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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1885
Page
4
The Washington correspondent reports Blaine’s renewed bid for the Republican nomination amid party factional strife. A tone of concern runs through editors as Blaine faces opposition from within the party and pressures over conventions, with discussions of his odds and the administration’s stance shaping public sentiment.
A reader article urges careful maintenance of farm grindstones as essential tools. It covers grinding, alignment, avoiding water damage, and proper stone selection, advising on maintenance of frames, replacing dull tools, and preventing edge erosion for lasting effectiveness.
D Curtis in Tribune argues land’s destiny lies in generating vegetable matter to hold moisture and sustain growth. He decries overreliance on phosphates and commercial fertilizers, saying soils must be rebuilt by on-site organic matter and sufficient moisture, with barnyard manure as an essential ally.
A fragmented page lists recipes such as a batter battering mix and pudding with molasses and raisins, and includes weathered notes on frostbite remedies using peppermint oil. It also echoes a Georgia state nutrition claim and a Cleveland Herald tip on batter washing in weak brine, reflecting a diverse, mixed-item single page.
A discussion from the National Live Stock Journal notes apples as cattle feed and sweet pork when fed with clover, oats, and turnips. It cites cows gaining milk quality, calves thriving with apples, and horses benefiting from apples as a digestible relish, alongside a note of a fatal river crossing accident near Delaware Count.
An Albany Journal fragment discusses roadside hospitality where travelers find free food and rest at interval cottages funded by local benefactors. It notes dogs and beasts of burden share in the kindness, with cottages tended by hired attendants and open to any passerby, reflecting a communal charity tradition on American roads.
An Indian widow, Aum, wife of General James Kranmly of the Bengal Cavalry, dies in Benares aged 96 after a long life of defying orthodox medicine. She bore eighty-nine children, forty-seven grandchildren, and extensive issue, remaining vigorous to the end and famed for social leadership.
A misread transcription notes a dairy convention remark praising a new cattle litter for boosting farm finances and dairy prosperity. It highlights rising cattle value from 1879 to 1888, with beef and dairy sectors expanding and a belief that improved stock feeds prosperity. The piece reflects 19th century agricultural optimism and market growth.
A garbled OCR passage references Boe measly Texeuent Jets and unspecified tribes, then muddled mentions of territories, dollars, and medical phrases. It includes stray names like Bridie and Nelda, plus disjoint phrases about Golden Medical Discovery and chest issues, ending with scattered notes on cages and dough.
An old article discusses feeding cabbages and turnips to cows, noting dangers of spoiled heads and improper feeding. It warns that poor quality greens can ruin milk, advises cautious use of cabbage feed, and suggests avoiding feeding cabbages to milch cows altogether. The piece references AL West and Philadelphia Press in its end.
A historic note on the dawning of cheese manufacture in America. The piece traces the 70 year arc from early attempts in Nassau County to Western states like Ohio, where a single venture reportedly sparked widespread production and export, transforming dairy into a steady, prosperous business. It mentions an early trader who shipped cheese down the Ohio River, paying debts in gold and expanding operations as markets opened from Beaver, Pennsylvania to New York.
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