Anecdotes From Public Life and Personal Tales
A collage of comic exchanges and recollections features Disraeli praise for a book, a dog named Russell Sage admired by J Pierpont Morgan’s guests, and joking courtroom banter about a defendant. It includes quips attributed to Hay, Harte, Roosevelt and others, plus a local notice about William Cattergon and his wife’s recovery after Dodd’s Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
Kennela
Russell Sage
Searn Luske Springs
Ind
William Cattergon
Cattergon
Dodd
Mme
Critternon
Asaya
Montana Co operative Ranch Company builds cattle and sheep network
An illustrated Montana paper from the Montana Co operative Ranch Company lists over 150 shareholders across the United States, nearly forty Indian, describing ranch profits and sharing how to raise cattle and sheep. Available by mail from Great Falls Montana to request the paper. Defianca Starchia advertises money refunds and urges men to seek good deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Aturt
United States
Montana Co-operative Ranch Company
Great Falls
When You Went Away A Season Of Snow And Sorrow
A fragmentary poem recalls a departing beloved and a world turned gray as time wavers. The verse laments the speaker’s loss, with blanketed meadows and fading strength, while a distant memory of hope and resilience lingers amid sadness.
Forager of the Army Mediston Along Sherman’s March
The report highlights John A. Mediston of the Twentieth Illinois as a skilled forager on Sherman's March to the Sea. He led a freely ranged squad, captured stock and a wagon of alcohol, and even recovered bread from half-baked ovens rather than waste it, delivering it to camp per quartermaster. It also notes intense combat and heavy losses, including General Archer’s capture by Twenty-fourth Michigan troops and numerous casualties across the brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mediston
Medlaton
Cators
Gollyville
Twenty-fourth Michigan
Willoughby Ston
Archer
Mantern
Patrick Maloney
Gineral Wadsworth
Sol Meredith
Henry A. Murrow
Planugao
Indiana Battle Record Of The Civil Warlisted
Indiana's Civil War record lists 308 engagements across sixteen states and a territory. It notes three invasions of Indiana by Confederate forces, including raids at Newburg Warrick County on July 18 1863, a Kentucky cavalry raid under Captain Thomas H Hives, and a larger 1863 invasion from Brandenburg Kentucky led by Gen John H Morgan. The narrative places Indiana troops in the last war action at Palmetto Ranch Texas on May 13 1865, five weeks after Appomattox.
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Indiana
Newburg
Warrick County
Ohio River
Evansville
Adam St. Johnson
Kentucky
Kentucky Cavalry
Thomas H. Hives
John J. Morgan
Cannelton
Hines
I Nvasion
John IT. Morgen
Brandenburg
Palmetto Ranch
Texas
Anpolmattox
War memory sparks lingering Union Confederate tangle
Reading room scene at a hospital in Loula villa shows ex Confederates debating guerrilla warfare. A one armed veteran argues the war continues, while others rebuke him. The exchange hints at enduring animosities and shifting loyalties among veterans from Illinois Chicago and Chickamauga.
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A Hota
Loulavilla
Indiana
Wade Agogner
Fellowship
Chicago
Vickerburg
Chickanmuga
Goon in wentions and retreat orders from Civil War images
Fragmentary wartime speech by a Marylin regiment captain describes expected holding action and retreat timing. He proclaims readiness to stay at position as long as possible and to retreat only as the enemy advances, urging action "until you see the Whites of their eyes."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylin Regiment
Tallat
Cuvonia
Irie Depts
Coury Bo
Beauty and cleanliness at the creamery shown to inspire work
A biased reflection on a creamery display with vines, flowers, and art in its grounds. Authors claim tidy surroundings influence milk production and worker care, urging more beauty to improve milking and butter making.
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Ari
Fattar
Modern poultry housing tips from Mrs Tha Tileon of Wisconsin
Wisconsin author Mrs Tha Tileon advises costing about one dollar per fowl for proper housing with 12 square feet of coop space and three square feet of shed space per bird. She favors wide perches, separate buildings for laying hens, and climbing nests with doors to control access, plus warm water in winter and a dust bath.
