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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1886
Page
3
Corona seeks a suitable mare for driving and visits multiple sellers in Curisquall and nearby. Old Army, a Civil War veteran, is discussed as a potential horse owner, with trials, price haggling, and moral questions shaping Corona’s choice amid family dynamics and the war’s lingering memory.
The piece details revival of handwork in summer attire, highlighting muslin gowns, black or bronze kid shoes with plain silk or thread wraps, and new parasols with curved outward rims edged in lace. It also notes vogue in tassel bows, beads, and amber tones, with various draped skirts and open fronts. Endurance at sea and global notes follow, touching on marvels of survival, education funding, and religious revival efforts.
A fragmentary humorous collage shows a boastful inventor pitching to a capitalist about turning bannoa passings into jelly, then noting rivals in Chicago patent a fruit rind idea. The dialogue, printed as a garbled exchange, ends with advice to laugh at one’s own jokes and finish tasks oneself.
The article discusses fruit preservation by controlling temperature and moisture, noting that perfect control is impossible. It describes Wilder's cool north-facing fruit house with a drained cellar and double windows, kept from autumn through March. It cites apples at 34 to 40 degrees, suggests pears can be kept to April, and warns tea use dries flavor.
A collage of fragmentary quotes and odd vignettes from various voices. The text mixes poetry, misheard lines, a disguised thief tale, household banter, courtroom banter, and travel hints, presenting a mosaic of clipped phrases, amused byplay, and quirky observations across settings and eras.
A fragmented reminiscence describes Georgie a young boy from Chicago who visits a theater with his father. He meets a kindly stage manager guiding him through audition steps, later joining a dressing room routine and watching rehearsals while his mother worries about Bertie, a lively toddler in a bustling household.
Emma Leigh advocates balance for working women, stressing four hours of rest, limited mindless toil, and meaningful personal interests. She argues that women who help others gain strength, and that daily tasks should be paired with thoughtful activity to sustain health.
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