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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1864
Page
4
A detailed tour through a paper mill process covers rags and hemp fibers from U S and Europe. Machines shred, wash, beat, and bleach materials into pulp while dust and danger loom for workers, especially women near the duster and knives.
The article describes a textile dryer with felted material passing through felted cylinders and drying webs. It mentions long dry web widths of six to eight feet and multiple reels. Large drying cylinders are heated by a boiler room powered team and pipe system.
A rural New Yorker excerpt argues sickness has causes within the ill person and does not emerge instantly. Prompt action, rest, warmth, abstinence, and pure air prevent tragedy, especially in children, with emphasis on tracing symptoms and removing triggers early.
March orchard hints urge moderate pruning followed by soap wash to control scales moss and worms. Use full strength soap or half with water, and a stronger potash mix for old trees. Weaker mix for young trees. Best time is just before sap starts in spring. Also highlights demand and price for potatoes beans and onions during wartime.
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