Manure piles and political reminiscence in 1874 times
Instructions on collecting manure from stable and yard materials to enrich soil for spring crops. The article also recounts James W Nye’s political rise, his governorship of Nevada and influence in the Senate, then his decline and confinement. It ends with a series of humorous quips and a medical testimonial letter praising Dr. Pierce products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Nye
Lincoln
Nye
Nevada
Washoe Gold
Virginia
Bloomingdale Asylum
Philadelphia Times
Wellington
Lorain Co
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
X Chaffee
Dr. Pierce
To Preserve Fence Posts
A reader recalls a method to make timber fence posts last longer than iron in ground. After seven years in soil the posts remained sound, with time and weather no effect. Preparation costs under two cents per piece. The receipt: coat timber with boiled linseed oil stirred with pulverized charcoal until paint like, then apply.
Whitewash recipe for durable wall coating from lime mix
A Rural Home correspondent describes a durable whitewash using one bushel of freshly burned lime slaked with boiling water then diluted to cream consistency. Add one pound of zinc sulfate and one quart salt, mix well. For cream color, add half a pound of yellow ochre.
All Eggs in One Basket and Farming Advice
A Washed together column argues diversified crops prevent total failure citing cotton versus wheat as the tradeoff. It urges mixing plantings to survive bad yields and keep subsistence. Also brief notes on salt for livestock and minor home remedies. The piece ends noting changing fashion in men’s trousers and women’s skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Hoofland
Johnston, Holloway 4 CO
Philadelphia
al Pruggists
Smith
American Organ
W. A. Thomas
Athens
Ian OQ
Main Street
Jewelry & Clocks
D. C. Cornwell
Perkins Drug Store
Ohio
WM. Knabe
KNABE
Wererooms
East State St
Columbus
Superior Street
Cleveland, Ohio
John Seltzer & CO
General Wholesale and Retail Agents
E.P. Needham & Son’s
Phelps & Goodman's
Los
John Seltzer & Coo
Knabe Piano
Earth
House of Messrs. Wu. Kmabe & Co
Baltimore
Knabe Piar Vo
East State Street
Columbus, Ohio
Ayer
Dr. J.C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Kearney
Bright
G. Wright 4&4 Co
T4naly
Athena, Ohiec
Duane St
New York
R. McReady & Co
Cincinnati
J. BR. Drerr
Uate
Jefferson Medical College
Vsceaghrey
H. McDonald & CO
San Francisco
Cal
Washington
Chariton Sts
Homeopathic
Madsc Ca
Bacanwar
Donnan & &Ichering
Obio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!