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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
2
Self-control Keeps Joke Content Free From Malice
A brief note highlights the importance of self-control to keep humor free of malice and harmful content. It emphasizes restraint in jokes and the aim of preserving a respectful tone across venues.
Solemn cheerfulness feels like an icicle in innocent mirth
A fragmented line notes a contrasting mood where serious cheerfulness chills innocent merriment, suggesting an uneasy tone amid lighthearted feelings.
Preachers Turned Tailors as Marriages Fall Off
A historical observation notes many preachers now tailors and shoemakers after leaving their calling. Statisticians report a sharp decline in marriages this year, with data suggesting a trend toward singleness as the prevailing standard.
Trifle of Kindness Raises Street Car Carrying Capacity
A note on how small acts of courtesy by riders can noticeably ease crowding on streetcars, suggesting collective patience and thoughtful behavior improve urban transit efficiency.
Sage’s Fortunes Questioned by Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star opines that Russell Sage has more ready money yet less fun than any man of his class in America, suggesting a contrast between wealth and enjoyment in his profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kansas City Star
Russell Sage
América
Madison Square Fair Clears $15000. Trustees Plan Annual
The commercial travelers fair at Madison Square Garden New York cleared over 15000 in its latest run. Trustees vote to establish the event as an annual occurrence in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
New York
Ruth erford Teenager Makes Two Suicide Attempts
The 14 year old daughter of John Mansfield of Ruth erford New Jersey attempted suicide twice. She drank carbolic acid from the kitchen closet and then shot herself in the head with her father's revolver. She confessed her actions saying she wished to die. a physician said recovery chances are slight. Mr Mansfield returned home about an hour later and was overcome with grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mansfield
Rutherford, N. J
Mansfield
British empire's commercial supremacy tied to coal and falls
At a dinner of English electrical engineers the president warned that Britain’s dominance rested on coal use at scale. He argued if coal were unnecessary, empire supremacy could fail, noting Niagara Falls’ power and other falls as potential alternate sources. The engineer’s role would be to harness them or face hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
Niagara
Great Britain
University of Illinois Leads in Clean Athletics Standards
Illinois officials declare support for a stringent code to curb professionalism in college sports. The university commits to upholding rules despite modifications by others, emphasizing athletics as a means of sound development and recreation rather than a professional enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Northwest
State University
University of Illinois
Canadian Pork and the Packer Trade in Canada
The St Louis Butchers and Packers Magazine argues Canada now largely via Canadian pork. imports fell from 25 million to 4 million pounds while exports rose from 9 million to 42 million pounds between 1886 and 1895. It notes benefits to farmers from local packing centers and impact on butter and cheese industries. It warns on Chicago speculative markets affecting packing prices and calls for duty changes on cottonseed oil to 30 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
Quebec
Chicago
Canada
Bedding Options for Horses and Manure Handling
A historical note from American Cultivator discusses bedding choices for horses in stables. It weighs sawdust versus long straw, noting straw wastes less and moisture passes through, while sawdust mixes with manure complicating decay. It recommends a three to four inch wood loam layer beneath animals to save liquid manure, protect feet, and allow weekly cleaning and reuse of loam as it absorbs waste.
Mark Twain on frontier camp etiquette and fair play
A New York Journal writer recalls a Mark Twain tale from a wild Missouri mining camp about two rival factions the Boston crowd and the Missouri crowd. The Boston man uses beans and a revolver to enforce etiquette teaching the Missouri bully to eat and like it before leaving. The story highlights camp code of fair play and mutual restraint amid daily fights and gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Boston
Missouri
New
Pete
Mark
The Gold and Silver Gospels in Upsala Library
A peculiar book in the Upsala Library Sweden is printed with metal type on violet vellum with silver letters and gold initials. The printing date and methods remain unknown, inviting curiosity about its origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upsala
Sweden
Christ Saves from Sin Rather Than Condemning
Rev. Dr. Harcourt emphasizes Christ’s mission to save from sin not condemn. He argues salvation defeats all harm in this life and the life to come, with forgiveness paired to the power to live without sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Dr. Harcourt
To Pay All Round
An Indiana editor quips about a cold snap harming house plants. A printer error dropped the number one from "plants," leaving readers to wonder what he meant and prompting curiosity about the phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The Great Rule of Moral Conduct
The text asserts a guiding rule placing respect for time next to reverence for God, urging disciplined moral conduct and attentiveness to obligations and punctuality.
Smoking Meat Without Fire Promises Quick Smoke Flavor
An advertisement for Krausers Liquid Extract of Smoke from E. Krauser & Bro. Milton Pa. promotes smoking meat without fire, claiming authentic smoke flavor, moist texture, no insect infestation, and broad consumer interest with free instructional material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teugee Etrausers
E. Krauser & Bro
Milton, Pa
Ohio Tops States With Most Farms Nationwide
Ohio leads with the most farms at 256,264 followed by Illinois 252,953 and Missouri 250,882. Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Indiana also rank high while no other state exceeds 200,000. Ownership shares are higher in the North and West for farms and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
The
Union
Illinois
Missouri
Texas
New York
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Indiana
Reforms Require Steady Progress for Lasting Effect
Reforms need regular progression and avoid abrupt changes to be lasting. The piece praises Hosteller's Stomach Bitters as a leading remedy for dyspepsia, described as a stubborn condition. It also notes a Chicago man who died after placing a lantern in an oil tank at a street railway power house to check fuel levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Star Tobacco Ad Praises Longevity and Taste
An advertisement extols Star Tobacco praising its pleasure lasting quality and low cost. It contrasts reactions to racy stories told by different ages a young man middle aged man and an old man.
Cured in One Day Claim and Fight Comment
An old ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. A note asserts Corbett lost the Carson bout because Fitz was in the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Carson
Fitz
Fits
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