Farm Knowledge and Curious Crop Notes Across Regions
A collection of agricultural notes reports hog cholera down this year, yields rising in Indiana wheat and New York oats, and smut spreading. Advice covers blue vitriol seed treatment, ringing grape vines for size, and killing Canada thistles without overworking land. Fruit tree twisting, celery and carrot remedies, and dietary uses of produce appear alongside a mock financial tale about a Chicago rail venture and peculiar gourd grows in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New York
Colman
Meadow Romance Across Time and Distance
A lyrical reminiscence recalls a past love named Mand or May, set beside a green meadow and red maple, with distant travels to Paris or Moscow. The speaker, John Count Stephan, seeks solace as vows fade, reflecting on enduring memory through a timeless meadow scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Moscow
John
Count Stephan Lassteh
Public School Debate on Education and Character
A broad critique from business and civic leaders argues today’s public schools fail to foster practical character. The piece cites testimony from a Boston school head, a Washington official, and local families, urging reform without abandoning public schooling. It contrasts old and new methods, warning against losing character building while chasing practicality. Also included is a Victorian-era theft anecdote from Brooklyn about muggers preying on pedestrians, underscoring moral concerns in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Polytechnic
Boston
Massachusetts State ‘Teachers’ Association
Bacon
Shakspeare
B.D. Kellogg
New England Journal of Budnextion
Black Walnut as Profitable Farm Timber and Shade Tree
Black walnut can be grown from seed reaching fourteen inches diameter in as few as sixteen years in Massachusetts. Other trees require longer to yield usable timber. walnuts can be planted on marginal land, need little care, and provide shade. The Sewing Machine Journal notes that large tracts planted with walnut could offer better returns than some crops over fifteen years, serving as windbreaks and agricultural aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Sewing Machine Journal
Wood
New York City
Philadelphia
Frederick A. Castle
New York
Imperial Octave
Tribune
Wefkly Tribune
Ridpath
United States
Garfield
Joman Clark Ridpath
A. M
Asbury University
Methodist Book Concern
Hketall Priew
I. Por
Por
SPEML
Etiquette Rules For Polite Household Conduct
A guide on proper behavior and manners for children emphasizing respect, cleanliness, seating, reading etiquette, and considerate speech. It includes tone on dress, tidiness, manners at meetings, and avoiding ridicule, with practical tips for home upkeep such as oil stain removal and mantle decor.
Free trade praise quoted in Carlisle speech and party talks
A Louisville Courier Journal reprint highlights Carlisle’s free trade stance and says he will not press it in the current session but could shape policy in the next campaign. It notes rival letters urging caution and discusses indexing support to English manufacturing interests.
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Carlisle
Louisville Courier- Journal
Congress
Gex
Gordon
Georgia
Samuel J. Randall
John G. Carlisle
White House
Arthur
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PF. D. Curtis
The
New York Tribune
Canada
Savoy
New York Bible House
Chicago
Humboldt Rail and Water Life
Querieal
Area County
Kentucky
Thomas S. Collier
Ada Anderson
Brooklyn
Sarah McMahon
Dickens
Norah Claypole
Kate Greenaway
Theron P. Keator
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Gazette
Dr. King
H. K. Dorr
Griggs
FE. R. Lash
Great Britain
Scotland
England
Wales
Ireland
Betwen
E. R. Lash
Athens
Dr. Quinn
Neal Dow
Hood
Connecticut
Shiloh
Mulberry Street
Lowell
Mra. Clement
Franklin
N. H. Mood
S. B. Hartman & Co
Columbus
Ohio
Adam
R. Pengelly & Co
Kalamazoo, Mich
C. B. Henderson
Mississippi
Geo. H. Thyer
Bourbon, Ind
Wistar
Frank Falloon
Warren House
the Tribune
Ihi
Turk TrRrmunk
Democratic Party
I&s4
Tar Tribune
America
Clus
Evel
Rand & McNally
North High St
Walnut Street
Beethoven
Tolio
Webster's
Worcester
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
York Tribune
Beunty's
Oakes & Lodwick
Wanley Nalond
Te Cremer
Carey
Hume
Addleman
Covert Street
Weet Lab
Athen
OFTO
Rees
Apett
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