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Newspaper
Weekly Wisconsin
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1885
Page
3
A collage of 19th century musings features essays on women’s education, dressmaking techs, presence of mind, cosmetics harms, outdoor life, and social proprieties. It includes reflections on Miss Willard, Gail Hamilton, and moral reform, with fashion trends, travel, and domestic life commentary.
Practical notes from American Agriculturist covering grass seeding to improve yield, soil preparation, and even distribution of seed. guidance on early July sowing, crosswise harrow use, and avoiding bare patches. Also detailed method to wash butter to remove butterm ilk during granulated stage, preventing taint and preserving quality. Includes discussion on sire selection, inbreeding cautions, and calf weaning practices from stockman sources.
State news from Oshkosh and neighboring areas notes the deaths of W. C. Hoprs in Adeline Rev. W. R. Stewart in Wansan and Epicard M. Gavent in Stevensville. A young alligator was captured near Oshkosh. a church rebuild is planned in Beloit. losses from fires and thefts are recorded along with property values. Oneida and Menominee populations are listed with mission activity noted. hailstorm damage near Vernon County is described. plans for a reunion of the Iron Brigade in Madison are announced with attendee estimates.
A column contrasts refined living across American society from New England cottages to West Coast hotels and Navajo weaving. It cites lavish materials, luxury, and the allure of abundance, then shifts to Mrs. Helen Ekin Starrett advocating women's self sufficiency, education, and voter rights as steps to meaningful work and happiness.
A Beecher anecdote describes Henry Ward Beecher admiring unset gems and entertaining Ellen Terry by offering a cat's eye gem she accepts as a Plymouth Church souvenir. A Newport correspondent notes an early fashionable season dampened by cold snaps and persistent fog, likening warmth to a late Christmas-like atmosphere.
A fragmented fashion column outlines summer bijouterie trends with amber stone pins and dagger shapes, new powder-box watches, English table decor with Wan flowers, delicate crape fans, embroidered glove backs, and a wire velvet parasol. It hints at novelty and economy while touching on social expectations.
Melanchton W Cary brother of John W Cary of Milwaukee died suddenly last night from rheumatism of the heart. Born October 26 1811 in Shoreham Addison County Vermont he settled in Racine in 1850 serving as city treasurer from 1875 to 1878. Rough on Toothache advertisement ends.
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