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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1871
Page
4
The piece argues for health conscious dress changes to end corset dependence. It cites Julia Colman advising muscle exercise and breathing routines, outlines undergarment redesigns and looser garments, and urges belts and waistbands removal to improve vitality and comfort.
The text argues that labor conquers all, shaping success and a respected reputation. It asserts individuals create their own fortunes through effort, noting talent differences rarely decide outcomes and urging persistent work to overcome obstacles and win public esteem.
Mazatlan correspondent reports a Mexican plagiario abducted Mrs Charles, a French visitor, from Mr Polak's Molina de Flores residence. Nine bandits seized her as her husband and friends looked on, then fled on swift horses through rugged terrain. The note to her husband will demand ransom. victims seldom suffer physical harm though mental torture is implied.
A well dressed woman walking near a Texas cattle drive was attacked by a cow that separated from the herd. Henry Wilhite beat the cow with his whip, Andrew Foley struck with a billet, and Wilhite ended the struggle by slitting the cow’s throat. The woman sustained bruises but survived.
The Ross Street Church will rise 87 by 114 feet using a metal frame and brick inner wall with a galvanised iron exterior. Cost estimated at 53 000 dollars with two spires Medallion metal white finish two heights 159 and 110 feet.
A Sacramento woman discovers her curled hair ornaments have fallen and later finds the curls she pocketed belong to the neighboring passenger, revealing a lighthearted case of involuntary larceny. Also notes a Fireman’s Journal tip praising lime salt and sand whitewash to protect shingles from fire.
A Rural New Yorker correspondent reports experiments at Hammerson & Wylly’s Little Valley dairy and Wm K Miller’s Cold Spring dairy showing deep pails yield more cream and 6 lb of butter from about 26 lb of milk, with temps held near 60F and 40 hours, challenging the old summer practice of 24 inches of milk. Charcoal praised as a universal remedy for animal ailments, with examples of cows improving after charcoal in water. A Milk Producers' Exchange urged to unite farmers to curb middlemen and improve dairy distribution with public support.
A reflection on pride in one’s work and the harm of constant complaint about one’s calling. The text argues success arises from loving the honest trade one pursues and putting heart into every task rather than shifting jobs or neglecting duties.
The December Little Corporal features a full page by Thomas Nast and Horace Greeley on Art and Industry. It teases a $500 Prize Story by Helen C Weeks for the next issue. New books highlighted include The Bright Side of New York and Our Home Pays a Cian with family medical guidance.
A domestic in East Boston smeared croton oil on her hair believing it was genuine hair oil used by her mistress. The result was painful and left her head bald, prompting removal to the city hospital.
Market list shows butter and corn meal prices by state and region with items including Butter State fine and Orange County pails, Jersey and Penn line weaving, St. Louis double extra, Buckwheat flour 100 lbs, grains from Conn Western, Hams Southern, Seed Corn, Timoth y, Flaxseed, Wool state lines, live stock with best to fair beef and sheep and swine notes, provisions including pork and beer. Dressed swine and white Genesee noted.
An assortment of medical cures and tonics advertised for public use. Rufus Chapman of Liberty Maine is treated with Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. Other products include Parsons' Purgative Pills Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders Brown's Bronchial Traches and JunkeR TAR Soap. Dr Walker's Vegetable Vinegar Bitters are touted for female health and vigor.
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