Riverside to Bloomingdale A West Side Chronicle
A fragmentary historical tour of Bloomingdale and Riverside on Manhattan's West Side describes early farms, water routes to the city, notable visitors like Louis Philippe and Edgar Allan Poe, and the shift from estates to streets, elevated trains, and modern real estate development from the 18th through 19th centuries. It notes the Harlem Heights battle, fort building in 1812, and cultural figures tied to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Washington
Terrer
Seventy-second Street
Miner Auliffe
Marie Antoinette
Frields
France
Louis Philippe
Joseph Bonaparte
Fyauliffe
Great Talleyrand
Leees
James
Charlies M. Schwab
Hudson
Seventy-third
Seventyfourth
Bloomingdale
Thomas Knowlton
Junker Hill
Moera’s Hook
Grant
Knowlton
Manhattan Hollow
Harlem Heights
New York
Apthorpe
Ninety-first
Ninety-second
Howe
Clinton
Cornwallis
Maj. de Witt Clinton
Tammany Hall
The
Masons
Columbia College
Edgar Allan Poe
Philadelphia
Thty-Fourth Street
Htis
Toe
Fordham
Ninety-sixth Street
George Pope Morris
Morris
Woodman
Britain
Prince of Wales
Fernando Wood
Seventy-eighth Street
Boss Tweed
West Side
Geat
One Hundred and Tenth Street
Care at lambing time for ewes in Missouri College notes
The Missouri College of Agriculture outlines ewe care at lambing time. Thin ewes need alfalfa hay, linseed oil, and bran. grain ration of six parts corn, three parts bran, and one part cake is advised, with adjustments before and after lambing. It also notes nodular disease from intestinal worms, treatable by liberal feeding.
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D Ity
Missouri Colege
Missouri College of Agriculture
Sore Shoulders of Horses Care During Heavy Work
Extension Department guidance from North Dakota Agricultural College notes horses require frequent breathing spells during heavy work. Lift the collar during rests to cool and dry shoulders, keep the collar smooth, remove crusts promptly, and ensure a properly fitted collar to prevent shoulder trouble. monitor shoulders and neck when starting hard work.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel alternative
An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury causing bone necrosis and stomach upset, touting the tonic as a guaranteed cure for liver sluggishness and bowel issues with a pleasant taste, suitable for children.
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Dodson
Twenty Years Experience With a Kidney Medicine
An advertisement by W. H. Mason, a druggist from Humboldt, Tennessee, touts over twenty years of selling Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. It claims benefits for kidney, liver, and bladder issues and offers a sample bottle for ten cents along with a booklet. The note urges readers to mention the local paper when writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
New York
America
Brockton
Mass
Dexter
No Gasoline Required Typewriter Seen
A public remark notes that a machine will soon run without gasoline, with two people claiming one already exists. The exchanged dialogue identifies the machine as a typewriter, reflecting early chatter about motorless devices and office technology.
Cardas touted to help nervous weakness and excitement
A Winston Georgia reader shares personal experience with Cardas tonic noting relief from nervousness and weakness after multiple bottles. She claims improved strength, ability to work, and weight gain, urging others to try the product.
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Cardus
Pig Feeds After Weaning Practices For Growth
After weaning, separate boars from sows promptly to prevent overcrowding. Feed for growth and muscle development, reserving finishing touches for the final month before sale. A lean pig with intact pasterns often yields better feet and performance.
Salt for Live Stock Regular Salting Practices
Farmers are advised to salt live stock regularly to promote faster growth. Some producers salt weekly or every ten days, but忙 schedules can delay proper salting. Providing a constant supply of salt helps stock grow as desired and yields long-term benefits.
Florida postal note on health remedies advertised
An old advertisement from Florida Hibernia promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pavol remedies. It claims health benefits, offers free samples and asks readers to write for further information, citing discounts and mail order details.
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Hibernia
Fla
Itci Health
Fiv Pier
Golden Medical di
Pierce
Freckles and hair ideas in a vintage ad page
Backyard information references cats and a farmyard tone with humor. An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to cover gray hair at a dollar. Other lines tout eye balms and a wry note about a quiet wedding as a storm brews.
Kidney and skin work in harmony says Dr Watson
The kidneys and the skin work as companion partners and maintaining both is key to health. Sweat weekly and flush kidneys by drinking water with meals and between meals. Anuric double strength may aid flushing kidneys and intestines, dissolving uric acid.
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Riverside
TH. Schwab
Georgia Lady
China
Japan
Ww.l. Kong Shoe C Co
Spark
Brockton, St
Brock
PMU
Sersuhm
Chattanooga
Sally
Adam and Eve
Bere
Pep
Atlanta
Florida
New
Zenocy
Nero
Rome
Sorghum
Kidney & Co
J. H. Watson
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