Mother’s spinning wheel and tonic claim in Ulster story
A fragment tells how a spinning wheel once owned by a mother sparked courtship in Ulster County. Rev Swreek notes a patient praising Pankxa's TONIC for malaria related weakness, digestion and energy. The ad-like passage cites Brooklyn & Co. as chemists selling the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster County
To & Reuchanter
Rev
Swreek
St. Paul's M. BE. Church
Chicago
Hroox & Co
Chemista
New York
How Watch Cases are Made by James Ross
This article explains the James Ross process for making watch cases started in 1854. It notes patents cover the methods and tools and that the James Ross Gold Watch Case uses solid gold parts where wear occurs. The piece traces public acceptance from plated prejudice to recognition of genuine gold plates of standard quality and thickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ross
James Bos
Paper making from rag to shoddy explained
The text describes raw materials for paper and textile uses, detailing rags from Europe, cotton and linen sources, and the role of shoddy. It notes origins of linen and woolen fibers, the chemical content, and how shoddy goods are produced and used in blankets and cheap clothing. It contrasts English and other European production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Constantinople
Egypt
Japan
Genoa
Leghorn
Trieste
Mediterranean
Hamburg
England
Banana cultivation described with growth cycle and tasting notes
The article explains banana propagation from cuttings, requiring deep soil and ample irrigation for vigorous growth. It describes a nine month cycle to a purple bud, a curved growing stem, and eventual fruiting with yellow outward blossoms. It notes single-crop per stalk and cites Humboldt on yield advantages over potatoes and wheat for the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Humboldt
Preacher Tells Circus Tale From Toledo West End
A Toledo West End preacher recounts a sensational tale about a brother minister and a circus visiting town. He jokes about conscience and children, and ends with a plan to borrow a five year old to accompany the circus, lamenting his wait for his own boy to grow big enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Zolede Flads
Extraordinary Finger Nails among Asian Peoples
The World of Wonders article notes that Chinese Siamese and Annamese customs allow long nails on all fingers except the forefinger, reaching sixteen inches in some cases. Siamese people prize long middle nails as signs of mobility, while many ambassadors and visitors from Asia grow the little finger nail extensively as a common practice in India and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
India
Asia
Trade Card Health Remedies and Patent Medicines
Enrich the Blood and German Bitters praised for many ailments with Dyspepsia relief and general vigor loss. Swayne's Pills advertised as boxes for 1. Howard Sails and electric galvano devices touted. Cramps, colic, rheumatism, and digestive issues claimed relieved by Hamilton’s Jamala Gloger Tank and other cures. Sold by druggists. Philadelphia address noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadel
Hatulliton
All Druggista
Train Schedule Fragments and Erratic Times
Fragmented timetable notes list daily trains from Carrelton and Bradford with stops at Limestone Kendall and Bullsville. Times appear inconsistent with several errors such as p.m. and a.m. markers and stray decimals.
