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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1887
Page
3
A discussion on dancing for pleasure versus social ethics cites historical speakers and questions about partner choice in ballrooms. The piece follows with a Pittsburgh Chronicle excerpt explaining how papier mache forms bracelets, nacre, and Japanese goods are produced, including processes, materials, and finishes.
An old farmer warns a suitor about his tall daughter Misa Sally Skinner, recalling her tender upbringing and limited farming duties. He urges gentleness and acceptance, noting she can perform light work but cannot take on heavy farm labor. He blesses the couple and sighs at the coming separation.
The Journal of Man notes women live longer than men due to higher moral faculties. Vienna data show one third more women reach advanced age. Life insurance records from England’s General Provident and United Kingdom confirm far lower mortality among total abstainers, with moderate drinkers showing only slight gains.
Rome correspondent notes Pope Leo XIII owns lace from many epochs and nations. A Venice Catholic committee gifted a Burano lace set copied from the Rezzonico pattern, once made for Clement VIII and tied to Savoy treasures. Reproductions reside in Kensington, Duchess of Hamilton, and Mrs. Astor’s home.
A fragment lists a miniature egg sized musical watch made by Kulubin in Catherine II's era showing the tomb of Christ with sentinels angels and holy women, now at the Academy of Sciences in St Petersburg. It also mentions St Jacobs Oil praised by public figures, experimental breath analysis, Dr Pierce pills, timber durability in water, sawdust rot, Austrian mine gas studies, and a poetic line about islands and care.
The piece contrasts courage in animals like the possum and raccoon and describes a brutal chain of encounters. It then extols Hostetter is Stomach Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia with a promise of improved appetite sleep and strength. It notes rounders and drinkers using soda and water to mitigate effects of heavy alcohol use.
A compact survey of contemporary concerns: dress signals status at breakfast, beauty vs disease, and remedies from Dr. Pierce and Sage. It notes wedding sighs, hotel bills, job ads, and various patent medicines and household products, all echoing era consumer culture and social norms.
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