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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
6
The piece notes that the Osar is the financier behind a performance and cites Mr. Watter, the U S consul at Tamatave, stating that any American manufacturer who can provide a cheap hand powered winnowing machine capable of processing a peak to a bushel of rice per hour could amass a fortune in Madagascar.
The lone surviving member of the late Confederate Congress now in public service in Washington, Senator Vout, is the father of the first bill passed this session in the Senate to provide for a Union veteran pension, marking a notable political development amid a period of reconciliation.
San Francisco citizens react to a report that a large portion of the current jelly sold is impure with adulterants described as harmful. The Washington Star suggests the issue likely exists in other cities as well.
Civil Service figures show 178717 government clerks and officials with annual salaries totaling 99680827. Of these, 87108 are in the classified service and 91009 in the unclassified service. Among the unclassified, 4818 are above classification and 8850 below, including laborers and workmen. Most are in the Post Office Department. The Times notes sympathy for railway strike participants, with shareholders pledging future dividends. The capital of the Western Railway Company is 60000000 dollars.
Reports from the German Pomological Journal note six million double centers of American apples landed at German ports last winter. German agrarian papers warn of poor American packing and urge dealers to rush their apple stock. Germany has shifted away from Tyrol imports, now favoring Baldwins Greenings and Spitzenbergs from the United States.
A Wisconsin Press excerpt argues the South holds vast sun soil fruit forest mineral wealth and with capital flowing southward, manufacturing plants relocating from the North will shift economic power. It predicts population and wealth will follow, Alabama Georgia furnaces will lead, and the South will triumph in industry.
The largest cask in the world, built at St George Vineyard in Maltarmore California, holds 97 000 gallons of wine and could supply 9 000 000 people with a glass each. Constructed from premium California redwood, it has no flaw amid vast lumber use. The aim is to maintain a steady wine supply at the vineyard through this massive cask.
In Mahanoy Valley near Shamokin the Mans family operates a coal mine with four daughters aged about 18 to 22 and the mother aiding at home while the father Josaph Mane leads. The women supervise the breaker, run the mine mule, pump and engine, slate pick, and assist in mining, drawing praise for strength, skill, and industrious labor. The story notes similar female labor in Germany and England and cites the maternal household role and plans for more workers.
The article stresses careful kitchen planning in new houses with modern plumbing and permanent fixtures. It advises iron pipes over lead to avoid sweating and woodwork sealed with varnish or paint. It warns against shut in plumbing, recommends pine wood, full-height closets, minimal front exposure, and proper cabinet fit. It notes cheaper Harthenware tubs may be better long term and warns about floor care and sizing sinks with adequate drainage.
The article advocates a spacious sink with wide draining shelves at both ends and tiling along the panel plus hooks for utensils. It recommends two plain deal tables a large one and a small one, a solid wooden chair with a rocking chair for comfort, and banning ornamental non utilitarian items. The described design features movable table boiler closet low table counter shelf chairs towel rack pantry range sink hinged table and veranda.
A New York dealer displays a Chinese four eyed fish called celestial telescope. The fish reportedly has two pairs of eyes placed high on its head and a very long split tail. The dealer claims it comes from China and that experts could fetch $100. The tale of its dual eyes and light driven growth is likely folklore, yet the creature draws curiosity and sales. Two other such fish are already bought for $100 each by New Yorkers, with the animal described as slow and difficult to feed.
A Berry France demonstration showed Lebel rifle power when a soldier shot an escaping bull. The bullet pierced the bull's skull and exited near the tail. Senate in Connecticut rejected a bill to grant divorce for incurable insanity.
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle verse note contemplates wealth, power, and laughter. It contrasts the lure of gold with the value of honest mirth, praising the soul that can always laugh despite earthly toils and royal trappings.
A collage of humorous snippets and quips from Puck, Philadelphia North American, Detroit Free Press, Chicago Record, and other papers. Jests touch on life, manners, politics, and social observations, with cartoons of neighbors, presidents, and everyday gaffes.
A Bucks County man found in an old Bible a 1776 funeral invitation set for six o clock in the evening at 190 North Front Street Philadelphia. The notice shows early 19th century burial customs printed on rough paper and sent to many bereaved families.
The Manchester Guardian describes a species in Australia that acts as energetic undertakers. After smelling a dead animal they arrive in troops to bury the carcass, digging with their legs and packing earth into the grave. Over time the body sinks and is buried, while females lay eggs in the tomb for developing larvae.
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