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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1894
Page
5
A fragmented poem depicts Peter at Heaven's gate judging souls and debating entry. A woman speaks of mercy while a weary man faces judgment without clear resolution. The scene blends heavenly imagery with human foibles and comic touches.
A collection of household directions for puddings canapes kidneys tartare and codfish tongues. Instructions mix melted butter sugar salt and cheese. fry kidneys and tongues. bake canapes. simmer tongues then fry. Also mentions renewing subscription to The Farmer and renew.
A wanderer in Ca county recounts a gathering of locals debating reform and opposing Cleveland's policies. He parodies the Declaration of Independence to denounce monopolies and mugwumps, urging laborers to unite and resist perceived tyranny.
A string of humorous, fragmented vignettes features a judge and witness banter about parentage, a shoe store scene on slippers, remarks on oil lamps versus gas, bird hat ethics, wealth wishes, and social quirks. The piece showcases playful dialogue and domestic small talk across several named characters and locales.
A young editor writes a formal, earnest marriage proposal to Miss Mildred, admitting speech fails him and requesting a concise, one sided reply. The note is styled as a candid, period romantic plea from a Chicago Tribune context.
A City Island doctor and residents hatch a plan to intoxicate crows with alcohol-soaked corn to capture them. In a test at Turtle Cove Pelham Bay Park a single crow shows signs of intoxication before rousing curiosity from the others and the men plan a repeat attempt using stronger bait and Hart's Island garbage areas.
A Sentinel report tours Augustus Fogle’s cabinet shop and home where hundreds of curiosities and fine pieces reflect a life of craft and travel. His 24 by 4 foot wood table uses 112 native varieties, while another table holds 72 pieces. A walnut bedstead comes from timber of a tree planted by his mother in 1814. He keeps a diary detailing 17 733 miles by horse and 12 216 miles by rail, including a World’s Fair trip, illustrating early pioneer days to modern progress.
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