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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1887
Page
3
A New York Times account describes a perilous ocean race aboard the Coronet in a smoky sou wester. Violent squalls, crashing waves, and flying spray test crew and vessel as they scud under storm sails. Oil bags and risked heaving to attempted to ride out the gale with the wind at about 120 miles per hour.
The letter argues that half of workers in cities breathe impure air due to poor ventilation and missing or inadequately maintained water closets. It criticizes employers for neglecting sanitary provisions and notes retail stores and offices also fail to provide proper facilities for female staff, highlighting gender considerations in sanitation.
A New York cor respondent notes rising interest in revolver shooting prompts pistol and cartridge makers to revamp designs. Factory sights and standard ammo are seen as crude, with powder charges of five to eight grains for smaller and larger bores yielding better accuracy at practical ranges of twelve to twenty yards. Brisk testing by experts and manufacturers, including Thomas of Bridgeport, seeks dedicated ammo for precise practice, while local feats claim many cowboys lack real marksmanship.
A century ago a German woman altered a Genesis line calling man lord of woman to say he shall be thy fool. Authorities confessed horror at the revision and punished her, reflecting tensions over gender roles in early to mid twentieth century press coverage.
A Detroit Free Press opinion fragment mocks the idea of a statue of liberty while joking about Cerberus guarding Ed's Gate. It contrasts two Englishmen and their cluelessness about placement, noting a humorous misunderstanding of civic symbols. Eagles and Lambs reports in Grantcounty, Oregon.
The piece describes modern veterinary science surpassing the old horse doctor. It tours Cincinnati's large horse hospitals, detailing surgical tools, cocaine use for anesthesia, hoof and tooth procedures, and cases ranging from severe swelling to blood poisoning, with notes on diagnosis, treatment, and care in multiple stalls and rooms. Also mentions colonies of educated vets and new university departments.
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