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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1894
Page
5
A poem recounts Noah's Ark and the animals entering the huge vessel. The narrator notes the dog aboard could not fit fully inside as rain drenched the world, leaving the dog's nose cold forever. The tale ends with the dog ever mindful of cold dampness after that flood.
A long, readable reminiscence follows recipes for cauliflower, whortleberry cake, oil pickles, blackberry jam, pickled walnuts, and fish chowder. The piece blends cooking instructions with a railroad memoir, ending with a boy narrator and a father’s dying command to run the engine on time. The narrative then shifts to the boy’s resolve to become a railroad man like his father.
A miscellany notes science, numismatics, transport, and military opinion. It cites Bible figures, a long river route, Suez distance savings, mint marks, wooden ship prep, weasel hull protection, Sussex pine lumber, Eiffel Tower siege views, and Paris fortification arguments with observation range of 44 miles.
An engineer recalls a dramatic piano performance by a French pianist, likening the tempo and precision to operating a locomotive. He describes speeding through imaginary rails, a near collision with a “special,” and the finale where the pianist bows to the crowd amid a stunning ride.
A collage of light jokes and witticisms from Harlem Life Philadelphia Record Boston Transcript and Chicago Record. Jokes poke fun at geography schoolwork steamboat safety complexions and school hierarchies with punchy one liners and quips.
A legal cross examination illustrates how a Dallas county murder case hinged on witness credibility. The attorney exposed gaps in the witness’s testimony about seeing the revolver, knowing the defendant, and witnessing a trigger pull, highlighting how belief and glimpsed evidence can mislead in court.
A veteran account recalls the Washington parade after Lee's surrender, the rush to discharge, and the deep bond between soldiers and their horses. Comradeship, shared hardships, and tears mark the farewell as regiments split and horses face uncertain fates.
The article offers home care tips such as polishing jewelry with chalk paste and spirits, cleaning marble with a soap mixture, and a cloths brush treated with egg yolk. It also cautions against false economies, suggests cleaning tins with whiting, and notes oak wood’s historic naval role and current value amid reduced supply.
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