26 Nov 1868
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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1868
Page
1
The item notes Mr Kenpeay, a principal in Leaner offer, preparing a new office in Chaelmnatixp. The job department will match the old one, with full operation soon. Readers urged to place orders. upcoming issue sizes will shift until new material arrives in four to five weeks.
The items cover varied topics from political mentions and election hints in different states to measurements and curiosities like a turnip 25 inches around, an apple weighing 22 ounces, and a gnarled “Old Mound” landmark near St. Louis. Reports include tax valuations in St. Louis, railway distance to Salt Lake City, and a caution about forfeiting for delays.
The Minnesota Synod reports growth with eight arches each gaining over twenty accessions and nine new church edifices under construction. The Kent and division of the Prebyterian church at Maysville abandoned plans for a lower chapel, influenced by a decision from the Walnut Street United States district church in Louisville.
A fragment suggests Pope may confer cardinal’s hat on Archbishop Manning and Bishop Ullathorne of England and hints at a restored Scottish hierarchy with Right Rev Jemex Laird Batterson James On ue Theeter the oe Ox ford as archbishop and primate of Scotland, though the text is garbled.
An obscure excerpt discusses a salt mortar method to prevent chimney soot and posits a moisture absorbing theory. It also notes remarks on St Teresa’s church, Protestantism, Trent reforms, and the Catholic Church’s stance on Bible translations and constitutional governance. A later ad seeks a robust, independent collector with rough mannerisms for steady work.
The article discusses the growing appeal of velocipedes in France and the United States, noting narrow streets and crowded cities hinder wide adoption here. It describes two wheel configurations, operation by treadles, balance challenges, and experimental demonstrations in New England with plans for public courses and regulated use.
The excerpt describes a beet based paste made from boiled beet and Wheaton flour formed into a solid sheet, perforated with holes, cut into desired sizes, and baked into a biscuit. It can be eaten dry or boiled in water for twenty to thirty minutes to rehydrate and soften.
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