06 Sep 1871
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1871
Page
1
An 19th century editorial condemns parental silence on sex education, arguing children are curious and subject to ruin without honest guidance. It cites Rev. Powell on youth knowledge of vice and urges early instruction at home to prevent moral decay across social classes.
The article reports on spectroscopic detection of trace elements in steel production, noting elements such as strontia, soda lime, lithia, and calcium with their very small detectable amounts. It also lists census data: 154 U S cities with 10 000 or more residents, with Massachusetts and New England cities highlighted, plus a motivational note on diligence.
A detailed rustic travelogue recounts an Indian juggler performing feats with a hidden plant, fabric, and a basket, followed by assorted anecdotes on weather lore, journalistic integrity, and improvised inventions. Observations span from public spectacles to speculative science and practical construction notes.
Readable fragments describe water content in earth and food, plant sap as a pump, and examples of water in crops and minerals. The prose shifts to a critique of prohibition and newspaper ethics, comparing suppression tactics to anti slavery era maneuvers, with stray notes on dog fennel, horses, and vibrational tower observations.
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