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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
4
In Warren Pennsylvania a mother recently arranged a charming room for her sixteen year old daughter featuring an alcove health corner with a bathtub and gym gear. A gold framed display carries fanciful Rules for Beauty urging natural care and good blood and digestion as the secret of beauty. The family physician crafted the sayings reflecting the soda water loving era.
A Philadelphia Times reader argues that eighteen inch stays prevent true clinging and affection. The writer mocks the idea of romance in tight corsets noting how stays hinder embrace and even cries, urging actresses to shed restraints for believability.
Mrs. BokaSEff, a sunflower farmer from Russia, tells Washington she aims to learn American farming and dairy methods. She notes Russia’s sunflower oil industry is highly profitable and may start large scale cultivation and oil mills in the United States if suitable soil and climate are found.
An authority describes plant fever as a response to bruising or injury where respiration rises and the affected part warms. The condition follows fever-like phases with a rise, peak, and decline, sometimes exceeding animal temperature increases. This opens a broad area for study and public discussion.
A new horse breaking machine features a large round arena with a central horizontal wheel and long shafts. Horses are harnessed to the shafts like a merry-go-round as a trainer in the middle drives the circular team, using a well-broken horse to set pace and guide the rest.
A student observes many schoolchildren appear stupid due to poor nourishment rather than intelligence. He argues that proper food aids health and thinking, noting that study benefits healthy children and that nourishment affects circulation and energy.
A note explains grated maple sugar as a new tasty hard sauce for hot puddings. It grates smoothly without granulating and quickly forms a soft moist coating, turning the solid sugar into a smooth sauce for desserts.
Authors argue kindness should govern all breeding farms and training stables. They warn that mistreatment and rough handling of young stock lead to widespread mischief and advocate employing only humane, patient workers.
An old man finds a ten dollar note at Broad Street station Philadelphia and argues with a young man over ownership. The dispute is taken to a head agent who discovers the note is actually an advertisement for a loading house, prompting the young man to flee in embarrassment.
The Bachelor of the New York Press quips that the shopping section is no place for a truly modest man, provoking speculation on who fits such a standard and how one can judge it. The remark invites readers to reflect on vanity and social norms in commerce.
A rural tale portrays the minister's wife facing spite from Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Jinks, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. MacGregor for church leadership while she quietly aids the poor and sustains church life. Despite gossip, she remains generous, and Sundays show rising attendance and genuine faith.
A Mauritius anecdote portrays Ninette, daughter of a French nobleman, and a planter heir as they marry after consent from her future mother in law. The story blends island lore with local folklore as the couple unite under family approval.
The tale recounts Ninette damaged by a storm and her vow to a convent after meeting Henri who grows blind to join her. He travels from the Count’s estate and, in devotion, becomes blind to be with her. Their descendants keep the legend alive by a marble tablet on the cliff.
The garrison forts at Spithead England obtain fresh water from wells within their sea bed walls. Reports say the water is exceptionally cool and pure, supplying the station.
A patent index lists tools such as buttons buckles and other strap fasteners granted under patent number 11795. The filing covers devices for fastening clothing and related securing hardware.
A physician proposes a simple remedy for sea sickness: wind a scarf tightly around the stomach to prevent nausea. The method, described in brief, relies on pressure rather than medicine and aims to curb distress at sea.
United States Consul Germain reports a Weekly Scotchman article on anti venom properties of serpent bile. Experiments with African cobra puff adder and rattlesnake venom suggest bile mixed with venom can block lethal doses, yet bile is only poisons when injected. The report, noting internal or wound application, was referred to the U S Marine Hospital Service.
Mrs. Sarah Terry of Philadelphia, age 105, recalls her father serving under Gen. Washington in the War of Independence. She says his battles at Trenton and Monmouth were pivotal and that Washington once offered his hungry son a mouthful of corn from his pocket. Her father’s brother, John Doron, once owned much of Redalone later known as Johns Town, Pa.
An old timer recalls Lewis Wetzel, famed Virginia frontier hunter, famed for killing Indians on and off the war path. He notes Wetzel’s unmatched rifle skills, fearsome reputation, and rare mercy toward prisoners. The piece contrasts him with David Wareham of Fergus County, who killed many Indians after a brother’s death, yet remains respected as a state citizen.
A farmer who excels in livestock combines interest, business focus, and readiness to invest in knowledge and superior breeds. He treats his flocks as partners, earning their loyalty and viewing himself as their friend, not their foe.
Report notes gapes in chickens stem from windpipe infestation by small worms leading to suffocation. Source questions origin of worms. Remedy suggests inhaling vapors of carbolic acid camphor or lime in drinking water and moving birds to new ground to reduce risk.
Officials stress the need for thorough inspection of dairy products and demand all milk and butter vendors meet required purity standards to protect public health and confidence.
Dishes with steel and silver wire mountings illustrate the rising appeal of casse roles and soufies on contemporary menus, reflecting current dining trends and tableware display.
When selling a working horse, include the harness it wore especially the collar. An ill fitting collar causes shoulder and neck calluses from uneven pull. A new harness may press unequally, and each stable should provide its horse with its own collar due to adaptation from use.
A laborer who accepts work from a farmer without a wage agreement may sue for the reasonable value of services. The court will determine the value based on the current rate for similar services at the time and place of performance.
A fashion note praises veils, once popular chenille spotted styles, as outdated. It recommends the newest French veils in soft, coarse net with a narrow appliqué edge and no spots, noting one can be fashionable without the old veil.
