Keep a Song Up on de Way in Heavy Rain
Narrative poem and comic prose fragment describe a refrain to endure rainy travel with a character named Andy Waters and a folk voice urging perseverance. The piece blends dialect verse with a long travel tale about a circus train mishap, hoodoo fears, and a monkey on the rear cars, ending with a wry moral about self improvement and everyday street wisdom.
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Andy Waters
Crick
USA
Wren
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Philadelphia
Murphy
Round House
Bill
Tre
Jesse
Sam
O. K
Larne Gill
Henden
Gowan
Reke
Murf
Phi
Row
Marf
Ulite
Detter
Eireus
Nengland
Mengland
Vingalana
Amidiene Mermaid Costume Described For Beachwear
The article details a vivid Amidiene Mermaid outfit with English serge and poplin fabrics. It envisions a short, trimmed bodice and knee-length skirt in a trouser-like cut, finished with cold ribbon and bengaline silk. A white Haelish serge version with sea green trim offers a tighter knee-ward silhouette and free movement through minimal sleeves.
Odd Swedish Wedding Customs And Household Nonsense
The piece surveys Nordic wedding practices noting modest Norwegian gifts, Swedish superstitions, and long Swedish meals with charity for the parish. It describes a bride’s education test in Siberia, cultural decorum, and frugal household scenes. It adds tips on testing whole wheat flour and cleaning jet ornaments with simple methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Europe
Siberia
Forent
The Girl Without Talents Finds Purpose in Service
A modest girl who cannot sing paint or write discovers fulfillment by helping her sister and joining in home service. Through giving herself to others she grows in spirit and becomes an attractive, respected presence, fulfilling a quiet heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miony
Greene Gilty
Ovary
Maiderhomd
Ugsise
Dulbeaps
Sie
Hose
Salt Water Baths for Health and Comfort
A fragment from the Ladies' Home Journal outlines cold salt water baths for the body with step by step instructions. It describes filling a basin with salt water, using soap, and soaking the body before rinsing and drying. It emphasizes a daily cold bath and cautions around timing and temperature.
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Milo
Hiss
Wieshin
Edward Be Warnen
Ladies
Rome Journal
Adelaide Collarette and New Stock Trends in Fashion
Fashion notes describe the Adelaide Collarette a tall stock with a frill finishing the lower edge to conceal neck flaws. It pairs with sheer chiffon trims and pinin goods for contrast. Also included are recipe snippets for Geliciens Rice Disculta biscuits and a gingerbread treat with treacle and nutmeg.
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Adelaide
Hopper Dozer Best Tool Against Grasshoppers
The Nebraska experiment station bulletin outlines a mowing style using a hopper dozer or herosene pan as the most effective method to kill vast swarms of grasshoppers in the west. The piece notes annual questions on control and cites college studies on practical suppression techniques.
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Nebraska Experiment Station
Nebraska Hopper Dozer From Rural New Yorker
A stovepipe iron hopper dozer uses a flat four inch deep pan mounted on wooden runners with a back frame to hold kerosene oil on water. On level ground cross pieces unnecessary. on slopes divide contents to prevent drift. Lengths up to 18 feet haul and scoop grasshoppers. oil kills them quickly as they fall back into pans.
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Nebraska
New Yorker
The Modern Farmer and Cow Pea Hay Care
A 19th century note argues farming demands broad scientific skill across branches from breeding to crops. It stresses specialization for progress and cites cow pea hay care, noting optimal harvest when pods are four inches long, storage with timothy, and benefits of green feeding for cattle and soil nitrogen.
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Das
Davyvma
Troy
Mrs. Anna Willy Praises Dr Pierce Remedies for Health
Northville resident Mrs Anna Willy writes to Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo praising his remedies for female ailments. She claims relief from ferale and related pains after using Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, and mentions receiving the Common Sense Medical Adviser by sending stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Willy
Northville
Pierce
Bargain Dress Goods Sale Easy Prices for All Needs
Odd lot dress goods and wool suitings offered at 5c to 35c a yard with 10c and 16c yard deals. New season arrivals expected and many lines to clear, including rich fancy taftetas at 50c per yard. Large selection of wash goods and fine silks promoted with samples available.
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Kees
Steye
Dhui
Morf
Sexe
Sniwhaw
Mace
Silas
Raveler
Silas Scroggins
Flo
Puck
Rire Woodva
Batring
Amidiene Mermaid
Tintus Calty Mane Boa Doouts
Satazanieh Serge
Phe Quakteur
Harriases
Veden Ata
Mather
Shin Uentthy
Pote
the Modern Farmer
Johnston
Michigan Brug Company
Wbetrete
Civie’s Pharmacy
McKees Drug Store
Athens
Clue & Son
Albany
DR. RV. Pence
Bly
Boggs & Buhl
Allegheny, PA
Zune
Madea
Wen van
Hue Waereat
Fey
Circulariree
Addreee
Royal, Melicine CO
Wattad Ave
Chicago
Mc EE
Marty
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