Journal readers urged to share thoughts through pen
A 1831 letter from Marion Illinois encourages readers to publish personal reflections in a women's column, praising intimate, heartfelt prose over stiff style. It suggests using daily tasks to inspire writing and connecting with distant readers, urging sustained, sincere communication. Kate Field’s Ladies Cooperative Dress Association update mentions dress deals and suffrage activism hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editora
Kubur
Uewasto Anl
Per
Tod
Sta
A. B. Bietschos
Marion, Ill
Commercially Considered in Agriculture for Better Profits
A discussion on farming finances argues farmers should keep books, study markets, and sell directly to consumers where possible. It contrasts old world practices with Yankee methods, urging merchants’ mercantile discipline and cooperation through clubs to correct price disparities, improve efficiency, and boost profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogst Trust
Colman
Madame Roland
Board of Trade
Club
Grange
Weeding Out the GML Fowl and Farm Economy
A Rural New Yorker style piece outlines culling old hens to maximize eggs and profits. It argues keep hens under five years, discard older birds, and use old cocks in the pot to boost farm returns rather than selling at low prices. It notes winter feeding should be prudent and reserved for productive hens, while summer feeding is minimized. Also includes a recipe for a children’s cake using flour, warm milk, eggs, sugar, raisins, candied pears, and beef drippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Heating by Friction Invention Heating a Room by Friction
A Boston professor of mathematics unveils a friction heating machine. An iron cylinder contains a fixed plate and a rotating plate. water circulates in pipes to heat space. Low power use, easy maintenance, potential savings in fuel, insurance, and wear. Wells seeks patents in Europe. operating in Boston for seven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Doula Horeur
Mathemincs
Westinghouse
Wells
Europe
Lerale
Dyspepsia cures and health elixirs advertised in 1882 ad
An 1882 Cedar Rapids advertisement page promotes Dr White's Dandelion Alterative and Dr Blair's Remedy for dyspepsia and catarrh, with testimonials and prices. It lists multiple Cedar Rapids and Marion vendors, claims soothing liver issues, and touts Spring Blossom tonics for appetite and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. White
Pope Hillan
Dr. Blair
Blair
W. L. Weller
Drug- List
Cedar Rapids
Lyinl
Derivation of the Georgia Cracker epithet in Savannah lore
A letter from Herndon to the Atlanta Constitution discusses the origin of the term Cracker for rural Georgians. It recounts postwar Savannah usage, the hardship of Revolutionary families, and a view of the word as an emblem of sacrifice and endurance. The piece weaves in local scenes, a courtship tale, and a venison loaf recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de W. B. Jones
Herndon
Atlanta
Into
Accasion
Georgia
Savaanth
Ridiedle
Rev. W
Staven
Burke
Wilkes
Suvaanso
Augusta
Torjag
Savannah
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan
aCe
WMI
SERIA
Apeadirak
the Woman's
Sister Marie
Tae Desson
Maris
Stacey
Call
Wight
Susath Pacian Brders
Hun
Kate Iield
Ladies’ Co-operative Dress Association
Fresh Zealand
Congress
Garhild
Bec
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lax
Maree
Vian
Shah
Sant
Pam Pade
Ledla
Pope & Billat
Garrison, Prop
TM Sinclair & Go
Iowa
Atu and
Litvod
NEW York Observer
Park Mow
New York
J. B. Simpson
Ope
Onlesnyagsery
Rileout & Co
Barclay Street
Pree
Weller
Wheeler & Freich
California
Dr. Armstrons
Armstrong& Kitteristiatisfaction
Graubust
Brvefings
Highey Air
Fairfield
Jawa
Taghan
Nik
Atief
Drugelat
Shiloss
W. T. Weller
Wheeler & French
G. Starkey
Towa City
W. I. Weller
Mallory
Burklew
Aroha
W.L. Weller
Shakespeare
Euclid
Thomas
Popa & Bilelal
Thomas J. Avien
William Street
Buffalo
Pope & Billan
Washington
Bertmit Ag
Pops & Billau
The
Georgia Crackers
Papa
Cecil
Niagara Falls
Foruma
Cupid
Asake
Israel
Israel, Clothier, Rigley's
40Wa Avenue
Cebar Rapids
M. Ottmar
Iowa Avenue
Bevers Block
Dolmans
Sioex
PTIY
Guy Aateed
Otmar
A. C. Soule
Barged
Peale
Dalzell
Hartford
Sarven
Valentine's
Commercial St
N. O. Lawton
Simon Adelsheim
Boss Clothier
South Conmersal ST
G. Brook & CO
CGO AL
Wood Canton
Orion
Utger
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Enmbont
Ofles
Care Wallace
Yatreotr
Lowa
Acorn and Choice Cooks
Burnell
Fanteukass
Chigago
Wast
Horth
Horthwest
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Pullman Hotel
Erly Road
Rene Pulhnam
Northwent
Chicago
Tellak
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!