Cyclometers used in Berlin Leipsic and Dresden cabs record exact miles traveled and the legal fare for occupants.
Though a plain and unaffected ruler, King Oscar of Sweden exercises royal authority with steady, frequent Crown use as he governs in a straightforward manner.
Hyacinths thrive when potted in inch size pots or four inch pots with good garden soil. Do not press the bulb. create a cavity, add sand, set the bulb, and cover lightly. Keep cool and dark until two inches of growth, then move to light. For water culture, plant in soil first, then wash roots, add charcoal and soft water. bulbs in soil yield stronger stalks and longer lasting blooms.
Mee han's Monthly advises chrysanthemum culture focused on keeping leaves healthy to ensure large blooms. Parasites may attack weak plants. copper sulfate sprays at first sign help. Prevent weakness by proper feeding, manure applications, avoiding excessive dryness, and ensuring good drainage to avoid stagnant water.
The article explains how native ferns can be grown from spores. Fill a pot with garden soil three quarters deep and top with broken brick pieces. Submerge the pot halfway in a water-filled vessel and sow spores on the brick. Place in a shady spot to keep the brick moist while air circulates.
To ensure next season’s blossoms avoid autumn or winter pruning. These shrubs require minimal pruning beyond removing dead wood or excess branches. If pruning is needed it should occur right after flowering to avoid reduced blooms from spring shoots.
In high alpine regions where warmth is brief, plants flower and set buds that immediately root, producing strong new plants that in turn broadcast their seeds across the soil. The rapid budding cycle allows rapid propagation despite a short growing season.
The author warns that four to six weeks of darkness after forcing is essential for hyacinths and tulips. Neglecting this period leads to higher failure rates than any other error in forcing these flowers.
Donzelot is struck by a bullet during a riot as he insists on completing his report. He tells a doctor to write a postscript noting three wounded and one killed at the troops firing. He dies after dictating the line and collapsing.
The Agricultural Department arranged to introduce the camphor tree in Florida and promote growing English walnut trees south of Washington.
A cryptic OCR fragment notes Chiva and red ware at very low meinen and decora very, lacking clear context or dates. The readable terms suggest inventory or catalog notes, possibly about pottery colors or styles, but no verifiable events or entities to confirm a story.
The text extols Dr. R. V. Pierce as a leading specialist and claims his Golden Medical Discovery cures consumption. It cites his authority from The Common Sense Medical Adviser and promises testimonies of consumptives, with mailing details for paper or cloth editions from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo.
A Chicago man recounts moving to Texas in 1879 and arming himself with a 22 caliber revolver. In a Glass Front saloon a deputy shoots him with his own pistol, wounding his arm and prompting his arrest for carrying a weapon and a $50 fine.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Health defines infectious periods for diseases. Smallpox six weeks from onset if scabs have fallen. chickenpox three weeks if lesions have ceased. scarlet fever six weeks if peeling has ceased and no sore remains. diphtheria six weeks if signs have ceased. measles three weeks if cough and rash have ceased. mumps three weeks if swelling has subsided. typhitis four weeks if strength is restored. typhoid six weeks from onset if recovery is established. whooping cough six weeks if cough has ceased.
Farmers differ in seed handling with some neglecting recleaning through a fanning mill and hand picking to obtain No. 1 seed. The method described uses a white sheet spread on a table to sort seed for a seed plot.
The passage claims high costs arise where gingerbread and fancy work adorn a henhouse. It argues square, plain walls reduce vermin access and cleaning work, while artistic decoration increases upkeep. A neat exterior does not guarantee cleanliness inside without architectural embellishments.
The Standard Butter Company of New ark Valley New York processes skim milk into a curd sold as a sizing for paper making. Patrons receive ten cents per 100 pounds. South African diamond miners reportedly stole about £1,000,000 from them this year with roughly half recovered.
A syndicate has been formed in Tientsin to erect a large cotton manufactory. A German woman in Mainz still recalls Napoleon Bonaparte with striking clarity.
A brief sales note invites readers to call for a chat about available items. The message hints at options readers may want and suggests a personalized discussion to find a match.
N. L. Cotton notes squab raising can profit farms near markets. Build a loft, attract pigeons with codfish, ensure rat protection, provide nesting sites, and manage feeding for best layers. Squabs are slaughtered neck-first. pigeons also help weed seeds.
The passage highlights how modern scientific incubation is replacing old hen lore in both artificial hatching and sitting hens, noting that good stock yields good buildings, feed, and care as poultry culture advances through successful plants.
The best mating of Plymouth Rocks yields cockerels with varied darkness suitable for exhibition and most matings, and pullets of good color. This method minimizes waste and reduces the number of culls.
The text urges letting late broods run on their own without interference from older, stronger chicks and fowls. It notes they will not receive their share of food and may not thrive if crowded or jostled by dominate birds.
Instructions to burn old nesting material and replace with clean hay. Then ensure nests are saturated with coal oil or whitewash heavily impregnated with carbolic acid.
Farmers should choose hardy medium sized breeds and imitate breeding stock. Whitewash the coop interior rather than paint to save cost. Alternate feeding of wheat bran and oats sustains egg production. Boiled potatoes with scalded cornmeal makes a strong fattening ration. Turn eggs periodically when storing. Winter egg output hinges on warm dry laying quarters. Ducks resist disease better and require ample range for health.
The article notes the so called Squelch committee at Smith College bars men from house dances, a key social feature of Northampton winters. It mentions Mrs M C Linn of Galatia Kansas having three boys named Bryan Leedy and Simpson. It adds a quip about a pig that keeps eating for profit.
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