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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1883
Page
6
An ornate household drama unfolds as Mr Tilbury confronts his wife Lydia after years apart. A tangled tale of betrothal, concealment, and possible reconciliation swirls through a drawing room, ending with a tense but hopeful reunion and forgiveness.
A fragmented Ode pieces together odd reports from Independence Iowa birds in storm weather to strange fishes near Halifax and Block Island. It notes a thunderstorm of birds, a fire department in Jeru es, and a giant fish weighing four pounds with bizarre teeth. Various curiosities include wild creatures, musical fish, and unusual local observations across states and territories.
Power cotters with weeds reduce winter pest eggs and larvae, lowering spring damage. Old tools fail. care, not neglect, yields better seasons. Cows need ample feed after turnout, and salt and bran ease irritation. A horse needs steady grooming and diet, while ants should be soaked before feeding. Ground oats are best soaked, poultry benefit from pasture, and stockers thrive with two months of pasture then confinement. Veterinary section notes responses from West Virginia veterinarian and megatenh corrals.
In this column on farming and household tasks the author extols deep planting and mulching for snapshort beans to preserve flavor, notes peas thrive with moist, poor soil, and discusses tree budding. It warns pumpkin seed need careful cultivation and argues manure and rotation improve yields while discouraging vine overgrowth.
A historical agricultural notice discusses caring for poultry injuries, bandaging, and cold compresses, plus guidance on patience and diet. It notes the value of flocks for pest control and egg production, advises letting chickens and turkeys roam orchards for access to corn and seeds, and mentions the profitability of ducks with proper care. It reflects farm life practical tips and emphasis on breed trends and beginner interest.
A fragmentary household notice outlines methods for preparing boiled ham style items in sweet cider and a veal and egg omelet dish. It mentions boiling technique, a browned top, and serving suggestions with gravy or cold, plus potential German omelet variations. The text names parboiled meats and a vinegar-like flavoring, with strong language about desired tenderness and texture.
A striking scene unfolds at the Hotel Lautayette where a young woman seeking Mr. Gebhardt, tied to Mr. Langtry, attempts to arrange a meeting. The clerk reports Gebhardt is not in, while the mysterious beauty, pale and fashionable, departs in a form fitting alpaca dress as rumors swirl about the pair.
In ven Mi Camera details a German influence on dresses worn by Mrs Frances Jurnett and others in Washington. Winnie Ream Hoxie favors Minerva like styling with sculptural hair arrangements. A third Washington lady confounds her dressmaker by asking to look like a statue in motion. Cleopatra inspired ornaments recurred in summer costumes at Saratoga.
Mrs Hella daughter of Dr JF Taylor encounters a pursing frog in the street and flees into her father’s house. The frog follows through the hall and into a bedroom where it suddenly vanishes as she leaps onto a bed, ending the strange chase.
A new lot of Jeans Paste has arrived offering durable fabric and practical wear. The shipment expands stock for workwear retailers and may attract bargain seekers seeking reliable clothing.
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