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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1883
Page
4
Prof W J Beal reports an experiment at the Michigan state farm with two clover plants covered by netting. Bees introduced under netting increased seed yield from fifty heads to ninety four seeds, while the untreated plant yielded twenty five seeds. The article also suggests cooking tips for apples and stale bread.
A Massachusetts horticulturist advocates air stacking lime to combat curculio. Attach a long pole to reach the tree tops with a sieve or large popper, fill with lime, and begin when blossoms fall. Apply at ten day intervals with about six applications. Previous trials on six plum trees over five years yielded full crops and no stings. Apply lime when dew is on the trees.
A German town Telegraph report describes a first class farmer using a simple cleanout and whitewash system in a well built henhouse. Weekly cleaning collected droppings into a trough for compost, yielding $120 worth of manure for corn and increasing egg production with modest labor.
A Garden correspondent discusses hot water as a plant restorative and reports on a Scientific American view that Egyptian pyramids and obelisks might be concrete. It argues concrete blocks or moulded cement could explain construction and endurance under desert conditions.
Practical tips advise keeping salt in a dry place yeast in wood or glass lard in tin vessels and preserves and jellies in glass. A greasy stove cleans more easily if blacking is pre rubbed with hot water and soap.
A collection of aphorisms on purpose character anger education and duty. The author notes self control resilience thrift faith and integrity as guiding virtues for living with dignity and effort. It reflects a 19th century moral framing of personal development and virtue.
M J Girard notes changes in Europe where Jura villages hidden from each other now appear, and a Bohemian village sees half a distant church spire where only the top was seen thirty years ago. A line of levels is used to detect further crust warping.
London reports show heightened security as the Duke and Duchess travel to India amid anonymous threats. Other items note Tonquin preparations, underground railway outrages reward, and diverse global incidents from London to Dakota and beyond.
Orangemen occupied Londonderry City Hall to block a Dublin Lord Mayor lecture on franchise. rioting left one dead and several injured. Paris and Africa wars loom as French forces near Bach-Ninh. Fire in Garfield, Colorado devastates business district.
The War Department orders a court of inquiry to investigate the Greely relief expedition and its organization and equipment. The Secretary of War criticizes Lieut Garlington's conduct in a communication to the chief of the Signal Service. The U S Geological Survey endorses adopting the 75 meridian time as local Washington time, effective November 14.
The page lists daily market quotes across grains, butter, cheese, eggs, cotton, and tobacco. Prices cover Maryland, New York, Philadelphia, and regional markets with figures for corn, wheat, oats, rye, flour, and livestock segments including swine and sheep.
The piece argues most women dislike and are harmed by a working life given the era's gender norms. It notes independence harms natural dependence, cites unequal labor, and quotes a brilliant woman choosing domestic life over public power. The writer laments women who seek front rank work while praising traditional, loving domestic roles.
A local observer argues many elopements are faked as money savers. He cites a town case where a sharp father opposed a daughter’s wish yet benefited from a swift elopement avoiding costly wedding arrangements. The plan allowed quiet housekeeping and forgiveness.
The piece extols a sweet temper as essential for happy homes. It likens kindness to flowers along life’s path and describes how a gentle word at night can soothe a weary husband, brightening his heart and easing daily cares.
An 19th century advertisement page highlights St Jacob's Oil as a great pain cure for horses by veterinary surgeon C. S. Hollis of Boston. It extols Dr. Pierce products including Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Purgative Pellets for humans, claiming benefits for rheumatism, liver purification, blood health, female weaknesses, and various ailments.
The Vourate Bear Co of Marshall Michigan offers Dr Dye s Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts on a thirty day trial to men with nervous debility lost vitality and kindred troubles guaranteeing restoration of health and vigor. No risk as trial period is allowed.
The notice hails FrazerAxle Grease as the market’s best and most economical one box lasting two weeks, claiming top honors at the Centennial and Paris Expositions and medals at state fairs. It also promotes Carboline petroleum scented hair oil and MENIMAN'S PEPTONIZED BEEF TONIC for general debility, with endorsements from Caswell Hazard Co. and New York outlets.
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