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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1888
Page
4
In Buckfield early resident Granville Mail, a noted composer of continental melodies, faced love disappointment. He wandered into the forest with intent to end his life but, moved by a sparrow’s song and his own creative impulses, abandoned the plan and returned home a popular local figure.
A Ju neau correspondent reports Alaska's climate as temperate despite northern latitude. He notes winter temperatures around 20 to 25 degrees, with occasional lows near zero and rare days above 60 degrees in summer. Continuous rain and mist temper the overall pleasant impression for far north.
A Kansas City Times correspondent argues population growth and lawless power in the Indian Territory foster murder, feuds, and violence. He cites smug leadership by powerful families, ineffectual police, and widespread idleness among Indians, with religion and politics fueling conflicts. The piece condemns western reservations as even worse.
Frank J. Thompson relates a comic tale from Forest and Stream about a chacma baboon bought at Port Elizabeth Algoa Bay South Africa that led oxen walked on three legs and mimicked a Kaffir dance. Its mischiefs forced caging and a dog was kept away by its tail. A New York voyage incident ended with a sailor losing part of his pants as the baboon caused frights aboard.
In September 1864 at Bermuda Hundred Maj. Osborn recalls General Butler’s fiery temper when dispatches displeased him. A daring reply by the messenger led to three days in the guardhouse and a near charge of AWOL upon return to headquarters.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back with a 25 cent price per box and sale at Morek DrugStore.
An Iowa Breeders' Gazette note surveys fat in cold weather diets and the popularity of fat pork in northern United States diets. It discusses Welsh mountain and other mountain sheep breeds, mutton quality from pure-bred Southdown sheep, and the impact of feeding, age, and proper dressing on flavor, with a practical method for dressing mutton to avoid off flavors.
The author warns that poor business sense cripples farming. Many farmers lack inventories and records, fail to track costs and debts, and rely on credit rather than cash. He notes successful farmers learn from experience, keep stock counts, and meet debts on time to determine profit or loss.
D D J Moore argues in American Agriculturist that farmers should maintain detailed records of operations. A numbered farm map with field sizes and soil quality helps track yearly transactions and yields per cow, sheep, swine, and poultry, revealing profitability and financial position. End with resolve to know status by end of 1888.
A Dakota man, visiting Chicago on a frigid snap, endures five below while trying to light a match. He jokes that in a recent blizzard he went days without a smoke because it took four days to light a single match, highlighting the brutal cold and humor of urban life.
A Madawaska clothing dealer travels to Portland and buys $239 of goods then returns to Portland and auctions for $500 credit. The Portland wholesaler questions his finances and profit motives, while the dealer insists Madawaska profit scales differ. The merchant ultimately trusts him and packs the order.
Abraham Burbank a lifelong brick and stone mason of Pittsfield Massachusetts died recently leaving real estate valued at 1.6 million dollars. Kemp's Suppositories for piles advertised at L G Noyes drug store claim quick relief and lasting cure with nightly and weekly use urged.
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