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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1889
Page
7
A poem describes an old garden in vivid seasonal progression. Flowers emerge each month from April to July, with daffodils violets May borders lilies and roses. The piece praises a virtuous life through nature and ends with the garden’s quiet breath of fidelity.
A dog named the Duffer, mockingly derided and clingy, follows Dick Belton after a chance rescue. The dog’s loyalty grows as Belton faces danger in England and the Pyrenees, including a hostile guide, Spaniards, and a violent bivouac. The Duffer ultimately protects Belton during a rooftop ambush, dies heroically, and earns Belton’s enduring gratitude.
Immediate treatment for a scald or burn is to apply finely ground charcoal and oil paste. Linseed oil is recommended as the best base for the mixture.
Practical guide from Household on making home perfumes by extracting floral scents. Use ether to capture fragrance from heliotrope mignonette roses and other petals, then infuse in deodorized alcohol. Build a simple filter with bone-black and a herb or fruit assortment to produce a range of essences for parlors and boudoirs.
A Boston Journal review notes Australians choosing the Southern Cross for their flag and sees the cross as a symbol of trials and national identity. The piece discusses navigational uses of stars, a traveler’s view from Australia, and references to a book titled Under the Southern Cross.
The article notes both Napoleon I and Napoleon III prized the letter M. It cites Marboouf Morat Mortier Moreau Murat Maret and Metternich, linking many generals and battles to M. It mentions Moulnotte as his first battle and Moscow as a major disaster, framing a fascination with the letter in biographical detail.
Commentary from the New York Times and Woman's Journal arguing that modern civilization refines sympathy, condemns brutal ancient sports, and presses toward universal brotherhood. It highlights women's rising public influence, moral instruction, and the need for women’s suffrage to advance societal reforms.
A letter from Mrs. Martha A. Root to a Rolla Missouri editor argues for woman suffrage citing taxation without representation. The item echoes suffrage debate, notes University of West Virginia opening to women, new leagues in England, female authors elected to societies, and women entering law and insurance roles across the U.S. and Canada.
A collection of humorous aphorisms attributed to Josh Billings with misspellings and folksy observations on wealth pride deceit and human folly. The quotes straddle pride luck fortune and truth in a whimsical tone attributed to N Y Weekly.
In the Burlington Press account a tramp steals a ride and seeks breakfast for nothing while a farmer's wife walks four miles with twenty pounds of butter to market. The piece contrasts the selfish rogue with the industrious woman, noting a voter rights disparity between them.
The passage notes the paradox of women opposing dragging others to vote while many are active in politics as officers, managers, fund subscribers, canvassers, and lobbyists. It calls them wives and mothers, and cites Wendell Phillips on their “glorious inconsistency.”
A grass widow is not infrequently one whose children have a poor sort of fodder says the Oil City Blizzard. The weather prophet is the man who needs to keep his weather eye open.
A compilation of aphorisms and reflections on vanity pride silence grief and morality from Merchant Traveler Scranton Truth Atchison Globe Chicago Tribune Bonar Chesterfield and United Presbyterian, noting how pride vanity and complaint affect character and behavior.
A delivery driver reports a near collision with a loaded truck at a street crossing. The driver discovers a box of unmarked fancy candies spilled into his wagon and asks the owner to compensate, while the owner insists the driver may return the box. The exchange occurs with Mr. Skimphlint present.
A painter watching fire escape operations devises a method using a legless high back chair and three guy ropes anchored at the highest point and at fixed objects left and right. By drawing in and slackening out he climbs to any building position and uses a brush with only a sunshade to complete the work.
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