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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1896
Page
5
The New York Morning Journal reports a playful incident where four young men amused themselves by leaving a crude poem in a hotel parlor. A maiden allegedly penned a sharp retort on the back of the envelope, scolding the men for their flirtatious behavior and warning against kissing in public.
A collection of old recipes includes Whortleberry Pudding with berries milk soda spices and long boiling, Puree of Peas thickened with veal broth and peas, Apple Charlotte with gelatine whipped cream and lemon, and Lemon or Orange Jelly served in moulds with fruit centers and decorative garnishes.
A Philadelphia Press recounts a heated verbal exchange on a hotel veranda during the Civil War era. Major Claxton disputes Colonel Johnson by turns while a persistent negro boy relays compliments and boasts, escalating until a threat of insult ends the interaction with Johnson absent from further contact.
A long melodrama of a dying father, a daughter torn between duty and love, and a mountain family secret. The tale follows Malene and her suitor Charlie as news of a terminal illness forces a marriage arrangement with Hugh Caravan. A cliffhanger ends with a farewell kiss and a looming continuation.
A collection of short letters from young readers in Tartaro to Ora and New Hill area, asking and answering questions. Mentions family, schooling, Sunday school, local churches, and farm life. includes a puzzle, questions about historical events, and notes on teachers and local figures. Cyrus Johnson signs off with a schoolboy voice.
A fragmentary testimonial style advertisement claims Hall and Cheney & Co endorse a cure for catarrh. It references F. J. Cheney of Toledo and firms West & Truax and Warping, Kinnan & Manyin as honorable in business. Mentions internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and door-to-door testimonials, with price stated.
A farmer's daughter asks to join the young folks column and answer questions. She notes The Progressive Farmer and mentions answering queries about Howe, Virginia Dare, and the Bible. She asks about the oldest city in the world the oldest town in the United States and how many counties are in North Carolina.
From Samsville New York a 14 year old admirer writes to THE PROGRESSIVE Farmer asking admission to the circle. She notes her father subscribes to the paper and offers two questions about U.S. presidents linking to President Garfield and asks who was the oldest president and who lived to see his son elected president.
From Gates County Mamie L Brown writes of a simple rural life with help at home and quilting progress. She recalls a candy party at school and music after the closing day. She answers reader questions about Virginia Dare and Jeptha and poses inquiries about the Salvation Army founding and a Bible swimming account.
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