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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1890
Page
7
Uncle Lem Dickinson recalls a brutal 1854 siege and a deadly 1872 winter chase by timber wolves. He describes a log cabin, plains life, and a terrifying deer drive turned carnivorous hunt as wolves closed in after a wounded buck, forcing a desperate stand and quick shots to survive.
An account from the St. Louis Globe Democrat recounts a harrowing night as a narrator battles a pack of wolves. He drives them off with gunfire and bacon, escapes to his cabin, and later discovers nine more dead wolves and the loss of two horses, leaving him with a lasting fear of timber wolves.
The St Louis Republic summarizes a lecture by Prof. Nichols on interstellar distances. It explains Alpha Centauri as the closest star about 206000 times farther than the sun, about 95000000 miles times 206000, and notes light takes three years to reach Earth from Alpha.
A short reflection contrasts the idea of the upper classes as cream with the milk itself, arguing true virtue comes from wholesome middle class habits. It urges gentleness toward those left behind and links physical and moral health to social status. Also a humor snippet from the Washington Post recalls Johnny Brimkins discussing Charley Sawyer’s elopement plan with sister Mary.
The article reviews the ancient zodiac system naming the twelve constellations Aries through Pisces and explains the ecliptic belt, equinoctial points, and how the Sun’s path through signs Taurus Virgo Libra has shifted since early times. It notes nonstationary equinoctial points and debunks old beliefs in zodiacal influence on life, crediting Hipparchus around 200 A.D. as arranging the constellations.
The article highlights Otto von Bismarck as a youth in Berlin who embraced geography and history, Bradforded by Ranke’s influence, and notes his deep knowledge of English literature. It recalls his ability to quote twenty lines of Lalla Rookh and his regret at not reading living English poets as fully as possible.
A Brooklyn area bead and jewelry market features a wide range of plated and electro plated wares from cheap pins to engraved bracelets. The piece contrasts plated, snide jewelry with genuine items and notes rhinestones backed with tinfoil are popular among youth and performers. Also recounts a child’s metaphysical view of existence and surrounding environments.
Prof Clarence M Weed of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station explains potato blight is caused by fungi, often Phytophthora infestans but other species may trigger disease. He cites experiments in New Jersey and Ohio showing Bordeaux mixture reduces damage, details a diluted formula and method, and notes varying results with standard vs diluted mixes.
A Country Gentleman reader asks for durable orchard labels. The paper repeats a cheap method using zinc strips five to six inches long and half an inch wide. The name is written on the wide end with a lead pencil and the narrow end is wound around a small side branch.
The annexed cut explains a zinc strip method for marking posts. It highlights cheap production from scrap zinc, coil marks that won’t cut bark, easy lead-pencil naming, enduring legibility for decades, and rust-friendly writing. A farmer notes solid block bottoms to resist frost heave, as illustrated in Farm and Fireside.
Farmers keep poultry for eggs and meat or profit. Market poultry underpins poultry business, like pork underpins hogs. Start small to learn care and market needs, then grow. Pleasure is secondary to business aims, though many keep a few fowls with minimal effort.
A Victorian style collection of home advice covers fly screens finished in ivory and gold, rhubarb jelly and pineapple Bavarian cream recipes, a jelly cake cutting method, a rustically made newspaper holder, a lettuce and tomato salad with cream dressing, and a German glue glycerine carbolic burn remedy with detailed preparation steps. The piece reads like a general home arts column offering practical steps and decorative ideas.
A Home Maker article guides turning a bleak space into a cozy apartment with affordable wall coverings paints and fabrics. It advises rearranging furniture avoiding bare corners adding bric a brac shelves mirrors and selective accessories to brighten and harmonize the room.
Practical notes on canning fruit emphasize less sugar, selecting sound fruit, quick filling of large-mouthed self-sealing jars, and careful storage. Steps include boiling if needed, using a thin syrup, cooling in warm place overnight, and regular checking for quality over days.
A collage of archival clippings mentions debts, fires, and population quotes, plus tiny anecdotes and testimonials. It cites an emerald from gas refuse, malaria cures, theater notes on Shenandoah and McVicker's, and various ads for soaps, pills, dyes, and tonics, reflecting late 1800s newspaper miscellany.
A promotional appeal urges skepticism toward patent medicines and champions Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women. It claims the remedy cures thousands of weak women and offers a money back guarantee if not as represented, urging readers to try it despite doubts.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as mild yet thorough pills that regulate and invigorate the liver stomach and bowels. The copy emphasizes small, active relief from digestive issues and promotes overall gut health.
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