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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1896
Page
5
A fragmented verse from E. Fintyay laments misspellings and schooling but hints at truth and responsibility. The piece questions judgment of boys and girls and warns against revealing hidden gems, ending with a reflection on writing and doubt.
A fragment from an 19th century homemaking section outlines simple recipes and tips. It promotes cooking eggs in the oven, ham toast with yolk mix, fried breakfast bacon with eggs, and pancake batter with beaten egg whites folded in. The language reflects era instructive kitchen guidance.
A mixed copy of recipes and household hints appears with a homemade hand lotion using rose water glycerin and citric acid alongside other beauty preparations. The page also provides cleaning advice for windows furniture and floors and includes light humor and social anecdotes.
A soldier named Rebard Las was brought before the mayor for playing cards during divine services. He claimed the pack was his only prayer book and used the cards to reflect on biblical numbers from one to eight, drawing a charge of irreverence.
The piece in March Ladies' Home Journal discusses Washington's romantic passions for Sally Cary and other ladies, noting how his youthful ardor was tempered by time and marriage to Mrs. Custis. It cites intimate ties within the Fairfax family and asserts these letters reveal Washington's private emotions. The article also reports a local Arizona newspaper's own enterprise antics, including a bold, comic encounter with Colonel Joe Smith over subscriptions.
Readers aged eleven and thirteen from Rowan and Tyrell counties ask about the origins of early inventions. They mention enjoying the Young Folks column and reference Za ke Bilking and Aunt Betsy, seeking answers to questions about notable figures.
Letters from readers in Martin and Moore counties share school life notes and quizzes. Contributors include Kati Green from Cuina Grove age 11, Russell Bostian from Brooksville age 14, Susan Brooks from Brooksville age 15, Lysie Lee Garrison from Aston Ripag age 12, and Julia Saunders from Brerein N C. They speak of studies and teachers, ask trivia questions, and express fondness for The Progressive Farmer’s young folks column.
Letter from Lula Albright in Melville North Carolina asks about Beale stories and Bible verses. She notes Christmas gifts and school closing in two weeks. She mentions Nora Watlington and requests answers to two questions about Paradise and Bible verses.
A collage of letters from Cleveland Durham counties describe readers and families praising a newspaper, asking questions for the young folks column, and sharing quiz ideas. The messages mention teachers, schooling, and requests for space to answer Civil War questions and Bible trivia.
A Western North Carolina reader praises a newspaper literacy feature for aspiring editors. The letter discusses writing for papers, historical inquiries, and civic topics including ballot issues and the silver question, while hinting at frustrations with scripture and personal reading limits.
A collage of reader questions and signs of the times from a 19th or early 20th century page. Letters note Bible trivia Ezra 7 21 and the alphabet question, cotton gin inventor Eli Whitney, and mid old testament book. Mentions Moon craters 132 856 counted and copper discoveries in Montana.
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