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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1886
Page
3
Orchardists may keep apples for indefinite periods by filling barrels to the top with apples and adding fine dry sand, shaking to fill crevices. An alternative method suggests pitting apples in a dry pit with straw and a deep layer of dry earth to prevent freezing, yielding crisp fruit in spring.
The article argues farmers are poor at keeping accounts and must adopt method and market study to improve gains. It urges balancing annual accounts and using regular, improved book keeping tied to livestock care, with specific feeding guidance and seasonal management for cattle and horses.
The article covers methods to control pests using ice water and perches to reduce lice, and disinfectants to curb cholera in poultry. It discusses dairy practices for higher milk yield, stable warmth and dry bedding, varied fodder, and specific rations for cows including mangolds oats barley and corn meal.
A collection of simple old fashioned recipes describes Sago with warm water and sugar flavoring, Sxownanr Crstano custards, Kick Cream with rice and egg yolk frosting, Atyi Ssow apple custard with lemon, Dropren Beason Toast with poached eggs on toast, soft boiled eggs for invalids, and Beer Jenny beef broth with gelatine for invalids. The notes emphasize gentle heating, careful stirring, and serving cold or hot as described.
A raftsman on a mid day river trip at Thirty one Mile Bluff watches a huge alligator approach, then lands and drags a screw wheel attached to its tail, turning it to propel itself. The witness, Hunter, recalls the animal moving like a steam engine and causing alarm before safety was sought. The Memphis Avalanche features the sensational report.
A New York Herald reporter tours police headquarters Rogues Gallery where detectives explain that disguises fail to fool the sun and camera. Recognizable marks, like forehead lines and facial contours, identify criminals beyond mere portraits.
The article notes Pekin's uncertain population, estimates around 1.3 million with 400,000 in the Chinese city, and describes minimal foreign trade. A small foreign presence includes legation members and missionaries. In August 1884 a telegraph link connected Pekin to Tien Tain, expanding global contact.
Inventor Nordenfeldt designs a steel submarine with a cigar shape and glass dome for mines and torpedoes. Trials in Denmark reportedly show satisfactory operation with vertical propellers to dive and surface, steam power for propulsion, and air supply for a four man crew for six hours.
A collage of humorous and sensational snippets from late 19th century life, including a tale of ice slick yard antics with many chickens, rumor mill about ex US officials and Mormon island schemes, Mrs Garfield biography talk, insomnia cures with Stomach Bitters praise, cattle industry growth figures, and a tonic claim for Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya.
The Chicago health board physician denounces myths around infant care and warns against harmful practices. He questions saffron tea as worthless for complexion, notes overfeeding and superstition about mirrors and tripled lights. He cites cancer risk from irritations and praises Red Star Cough Cure and St Jacobs Oil for ailments. The Natchez Democrat savages mule values with market-focused notes.
A collage of health ads and notices praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for consumption and Favorite Prescription for women, plus promotion of Dr Taft's Asthmaline and Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. Includes brief mention of Yale College presidency rules and a foreign land real estate note. Health claims and contact details vary, with promotions from World's Dispensary Medical Association and related advertisements.
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