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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1886
Page
6
The speaker urges ambition and climbing toward fortune as a tale unfolds. A year later music and dancing lead to a shore wedding and joyful married life in a sunlit, flowery setting. The man overcomes trials to win his maiden and gain the stern father’s approval. Manufacturing peachblow vases in New Jersey is noted, with Francis Fairfax and a judge referenced.
The tribute recalls William Henry Harrison as Clay’s admirer and details Clay's strict business habits, duel preparation, and emotional powers as a speaker. It notes Clay’s views on slavery, favoring gradual emancipation and African colonization, and cites a will provision to free slaves born after 1850 with staged terms and apprenticeship.
A travel reminiscence contrasts Cordoba and Seville with their history and monuments. It highlights Cordoba’s smaller population and Seville’s larger size, modern hotels, orange tree shaded streets, and notable sites like the Giralda and Alcazar. The piece cites Byron and Sutliffe on Seville’s climate and legacy.
A satirical comic sketch traces Mrs. Graham’s three day dress purchase saga. She endures pattern woes fittings and alterations while husband Graham grows exasperated as the wardrobe drama repeats, finally delivering a flawed garment after weeks of trial and cost.
A taxidermist warns of a fad to collect bird eggs for ornament in wealthy homes. Eggs are blown, dried, and displayed in glass boxes, colors varied from white to blue. Prices range high, with rare sets fetching hundreds of dollars. The piece notes the dangers of nest robbing and praises ornithology as a universal study, citing Central and Riverside parks hosting many nest-building species.
The piece traces how amethyst and diamond were valued as protective and victory-bearing stones in ancient and medieval times. It cites Camillo Leonardi and historic figures like Henry III’s era, Joinville, and Elizabeth I, noting beliefs in invisibility, invulnerability, healing, prophecy, and protective powers attributed to gems across eras.
The Montreal Witness notes a list of fourteen great mistakes in life. It argues against judging others by one’s own standards, seeking youth judgment, overemphasizing trifles, demanding universal perfection, and fearing the unremediable, urging compassion and effort within limits.
The piece outlines the layeuse milk-maid skirt with a high draped left side and a yoked belted bodice, advising mixed fabrics and colorwork like Russian embroidery. It stresses comfortable fit for children, looser designs, and practical long skirts for play versus dress-up outfits, with guidance on hats, belts, and multi-color trims.
A New York Herald inspired note describes the Noahs Ark quilt craze with its central ark, paired animal motifs, and varied fabrics. Crafters invite friends to contribute animal pieces, using approaches from cross stitch to wool strands, creating decorative blankets and even baby covers.
Fred and Willie Gerstner aged nine and eleven fled their home with a basket of provisions and a pistol stolen from their father. For three weeks they slept in barns sold papers and shined boots in Dayton and Toledo before a frantic father's advertisement led to their capture and return. They say they have had all the tramping they want.
A compilation of agricultural notes covers farm sanitation for horses, calf and cow nutrition, wheat and plantain notes, salt rheum remedies, bone disposal and lime use, cauliflower dressing, and a milk soup recipe. Highlights include sanitation effects on diseases, feeding efficiency, and home remedies from diverse newspapers.
Longman’s Magazine explores how nature economizes energy in anatomy from head balance to upright posture. It notes humans evolved from forelimbs to efficient stance, saving muscular effort. The heel’s prominence provides a stable fulcrum and supports economical movement.
A Boston Transcript note offers practical guidance on watering house plants. It advises checking soil moisture by tapping the pot to see if it rings, watering only when needed, and avoiding overwatering. Use rain or brook water, water in the evening in summer, and at noon in winter, with gradual saturation through the pot drainage.
An assortment of patent medicines and household remedies touted for women and health. Claims promote Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription for female weaknesses and various ailments, with testimonials and advertising lines. Also mentions Ayer s Pills and Piso s Remedy for Catarrh, plus other products and manufacturers with brief quips and price notes.
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