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Hornellsvile
Almond
Andover We
Scio
Belmont
Bela
Cuba
Hinsdale
Oleanear A
Carrollton
Resee All Staons
Dunkirk
Olean
Allegany
Vandalia
Hornellsville
All Stations
Salamanca
Lissa
Carrelton
Boad
Bradford
Kullsville
ILO
Infider
Carrelon
Limestone
Kendall
All Stallions
Bullsville
Butts Wille
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Tutt’s
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Ford
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Renee
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Fedona
Be Syarse
Cuba House
A. W. MH. Withey
Burratto
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Alen Bros
Shilon
Allen Bros
Tayne
DR . Vain & Son
American Galvanic Co
Parmeice
The
Pain Hiller
Goop Sarsnins Andexens OD
Gommiewos
Case -Brommens
Rochester
Cheese Factory
PHE
Jechua
Ischua
Cattaragus County
X.Y
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Munn & CO
United States
Canada
Tiana
Make Co
Pernation
Ameetca Leehentso
Manna
Broadway
Rat
Emai
Cme
K Park
M. D
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Rochester, N
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F. L. Gleason
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N. Y
Itna
Hartford
Phoenix
Connecticut
Orient
Home
Phoenix Assurance
London
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Boston
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Franklin
Philadelphia
Fire Association
Phenix
Brooklyn
Springfield
Imperial
Sun Fire
Penn Mutual Life
American Central
St Louis
Traveler's Life and Accident Ins. Co
A. C. Story & CO
A. H. Bishop & Co
Palmer Block
W.o. Osborne
Wisdow
Uni
B. Osborne & Co
County
Cuba, N.Y
Sullivn & O'Malley
Maple-st
G.-V.-C. Railroad
Lake Erie & Western, BT
Pollman
Ned
Ion Siceeke
Manca
Atlastic
Fort Wayne &C
Niagara Wars Falls
Roote
Grand Trunk Limited
Cincianat
Laos
Falls
Erie
East Ward
Buefalo
Badred
A.m. Or
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Jervis
Miami
Jativa
Peo A.m
Stege
Tercainal
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Canswa
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Guylerville
Mt Morris
Tuscarora
Vicson
Arrow Cause Division
Eave Ae
Paty Awe
Olan
Eldred
Hradiora
Kincua
Sum
Giean
Lea Eldred
Buffalo
Tga
Phia
Tabes
WM. &. Baldwin
Pass
Gatcuel
Exchange St
Cesuantoan
Clarence A. Farnum
George W. Haenverg
Mary E. Sardenberg
John Young
John C. Young
Macy E. Harpencello
Joux
Youne
Clarence
Alegasy
Gabriel Bishop
Fk. M. Bond
First National Bank
Cuba Unis
Gerace Hl
E. M. Bond
Cassin N. Otis
N.Y
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Vilage
K.S. Armstrong
HK. D. Ceaznes
Uisvenee
Allegunar
Adolphus A. Towssemd
Bate Gi Cubs
Sani
Robart Wasson
Cxha
Bareh
Cobght Wasson
J. Townsend
Admin
Manor
Bastcess
Favre Yaan
Pape
Ristiid
Leita
Suar
Stingon & Co
PerGerd
Maine
Sheriff's
AtLegaxy Corsty
Fort Websters
Alma Bb
Webster
Abe
Shenim
Aliigann
Cuba National Bank
Dar
Jatuss W. Jordon
Wm. Chaniler
Sakilol
Win. Chandler
del W. Paterson
Sela B. Bostwick
Marshall B
Retolore Deqdins
Jacob M. Belts
Bostwick
Selanb, Hostwick
FE. I. Nash
Main
Nash
K. Nowwhi
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Nowlin
J. Elliott
Sheri
Lecal
Sunda D.ositk
Apdover
Alfred Almond
Orwelisville
Dayton
Little Valley
Great Tim Adaptag
Nelisville
Carroliton
Pee Austen
Smith's Mills
Cattaraugua
Little Vists
Guba
roarfBoe
Fae
Fi Jefe Ees
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Irving
Ladense Limestone
Babcock
Iza Kendal
Ilo Bradford
Ari
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Kltbs
Ad Carroston - Ar
Buttsville
Carroston
Titusville
Titus Ville
Ofice
Snoon- Abbotts Gen
Union
Parker
Ee Bales
Chris
Tienlara
H. Hatierr & Co
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J. Th. Adcanns
Taylor Brothers, Publishers
Hanover
X. ’. Bavo
Clark St
Calhoun Place
J. F. Parker
Sigr, Carrige
Ornementa
Opposite Baptist Church
Goal
Coal! Coal
State Line & Ine
Coe RO
Blswiet
Adams
Fenner
Penner
Alford
W. Otis Osborne
Trase Mark
Lanezess
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Hom
Fourth Ave
Aleups Lagu
Grha
Fiat
DY Beane
Missouris
Micmsaye
Amd
Ojared St. Pai
Great Rock Island
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