Potato seed ends prove less effective than large tubers
Juris Hazen reports in the Vermont Chronicle on 1836 field tests comparing potato seed-ends, small potatoes, roof-ends, and large tubers. He finds the largest potatoes yielded by far the best crop, with the two largest outperforming all seed planted, and urges choosing the biggest tubers for seed and preserving them until seed-time. He notes potatoes are important for cattle feeding in cold seasons. Hartford, Nov. 2, 1836.
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The
Vermont Chronicle
Catte
Juris Hazen
Hartford
Piasa
Fourth Streets
Alton
Carlinville Seminary
Cooley
Carlinville
Terry
Etteville
ST. Clair County
Illinois
Kaskaskia
Pulliam Ferry
Kaskaskia River
Fayetteville
St. Louis
Shawne Town
Belleville
St. Clair
Nashville
Washington County
Chester
Mississippi River
Tse
Thomas Pulliam
Aeliah Whiting
Jacksonville Patriot
Springfield Journal
Vanda Register
Belleville Gazette
Oloser
Indian Corn Bread Method From Genessee Farmer
A historical recipe describes making Indian corn bread in large loaves. After mixing, pour boiling water over the dough until wet. Add six steamed sweet apples per loaf, a touch of yeast milk and enough middlings to knead. Let rise and bake at least three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genessee
The Farmer and the Call to Noble Pursuit
The writer argues that agriculture should not be seen as secondary to learned professions or commerce. He asserts dignity comes from enlightened, nonmaterial aims and extols the farmer working his small plot as a noble, Providence-guided life anchored in virtue and independence.
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B. Tarpay
Lowe Alton
Upper Alton
Stanley
Eastern
Middle States
New York
Troy
Albany
Cincinnati
B. Roff
The Value of Retirement and Independence in Life
A meditation contrasts the tranquil farmer living contentedly with the restless, anxious tradesman or professional. It extols retirement from public bustle, independence, and gratitude for nature’s gifts as the true mark of respectability, over wealth gain and social striving. The piece appears in a Baltimore American voice.
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Baltimore American
Aaron Burr
Davis
Wayland
Holt
Adam
John Harris
Brownlee
Leverett
Temperance Towns in Mississippi
A Mississippi correspondent praises temperance towns and temperance publishing. He highlights Sharon near Canton and Madison county as alcohol free, notes Cratportville in Yazoo county near Hickory Grove camp ground as another strict town, and comments on Colp Waren in Chickasaw country with skeptical humor.
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Mississippi
Borror
Friends of Morality and Temperance
Madison County
Suaron
Canton
Seat of
Justice
Madisonville
Sharon
House of God
Cratpournville
Yazoo County
Sartatia
Hickory Grove
Colp Waren
Chickasaw
Great Zoological Arrival From Africa Returns to Boston
The Tigris arrived from Cape Town bringing a vast collection of Africa’s fauna. The expedition, led by Messrs Macomber and Welsh, returned after three years with lions, two giraffes, ostriches, a condor, baboons, gazelles, leopards, hyenas and many other species. Two expedition members died. the party explored far inland and reported abundant wildlife and challenging dangers.
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Tigris
Slammond
Cape ‘Town
Cape of Good Hope
South Africa
Messrs
Macomber
Welsh
Cape
Caffraria
Africa
Europe
Intemperance in Congress Reported in Late Session
The article recounts drunken episodes among U S lawmakers, noting a Virginia member’s incoherent speech opposite the Speaker and a Georgia member’s weekly intoxication during debates. It details witnesses describing delirium tremens like behavior and gin and brandy consumption tied to parliamentary disruption.
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Congress
Mercantile Journal
Virginia
Georgia
North Carolina
Texas
Harrangue
Horrors of Transportation In New South Wales Camp
A Van Dieman's Land account portrays a convict penal camp as a peninsula fortress guarded by dogs. Prisoners endure extreme labor, meager rations, and harsh flogging for even minor infractions. Even small comforts like tea or vegetables are forbidden, with emaciation and punishment common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
van Dieman
Confessions of a Tobacco Chewer and Habit Force
A reforming man recalls deep tobacco habit. describes a sea voyage famine and craving, noting he chewed for twenty one years and smoked eighteen, yet finally quit with strong will. The letter, cited by the Jour. Com, illustrates the powerful pull of habit and self control.
