Grass culture and Bermuda grasses on Mr Childs plantation
A report on Mr. AV Childs near the city detailing his plantation work with Bermuda and Means grasses. It describes mower technology, hay production, fertilization, and the use of hemp implements, noting the impact on local agriculture and the involvement of African American laborers in the operation. It highlights grass varieties, propagation methods, and seasonal yields under South Carolina conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs
Childe
Timothy
Ulm
Caroling
Bermuda
Howard
Georgia
Aaton
Tisward
N. B Movraul Anata
Bermudas
Bey Tovdee
Ghilds
Hugood
Fotk
South Carolin
Parlauf South Carnting
Hirahasa
Reflections on Tariffs and Farming in a Turbulent Era
A lengthy memo explores tariff policy, farming as a livelihood, and rural independence. The author argues for some protectionism to aid manufacturers while preserving farmer welfare, praising country life and cautioning against drastic tariff swings and political missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taden
Fey
Natue
Birmtingham
Hirminglam
Georgia
Alubatin
Termessei
Pune
Alaban
Lemikes
Lim
Horaca
Coors
Dent
Ture
Generslino
Turbulent Cyclone Strikes Wisconsin and Illinois Towns
Eyewitness reports describe a violent cyclone sweeping Kenia to New Denmark, Wisconsin and nearby Illinois towns. Homes were leveled, chimneys toppled, and cattle slain while rail lines and a Wabash track bore stone debris. Survivors sought shelter in cellars as farms suffered extensive damage and property collapsed under high winds and flying debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's Corners
Kenia Totinty
Wiscotiohs
de Eyglunve Wilielt
Witiies Liter
Itselon
Chan
Tyree
Aditan
JeMeron County
Wikconnin
Ini
Paws
Hig
Page
Grubb
Aloig
Nora
Daywan
Ayo Witoensey
Linape Penzance
Virginia
Springfield Fund
Howard
Romania
Grafton
Jerseyville
Mississippi River
Micheal
Wahsah
Successors named to River Commission and Internal Revenue
The President appoints Samuel W. Perguson of Binsei to the River Commission, replacing Jn B. Eads who resigned, and Walter Evans of Louisville to be commissioner of internal revenue in place of Green D. Roum. Evans, a Louisville lawyer with Republican ties, has held various offices and was Bristow’s ally in 1876. The notice notes Evans’s qualification and swearing in, commenting on reforms and temperance rhetoric accompanying the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakutxatox
Samuel W. Perguson
Binsei
Bristow
Geo. Grant
Kentucky
Gresham
Evany
Lovinville
Grant Helped by Governor in Civil War Drafting
A fragmented reminiscence recounts General Ulysses S. Grant's ascent from Galena to Union command. It describes a governor's push to place Grant in an Illinois regiment, Grant's eventual promotion, and his rise to lead regiments, with supporting details about Washburne, West Point, and early Civil War assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastisurux
Grane
Grant
Lee Page
Grant Anil le
Galony
Hallock
Wade
Flora
Thad
Gove Yatox
Lin Ino Atete
Gen
Mrentinn
Cleo
Ciro
Elned
Washington
Yaten
Illinois
United Sates Service
Cairo
Inez
Alexander
Wis
Vraven
Washburne
Congress
Galena
Anid Grant
New Ragimunta
Catro
Wanklene
Grout
Springfield
Grant Oovar
Weat Point
Wisley
Antvica
Hrim
United States Military Academy
Weat Paint
Medical guidance and odd health notes from a torn page
A fragmentary home health column advises against touching hot rolls, praises vegetables, suggests warm milk with lime water for bowel issues, and warns about heat exposure. It briefly covers neuralgic headaches with lemon juice and coffee, cautions on tea, and mentions waking early after a simple supper. The text then mixes in nutrition, bathing, and a stray historical reference to a funeral procession and cemetery visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Ifa Eeann
Fragmented Phrenological Journal Passage on Marital Conduct
A corrupted excerpt from a Phrenological journal advises men to be gentle in speech before and after marriage and to treat their wives with respect. It warns against harsh talk, poor temper, and tobacco, urging patience, cheerful conduct, and a Christian home. The garbled text reflects faulty OCR but preserves a core moral about affectionate, steady behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Niles
Theo
Porter Howes
Ealty
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Hawa
Pistairs
Iin
McCully
Picerecedry
Hampion Reaper
Alana
Andirem
Chapman
Bene Street
Anderson
C. Y
Clare & Coo
Alwo
Alkgy & Bs
Clare & Co
John W. Daniels
Wits Entaw Fertilizer
Excellenza Fertilizer
Yemassee Fertilizer
Entaw
Ashepon
Call and Bee ME Bevore Buyin
Brown Bros
Talun
HR. F. Divver. Ee
Samimoay Wridge
Anderion
Apaiy
Carolina
Ural
Fredene
Qumnur
Congrege- Honaliat
Kebruwry
Vermont
Maine
New York
New York, and Niso
Massachsusetts
New England
Tewabury
New Orlente
Minsissippi
Beara
Europe
Barnett
London
Middle States
ARP
Porcey
Tron
Alatania
Limebody
Rmn
Apolla
Wwe
Vin
Tunis
Marietta
Pili
Ezowa
Eads and
Maun
America
Audi
Java
He-Peter the
Apu
Conapiralt
Indepadenos
Ma Font
W. J. Carson
Appleton
McGoran
Taday
Divsoll
Bern
Prion
Johnson
Teland
Blunnele
Mcanal
Lake Erie
Inc
Canada
United States
Nona
Quebec
Confederacy
Linscalm
England
Franco
Dixie
Eva
Anystic
Iby
Very Grend, Demay
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