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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1894
Page
6
An Ohio farmer argues fall plowing can benefit soil structure and early potato growth despite winter leaching. He cites weather, frost, and rain as pulverizers, notes long spring prep, and suggests a shovel harrow before planting. Also covered are crossbreeding ideas for chickens and a recipe for whitewash used on buildings.
Lettuce radishes and mushrooms are grown in heated glass houses to supply winter markets. Massachusetts growers share methods for cucumbers in forced houses, with crops stacked on benches and integrated cycles of lettuce, cucumbers, and radishes. Poultry fattening, hive sizes, and disease prevention are covered, detailing feed, housing, and management tips for efficient production.
Captain L O Luanaon, William P Kay, and W W Wilkinson of the Evanston life saving crew faced certain death when their rowboat was caught between floating ice cakes two miles from shore. A volunteer party led by Sam Peeney and John Moore reached them with a lifeline, pulling all four men to safety after abandoning their boat.
A patient named Witsky suffering two months with a bullet lodged in his brain at St Louis City Hospital, has reportedly regained mobility and near normal function. Doctors note paralysis diminished in weeks, though the bullet remains, with claims of the remarkable recovery drawing attention from the St Louis Globe-Democrat.
Scenti, once a high master in Europe, built and lost millions in Paris and Monte Carlo, then moved to Alamitos Beach, California. He died there of pneumonia, leaving behind jewels and trinkets. His flamboyant life ended in obscurity after years of fortune and misfortune.
The article warns of renewed cholera outbreaks in western Russia and mentions Warsaw as a center of spread. It expresses concern New York must remain vigilant and questions the capability of quarantine officers to protect the city. It notes an international sanitary commission in Paris and urges adoption of its defensive measures.
A Russian imperial train is being built at the Alexsandrowash wagon works in St. Petersburg. It includes eleven cars with a kitchen carriage and luggage vans, and uses a powerful automatic brake system. Cars feature varied window designs and interconnected corridors leading to the czar’s carriage and dining car. Trials to Copenhagen and trips to Vienna and back have begun.
Madrid correspondent reports a new torture method in Spain that surpasses previous devices. Prisoners Cadina Cerezuelo and companions allegedly face a water-less diet of salt codfish and bread until they confess. guards block attempts to reach water as a judge offers water in exchange for confession and prolongs the diet otherwise.
The Mont Wane observatory faces its harshest winter as crews prepare for spring notes on icy conditions. Expect limited winter work, centering on meteorology, with future discoveries tied to high altitude observations at South American and Californian sites, per English Mechanic.
A Bath Times note mocks the American consul at Saulos Brazil for earning 1500 dollars a year while incurring 3000 dollars in expenses. The writer parries about illness resignations and lingering in post awaiting a successor and appointment.
A Paris journal notes a wooden throne carved with nude reliefs depicting King Bebanzin and his court was placed in the Trocadero. The throne, a gift from General Dodds, recently arrived in Paris after travels from the oil fields.
An English paper reports a Christmas day prayer across churches in the czarist empire invoking heaven's curse on France since 1813. Last Christmas, with Franco Russian reconciliation, the czar sought to omit the core part of the prayer from the liturgy, remarking on improved relations.
King Oscar medals awarded for gallantry in saving the crew of the Norwegian bark Ananda off Christiania. Captain W. J. Larken, officers, and crew rescued. Seaman Patrick Mulvaney and F. K. Borden received honors for boarding the wreck in heavy seas. The Bowart and Mulvaney's rescue followed a February 1894 peril at sea.
A Holbrook Herald notice reports a man named Thomas Hartman dying of heart disease after a sudden collapse at home. It urges readers to seek prompt treatment for heart symptoms and promotes Dr Miles' New Heart Cure and Nerve and Dover Pills with testimonials from readers.
Fragmented OCR text shows medical product claims and prices. Mentions vital vigor product, dietary aids, guaranteed care, mail order fulfillment, and box quantities with a promotion. Details are inconsistent and difficult to verify.
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