26 May 1880
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Newspaper
New Castle Index
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1880
Page
1
A man named Maxwell, alias Et on, a hen nri, has been implicated in forgery involving the Bank of England and other British banks. He is also said to be wanted in America for similar offenses, but surrender seems unlikely unless prosecutions here succeed.
On the first day of term Johnnie hides a fishline in his schoolbooks and harms a lamp, tar stains appear, and his mother endures a comic domestic chaos. He defends himself, then departs for the pond, leaving a lively scene of a mother’s love and a boy becoming a man in a cluttered parlor renamed Johnnie's den.
A narrator recalls a worn rag carpet and contrasts it with newer colors in a neighbor's home. She values practicality, children’s mess, and simple indigo to multicolor rag work, planning another durable bi color carpet made without sewing, using overlapping strips for easy care.
The article traces the early life of a seventh, later eighth born boy in Waterloo Seneca and his move to Ann Arbor Michigan. He works as a baker and grocer before pursuing art in New York and Florence. A kind employer funds six hundred dollars to study in Italy, and six years abroad turn him into a successful sculptor who returns home with six thousand dollars.
The article argues hay quality suffers from late cutting and improper curing, urging reform through agricultural societies and premiums for well grown hay. It notes experiments in cutting bay early, calls for reports to aid reforms, and links farming practices to cattle, horse, and sheep care. It also mentions a Bradford fire threatening oil field towns and a naval response to protect fishermen amid a Newfoundland dispute.
An odd reflection notes that a man’s eye reveals whether he seeks cash for damages or will accept a six month indorsed note when asked to remove a ruined plug hat. The passage uses a humorous mock legal tone to imply judgment by gaze.
A Canada United States emigration dispute sparks debate in papers led by the Toronto Globe which blames tariffs for pushing people south, while supporters of the current government say emigration is unchanged. The discussion compares British forecasts, notes Denver Rio Grande railroad plans, and cites rising US prosperity as a pull.
The United States steamship Kearsarge has anchored in Chiriqui lagoon to survey the channels and assess the coast for a potential coaling station on Shepherd's Island. American settlers at Bocas harbor trade goods with New York while the Adams reportedly already established a coaling station at Duleo bay in Costa Rica. The move follows discussions about an Isthmian ship canal route endorsed by the Paris inter oceanic congress.
A late Royal Institution talk notes ocean depths averaging about 1 877 fathoms and the Tuscarora record at 4 655 fathoms while Everest stands at 4 833 fathoms. It argues land volume above sea level is tiny compared to the sea’s vast cavity and compares ocean area to a 100 yard diameter sheet one inch deep.
A collage of jokes and short anecdotes ranging from cryptic quips about Edison and spring to tender family scenes with Jo on a train. The piece blends light satire with personal moments, touching on travel, children, a wagging tongue, and small-town gossip in a lively, dated voice.
A discussion of buckwheat supply from eastern states and Canada, quality issues in buckwheat flour, and its favorable growing conditions for small farmers. It notes buckwheat as an economical crop, harvest methods, and potential market demand for small package flour. Also mentioned are Dismal Swamp fires and a note on Lord Colen Campbell’s arrival.
A Michigan physician discusses the nature of hair and why it grows at angles rather than perpendicularly. He notes rebellious hair tops and misaligned radiating centers causing mentioned grooming challenges. The text also parallels animal feather alignment and links hair erection to skin and angle changes amid emotion. The passage ends noting a lively political contest.
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