26 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1897
Page
1
Sir Henry Irving lauds free libraries during a foundation ceremony for Passmore Edwards Dulwich Public Library. A note on labor in New York City references a large night workforce. Derbyshire football debates artificial limbs in play and bans them after injuries and safety concerns.
Professor G Stanley Hall from Clark University reports a long study on children’s fears. Thunder and lightning top the list, followed by reptiles, strangers, darkness, fire, death, domestic animals, disease, wild animals, water, ghosts, insects, rats and mice, robbers, and high winds. Regional variations show East less afraid of winds, cyclone states more anxious, and fear of the world’s end confined to fanatic ascensionists.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Indiana has participated in twenty presidential contests and voted for the winning candidate 16 times, losing only four. It lists Indiana’s choices by year and candidate from 1824 to 1896, highlighting the state's Democratic leanings and party shifts over time.
Farm, Field and Fireside advises on feeding cooked poultry meals to improve egg yield and carcass weight. It covers cooking methods for grains and vegetables, preferred foods for laying and breeding stock, and cautions about temperature and digestibility.
Farmers advise on breeding and raising horses for work and sale. Emphasis on colts yearly, weights of 12 to 15 hundred pounds for driving horses, proper conditioning, and feeding. Proper care, regular routines, and training maximize value and reduce costs. W Id Le lund signs the piece.
Two common methods of belting murk are described in this brief excerpt. The text outlines contrasts between approaches and hints at regional variations in technique.
The article compares shallow pans versus deep cans for setting milk, arguing deep cans offer better control of temperature and odors. It notes taste quality declines with surface skimming and presents data from Indiana Experiment Station showing lower cream loss when skimming from below. A creamer with constant cold water is recommended for premium butter production.
A Moroc co sultan showcases extreme luxury with a narrow gauge railway winding through his palace rooms and a motor propelled sleigh for travel ending in his bedroom. The odd display is noted in the Chicago Inter Ocean.
A compact piece praising witty press men who deliver cutting remarks on any topic. It celebrates fearless stagecraft, resilience, and the art of satire in reporting and social commentary.
A Detroit News note quotes a surgeon describing job cuts at a local sawmill. The exchange hints at reduced labor at the facility, reflecting economic strain in the area.
In Chicago Record humor a quip about a woman submarine diver sparks banter on air time and talking mates below the water. The joke imagines the diver staying under ten minutes due to lack of conversation above.
A dialogue fragment shows Poots reflecting on fishing and sea fish quality. Jimshaw agrees that bigger fish escape, while a judge observes the exchange in a meditative moment. The source highlights a playful, philosophical debate among unnamed characters.
A fragment from Fliegende Blaetter notes Emma questioning Charlie about whether she would have killed herself if refused. He claims he had already sent orders to four houses for revolver price lists, signaling a dangerous, escalating confrontation.
A Detroit Free Press witty aside quotes a couple debating wealth and devotion. The line about being rich or poor frames a taboo topic through sharp dialogue and social commentary.
Maud asks about a deformed young man talking with May Smiley. Ethel explains the figure is Mr. Dawkins the famous fullback who twisted his shoulder in the last big match.
A kindly old man comments on a dog as a pointer while remarking its looks. The colored handler replies the dog is impressive but a disappointment, highlighting misidentification and a social tension in the scene.
A quip from the New York Weekly recounts two train robbers misidentifying a passenger train as an excursion of real estate agents. They claimed they failed the job and left with all they had after the mistaken encounter.
A Berlin comic paper calls Professor Dusel of Bonn absent minded after his wife places a large bouquet on his desk for their anniversary. He asks what it means and promises to reciprocate once he remembers his own anniversary.
A man confronts an accuser who alleges he begged while claiming to help his wife and two children. The beggar asserts his wife has died and his children are grown and self‑sufficient, insisting he only begs for honest survival.
In a tense hall, a new woman orator questions the outcome of emancipation. A small bald man in the crowd heckles, claiming to solve the problem, while the audience reacts to the exchange. The Chicago Post cites the scene with sharp dialogue.
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