06 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1889
Page
1
A poem-like reflection on nature's generosity from James Whitcomb Riley. The speaker urges gratitude for rain and sun, summer and winter, asserting nature provides abundantly to rich and poor alike, and condemning ingratitude framed as a plea for pardon.
Horatio J. Mickle married widow Polly Sanders after threatening murder if she refused. He sued for board. the Supreme Court found for Mickle, holding that a widow who keeps a boarding-house must provide table board or face divorce.
A quoted medical note extols nitro-glycerine for angina pectoris. It cites Dr Richardson of London, claiming a 1 100 to 1 25 grain dose as almost infallible, and notes praise from Belford's Magazine via Dr Pallen. The piece mentions deaths of E P Roe and General McClellan as context.
A Tokio letter describes water carriers using wooden buckets slung on poles to dampen dust in streets and castle grounds. Bare legged workers tote about four gallon loads, earning twenty to thirty cents a day to cover rent and family needs.
Maz Orrics offers all kinds of job printing at neat and cheap rates for local businesses and individuals seeking affordable printing services.
A writer argues ornamental wives erode family budgets and happiness, noting husbands prefer good meals to vanity. The piece contrasts beauty with economy, cites wives with gooseberry eyes and yellow hair winning affection through cooking, and mocks frivolous spending while affirming love grows by what it feeds on. It blends humorous vignettes from period papers and jokes about manners and dress.
The piece surveys rat and mouse dentition and growth, notes the muride family richness and Old World origins, and highlights jumping mice in the Mediterranean and a claim that some mice imitate bird songs. It mentions a sensational anecdote about a field mouse and a hen from the San Francisco Chronicle.
A young man asks Mr. De Rich how much income is needed to marry. De Rich says he married on $900 a year and was happy, but if he wed a pampered child of fortune he would have needed about $9,000, noting his penniless wife savored frugality.
An address at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union compares early 19th century travel by stage coach with modern rail and telegraph. It cites from the 1802 Massachusetts Register the Albany and Boston routes, time spans from Boston to Albany and New York, and notes rapid freight progress by railroad versus past horse-drawn teams and oxen.
A London Figaro report portrays Emperor Francis Joseph as balded and rugged with a ferocious look yet a gentle temperament. He is a soldier at heart, wakes early, retires by ten, lives frugally, drinks limited champagne, and favors a Virginia cigar linked to a past gastric issue.
A collection of short observations on population growth in New York City, phonograph advances, telephony, and measurement histories. Includes notes on tea consumption and health in England, unique religious figures in the United States, and a rough estimate of horse usage for New York street railways.
A collage of quips and maxims on society learning money health and family. The speakerstoned lines poke at vanity greed and perception with sly humor. The text pairs observations on language behavior and everyday life drawing from various voices.
The article recounts diverse beliefs about books and letters as living beings across cultures. It notes Indians, Brazilians, Peruvians, Cochin China Bounds, Caribs, Guiana Indians, Esquimaux and others attributing speech or spirits to texts. It also mentions a California thief hiding a note to avoid exposure and West Australia communities calling letters speaking papers.
The piece links toe positions to race and gender, noting Negroes toe out Indians toe in and women toe out when healthy. It describes how posture reveals traits, from humble, observant men to sly or deceitful figures, and contrasts regal bearing with athletic carriage in women.
The excerpt urges cheerful living with moderated recreation and abstaining from excesses. It stresses ample sleep before midnight, avoiding stimulants and unhealthy foods, and maintaining regular physical activity to keep vitality. It notes dangers of overindulgence and promotes sustaining youthfulness through disciplined routines.
Advice outlines strict conduct for women including discretion about family matters and appearance. Emphasizes frankness and generosity while stressing modest dress, selective social interactions, and staying informed on arts and politics.
A garbled excerpt of witty or moral maxims covering manners, relationships, and conduct. It includes cautions about vanity, anger, dress, publishing scandal, and family life, attributed to the Youngstown Telegram. The tone resembles a period advice column with brief, aphoristic statements.
It is advisable to examine the wagon or sleigh before driving out, checking every bolt tire shoe and strap to avert breakdowns and disputes over borrowed rigs. Close observation shows careful thought and helps prevent casualities in turnout use.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It sells for 25 cents per box at Morck Drug Store.
A short humorous exchange from Chicago News features William asking why his family calls his brother a bouncing baby. He remarks the baby failed to bounce after a morning drop, prompting a motherly, amused reply about perception.
Interested readers are told Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds offers free sample bottles at all druggists to try before buying. Large bottles cost 50 cents and one dollar. The note urges a trial as it may prevent consumption.
A wry Blizzard quip notes a man can pay a bill without kicking and can kick without footing the bill, illustrating a playful reversal of expectations. The line treats responsibility and action as separable roles in human behavior.
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