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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1883
Page
4
The article explains two insect threats to plum trees curculio and plum gouger. It recommends surrounding trees with poultry to forage insects. ground disturbance helps fowls find the pests. The pests originate from fallen fruit larvae in the soil rather than flying adults.
The article explains nitrogen needs for leafy vegetables and seeds, noting beans and peas require less. It praises old hotbed dung as prime manure and advises mineral manures for seed crops. It also lists practical tips for odor control, mildew removal, hairbrush cleaning, and safely pouring boiling fruit in a glass jar.
The Toronto Globe reports a method to stop a horse from biting by placing a wooden bit one and a half inches square in the mouth in addition to the regular bit. The device, secured to the bridle, helps the animal learn to avoid biting by preventing mouth closure. Rarey used a similar plan with a zebra in the Zoo and later drove it through London streets.
Farmers report sheep gathering on bare ground in hot months as gadflies lay eggs in nostrils. Grubs hatch and move into the head, feeding on membranes until spring. Remedies include tobacco fumigation, turpentine mixtures, and turpentine on the head. Some say grubs harm poorly kept flocks more than well cared for herds. Also notes seamen facing dangers in the South Pacific and a tale of a captain administering a deadly remedy to a chief.
The New York Journal reports on enigmatic aristocrats who vanish or behave extravagantly, noting the Earl of Stamford's death and a Cape Town based heir with a Hot tentot wife. It highlights a French probate case where the Vicomte de Brimont left a 17 year old girl $600,000 after adopting her years earlier.
A boy recounts a staged burglary plot with his father to teach him a lesson after a night at the Langtry show. The tale ends with a comic reveal that the liniment bottle caused the supposed wounds, and the family roars with laughter at the farce. An addendum notes a Swiss embroidery boom in Thurgau.
The Fontaine cotton warehouse at Columbus Georgia burned destroying 3400 bales of cotton 40 rolls of bagging 300 bundles of ties 20 barrels of syrup 41 bales of domestics and more. The loss is estimated at 200000 with 145000 insured. Also reports of rail line changes Louisville Chattanooga route via Lebanon Branch increasing southern access. Stories cover Cree raid near Fort Benton Missouri Richmond Virginia tax seizures in rail lines Eureka mills fire in Mountainy North Carolina and other incidents including a Montreal factory fire and a sheriff’s tax sale.
The Internal Revenue office reports fiscal year receipts totaling 146.4 million dollars with a 200 thousand dollar rise year over year for the period July 1 1882 to March 21 1883. Without tax cuts, receipts were projected at 148.625 million. the reduction is estimated at 5 million. Treasurer Gilfillan says he will not withhold Tom Ochlitree's salary without more evidence of debt to the government.
The St. Jacob's Oil owners earn praise for persistent enterprise as Hon. Mr. Perley warns government members about Bear Killers getting two bounties for one nose. The oil is credited with promoting rapid growth in public attention.
A concise reminder that clients should present the straightforward facts of a case to their attorney. The lawyer can organize and refine these details for a jury, ensuring clarity and legal precision during proceedings.
A historical drug advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a potent alterative for skin ailments and scrofula, claiming it cures early consumption and other fevers. The ad promotes Part II of the World's Dispensary Dime Series and directs readers to Vorup's DispensaBpy Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
A girl returning to Hannibal from a Boston high school exclaimed upon watching a fire engine at work that such a tiny looking apparatus could hold so much water.
A consumer note highlights Parisian dress trends and hair styling with claims of artificial appliances. It brands women’s illness as weakness and promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with a positive guarantee. A newspaper headline about a murderer is cited as a contrast to the ad’s sensational tone.
Workingmen will economize by employing Dr Pierce medicines. Pleasant Purgative Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery cleanse the blood and system preventing fevers and other diseases and curing scrofula and humors. Sold by druggists. Yes I wish I was the father of a boy and get square with that neighbor.
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