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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1881
Page
4
The account describes a Chinese duckery where 100 to 150 ducklings are hatched in hot sand and kept in wicker fenced streams with mats for shade. They are fed a soft rice mixture, water flows from branching streams, and gradual expansion of pens accompanies growth. Ducks are moved between rice fields and return to night sheds for manure enriched grounds.
The piece describes absinthe as a dangerous, seductive drink that ruins health, sometimes causing paralysis or death. It traces origins to Dr Ordinaire in Switzerland about a century ago, and notes mass production and peddlers. It cites the Val de Travers region in Neufchartel where about 190,000 gallons are distilled yearly.
An ancient oak forest lies six to nine feet deep in the Fulda Valley near Rosenburg Hesse Cassel Germany. Many logs are well preserved though dark and hard from long water exposure. A 59 foot log from Baumbach area was sent to Berlin’s Geological Museum. Marburg plans furniture from the timber. It remains unclear if the oaks are a living or extinct species.
The article argues for proper cellar ventilation in farm homes to prevent gas buildup and disease risk. It warns against storing vegetables in dwelling cellars and suggests pits or outer sheds as better storage, away from milk and dairy rooms, while stressing pure air and odor control when cellars are vented.
Dr. Playfair of Edinburgh highlights a German bog reclamation method now reviewed by the Agricultural Department in Washington. The plan covers bog earth with gravel after drainage, creating a permanent surface for crops, reducing frost damage and water loss while humus beneath feeds plants. The surface must not be plowed, and the gravel layer remains separate. Some suggest burning to sweeten, but the method shows merit with no manure needed and fields remaining highly fertile.
The article argues beans, especially the old-fashioned white variety, can be a profitable crop when properly cultivated. It cautions against overplanting and urges selecting a fair acre field, timely soil work, and attentive cultivation without harming other crops. It notes a ready market and potential for diverse varieties in the local climate.
An article explains training vines such as Woodbine wild grape or forest ivy on old outbuildings to create picturesque scenery. Vines spread rapidly from lateral branches and can be propagated by layering. Hardy grapes may clothe low structures while improving disfigured premises and echoing European village charm.
Experience teaches that stock entering winter in good ground conditions can be kept without difficulty. Animals starting winter in poor condition despite food and care will be in poor order come spring.
For storing onions there is no better place than a dry, cool and airy loft where they can be spread out thinly and looked over for removal of those which may have begun to decay. Warmth and moisture are fatal to keeping onions, and much handling is almost equally so.
Dr. Durschmann reports two phthisis cases with fetid sputum. One received pure carbolic acid inhalations, the other oil of turpentine then carbolic acid. Inhalations lasted hours, then continuous. Both coughs eased and patients gained twenty pounds over six months of observation.
Four comets are now visible through a good telescope but not to the naked eye. The first was found by Mr. Schaerbele in Ann Arbor Michigan the second by Mr. Hartwig in Strasburg Germany the third by Mr. Lewis Swift in Rochester New York and the fourth by M Faye in Paris.
Mr Robinson visits Miss Fitzroy in a bustling town and jokes about safety. A later stroll reveals a theft as the thief removes the pocket from the victim's pants and steals all his cash.
A 51 year old freckled woman with a snuff stick boarded a Galveston avenue car. Six men refused seats waiting, she warned them none will squat in their laps, and a fright that she was serious sent six men off the car.
A reply to a music committee advertisement for an organist and music teacher vacancy cites the resignation of the in office organist. The writer states they have served in both roles for several years and offer their services, noting suitability for either gender.
The piece ridicules claims that women are becoming more insane, arguing they no longer drag long skirts along dirty sidewalks and no longer snatch trail with frenzied dives, asserting readers should not believe the statement.
A fashionable young woman at a social event jokes about being auctioned to the highest bidder. She estimates her value at about five hundred dollars, noting her jewelry would cover the amount. The remarks reflect playful flirtation and social humor of the gathering.
A dialogue shows a mistress pressuring a young person for three school board certificates and other traits, including honesty cleanliness and odd phrases about liters joggr'phy and free hand drawing. The exchange hints at servility and a mock test of qualifications.
A man explains a blowing machine with wind power capable of blowing a man over a three story brick house. The remark jokes that Congress could adjourn due to the device, though it is unlikely lawmakers will take the hint.
An enthusiastic lover spends two hours crafting a letter to his beloved then accidentally spoils it with a blot of ink. He swears scientifically before circling the blot and declaring it a kiss, a claim the girl believes.
A humorous exchange shows the Vicar chiding the Squire for not attending church and the Squire replying that he is more a buttress than a pillar, always found on the outside of church life. The banter highlights parish dynamics and social roles.
A wretched night described by an invalid reverberates through a hospital setting with Nurse Wobbles and Mrs Wobbles. The patient pleads for an advertisement verb while the nurse promises action and notes uncertainty about availability within the house.
A letter addressed to the prettiest girl in Sedalia Missouri was posted for a claimant. The girls complain the note was publicly displayed and written to them, lamenting they would have preferred it only sent to them rather than shown publicly.
The child Charley recalls his barber haircut where brushing caused him discomfort. He says the barber’s brush made him squawk, but his mother did not hear any noise while the boy insists he cried out in his thoughts.
A gentleman remarks on the happiness of marriage as his daughter retorts with a sharp quip. She declares that those who marry do well, but those who remain unwed do better, then adds she will do well and let others decide what is best.
A German radical philosopher asserts that a man is what he eats, arguing that body and brain form from food and are coarse or fine based on diet. The idea presents the link between nourishment and personal development.
