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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1859
Page
4
The article describes butter production methods including grass blends like clover timothy and meadow grasses, and warns against pungent roots. It covers milk temperature, churning, washing, and salting, with detailed steps on handling cream, the churn, and avoiding overworking the butter. It notes water quality, brine, and aging before packing.
From Genesee Farmer notes Mr Johnston reports on winter feeding of five hundred sheep and eleven cattle. He details several experiments with hay and meal feeding. A six steers group gained 74 pounds in 35 days with two up to 90 pounds, while fatter cattle showed diminishing returns. Additional trials include four-year-old steers, a three-year-old heifer, and varying stock types, all indicating fat cattle may not respond as well to further feeding.
A reader compares lamb weights after confinement weighing 45 to 50 pounds loss versus sheep in the 120 to 150 pound range shedding only eight pounds. The author plans a further weighing at thirty five days to note any notable changes.
The text outlines acts and authorities relating to the continuation of the office of Register of the Land Office at Vincennes, duties, residency requirements, patent certificates, and compensation. It includes provisions for appointing a registrar, fees for transcripts, and penalties for nonperformance, approved December 21, 1855. It also covers land claims confirmations for several Pueblo towns in New Mexico, and appropriations for the Military Academy for the year ending June 30, 1860, detailing pay, subsistence, forage, clothing, library, and facility expenses, with multiple acts approved in 1869 and 1850 related to treasury names and ship registers.
G Evans at his original gift bank store 439 Chestnut Street Philadelphia issues a new year enlarged catalogue of gifts with books sold at publisher prices. Gift list includes watches, bracelets, pins, pencils, cameos, laces, and albums. Catalogues sent to any address, with free distribution of gifts for every $1000 in books sold.
Advertises Dr M Lane s Vermifuge and Liver Pills as premier remedies for expelling worms and curing liver complaints and bilious derangements. Promises rapid, reliable results when used per directions, notes popularity and shift of Fremine Brothers to focus on manufacture, invites orders to Fleming Bros Pittsburgh with mail postage terms and international extras.
An authorized 3 volume work by Henry S. Randall with steel engravings, marketed as a new standard edition. The Delaware agent advertises eight volume cloth set for 750 and sheep for 200, available only by subscription, with subscriber lists of citizens to be received. Address 147 Market St Wilmington Del. Blank descriptions offered on request.
Extensive testimonials extol Grover & Baker Sewing Machines for family sewing. Letters from Mrs Leavitt, Mrs Strickland, Mrs Spooner, Mrs Whipple, Robert Boarman, J. H. Morris, and others cite reliability, ease of use, durability, and adaptability from fabric to garments. Endorsements highlight speed, labor saving, and strong stitches, with regional figures praising performance in Nashville, Memphis, and New York. Local agents advertised invites for circulars and sales inquiries.
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