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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1886
Page
7
In a St James interview chef John Roth discusses tasting dog, snakes, and rats, and notes European contrasts in dishes. He explains preparing snails with red wine and herbs, and comments that horse flesh is rising in popularity in France.
A satirical piece describes Professor Grimkopf of Boston creating a device that uses a magic lantern style apparition to frighten off poets and canvassers from the comic editor’s sanctum. Depending on the poet’s marital status, figures of John L. Sullivan or a sour mother-in-law appear to deter intrusion. The invention, pitched as humane, is extended to other social guards.
A Chicago Times rebuts the view of bees as industrious and sober. The piece claims bees work little, loaf often, and neglect duties when near cider mills, becoming boisterous at night and prompting cider mill owners to seek nets and fences to restrain them.
A local citizen speaks with police about Bill Tubbs who was shot through the lung last Friday. The talk shows concern about his condition while others call it a blessing and hope for rapid recovery. The scene hints at public interest and stray remarks in a busy town.
The New England Medical Monthly praises Jewish longevity and health habits. Dr. Picard cites strict dietary laws and discipline in meat consumption as factors. The essay notes temperate meat use, sparse alcohol, strong digestion, and Sabbath observance as contributors to longer life.
Market notes cover Wheat No 1 Northern and Hard, Oats, Rye, Barley, Cornmeal, and mixed feeds with prices for Minneapolis and Milwaukee. Also listed are pork, lard, butter, eggs, and dairy quotes. Separate items mention Puggy OLeary's trial, Egyptian conflicts, and various patent remedies with mixed claims.
The census of Charleston District of Columbia shows a total population of 60 145, up from 49 938 in 1850 The white population is about 27 000 and the colored population about 33 000.
Tonic medicine urging use of Allen's Iron Tonic Bitters with assurance that only genuine bottles bear the signature of J. P. Allen Druggist St Paul Minnesota.
J. B. Helmick of Berrien Springs Michigan tests the product Athlophoros as yielding great relief for his wife with rheumatism and neuralgia, asserting it does more good than any other medicine she has used.
Grand Union Hotel in New York City advertises 600 elegant rooms with prices from $1 a day. Travelers arriving at Grand Central Depot save on carriage hire and baggage transfers under the European plan.
WM. HANSCOM of Oshkosh Wisconsin had seven years of piles that hindered his business but is now cured by Cole's Carboli salve. Priced 25 and 50 cents at Druggists.
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