnips, and marrows store well underground or in pits. It covers harvesting timing, freezing, and feeding uses for livestock, with methods for preserving crops for winter and for farmyard meal preparation.
Practical guidance from Country Gentleman on keeping hens hydrated during cold spells. Advice covers when to water, feeding adjustments, and feeding mixes to prevent thirst and maintain egg production. Includes cautions on keeping water available, brooding conditions, and general poultry care in winter.
Report from Liverpool notes a sale of Ivory at Mygest whielles where buyers from England and America attended. Prices rose slightly and demand grew for cutlery and jelly making materials. An engineer explains that waste launder wheels are used to make jelly from ivory and are sold at four shillings and sixpence per pound, valued for jelly stock, especially where calves feet are scarce.
The Rev Dr Day keeps canaries in his library bay window and one bird, famed for penmanship, drew attention by pecking and scratching at the page while he watched. The bird’s antics, twinned with a curious tale of its travels across the page, offered a striking, if odd, distraction. Also noted: a Baltimore jury excusal over absence and President Eliot praising frugal support for students.
A fragmented verse from Youl’s Companion laments a broken heart and unrequited love. The speaker recalls past affection for a rival allied with a fierce, military metaphor, describing injury to pride and longing while addressing a beloved mistress who remains distant and battered.
A rural boy Dan resists chores to fish despite a harsh long day. He nearly harms Deacon Skinner’s grandchild Nanny and fears punishment, then confesses after a surprise rescue by the Deacon and a reprieve. The tale blends village life with a moral reckoning and a religious meditation.
A fragment discusses the idea that thorough effort makes tasks easier over time. It references Dr. John Today and a girl who embraced the proverb Whatever one does well she is sure to do easily. The piece muses on perceptions of effort and suggests consistent, careful work reduces difficulty, leading to smoother, easier results.
In the afternoon the march continued with no bets or sport in sight. Around four o'clock the group turned toward gare and moved on, careless and unconcerned, with Word nodding as a proposal to advantage of Ake.
A French merchant’s chief clerk received a bogus invitation to a masked ball, devised a monkey costume and tricks, was expose d at the event, then unfairly dismissed. His employer later promoted him over meddling coworkers after discovering the prank.
The balance sheet shows 1841 sales of 38,000,000 and bad debts of 315,000 with profits near 200,000, about two and a half percent of sales. The write up notes the exceptional efficiency and the potential impact of minor losses on yearly profits. It contrasts this with sugarcane harvesters and a charity misstep in extending credit to a poor family.
The Detroit Bree Press reports a poignant funeral tribute to a Black elder known as Uncle Peter. The speaker recalls his kindness, faith, and lifelong sorrows, noting his inability to read or write and the strength of his simple beliefs. A call goes out for mourners to attend the funeral and a janitor will manage seating.
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