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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1864
Page
4
An excerpt discusses how a horse navigates at night using senses and road cues. It describes the clink of horseshoes as an audible chart, sparks from the hind shoe on flint as guidance, and distant sounds of dogs or wildlife guiding the rider toward home. The piece reflects on conscience and direction in darkness.
A practical outline for small farm gardening from Edgewood, detailing a central walk bordered by six foot borders for dwarf fruit trees and grapes, with perennials on the other side. It suggests trellises, arbors, and color with tulips, lilies, roses, and clumps of herbs, plus double duty land use and early succession plantings.
The passage reflects on the vivid awakening of spring crops and the awe of glacier sights described by H. W. Beecher. It then argues for special professional education for farmers and mechanics, warning against diverting Congress funds to literary institutions and praising industrial schools over theological ones.
Scientific American notes that graceful heel lift in walking relies on flexible footwear. Heavy stiff shoes suppress calf muscle use, shrinking size and altering gait. Observes London wagon drivers and Parisians, blaming shoe design for deformed traces of strong legs and toe walking as a broader social consequence.
A guide to growing early peas suggests planting seeds four to six inches deep to prolong bearing. A farmer reports burying weed peas at twelve to fourteen inches and covering them, with pods growing vigorously through the soil. The method could boost peaculture profitability.
A critique of daughters who claim affection while mothers toil at home. The piece urges daughters to share household burdens, dress modestly, and honor parents by taking on duties to truly show respect and obedience.
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