Grapes and stock farming tips from a rural guide
A reader asks for grape planting distances for various varieties and soils, including the OBOE. The column lists Concord Geothe Martha and other named grapes, notes about keeping quality, and advice on manure and soil. It also covers dairy practices, salt feeding, and general stock keeping with references to Swiss methods and regional conditions.
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M. R
Kansas City
Reli Goll
Maxanomy
Martha
Geothe
Ago
Cynthiana
Durman
Concord
Geethe
Cyndhians
Herman
Sorlon
Virginia
Dortford
Ives
Alvey
Clint Yaslor
Prare Wauure
Linte
Cincard
Goethe
Muxataway
Henman
Bili
Aidiance
Luis
Country life lauded against city lure and moral decline
A critical essay warns country dwellers to resist the allure of city life, arguing urban wealth and entertainment bring vice and crime. It cites population shifts in New England and Ohio, urging readers to stay in rural homes for virtue and peace. The piece contrasts city corruption with rural virtue and laments sensational religious culture.
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New England
Ohio
Iat
Haven Lever
Royal Estate Transfers and Property Listings
A compact record of numerous property transfers and deeds across Cedar Rapids, Marion, and surrounding areas. Names include J Waters, J J Reynolds, A Rogers, AB Andrews, E Vanderbilt, FL Pierse, AT Stevens, Chas Whealer, F T Nechita, Geo Stream, J Mentzer, G Mentzer, J B Robbins, J R Phillips, EB Fish, AM Robins, R P Kingman, Marion Elevator, TM Armstrong, G King, A Daniele, Join Cupp, N Reat, BM Mollinrocks, Gedar Rapids, Frances Holdeed, DT McAfee, Andrew Grant, and sheriffs in Linn County handling various tract, lot, and pilot stakes with dollar values noted.
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J Waters
Reynolds
Martin
Sac Clurtin
A. Rogers
Groves
Stevens Sly
Sybiorris
Chas
Whealer
Sant
Legore
Nechita
German
Dierman
J Mentzer
G Mentzer
BJ Robbins
Yeu
W Benderson
R Phillips Nu
Belesch
AM Robins
P Kingman
Cedar Rapids
DT McAfee
Marion
RY Stephens
TM Armstrong
J M Medges
Lisbon
King
G McIldings Low
Kingston
Geo Wilson
Daniele
Cupp
Mollinrocks
Greene
Rowley Lott
Ceder Raphly
Kingman
Mansfield Los
Frances Holdeed
Jos Fall
McAfee
Andrew Grant
T& S
Sherif
Linnon
Homestead Entries and Soldier Benefits Across the West
The article outlines homestead entry rules for those over twenty-one or with a family, detailing affidavits, military service exemptions, fees, and residency proofs. It covers final proof deadlines, widow and heir rights, rail line land provisions, and regional variations, with notes from the Chicago Journal and general statements on allowed entries and government procedures.
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Nightien
Vliain
Washington
United States
Lus
Juy
Bento
Wisco
Kansas
Nevada
Oregon
Colorado
New Mexico
Juizana
Tah
Wyoming
Montana
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Florida
Thomestead
Register of the Land Office
Grand
Helmbold’s Patent Medicines Promoted by Claims
An advertisement extols Helmbold’s compounds for liver complaints and jaundice, praising purity and effects. It touts Catawba Grape Pills as non sugar coated and easy on the stomach, and lauds Extract Sarsaparilla for a wide range of diseases and systemic cleansing claims.
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Helmbold
Price Ty Centeder Box
Sursaparits Purity Elixir Promises Health Restoration
An 19th century remedy ad touts Sursaparits as a blood purifier. It claims to restore health and parity, address bone pains swelling, throat ulcers, boils, pimples, erysipelas, and skin eruptions, and improve complexion. Priced at $1.50 per bottle.
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Melabelil
Concanarped Fluid Extract Buchu Cure Claim
An 19th century claim by Ivo Henry T. Helmbold for Concanaped Fluid Extract Buchu asserts it cures diabetes and bladder kidney issues. The text lists symptoms such as weakness, breathlessness, vision issues, numbness, and night bed wetting, targeting feeble constitutions and various ages.
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Ivo Henry T. Helmbold
Buchu
Elmbald's Rose Walk Cure Promoted for Various Diseases
An advertisement touts Heberbald's Rose Walk and Welmbola's Jihu as remedies for infections, sexual disorders, and conditions linked to dissipation. It claims effectiveness across ages and both sexes, with promises of strength, reduced pain, and cure of urinary issues, priced at one dollar fifty per bottle.
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Wiitus
Deine
Switzerland
Duleymon
Saitzerand
Indies
Uelmbeld
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Selahold
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Derry
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Uedar Rapids
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Graves & Chandler
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Graves & Chandler's
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Chins
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Thomas Z. Cook
Crockery
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North-Western Carriage & Wagon
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J. Hesse
Des Moines Valley Rail Road
the Times Printing House
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Chicago
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Wabash & Western
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Quincey
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Usampton
Petear
Jas
Barker
Gen's Ticket
Ayers Bros
Cedar Rapids Foundry
Machine Shop
J. Fef. Sweet
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
F.j.uptons Co
Cedar Rapid
Wood
Reaper
Kirby’s
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John P. Manny
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J.J. Case & Co’s
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