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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
5
A humorous strip weaves vegetables into a courtship tale with a tuber pursuing an onion and a series of fruit and veg puns. It ends with a sharp business aside from the St Louis Republic and Indianapolis Press about careless farming methods and prudent investment.
Joseph E. Wing argues farmers should treat farming as a business, unlearning old habits and using land efficiently. He warns against wasting resources on nonproductive timber and lavish but costly improvements, citing drainage, tile work, and alfalfa planting as examples of disciplined, profit-focused practices. He urges careful soil preparation, proper fertilization, and timely haying to maximize returns.
George B E Brull of Olsto argues four key points for winter feeding in the American Agriculturist. Start with proper housing and home grown feed, buying only bran or small amounts of oil meal as needed. Aim for 1000 pound steers, quiet and well formed, to maximize profit through weight gain and efficient sale.
Early judgments hint at cattle quantities and what buyers can afford. The saying emphasizes cautious budgeting based on initial observations of stock and market conditions.
The article explains fall cheese should be made with a slower curing process due to seasonal milk changes. It notes richer but less abundant milk, higher moisture retention in cheese, and recommends sweeter milk and gentler curd handling to reduce moisture while preserving fat.
The Shropshire breed sees rapid growth and rising prices in Britain and worldwide. Nine rams sold at $500 and above at public sales, average around $610, with many $250 to $475. Foreign demand, especially from England, Australia, and South America, drives profits and hints at export expansion. Tasmanian buyers bid around $500. It’s hailed as a dual purpose farm sheep with strong wool and meat appeal.
A man recalls buying a dozen chestnut bells in Michigan and causing a church scene when the bells rang during the sermon and hymn. The minister lightly admonished the bell ringer as townsfolk laughed, and the narrator later learned the minister accepted one bell and rung it at his mother’s house.
Mrs Corntossel discusses distrust and gossip with Josiar in a dialect filled exchange. The lines probe skepticism toward strangers and reflect rural talk about safety and conversation after town visits.
A reflective verse contrasts easy pleasantness with true worth shown by endure hardship. It praises the smile that survives sorrow and restraint, as the rare virtue that earns earthly homage, attributed to Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
A Philadelphia Times fashion note surveys winter outerwear highlighting chinchilla and sable coats with lace embroidery and velvet trims. It notes three quarter length designs, accents like corded velvet sleeves and broad collars, and new cloth trimming with bias folds and guipure gowns.
A 19th century style essay praises lamps boosting beauty in homes. It covers growing lamp popularity, color of globes, wick and chimney care, rewicking challenges, and practical tips for steady light and efficiency. It emphasizes soft steady artificial light is gentle on the eyes and highlights common lamp maintenance steps.
A Berliner clinic note explains why facial veils in cold weather can cause abnormal nasal redness. Mechanical irritation from rough fabric and trapped moist air drive blood to the nose tip, enlarging vessels. Avoid veils covering the nose or being excessively heavy or light to prevent irritation.
The article discusses nursing as a growing field for women offering good pay and social independence. It notes many candidates and the discipline’s appeal, then reports on London hospital interest by thirty women of position seeking wards. The piece questions motives, citing views about marriage and exposure to life, while acknowledging the hardships of nurse training and the value of hospital experience.
Do not craft a cape from a single material. Use multiple fabrics and trim with chiffon. Improve old capes by tight fitting, rooked fronts, brilliant lining, double chiffon trim, and an invisible clasp. New cloth dresses feature Oxford grey goods and satin faced cloths with varied colors. Flannel shirt waists reach up to $10, suited for daily wear with silk facings.
Captain Jostara Slocum sets out from Boston on April 24 1895 in the Spray to sail around the world. He crosses the Atlantic twice covering over 45000 miles built near New Bedford Buzzards Bay and aims for ongoing adventure with vivid sea imagery and a forceful solo voyage narrative.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt praises a police chief’s system that rotates fat and thin officers between long and short beats. The aim is to deter crime by ensuring heavier officers chase easier targets while thinner officers handle tougher pursuits, keeping average strength steady.
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