15 Feb 1873
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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1873
Page
1
A fragment from Appletons Journal declares a poem about cold winds and iron, with eerie imagery of frost, burning words, and a longing to escape. It contrasts frigid hardship with yearning, referencing Venus, Mercury, and distant lands while imagining warming comforts.
In a tale from Harper's Bazar,Mrs Hinkle protests her neglect, clashes with Reuben and relatives, and leaves the home after a quarrel. After weeks of strain and a fall that nearly injures him, she returns, and Reuben forgives her, seeking renewed peace with his in laws.
A German pamphlet on Berlin describes rising poverty with 833 125 residents, public charity, crowded housing, and increased rents since 1867. It notes social unrest, weak church attendance, rising divorces, and a surge of women seeking work, prompting welfare proposals and protective measures.
The Greeley will case ends with Ida Greeley’s withdrawal. Reports say the 1871 will is proved without opposition. Rumors say Wilson and Boutwell may resign. Cowan to be appointed Commissioner of Indian Affairs. pensions chief to succeed Baker.
A Calcutta dispatch reports an earthquake in Lehree, Scinde, killing over five hundred. Another quake devastates Samos near Greece. Berlin hints U S annexation of the Sandwich Islands but warns against Cuba due to cultural differences. Paris notes closure of Montpelier medical school and a heavy snowstorm halting rail travel.
Petition flows from New York protesting bankruptcy repeal while Iowa seeks relief from freight and river navigation costs. Bills pass on subsidies and DC improvements. resolutions debate public buildings Atlanta and credit of insurers. House discusses Thanksgiving, Cuba Spain peace, and taxes. executive session follows.
The article argues dreams reflect moral character, not changing it, with the dreamer retaining identity even in multiple selves. It notes potential chapters on dream self-creation and mentions California cultivation and export potential for cotton, predicting 50 percent profit and 5,000 acres planted, plus a salt and oil fumigation method for smallpox patients.
An examination of plumbago used in stove polish explains why Ceylon dust yields the best polish while German black lead is cheaper yet inferior. It discusses grinding methods, particle size, and how adulteration with coal dust and slate reduces polish quality, with examples of cost versus performance and warnings to dealers.
Wine can be invaded by mycoderms such as Mycoderma aceti which transform alcohol into acetic acid through partial combustion. The flower of wine may aid bouquet while other mycoderms cause lactic fermentation and bitter tastes in fine wines. Burgundy growers heat vintages to 60–80 degrees for a minute to kill germs and preserve aroma, with hot climate voyages also recommended.
Justin Andrews writes of honey’s powers as a remedy for throat and lung ailments after suffering lung hemorrhages. He describes early treatment failures with powders and tea and cod liver oil, then credits honey with restoring health and prompts publishing a book for others with similar diseases.
Dr Wiepensucu reports steam as a noncombustion air displacer that harms living beings less than acidic gases. A factory fire near an attic of rag and leather saw steam from a broken pipe quell flames within half an hour, while fire crews arrived to find steam had largely halted danger. The article urges theaters and buildings to install steam piping plus stopcocks to fill spaces with steam during fires.
Reports from Constantinople indicate a clash over Turkey’s crown succession. The sultan may appoint his eldest son Izeddin, challenging current law which favors Abdul Medjid’s son Murad Effendi. European systems face court opposition from traditionalists amid fears of rising regional independence.
The text argues that confusion arises when the well off refuse to explain and when others demand explanations they cannot take for granted. It frames disputes as rooted in two failures: frankness by the confident and faith by the trusting, affecting those least able to bear miscommunication.
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