The Washingtonian Advertisement Rates and Publication Note
The notice outlines a Saturday morning publication by James McCafferty at one dollar per year, with club rates of five and ten dollars for groups. postpaid mail and post office rules are noted. Advertising costs quoted: for one square up to twelve lines 50 cents first insertion, 25 cents per continuation. monthly and longer terms offer discounts.
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The
Washingtonian
James McCapferty
Post Office Department
Improvement of Corn and Wheat by Seed Selection
The editor praises seed selection from the largest ears as practiced by Gen. T. M. Forman of Cecil County Maryland. He cites historical examples like Maryland twin corn and Baden corn, urges cross breeding to improve crops, and compares crop methods to animal breeding, noting the need for attentive seed choices and husbandry.
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The
American Farmer
T. M. Forman
Cecil County
Cooper
New Jersey
Maryland
Baden
Forman
Easy method of propagating Fruit Trees and crop improvement
The article describes cross breeding and selection to improve wheat corn and fruit trees. It explains sowing diverse wheat varieties and selecting best heads for seed over several years. It details staggered corn planting to combine early ripening and large ears and outlines grafting to propagate fruit trees from a mother graft.
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Cess
Mercy to a beast and a man in one tale of Herbert
An old anecdote about George Herbert walking to Salisbury helps a fallen horse and distressed man. He shares his cloak, unloads the load, gives money to refresh horse and man, and recalls that mercy to beasts mirrors mercy to people. A thief’s misadventure with a bear ends their theft attempt.
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George Herbert
Salisbury
Mr. Herbert
Iilseelf
The Obstinate Animal in Rennes Siege Trick
A historical anecdote from James History of the Black Prince describes Duke of Lancaster’s blockade of Rennes Brittany. To force surrender he feigned retreat then released hogs to draw troops out while a lion in the town produced noise. Hogs rushed back into the town, giving the garrison relief and a countered third-party tactic.
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James
Rennes
Britanny
Duke of Lancaster
Notorious 17th Century Robber Raised as Butcher
The infamous figure executed in 1694 for robbery grew up as a butcher. His first crime allegedly began with an attempt to steal a calf. He and a companion planned to buy it, but, blocked by a high price, resolved to steal it next night. In darkness, one broke parley and Whitney agreed to enter the stable to seize the animal.
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Anon
Whitney
Noth
Politeness Rooted in the Heart over Pretension
A discussion on true politeness contrasts surface manners with inner kindness. It argues that polite behavior arises from a good heart, not pretense, and notes that insincere polish mocks virtue. Historical anecdotes include Washington’s communion acceptance and a naval officer’s humorous battle-damage quip.
Politeness and restraint in speaking to protect feelings
The speaker urges against gossip and sensational tales about others and urges young people to start now to cultivate politeness. He emphasizes paying attention to others' feelings in all settings and asks listeners to be considerate.
Habit and the shaping power of repeated acts
The piece explains how repeated actions form habits, good or bad, starting with discomfort at first but growing easier with practice. It warns that ongoing evil deeds create easy paths to wrongdoing, while consistent good deeds form habits that Ease virtuous conduct and end in peace.
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