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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1892
Page
6
A humorous tale recalls a family dog that accompanies daily churns and a boy who hid on busy mornings, illustrating dairy routines. It then explores cheese contracts, price tying to market quotes, and the role of factory managers and treasurers in distributing payments to patrons. Also discusses butter quality, water content, and methods to improve yield in small dairies.
In a survey of current Paris and London dressmaking, vibrant color pairings shock traditional rules. Among innovations are Watteau style draped trains, wide trimmed sleeves, and bold fabrics like crepon and shot brocade. Children’s wear shows yokes with stars and Russian lace, while trims feature gilt threads, gold satin, and new passementerie as summer gowns rely on pinks, blues, and decorative laces.
An article argues dirt roads are inferior to macadam and telegraph methods, stressing drainage as the key to maintenance. It details center drains, cross drains, and combining clay with sand to improve porosity and longevity, noting the essential role of a good road roller in achieving durable, well compacted surfaces. References J. B. Potter in Century.
A curious fragment discusses Turkish leisure along the Golden Horn with vivid fashion notes on Turkish ladies and boatmen, then shifts to a string of historical anecdotes and statistics. It covers population birth rates in Europe, a tale of the Jardin des Plantes fate, a newly published catechism, ancient libraries, and witchcraft beliefs, ending with notes on Columbus Day celebrations and immigrant communities in Baltimore.
An industrial school experiment tests rearing mulberry trees and silkworms as a vocation for women and children. Despite initial interest and promising cocoons, a nine dollar silk culture grant reveals that labor, space, and annual cycles make the venture unprofitable in the United States, unlike potential Florida climate exceptions. The piece concludes that only large scale or different locales might yield profit, with caution about opportunity costs.
A twenty one year old Milltown, New Jersey native, grandson of Rev Withon Housel, is jailed in Tombs Prison, New York City, after confessing to involvement in a burglary at his aged relative’s residence and assault on a bartender named William Coals. He describes a nascent criminal life and reveals his intent to seek a mining camp at Creede.
An article on decorative china and glass items features salt cellars shaped as Belleek towers, an orchid flower form, Doulton hand painted wares, and orchid leaf and stalk serving pieces. It describes crystalized flowers in tiny dishes, celery trays, bouillon cups, and glass sugar decorations, with practical notes on candying violets and violet leaves.
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