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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1883
Page
1
A Savannah era tale recounts near doomed buffalo hunts in the western plains. A hunter survives a charging herd and a panther assault after wounding the big cat, while two photographers try a photo of a wounded bull and flee as the beast lunges.
A description explains that the bee or wasp sheath holds the real sting a slender barbed needle. Venom is secreted by tiny glands and stored in a base bag. When used the sting injects venom while the insect often dies as its barbs tear free.
A nostalgic piece urges readers to seek sun for health and vitality, arguing sunlight cures sleeplessness and pale skin. It sidebar reflects on weather, temperature balance, and cautions about abrupt heat cold shifts influencing colds, plus a far reach ponderance on ancient pyramids and vast wealth.
The Virginia Enterprise reports fine asbestos specimens in the Bishop Creek region near an extinct volcano. Fibers four to six inches long are silky and easily knotting like flax, found in serpentine rock. Potential uses include fireproof cloth curtains, stage backdrops, and fireproof wall coverings for large buildings.
A Plymouth white witch told a seaman the entire smack lay under a spell, not just the injured crewman. The master and youth sought aid, but the curse remained. The lad later recovered health and his wages in an infirmary, while the witch kept trading in Plymouth.
The piece notes Mr. Tucker traces the origin of the Americanism blizzard to a noisy storm. It appeared around 1860 in the Northern Vindicator Estherville Minnesota. Various etymologies include blister blitz bouilard and more, with Tucker suggesting the word imitates the whistling driving sound of a violent storm.
Oxford chemist Sir Benjamin Brodie tested a self created explosive liquid. A flash or blast shattered the bottle but his eyelids closed instantly protecting the eyes. He believed he had been blinded yet his eyes remained uninjured.
A vivid, war torn scene recounts the November 30 1864 clash at Franklin with Hood's long line and Cleburne leading a multi battalion assault. The narrative follows night fight till dawn as casualties mount and Confederate and Union troops endure brutal losses. Ninety plus dead generals and thousands of soldiers fill the field in a blood soaked memory.
Johnny and Tommy play in a street with fast drivers despite a ban. They spot a spanking team, meaning their mothers, and flee with their guardians' pursuit.
A collage of playful vignettes and small-town humor. Anecdotes range from a nine two year old mother hoping to outlive spelling lessons to a stray band organ festival. Humorous exchanges and a church cat misadventure round out the brief humor column.
Gambetta praised the American exemplars of free institutions during the 1878 Paris Exposition. McCorm recalls Gambetta’s applause for the US marines and his hope to visit the United States, balanced by private and official duties keeping him in France.
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