16 Sep 1875
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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1875
Page
1
In a Fairville scene Zekial Dalrymple schemes to win Miss Sarah Crane with a green silk dress and a crafted speech. A prank ends when the gift reveals old pantaloons, sparking embarrassment but resolves in a happier match and a quelling of tensions.
The article urges August weaning to improve lamb feed for offspring and allow ewes rest and fattening before grazing ends. If feed is short, light grain helps lambs maintain flesh. Emphasizes continued growth to develop strong frames and notes pasture division and early access to water and shade for steady thrift. It warns against overgrazing and highlights safety amid hot days.
A young woman condemns male drinking culture, arguing intoxication ruins character and corrupts wit. She urges equal standards for friendships, warning sober men would reject peers who indulge. The piece portrays tippling as a pestilence harming trust and virtue.
A simple padded enlarged crupper buckled in place of the usual crupper prevents a horse from tightly hugging its tail over the lines. It stops dangerous tail throws, averts runaways, and also improves appearance by discouraging hugging. Any skilled person can make it in minutes, and it remains hidden from sight.
A strong man nurses a dying woman through consumption, clinging to her near the window as she dies in his arms. He speaks of life outside while she accepts her fate and the kiss at last fades away. Cor. Vicksburg Leader.
The Boston Journal of Commerce depicts George Washington with a tall robust frame six feet two inches, broad chest and strong arms, brown or dark brown hair, grayish blue eyes, ruddy complexion, and a commanding carriage. Stuart notes wide eye sockets and a broad upper nose, with all features signaling strong passions yet tempered by judgment and self command.
A Creston woman announced plans to open a barber shop on North Dill. The next day, wives on North Dill gifted their husbands with razors and soap, then greeted them with affectionate teasing. The item closes with jokes and a short moral about virtue and gratitude.
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