Oxen vs Horses in Farm Work and Cattle Shows
A survey contrasts oxen and horses for farming in the East and South, arguing oxen yield better long-term beef, manure, and reliability on tough ground while horses suit lighter soils. It notes mower tech and premiums could shift preference back to oxen, with county cattle shows highlighting strong ox teams. Also touts Electric Bitters claims for kidney liver and blood health with Baur ads and rider testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
Devon
Alderney
Jersey
W. T. Atkins
Girard
Kan
Baur
Fragmented notices mix with disease cures and crime tale
Disjointed snippets recount a Boston banker remark worry, a Toledo loan fear, a Missouri lecturer mixup, and a saloon brawl with a fatal shooting in Tiffin. Advertisements tout Shilohs Cure products and Wayne's Ointment while a murder aftermath unfolds in Trevis and a vote recount in Boston ends with Leighton winning by three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
Trevis
Dee
Mader
Charley Clark
Frank Snook
Clark
Nook
Clarke Arove
Wote
Ballsito Snook
Boston
Leighton
Divided skirt mockery and a fatal duel in Mercer County
A Cincinnati Enquirer reader columns mock the Hatherton divided skirt, praising its trial losses and noting its stair and carriage risks. Separately, two Chinese men in Mercer County Cal fought over a dispute, one killing the other with revolvers. The article ends urging Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a remedy for serious lung pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haberton
America
Providence
Hatherton
Clara Belle
Cincinnati
Enijuirer
Mercer Couity
Cal
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Eld
Thompson
Boston Globe
Toledo Telegram
Ohio
Raymer Seagrave & Co
Toledo
Academe
Boi Green Sentinel
Ingersoll
Moses
Kochiitzky
Missouri
Lyceum
Geo. I. Thayer
Hourbon
Manin Lee
Shiloh
Geist
Bwayne
Swatke
Rs Ly Lily
Koller
Peranck
Pesaidiencc
Sateen
Gedaan
I Vocks & Bron
Apoleon Milla
Oate
New York
Rs Arouron
Sion Market
A. Redieg
Pohlmann
Tiva
Edo
Bull'sCough
Hrist
Holiday Trade
Tee
Christiver
Merry Christmas
Iilveem
Aesy Wits
H. F. Norden & CO
Manta Clauy
Wwe
Bancatiekot
Perro
Cary
Santa Claus
Holterman & Kolbes
Napoleon
Squire Grocery
Holterman & Kolbe
D. & J. Wilson
Parente
Hahn & Meyer
Napoleon, Ohio
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