08 Aug 1879
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Newspaper
Remington Reporter
Location
Remington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1879
Page
1
Worn voyagers scan for land beyond endless wastes of sea and stars. They question if old signs still guide while clouds hide the prow. The port from which they set forth remains their heart's true home and life’s best refuge.
In December 1878 Paris a beggar confronts Father Gottlieb after a theft attempt. A rich scene contrasts opulent streets with starving families as the priest aids the man, leading to a police visit and a revealing cafe conclusion.
A passenger recounts a Hudson River Road wreck where a freight train derailed obstructing the line. A road master directed rapid salvage actions with teamwork and heavy pulling to free the locomotive, straighten tracks, and resume service within minutes.
Two southern Utah miners find a yellow stone they claim is horn silver and offer to sell for 19000 dollars to Ben Morgan of Pittsburg. After consulting the Ontario Mine superintendent, the treasure turns out not worth raising the money, and the pair are left stranded in the desert.
A dramatic account from St Francis County describes Frank Davidson facing execution with calm humor. He joked with guards and reporters through the night, while a somnambulistic youth previously tied to yellow fever warnings turns out to have written the ominous notes. The event ends with Davidson facing the gallows as witnesses recall his quiet bravery.
The article urges farmers to use a deep summer fallow before seeding wheat in June to improve soil health and surface food for seedlings. It notes that long, dry summers favor this method and that better drainage and burying old growth boost future yields, with land value rising $4-$5 per acre. It cites Country Gentleman and mentions fashion notes from Albany and Boston Post.
A historical sketch recounts Sir Henry Bessemer inventing a secret self acting process to cut costs. He built an inner chamber with a locked device unseen by public workers and even his own son, guarding the key and machinery. The method yielded steady demand and substantial profits for his time.
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