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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
6
A poetic tribute by L. C. Harbaugh published in Truth recalls a beloved lass and the tender act of pinning and sealing a kiss as a cherished heart travels across distant reaches. The piece paints eyes, blue depths, and the enduring affection that travels beyond distance.
In a rustic scene set around a pasted card of roses and verses, Donald O Dillon plans to send a valentine to a widow with help from Barney Casey. The dialogue critiques courtship, boasting of modest wit and a bashful advance as Barney travels to deliver the message and confirm the plan for the next evening.
In a rural setting Barney Casey courts the widow Mrs McFadden after an unintended Valentine from Donald O Dillon misfires. The misread signals lead to a marriage plan that reshapes lives, with Barney’s heroism and late confession saving the match. Two years later Barney remakes the shanty while a sharper Valentine awaits the neighbor’s daughter. The tale ends with a reflection on Valentine customs and their evolving meaning.
A collection of kitchen tips and recipes includes decorating grates with ferns and cones, ringed fried potatoes, a potato omelet from Zoureres, crochet dumpling bags, roast ducks with sage and onions, and scotch eggs. Each item offers practical steps from N Y Ledger and Liverpool Mercury through Housekeeper and other periodicals.
The article advises making buckwheat syrups at home from sugar with water to melt and boil briefly. It notes pure brown cane sugar is rare, granulated or maple sugar as alternatives, and suggests wedgewood or majolica cups for serving. It discusses purchasing and labeling of ware and prefers sturdy, antique-style pieces over plated ware.
A gem expert notes diamonds reveal phosphorescence after sun or electric light exposure and emit light when rubbed. The observation parallels Boyle’s Royal Society paper findings that a diamond can glow in the dark after heating and handling near candles. Kunz confirms these properties and highlights potential jewelers’ applications.
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