Tobacco addiction and the struggle to quit
A tobacco user describes the painful journey to quit smoking and chewing. The speaker details withdrawal, sleep and appetite changes, and the strong grip of the habit, concluding with renewed health after five years and a motto to avoid tobacco.
Coffee flavoring and new Paris sugar from America
The article describes improving coffee by grinding meats into tiny pieces and mixing with coffee. It notes a Paris market sale of a black powder called Coffee Flowers imported from America that flavors coffee, saying caramel and charred sugar produce similar effects.
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Paris
America
W L Sloss Attorney and Land Agent Practice
W L Sloss an attorney and counsellor at law offers services in adjoining counties and before the Supreme Court of this State and the United States District Court. Also acts as General Land Agent for property purchases and sales and examines real estate titles. References listed from Memphis to Shawneetown and Summerville.
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W. L. Sloss
Jill
Supreme Court
United States District Court
Messrs. Wartt
Jous Reap
Josuva Hasket
Preasant
M. Mitten
Messrs
Walker & Arkesos
Memphis
Tenn
Joux Brown, Esq
Summerville
Joux M. Peenx
Rock Spring
Illinois
Henry Eppr
Shawneetown
Naples
Meredosia
Columbus
Orrin Cobb
Jonathan Cobb
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Portry
Presbyterian
Liverpool
Canaan
India
Afvic
B. W. Tappan
Farmer’s Department
Iene
Temperance
Boston Times
Whipple & Forbes
Boots& Shoes
Second Street
Queenaware
Alton, Illinois
A. Alexanorr
J. B. Danronru & Co
Louisville
A. B. Roff
Ilion
Clark & Terrell
State Street
Iron
Jxo.s. Crank
Timotrur Terrece
William F. D.wolf
Messrs. Gopher
Gitmas & Co
Geo. Holton
Deaterry Caves
J. Tucker's Bakery
Pilot Bread
Laurel Street
Main Street
St. Louie
Methodist Book Concern
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cincinnat
Job Lawrence
Alton Methodist Book Company
Clark &Terrell
Chappell
State and
Wall St Alton
Griggsville Female Academy
Foor
Foot
James Hutchinson
Griggsville Fem. Sem. N. B
Alfred Shannan
Wisconsin
Buicurox
Herman Griggs
Brighton
Morocco
Seal
Prunella
Second St. Alton
E. L. Ward
S B
Vandalia
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
A. Alexander
Til
A. Alexander & Co
Gro. L.wanp
S. B. Pramiz
Flushing
Petersham
H. M’gill
New Orleans
Powell, Lamont & Co
Warburton & King
Reily & Chouteau
Savage &Dustin
Jos
Charness
Ow’ Kee
Stewart & Lind
Glasgow
John Ford
Blexander & Co
WM. C. Comstock
Galena
Ill
Louie
Go Washville, Tenn
Jackson, Tenn
W. J. Garewoon
Equality
J.m.mccerenes
Dr. A. Duscap
Rushville
E. B. Wear
Carmi
C.W. Hunter
J. Monroe
A.shannan
A& D
Alton Methodist Book Room
A. Campbell
J.B. Purcell
Alton Methodist Book Co
Ming Ron
Wm. H. MccGurley
Cincinnati College
Oxford
Collen
Joseph Ray
Wosbee
Boo
George Holton
Naco
Wittam & Wynn
E. W. Dita
Julius A. Willard Geo. H. Whitney
Cow
Wisconsin Territory
Bloomington
Moscow
Confectionary
Logan & Lawrenc
Eady
Yiou
Alfred Sannan
St Vil Joseph
York
Altea
Fort
Alfred Shann
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