Fragmentary exchange shows concern with appearance and impression. Two speakers debate whether a certain class and setting would satisfy expectations and avoid deception. The casual tone hints at social norms and aesthetic priorities of the period.
A young lawyer sought an authority for his conduct argument but forgot the source. His opponent quipped that while the authority was lost, memory remains dear, illustrating the humor of legal wit in a courtroom moment.
A quip on borrowing money from an old-time friend as a test of trust and frugality highlights financial caution and social ties.
A playful Irish quip contrasts farming and whisky making by asking the difference between a farmer and a bottle of whisky. It jokes that one tends corn while the other “corns” the husbands, reflecting a humorous pun on corn products and social roles.
Mk Middle rib, a soldier, humorously refers to his night shirt as a napsack, reflecting lighthearted military culture and personal slang during service. The remark captures casual speech and camaraderie within the unit without depicting a serious incident.
A dealer turns heavy profits by moving a coat praised for its deep black color and perceived lightness in value. The unusual contrast draws attention to the trade and its surprising efficiency.
A remark notes that pigs are said to live twenty years, yet many hogs from various places seem to exceed that age. The statement invites reflection on animal longevity and breeding, contrasting common belief with observed lifespans.
A fragmentary note questions Awl Benny's role as a shoemaker's final stop and hints at a dry man who chews salt. The text uses a leap year gait phrase and suggests streetwise, wandering imagery without a clear event or date.
The article advocates ventilating daily use closets to prevent odors from worn garments. It advises airing night clothes and day clothes, leaving doors open, and using a window or ventilator to ensure air circulation. It emphasizes removing soiled undergarments to a wash area and airing living spaces after fresh air exchange.
A Boston physician reports VEGETINE as an unequaled blood purifier after failed remedies. He visited the laboratory and confirmed its merit, noting it is prepared from barks roots and herbs combined to yield astonishing results.
Melt butter and flour in a saucepan then whisk in milk and Parmesan to form a thick cream. Add white pepper and salt as needed, cook gently ten minutes, cool partly, fold in three beaten egg yolks, then whip five egg whites and fold. Bake in a pudding dish until risen and browned, serve promptly.
Flannel worn to a yellow hue can be bleached by soaking in a solution of hard curd soap with soft water and strong ammonia. Mix one and a half pounds soap with fifty pounds water and two thirds of a pound ammonia. An alternative quick method uses a weak bisulphate of soda solution with a drop of hydrochloric acid, for about fifteen minutes.
An account praises Carboline a deodorized petroleum extract intended as a universal remedy for scalp and skin ailments. It is described as clear and limpid like spring water and presented as a natural hair renewer.
The article provides step by step methods for preparing a lace ironing process using olive oil and a linen bag followed by boiling in a soup solution, drying on a sheet. It also describes a soap making method to avoid rubbing that uses five bars of soap dissolved in soft water with sal soda borax and instructions for suds and boiling.
A method to preserve cut flowers by placing them in wet cloths overnight. Remove from vases, sprinkle with cold water, wrap in very wet cloths to weigh them lightly yet exclude air, preventing crushing, decay, and further opening of blooms.
Dissolve washing soda in water to cleanse dim grass soot or smoke. Wash each pane with old flannel, avoid running solution on the sash, then dry quickly with a soft towel. Wipe corners with care and finish with chamois skin or newspaper for a polished shine.
A novelty holiday called Washda7 is credited to Dob Bins Electric Soap, produced by Cragin and Co Whila. The product is said to work like magic, cleanly breaches clothing without harming fabric and is rapidly gaining general use.
The text asserts that any plant cut and used as manure can return more constituents to the earth than it removes, implying a universal rule about soil enrichment through plant matter.
A morning remedy suggests adding a small teaspoonful of molasses to buckwheat batter to produce temptation ripe brown cakes. The tip emphasizes simple, tasty breakfast improvement.
An old ad touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a valuable remedy for coughs colds croup and similar ailments. It emphasizes parental diligence may fail but keeps the medicine handy and priced at 25 cents.
The Boston Globe urges Hop Bitters as a tonic with intrinsic value for stomach comfort and blood purification. It promotes Hop Bitters as an inexpensive preventive remedy ahead of illness and cautions against waiting for prostrating disease.
A French inventor observes how water vapor crystallizes on glass and develops textile designs by crystallizing various salt solutions on clay plates. He advances methods using copper or German silver plates, albumen or gels, and cylindrical rollers to create continuous patterns for weaving, noting issues with uniformity and edge matching.
Daniel Ruggles of Fredericksburg Virginia has obtained a patent for a new method to precipitate rain. He suggests using small balloons filled with explosives arranged for simultaneous explosions to force rain from clouds. He also aims to control rainfall locally by triggering clouds to shed rain before reaching a target area.
New Haven Palladium quotes a woman urging families to prioritize health over fashion. She advises early use of Hop Bitters at first signs of illness to prevent sickness, expense, and worry, urging all women to exercise similar wisdom.
A Bengal native has trained several monkeys to pull the cords of the punka, the ventilating fans of India. The trained monkeys perform their task perfectly, keeping the punkas in constant motion and ensuring a steady flow of air throughout the room.
Examination of 178 ship log books shows the Atlantic region has more rainy days per year than previously thought, with especially rainy patterns where trade winds prevail. The study covers the last two years and focuses on vessels sailing the region.
A short paragraph urges individuals subject to organ derangements to perform a protective duty in purchasing Kidney Mer to support vitality and cure by eliminating obstructive matter. The Democratic source notes this health recommendation in period tone.
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