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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1882

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Emigration urged for Anglo‑Americans and skilled trades

The article argues that British workers migrating to the United States must adapt to new methods and higher standards. It cites bricklayers in Cincinnati earning high wages but demanding rapid, exact work, and notes Germans are often displaced by English labor after trials. It praises American dexterity, design talent, and rising arts, urging British manufacturers to match the pace and quality.

United States Cincinnati England

The Toothpick as Civilizational Gauge in Modern Society

An essay argues toothpick use marks civilization with America leading. It weighs wood, quill, ivory, metal types, noting wooden picks from Japan are favored and public toothpick use should be discreet. It condemns visible picking in social settings and in hotels, urging manners and privacy.

America Japan Evy

Man Discovers Proper Cure for Cough or Cold

A reader learns that the best remedy for coughs and colds is Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, suggesting quick relief with the trusted medicine.

Paris City Hall cost overruns and Paris water supply noted

The article cites Paris City Hall expenditures with 5 million budget, 3.8 million spent, Berlin suicide of a prominent lawyer linked to wealth, and London water system figures including 407 fountains and 502 troughs supplying 250 million drinks daily. It also mentions a Wiltshire dog returning the correct newspaper and a Boston letter describing Antwerp merchants and a British exporter wary of American competition.

House of Commons Farre Ganeral Elliot Paris Berlin Ens Ns Bismarck Victoria Henry III Edward Elizabeth London Wiltshire Daily Telegraph

Exhausted Pomace as Dairy Feed From Apple Mill Waste

A discussion on exhausted pomace from cider mills as valuable dairy stock feed. Reports from northwestern dairymen show cows improved milk yield and butter production when fed pomace, with cheese-making milk quality also enhanced. Warns against wasting apple byproducts and notes cautious feeding to avoid adverse effects.

Ing Conan Pioran

Indian medicine man Uta-waln visits Massie House amid interest

A tall Nez Perce prophet named Uta-waln arrived in the city, lodging at the Massie House Thursday week. The renowned figure, born in Oregon and once a Cincinnati resident, travels with a war club lineage and lectures on Native customs while performing ceremonies and dances. He touts the Indian Queen of the Valley as a cure all and travels with his agent brother Eshyah-wah, now deceased.

Massie House Times Nowise U-ta-wa-un Oregon Cincinnati Hill Savanna Nez Perces Eshyah-ah-wah Lawrence County

Notable Ferry Town Profiles Above the Road to the Landings

A town segment describes prominent residents and properties above the ferry road. Captain Sam Brown owns the ferry and plans improvements. Captain Jack McAllister has a fine two story home. Dickinson of Portsmouth and Mrs. King own estates. widow Arthur and James Bryson run a grocery beside a local store.

Sam Brown Jack McAllister Dickinson Portsmouth King Armstead Fawcett

Old Kentucky Revered as Homeland in Speech

In a discussion of Kentuckians pride and patriotism the article notes locals call their state Old Kentucky. It describes how Kentuckians greet danger or peace with cries of Hurrah for old Kentucky and recalls a Methodist preacher praising Heaven as a Kaintuck in a sermon to eastern listeners.

Parison Old Kentucky Ohio

Oswego County items from Tick Ridge and local tales

Local notes report builder Kinney’s new house at Tick Ridge and Schaffer siblings active in pole trade. A protracted meeting led to Morgan’s expulsion amid nonfatal scuffles. Dave Jewett appears frequently as visits rise while plans hint at upcoming weddings and March wind damages Schaffer barn.

Oswego Tick Ridge Kinney F. M. Kelley Kelley Schaffer Aeen Ae A Morgan John Wash Dave Jewett Dave Mr. Schaffer Africa

Chronic leg ulcers healed by Percia Wo Gairrrrn

Ashland Kentucky resident Wo Gairrrrn reports fifteen month chronic leg ulcers cured by Percia. The brief item notes successful treatment and patient location.

Percia Gairrrrn Ashland

Doctor Bliss Promises Revelations on Garfield’s Sickroom

It is said that Dr Bliss intends to make revelations regarding the Garfield sickroom likely to astound the country.

Bliss Garfield

Government sets price for pet ferry sale bid

A government entity invites bids on a pet ferry at a proposed sale. a manufacturing company offers $25,000 as a bid.

Etlesea Fon Cake Manufacturing Company

Oldest Virginia editor John Robertson dies in Petersburg

John Thompson Robertson the oldest editor in Virginia died at his Petersburg home on Saturday. The report notes his long career in journalism and his influence in the Petersburg press. De Lesseps announced a plan to create an inland sea in the Sahara Desert.

John Thompson Robertson Virginia Petersburg de Lesseps Desert Sahara

Cure by Sellers' Liver Pills Spreads Among Friends

A friend who recovered from fever and ague credits Sellers' Liver Pills and now recommends them to everyone he knows.

Practical Homemaking Tips and Agricultural Observations

A collage of domestic advice and agricultural notes from 19th century papers. Tips include using ashes in orchards and potato crops, wetting turnips in salt water before boiling, lemon pudding recipes, removing ink from carpets, and weeds and farming practices across Europe. Also mentions redwood’s resistance to water, and a movable skirt bottom for women’s wear as a convenience.

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