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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1881
Page
4
The piece argues sleep is more restorative after a moderate dinner than on an empty or full stomach. It cites animals and humans resting after meals, notes digestion draws blood to the stomach, slows pulse, and yields tranquil sleep. It urges considering nature’s habits as guidance for human routines.
A party of four Sioux from the Omaha area traveled through North Nebraska to settle a love dispute. Two Santee men, Stulip Beb and Sam Squire, fought with stone headed clubs after vying for Sal Molly, daughter of chief Billy Bumbotue. They agreed Sam would pay five ponies a revolver and two knives to win Sal, then returned to the agency where their fates likely await.
A 19th century plan converts Niagara canal into enhanced profit through expansion. The original 1850 build cost 250000 dollars, about three quarters mile long, 35 by 10 feet, with a new company securing land to widen to 100 feet. They near completion of a rock wheel pit and tunnel for waste discharge, feeding water via iron pipes to turbines, offering an available head around 220 feet.
Agricultural notice by May3 Thorburn outlines early planting in rich soil with rows three feet apart and one foot spacing. It recommends light harrowing to weed and level ground, plus ash and plaster dressings and sprouting or hotbed preps to speed growth. For Colorado potato beetles, Paris green mixes with plaster or water are advised, with two to three applications.
The piece argues that flesh and eggs from fowls fed on clean food and given abundant fresh air taste better and are healthier. It warns against slop foods and decayed cabbage, noting stall fed animals lack air and heavy fat does not improve digestion. It claims ordinary well fed beef agrees with the stomach better.
The article argues that dry fibrous feeds cause digestive issues in cattle and suggests oil meal and flaxseed as remedies. Mixing flaxseed with grain is said to lax the bowels slightly, improve digestion, and yield a soft skin and glossy coat. Feeding medicine is implied to be found in proper diet.
The piece argues that wintering costs justify keeping only breeders, with spring litters and fattening pigs for sale. It cites dairy farmers using small grain rations to boost milk and overall profit, noting a ten year pattern of higher income from liberal feeding versus economical grazing. It also discusses feeding limits, digestion, and horse care with specific practices.
In a children era vignette Mary gives her dollar to Mr Sleek for the Pottawottamies and becomes a life member of his society. A Cincinnati Irish Citizen snippet shows Lucy pondering a bold proposal while Augusta contemplates a suitor. Thomas Lewis reports seven years of sciatic pain ended by St Jacobs Oil with relief and cure.
A Leader in Leadville rushes to the pulpit twenty minutes late to explain a gambling tale. He recounts a royal flush and Deacon York's four queens, claiming he stayed to scoop York's pile and asking for pardon. Congregation cheers.
Mrs Dosewell laments dire stomach troubles after trying over fifty bitters and numerous medicines. Mr Fogg remarks her problem may lie more with the head than the stomach.
William Hadeler of Wausau reportedly cured of rheumatism after extreme suffering at the Marathon Hotel, despite doctors and various preparations, by St Jacob's Oil per Wis. Exchange.
Mr. Quilhopper argues no worse predicament exists while a blonde relative recalls ten days at sea with shoes for food. The debate ends as Mr. Q concedes a worse fate would be eating someone else’s.
An Austin school teacher says you can't add different things like sheep and cows. A milkman's son counters with a quart of milk and a quart of water making two quarts of milk, claiming to have tried it.
The elderly Miss Prim tells Charlie she has learned botany and geology this summer. She quips about new wrinkles and the idea of more aging, while looking into her mirror and calling Charlie a saucebox in a playful exchange.
A New Haven woman suggests to her husband that their seven year old son Charles should be restrained from smoking until he reaches eight. She says he ought not to smoke before eight and vows to oversee him.
In Ottumwa a cat climbs a back fence and vocalizes Mana prompting twenty windows to open. Twenty women lean out and call Is that you Charley in a lively, humorous scene reflecting local name familiarity.
A reader from Silver Creek New York dated February 6 1880 praises Hop Bittere for improving health and strength. The letter recalls humorous exchanges about jerseys short horns and education under James II plus a grocer complaint about butter weight.
An old lady warns a stylish granddaughter about tardiness at a party while the granddaughter retorts that in their set no one arrives before everyone is present. A separate quip notes a demand for timely credit and a critique of telegraph poles marring city streets. A final remark calls apple theft hereditary in mankind.
Dr H R Stevens of Boston testifies after two years practice that Vegetine cures scrofula Liver complaint dyspepsia rheumatism and blood weakness. He has sold Vegetine seven years with no bottles returned and endorses it to those in need of a blood purifier. Wilton Iowa Sept 15 1574 by W Kos Druggist.
A new lamp devised by Clerac and Bureau uses two converging carbon rods in a marble block fed by gravity to create an arc from a dynamo. The marble block calcines to emit a mellow light at low cost, about a centime per hour, with the setup already in use at Paris sites including the Mayor’s residence and slated for an upcoming exhibition.
The article discusses the belief that teaching deaf mutes to speak is ancient, citing a Bordeaux congress and claims by Claveau that St John of Beverley pioneered the method. It also notes Dr Buil’s Cough Syrup advertised at 25 cents and promotes Kidney-Wort for cleansing secretive organs and removing rheumatic poison.
Global coal production climbs from 193,970,683 tons in 1870 to 294,468,000 tons in 1880 with a 100,497,317 ton increase. Russia shows a 275 percent rise while Spain trails at 36 percent. The passage also notes celluloid tests by M F Bookman and mentions Carboline hair product from Kennedy & Co of Pittsburgh.
The article cites M J Kjelahl on diastase fermentation showing small amounts increase activity while large amounts decrease it. It notes alcohol blocks disastase, Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound promises cure for uterine weakness, and references Liver Pills price. It mentions apple tree fermentation, drainage advice, Lindsey’s Blood Seeker, Utah antimony supply, VEGETINE cleansing organs, bitter almond oil testing, and Vonilline properties including melting point and reactions with acids and bases.
A teacher asks the class about the moon and a clever boy suggests its uses include resting gas companies. The passage shifts to an ad urging Hop Bitters to restore health for workers, claiming to rejuvenate the system, strengthen nerves, and improve vision for better craft.
A lady watches from her window as a masculine shape nears in the darkness. She asks, is it you, but the figure replies no, madame, it is not I.
A concise observation notes that one can learn about the climate of a high mountain without physically climbing it. It suggests accessible methods to study weather patterns and conditions remotely. The statement emphasizes efficiency in gathering environmental information.
A Sunday-Sancer boy explained the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilt as due to famine in the land. The quip reflects a rural humor tone in a brief, readable exchange.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kidney-Wort as a remedy for rats cats mice ants flies and general bodily weaknesses. It claims the drug strengthens kidneys liver and bowels improving overall health and function with both liquid and dry forms sold by druggists including the Pioneer Press page.
Messrs Morgan and Skadly announce a superb stock of extra fine quality diamonds at low prices. The selection includes stones of first quality with perfect color and shape, available at attractive rates from their Mutual Life Building location on Tentu and Chestnut streets.
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