Large 1878 farm notes show crops and cattle shifts
A roundup of farming statistics across the United States notes large grain and fruit production in several states, prairie fires reducing hay supplies in Minnesota, rising pork and corn prices, and Canada emigration. It cites Nebraska wheat and corn yields, Iowa bushels, and mill counts, with scattered agricultural observations and a poem excerpt at the end.
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California
Texas
Charlotte
Italy
Minnesota
Thos Overaield
Point Eines Parikh
Eamers
Galveston
England
United States
Santa Clara County
Cal
Chas. Miller
Williamsville
Chow
Chi
France
State Horticultural Society of
Kansas
Westen
Nebraska
Davenport
Iowa
Wemont
Omaha Center-Union Agricunst
Fowls Should Receive Proper Care for Better Eggs
A writer advises poultry keepers to provide a varied daily diet including a hot cooked meal, midday grains, and frequent drink, with access to fresh water. Emphasizes warm, well-ventilated quarters to reduce wasted feed and improve egg production.
Chicago Hog Prices Soar As Hogs Reach 261107 Head
Chicago reports last week 261,107 hogs processed amid brisk market demand. San Francisco ships first fur cargo of the season, goods valued over half a million, shipped from the base to distant markets.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Enthusiasm as the Key to Effective Pulpit Power
The text argues enthusiasm fuels genius, heroism, and saintliness, claiming a fiery heart amplifies logic in preaching. It urges preachers to fire up their logic with ardor, embrace heart as well as head, and pray for the divine power promised from on high. It extends the claim to all religious life and cites Guizot on not fearing enthusiasm.
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Roger de Coverley
Guizot
Conversations Among Sexes Elevate Character in Society
In a debate on manners and intellect, habitual dialogue between men and women sharpens wits and civility, while tempering coarse traits in both. The piece then notes Gen James Longstreet being named postmaster at Gainesville, Georgia, describing him as a war renegade and an unwanted figure among Southern circles.
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James Longstreet
Lee
Gainesville
Georgia
Longstreet
Grant
New Orleans
Metropolitan Police
A B. Longstreet
L. Q. C. Lamar
Dallas Herald
Home sunshine for children and Boston Hebrew fair results
A domestic ethos crediting sunshine at home as key to virtue notes children seek happiness. A Boston Hebrew fair Monday evening reports governor votes: Butler 398 Talbot 375 Long 352 Rice 175.
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Boston
Butler
Talbot
Long
Rice
Personal testimonial on a patent remedy relief
Mrs A Ballard writes from Lovistitte Feb 14 1877 praising Vexetine for ferritis inflammatory Jia relief after three years of illness. She reports complete relief after one bottle and renewed improvement upon a second course, noting digestion benefits.
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Lovistitte
H.R. Sixvexs
Mm. A. Ballard
Jefferson
Notice in Probate Estates of Texas Hood Deceased
Public probate notice in Washington County directs publication for twenty days in Brenham Banner. Jacob Matthews administrator de bonis non seeks discharge. final account to be heard at County Court on third Monday in January 1879. Citizens may contest. Sheriff citation dated January 2 1879.
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Washington County
Brenham
Texas
H. M. Hood
Jacob Matthews
Hood
H. M. Lewis
Couirt
Hutchinson
Sheriff
Lowton
Haltert
Barton
Washinington
Watson
Washington
Turton
Januar
Public sale of minor land interests in Washington County
Notice to sheriff to publish weekly legal notice for four weeks announcing Thos R Moxey and Bessie Bell Moxey minors. Guardian Thos C Clay seeks sale of land in Pedro Zarza survey Williamson and Washington counties prior to the January 1879 county court term in Brenham. Individuals may contest at the court with due process.
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Washington County
Washington
Texas
R. Hoxey
Bessie Bell Hoxey
C Clay
Sco Neres
Pedro Zarza
Williamson County
Thos. RR. Moxey
Williamson
Bessie
Brenham
H. M. Lewis
Sid Court
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