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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1889
Page
7
A detailed guide for novice and expert riders on mounting and dismounting, keeping balance, and avoiding common crashes. It covers posture on the bike, preferred handlebar styles, and the pedal mount method, plus cautions about leaning forward and racing dangers. It notes safety bicycles and the rise of women’s bikes with design features to accommodate skirts and modest clothing.
This piece compares mastering whist to learning shorthand, noting the ease of reaching a basic level but the rarity of surpassing it. It argues that finesse defines higher skill, with a focus on signaling, third hand play, and strategic deductions, illustrated by practical hand examples and references to Deschapples and Tom Lansiva.
Special correspondence from New York notes the rise of the art florist, a frontier trade blending horticulture and design. It traces methods to prevent plant death from lime furnace rocks and sewer gas, praises electric lighting for plants, and catalogs influential patrons and prized collections in Irvington Glen Cove Rhinebeck and other locales, highlighting Fabes Curtis as a leading figure.
The writer condemns early morning bed making as harmful for children. Rooms should be aired daily and avoid heavy bedding that traps exhalations and weakens sleepers. Recommends two light wool blankets for warmth, noting heavy cotton-filled comforts are less suitable in cold seasons.
A review recalls the bitter struggle among Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago and others for the National League title through recent seasons. It traces standings from 1835 through late 1880s, noting shifts in place and the rise of Philadelphia and Detroit, with month by month changes and final tallies reflecting a tight race.
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