26 Apr 1873
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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1873
Page
1
A lyric scene of a mock-bird and maiden hints at imminent romance. a long moral column attacks Prof Newman and Tollemache, arguing against eugenic-like death motives and defending sacred human life with Christian values. The piece cites Scribner for May and critiques secular philosophy.
A reader discusses methods for forcing strawberries in pots and frames to yield fruit earlier. Pots, warm shelves, and inexpensive sash frames protect against frost and extend harvest, suggesting many farms could benefit from simple glass coverings to produce fruit weeks ahead of outdoor crops.
A veteran English correspondent recounts escape from Strasbourg with French worker Paul Girard. They rescue a dying family, share food, and reflect on war’s misery as shells fall and civilians suffer, ending with a London return and bitter memory of two years since.
A collection of quips on legibility cites Archdeacon Coxe, Sydney Smith, and Choate as examples of illegible handwriting, noting how even great minds feared deciphering their own scrawls. It also offers a practical guide to starting articles by drafting in refined prose, then trimming to a concise opener.
A discussion on Liebig and the belief in concentrated beef essence. Critics argue science overclaims, urging practical diversification in American farming. The piece contrasts eastern overproduction with western potential, urging crops like tobacco, corn, and canning basics to boost earnings and employment.
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