Masts From Washington and Timber Trade Notes
J L Cunningham, senior of a Boston firm, ships Washington pine masts to Boston by a chartered vessel, says demand shifts from New Hampshire and Maine to Michigan as northern pines gain strength. The Puget Sound timber trade is slow with mills idle and prices fallen, while cargoes for masts remain steady and one cargo per year is shipped.
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Washington
J. L. Cunningham
Boston
Mr. Dunn
Tima
New Hampshire
Maine
Michiwat
Cunningham
Port Iakely
Puget Sound
South American
New England
Eastern
Paul
Mion
Pioneer Treas
Wild Ducks three groups for hunters canvasbacks discussed
The article explains three duck groups observed by naturalists. River ducks like mallard and teal are vegetarians and do not dive. Sea ducks such as canvasbacks and eiders dive for food and also eat greens.
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UCKB
Europe
Asia
America
Labrador
Florida
Duck Hunting Tips From the St Louis Republic
The article describes duck species habits and field methods for success. It covers duck anatomy, migration patterns, concealment, dog use, and shooting technique. It notes patterns of feeding grounds, wind protection, blinds, and decoys, with emphasis on safe, ethical hunting and recognizing species traits.
A Burrayard Colloquy with Miss Bantam and Mr Shanghai
A playful exchange features Miss Bantam and Mr Shanghai amid jokes about a broken wishbone and wishes, reflecting light society banter in Harper's Young People style. The Pope’s age and tenure are noted, alongside London railroad activity with hundreds of trains daily and hundreds of millions of passengers yearly.
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Miss Bantam
Mr. Shanghai
Harper
London
England
Water Everywhere But None to Drink
Sailors recount sea birds fluttering under rain clouds and drinking descending drops, claiming birds sense storms from afar and flock toward them. Most such tales seem picturesque, but stormy petrels in remote oceans likely rely on oil from fish for sustenance rather than special water-detecting abilities.
Coming man challenged by scientist in cryptic exchange
A fragment quotes a scientist asking if the coming man will use both arms and answering yes if he can trust the girl to land thy reign, attributed to Philadelphia Press style. The garbled line hints at a cryptic public discourse or fiction snippet with era phrasing.
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Papiladelphia Preas
Farm and Garden Skimmings in Nineteenth Century Voice
Practical notes on dairy cow care with emphasis on individual cow assessment and feeding. Also guidance on powdery mildew control in fruit seedlings, tar roof construction for root houses, and observations on the ecological role of skunks and their impact on pests.
Feeding Roots to Breeding Ewes and Pease for Pigs
Raw potatoes and root crops fed in small gradually increased rations benefit breeding ewes, with caution against scours and musty feed. Pease and pea vines improve soil and animal nutrition, with guidelines for sowing, pig grazing, and later wheat crops. The notes emphasize balanced feeds, soil health, and careful management of poultry and orchard practices.
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New York
Hen and Ducks Tales At Plowman Farmers Meeting
James Rankin of South Easton told an anecdote about two chickens hatched from a double yoked egg joined at the wings and later separated due to one’s acrobatic lure. He also described ducks that avoid water unless a young lady attendant accompanies them daily.
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Frederick Clap
Boardman
Maine Penological Society
Plowman Farmers
John Ffancock
James Rankin
South Easton
Bostyn Transcript
Catarrh Cure Ads and Health Claims Stir Readers
An old advertisement page cites Holboy Leeas and Hall's Catarrh Cure promising to act on mucous surfaces with testimonials. It mentions various places, amounts, and a 10 cent book offer detailing an electric needle method for hair removal. The piece also notes Jesuit numbers and telegraphic suspension in Argentina.
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Unio
Holboy Leeas
Panier
Fae Pee
Hal Hall
Eer
Currey
Etienan Hall
Kanagirin
Vie
United States
Maryland
Missouri
New Orleans
Saia
John H. Woodbury
West Ferns
York City
Argentine Republic
M. B. Church
De. Sage's Ode tarrh Kennedy Catarrh Cure Ad Claim
Proprietors promise to pay $500 if they cannot cure Catarrh, asking readers what they risk by trying the remedy. The ad emphasizes guaranteed payoff and invites skeptics to test the treatment, asserting no loss if cure fails.
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Pierce
de. Sage
Odetarrh Kennedy
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