Our New York Letter on society and suffrage debates
The piece muses on springtime in New York, Ward McAllister, Coxey’s Army, and woman suffrage. It argues against women voting, extols mothers, and critiques masculine authority while detailing fashion trends for summer, including wraps, capes, laces, and new fabrics. It mentions Max O’Rell, bridal scenes, and etiquette for the social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward McAllister
Coxey
America
Max O’rell
United States
Hearthstone
Silk Garment Styles Feature Blurred Floral Silks
The piece describes silk garments with blurred blossoms, high feather accents, and grass muslins elaborately embroidered over colored silks, highlighting fashion textures and decorative embroidery.
Remarkable Crossing Improves Egg Laying In Poultry
Middlesex County poultryman I. K. Felch notes a black Spanish male crossed with a Bolton gray yields prolific layers though not excellent. He cites white Leghorn with light Brahma as a strong cross and Langshan with a Mediterranean fowl for eggs. He observes regional color preferences, yellow skin favored in New England, less so in the West and South, with Langshan performing well for both poultry and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K. Felch
Middlesex County
Mass
Hamburg
New England
State aid for roads urged to speed New York progress
The piece argues that state aid and supervision are the only workable path for better roads in New York, noting Massachusetts success and urging prompt comprehensive action. It cites press support and authorities, warning that without aid delays persist and time is a factor in starting road improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Massachusetts
Dairy and Creamery Prices and Practices
The article argues that dairy prices have not fallen and praises the dairy industry’s growth. It highlights a Canadian ice making invention claimed at eight cents per ton and features Mrs. Kate M. Busick of Indiana, who promotes quality to boost butter demand. It advises dairymen to improve feed efficiency and manage pasture to reduce corn and oat costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate M. Busick
Indiana
Jersey
Kate
The Puzzle Solved by Elys Cream Balm and Dispensary Cure
A historic ad style note promoting nasal catarrh remedies and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. Claims cure for catarrh and respiratory ailments, touts Ely's Cream Balm, and offers guarantees and testimonials from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Potash and Peaches Fight the Yellows
W F Massey argues root causes of peach yellows lie in soil depletion and root aphis, not a single pathogen. He notes coastal soils lack potash and that heavy kainit or potash dressings boost tree vigor, reducing disease and insect impact, based on observations from Illinois and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Agricultural Department
University of Illinois
Burritt
New Jersey
Prof. B
W. F. Massey
Narragansett Park to Stage Season Running Meets
The article reports a forthcoming season at Narragansett Park with five daily events including a steeplechase. Plans include a June 5 to 16 meeting, potential fall three week racing, and involvement from the Jockey Club of New York and the American Hunt and Racing Association. C W Rowe named manager with track work underway and expectations of strong public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York
Saratoga
Chicago
Memphis
St. Louis
Country Club of
Boston
Clyde Park
Brookline
Providence
Racing Association of
Newport
Jockey Club of
American Hunt and Racing Association
Same City
Narragansett‘Park
C. ‘Tf. Rowe
Linden Park
Grand Stand
Tuberculosis Among Fowls Warns of Rising Cases
A Country Gentleman correspondent reports many fowls infected with tuberculosis and suggests a link to poor condition. He notes the disease is not contagious but easily communicable and that offspring of tuberculous birds are more likely to develop it. He urges removing imperfectly nourished stock to stamp it out.
Merchant’s quick remedy for bilious colic at Tooleys
A Tooleys Louisiana woman sick with bilious colic was helped by M O Tilser, a local merchant, who gave her Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She was well in forty minutes after the first dose. For sale by dealers and druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooleys
M. O. Tisler
Chamberlain
Luxuries Decline As Common People Prioritize Necessities In 1894
A 1894 outlook urges farmers to adapt to hard times as consumer budgets tighten. Middle class demand will favor common vegetables while overall prices fall. households strain to meet debts while reducing crop costs to raise profits. G. D. R. in N. B. Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Farmer
Lost hours and time as a treasure in a quip
A fragmentary quotation records a notice about lost time and precious hours between sunrise and sunset. It reflects on the value of time with classical sayings attributed to Dr. Young and Franklin, followed by a cryptic signature.
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Jackson
Westminster Street
Providence, R. I
Ivers & Pond Piano CO
Tremont Street
Robert Woodward
Trens
R. I
James M. Kimball
George L. Littlefield
Pawtucket
Albert L. Calder
Sterns Hutchins
Hezekiah Conant
George T. Bli8s
P. Colt
Bristol
Horace M. Burns
Joan P. Campbell
Leander R. Peck
Enos Lapham
Warwick
Newton D. Arnold
Henry R. Barker
Olney T. Inman
Pasacoag
Hever
Rhode Island
Capital
Amos C. Barstow
Christopher Lippitt
Royal C. Taft
Robert H.J. Goddard
Geo. W. BR. Matteson
Samuel 8. Sprague
William D. Robert J. Gammell
William Kinney
Wiliam B. Weeden
Rowland Hazard
Edward D. Pearce
Horatio N. Campbe
Robert Knight
John W. Danielson
Herbert J. Wells Tohn C.pegram
Lyman B. Gor
Eugene W. Maron
George Gordon King
Herbert J. Wells
Samuel R. Doreance
Edward &. Clark
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Qood Roads
Ely
Dr. Pierce
U.S
Narragansett Park
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