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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1887
Page
3
Fragmentary verses mention a girl with bright eyes and tearful love imagery. The lines reference trembling hearts and depths, with scattered phrases about love and shine through tears. The text is highly garbled and poetic, lacking clear narrative.
A boy recalls growing up on a secluded farm where deer and other wildlife roamed near the house. His father forbade hunting on the land, protecting the animals, and after a stray hound chase a doe and her fawn are spared. The family bonds with the fawn, later returning it to its mother, who reappears with another fawn before they move on.
A collage of quirky notes recounts a Syracuse man claiming the world’s largest dog, a London terrier caring for eight chicks, a Memphis jail picnic with a prisoner guest of honor, and a hand organ delaying a typist in Kingston. Also noted: a moose aboard the Empire State near Marquette, a Portuguese army command, and a Butte miners union pledge to hire only union men at the Blue Bird mine. A Brooklyn doctor warns pastry causes dyspepsia in schoolchildren, urging longer noon recess and better meals to curb unhealthy habits.
A collection of culinary and home management notes from various newspapers including recipes for pressed eggs beet salad and tomato soup, plus practical household tips on teaching chickens to eat sunflowers and preserving lace. Also mentions Colorado irrigation and a suggestion to invent an acid proof can.
A Rochester Union piece defends the bloodhound breed against sensational depictions. It explains the true bloodhound’s calm demeanor, distinguishes authentic bloodhounds from misrepresented mixes, and rebuts the wartime portrayal of hounds as ferocious trackers. The article emphasizes accurate breed characteristics and criticizes unfounded reputation.
An American public interest piece analyzes losses from fires and tobacco use, estimating national expenditures and per-capita costs. It compares fire damages with tobacco outlays, calculates smoker counts and cigars per person, and notes regional anecdotes from American Grocer and Omaha World-Herald items.
Geo. Marston argues that creating new chicken breeds is rare and requires years of careful selective breeding. Beginners often chase novelty by crossing existing breeds, producing mixed flocks with little merit. He urges focusing on improving established breeds for utility, size, and laying, rather than pursuing color novelty for market success.
A Century excerpt recounts General Donaldson as quartermaster under General Thomas. He ordered a trusted agent to buy mules in the North, saying “buy as many as you can.” The agent later reported twenty five thousand mules secured, astonishing Donaldson. Thomas praised the act, saying it saved the army.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Rerrxen families and a motion toward literature. It references a generation, a call to action, and a group named Wastro-thi. The readable content is unclear and incomplete.
Waltham Watches claim superior accuracy with the Crescent Street and Appleton Tracy & Co. grades, highlighting the Breguet Hair Spring for steady timekeeping. The American Waltham Watch Company touts its worldwide premier factory and engraved branding, noting a one size gold ladies watch as the finest American timekeeper.
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