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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
6
A playful exchange between Mrs New and New Wed centers on paying a minister for their marriage. Mrs New asks and New Wed replies that no money was paid as the minister feared being tainted by the gesture. The quip highlights humorous marital banter.
The article describes major bells including Great Paul at St Pauls weighing nearly 17 tons and 30 feet around, Westminster Big Ben once 14 tons, Peter of York at 13 tons and 22 feet diameter, and the world’s largest hanging bell in a Buddhist monastery near Canton. It notes eight such bells were cast by Emperor Yang Lo around 1400, costing eight workers their lives.
Purdue University agronomy advisory urges Indiana farmers to grow cowpeas and soybeans as high protein hay to offset a short crop. Plant from May 15 to July 10, using 2–3 pecks per acre in rows or 1–1.5 bushels broadcast, inoculate seeds, and select Ito San Early Brown Black Beauty for soybeans and Michigan Favorite Iron Whippoorwill New Era for cowpeas.
Purdue experiment station notes three years of hog cholera serum work with thousands vaccinated in high risk areas. Proper methods yield lower sickness losses, lasting immunity, and caution against fake serums. Avoid virulent blood and ensure clean pens, proper dosing, and separate syringes for blood and serum.
A Scottish legend recounts King Bruce overcoming defeats after observing a spider. He learned perseverance from the spider’s repeated attempts to climb, inspiring him to rally and defeat his enemies. The tale explains the motto if at first you don’t succeed try again.
A fragment hints at a feud between two men over a planned wedding on the north side. One man admits he was engaged to the bride and suspects Wombat cut him out, prompting a taunt about attending the ceremony and possibly striking Wombat with an old shoe.
A proverb-like reflection notes that verbal praise does not guarantee trustworthy actions. The saying emphasizes caution in judging character by words and urges careful evaluation of deeds over promises.
A humorous exchange features Tommy eight asking his father the difference between an artisan and an artist. Father replies that one eats regularly while the other does not.
A New York editor weighs featuring a man who claims to understand birds. The editor suggests sending him to interview the first robin to test the claim and determine if the feature is worth playing up.
A whispered debate on performing arts contrasts plays without words and plays without actors. The piece notes that many people admired onstage confidence while rumors questioned behind the scenes behavior.
Caractacus of early Britain endures captivity under Julius Caesar. His defiance before Nero reaches the crowd in Rome. He fights a challenger in an arena to win home for his wife and children and succeeds in returning to Britain.
The article debates brain nutrition and the role of Phosphate of Potash in the brain and in Grape-Nuts. It cites authorities like Geohegan and Carey, arguing Potassium Phosphate drives nerve function and brain matter, and promotes Grape-Nuts and Postum as brain nourishing foods with testimonial support from a Philadelphia editor.
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