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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1899
Page
5
The poem contrasts a calm rural scene with a sudden intrusion of fear as brazen bells clang and women’s cries urge to call the men while cows stand in the corn, conveying rural unease in a Kansas City Independent note.
The article argues weeds on farms hinder crops and labor, but studying weed habits helps control them. It classifies weeds into annuals biennials and perennials with advice on cultivation timing and root management to prevent seed production and spread.
The article promotes crop rotation to suppress fall and spring weeds and argues level cultivation improves water use and crop support. It notes that hoe crops, summer fallowing, and careful seed selection aid weed destruction. It suggests trial of level culture versus traditional hilling as an improvement.
A discussion on agricultural methods argues for widespread adoption of level cultivation over hilling or ridging, noting drier soils and longer growing seasons favor level culture. While some Delaware county potato growers still prefer hilling, the author cites practical tests and experience showing level culture benefits for corn and most other hoed crops.
An Owensboro reader recalls the arrival of coal oil lamps about thirty five years ago. A merchant from Pittsburg sold lamps for five dollars with free oil, and only a limited supply was available. The lamp and oil later disappeared as local supply faded, with Cloverport serving nearby buyers. Some residents kept distrust of coal oil lamps due to early safety labels, while others preferred candles.
Dr. Julius Pohlman argues vacation reading harms eyes on trains and cites a four year photo study showing rising glasses reliance. He notes jigging type, cheap print, and motion strain worsen eyesight and urges care for eyes and teeth while traveling. Buffalo Express reports the lecture.
A column excerpt captures a Columbia student and his companion trading light flirtation about flowers and dew. The student playfully denies paying for the bouquet, adding a shy jab about the cost. The exchange hints at campus humor and dating customs of the era.
Cartoon dialogue captures a store boy voicing unease over job security. He jokes that if he does wrong, another boy replaces him, and if he does right, he stays stuck with the work. The exchange underscores worker precarity in a small business setting.
A patent proposes a double receiver arrangement to cut sections of the main line so conversations cannot be overheard. The text shifts to fashion guidance for stout women, advising solid fabrics, dark colors, and tailored lines over flounces, with emphasis on modest silhouettes and avoiding ornate trim.
A traveler notes that frequent coffee drinkers in Brazil, where coffee is widely consumed, show rare intoxication. The habit affects natives and foreigners alike, often diminishing alcohol taste as one adopts the coffee culture.
A quirky verse about Papa fishing with luck and a fabled record of feats, contrasted with a tired Mama and the claim that Papa never performs when watched. The piece shifts to medical notes extolling coffee as a stomach aid, nerve supporter, and nutrition source, citing its alleged value in certain illnesses and even wartime use.
Coffee taken in moderation is not only harmless but highly beneficial. It acts as a natural stimulant, aids digestion, and supports mental work. Coffee drinkers are said to be happier and healthier, with Balzac cited as believing it helped him write.
Practical cooking advice covers frying eggs with a lid for even cooking, using more suet and less lard, not preheating bread pans, wrapping baked potatoes to steam them open, choosing quality fruit, and distinguishing nutmeg from mace. It also suggests rescuing scorched dishes by placing the pan in water to remove burnt taste.
The method describes rinsed orange rinds boiled to tenderness then dried. A syrup made from two pounds of leaf sugar and one and a half pints of water is prepared, poured over the rinds, and allowed to soak for a day. The syrup is boiled again until crackling, repeated up to four times, then the rinds dried in a screen oven or sun.
A guide on maintaining fringed linens with a metal brush in a buffet drawer. It advises using smaller flowers with lighter contrast than larger ones, lattice edging, and decorative flower scrolls on centerpieces and doilies. Underletting plain heavy Brussels and fish net enhances beauty and modernization while delicate treatment keeps pieces from appearing heavy. Jewel embroidery remains popular with sparkling gem imitations on fine work.
The Boston Globe notes an overwhelming influx of dark blue muslin gowns at parties. Women wear varied fabrics and trims from ten cent cotton to dollar silk muslin, in many colors and patterns. The style endures due to its wash durability and dust camouflage, suited to the season’s blue shade.
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