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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1886
Page
6
The article surveys the New Severn Tunnel project praised as a major engineering feat and notes international experiments in toboggan design and kite propulsion. It covers weather signal updates, insect biology, labor movements, and public notices, mingling tech progress with varied curiosities and industrial topics.
A miscellaneous Q and A text presents questions on US presidents the size of fires in London and Eden, translation of Bonaparte, a cable message, and notes on marriage differences Protestant Catholic, humorist Abraham Lincoln era, and Thomas Jefferson hair lore. The piece blends trivia on history geography and public figures with reflective commentary.
The article surveys attire and events at a society gathering, noting gowns and tailoring details, ornamental accessories, and the use of elaborate fabrics. It mentions a Charles fashion scene, a party with roulette, and a decorative stage show, plus a local bridal wedding and a military display. It also references music and topical songs, a New Jersey state scene, and the Gold Dollars coin market in Philadelphia.
A new treatment for consumption uses direct lung injections of carbolized ladine to reach diseased tissue, reporting relief in cough and sputum and slowing spread. The article also covers first aid for bleeding, wounds, sprains, bee stings, and poison antidotes, with home remedies and cautions. It notes social customs about light and sunlight in Rural New York.
A long, uneven fragment discusses etiquette, introductions, and politeness training for children and social conduct. It includes advice on making introductions, family roles, and early drilling to cultivate courteous behavior, plus a reader question about church seating etiquette and escorting a young lady. It ends with a note on a colonial copper penny discovery and Mr Gladstone's Irish question book.
A sentimental piece contrasts a maple and pine discussing a hospital ward for incurably ill children. It portrays brave young patients, visiting volunteers, and the charm of gifts and flowers that lift spirits, ending with a note on poetry and the Father of English Poetry.
A verbose 19th century household guide outlines a full Christmas dinner plan with courses, table settings, and kitchen tips. It prescribes oyster starters, a root turkey, cranberry sauce, beets, potatoes, and vegetables, plus detailed notes on serving order, table care, and safe progress of the meal. The text dwells on preparation techniques, equipment, and the sequence from first course to dessert, including commentary on potato beaters and cranberry sauces.
A fragmented column describes a vertical cooking motion in a thix pudding device, detailing steam tubes and water inlet features. It then shifts to Cyrus Field at home noting his habit of early rising, hotel breakfasts, and a 19th century schedule, followed by a New York Tribune Wings about the Queen's Jubilee album plans with Buckingh am Palace gardens and royal residences.
The article recounts Gen Grant dining with the Prince of Wales amid court etiquette and diplomatic tension. It notes restrained introductions and a formal, ceremonious farewell, with Grant’s party observing the proceedings as a respected guest of the royal couple.
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