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Tha Tileon
Wisconsin
Garden of Eden
Argit
Catte
Peruna advertised as sole remedy for catarrh claims
An advertisement asserts Peruna is the only internal remedy for catarrh, urging readers not to accept substitutes. It includes testimonials from Mrs. McAllister and others, warns against cheap imitations, and claims Peruna must be bought at a fixed price through the druggist.
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Merund
Pon
Perrin
Hartman
Trartmat
Martina Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Mra
Dudge McAllister
Westward St
Mingehjotis
Mian
Peruma
Mianle E. McAleister
The Up-to-Date Farmer and His Efficient Farm
The passage portrays the modern farmer Joseph Carter as profitable and prudent. He keeps only productive stock, feeds animals well, tests feeders, and avoids waste while using improved implements and proper storage. He prioritizes profitable pastures, disciplined breeding, and well-maintained equipment to maximize efficiency.
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Hon Erarythma
Joseph Carter
Anviying Sprays The Proper Way To Apply
Spraying solutions should be applied when leaves are not dripping water to avoid scalding and to prevent accidents. Experience determines when to stop, and spraying has become a science. Atmospheric humidity matters. overwet leaves hinder spraying and require caution.
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Hne
Uniform seed corn card aims for better yields
In a long standing effort to reduce barren stalks in corn fields, seed selection and cross fertilization practices are discussed. The article emphasizes uniformity as essential, with Uniforsmity highlighted for its role in producing consistent corn ears and improving growth in seed corn.
Copper sulfate dissolution in water and preparation notes
Instructional note explains dissolving pure copper sulfate by suspending a bag in water rather than pouring. Describes mixing process for Bordeaux mixture and fungicidal uses, with timing guidance for dissolution and preparation ahead of use.
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Uwe Op
Preparing Exhibition Fowl for Fall and Winter Shows
Fred Keith of Ingham County Michigan details selecting and aging pullets and cockerels for exhibition. He advises housing birds with wheat and greens, feeding mash with Maxseed, and handling daily to reduce fear. He outlines washing white birds, cleaning legs, and preparing mates in the coop for show readiness.
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Jeg
Fred Keith
Ingham County
Michean
Domestic fowls debate on breeding and longevity
A farm poultry note argues mongrel fowls are not sturdier than purebreds. It cites Breedeva at Rue fowls claiming proof, urges separate handling of light and heavy birds, and mentions aging and long-term laying prospects as debated by poultrymen and agricultural colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubis
Breedeva
Rue Fowls
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RTO
Anmither
Disraeli
Thomas Huxley
Huxley
Hay
Bret Harte
Harte
Macarm
Honr
William M. Evarts
New England
California
Roosevelt
Perkins
Peet
Defianca Starchia
Dougglstan
Teslard
Ageois
MuCaWeny
Jenerwon
Baylog
Caudoyde Pittes
Gemey Ann
Wis
Bret On
Philadelphia
Loula Wagner
Louis Wagner
Germany
Meutemunt
Highty-eighth
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Bullrun
Chancellorsvill
Wiliam Penn
Wagner
Department of Pennsylvania
Vic Ecommander
Dayton
Ellis Post, No. 6
Germantown
Speed
O'Donnell
Wallace
Safford
Grace
Humphreyville
Dickey
Shattuck
Abe] Peck
Charles Ballow
Algust
Ernest
William Kelly
Andrew Wagner
Morrow
Kelly Yan
Marrow
Ol Mer
Michigan
Corman Ag
Sudge
Peruna
AIRE
Fodgar Peallistor
Fresno
Oak Co
Whitt Strout
Denyur
Colo
Hay “J
Allenty
Howe
N. U
Des Moines
E. F. Rowland
la Galle
New York
Boston
Rene
Tre
Mengel, JR. & Bro. 60,, Inc
Louisville
KIT Carson Land Company
Burlington
GASH
Schmelzer Arms CO
Kansas City
Magnetic Starch Mig
Omaha
Ned
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