Desperate Marine Monsters and Curious Odds and Ends
A survey of perilous whaling tales from the era, detailing how humpback and other whales fight back against harpoons, the dangers of towing ships, and dramatic shipboard scenes. It also reports anecdotes about English manners, a cautionary tale of a clever advertising manager, fashion sourcing tricks, and a note on peacock feather superstition in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durden
Jeviathan
Newfoundland
Placentia Bay
Cape Race
Garden plan proposal for seventy five acre farm barn
Apropos of a request for a plan for a barn on a farm of seventy five acres, where about four head of horses four milk cows and four or five head of young cattle twenty five sheep are mentioned.
Compact bank barn design for versatile farm use
The text describes a 36 by 48 foot compact bank barn suitable for horses, cattle, sheep, grain and hay. It notes an eight foot basement and sixteen foot superstructure with either a curb roof or a twenty foot gable roof. Estimated built cost under $600 if the farmer handles hauling.
Mildew and blight threaten melons and cucumbers
Humid weather spurs downy mildew leaf blight and thracnose on cucumbers and melons. Bordeaux mixture spraying, fresh-made each time, combats the diseases with specific formulas for young cucumbers and established vines. Swede turnips emerge as strong second crop, yielding good profit and usable feed for cattle. Plant care includes soil loosening, weed control, thinning, and flea deterrence. Consider sorghum for fall feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Olio
New York
New England
Dr Pierets Favorite Prescription for Women Endorsed
An advertisement claims Dr Pierets Favorite Prescription is the sole medicine for women with all ingredients printed on the wrapper and endorsed by leading medical writers. It invites letters to Dr Pierce in Buffalo for a free booklet and notes confidential consultations, plus offers The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser and Dr Pierces Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieret
R. ¥. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
R.V. Pierce
Sale of Caroline County Maryland Bonds
Caroline county Commissioners of Denton Maryland announce sealed proposals for twelve bonds of 1000 dollars each totaling 12000 dollars to fund jail construction. Bonds redeemable starting 1997 with semiannual interest, proposals due August 14 1906, highest bidder selected, right to reject all bids reserved. Frank P. Medford President. L L Dures Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
Maryland
Sail County
Caroline County
Canoline County
Denton
Oach
Frank P. Medford
Board of County Commissioners of
LL. Dures
Land parcel description in Caroline county deed notice
Between two and four o clock p m the land in the Sixth election district Caroline county is described beginning at a stone on the road from Denton Bridge to the Brick Mill near Denton Bridge and running west then south to a ditch then west then north then east back to the road then south to the starting point the land conveyed to Martin L Friend by James H Nichols et al by deed dated November 1 1902 and recorded in Caroline county land records. The improvements consist of a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Friend
Harvey L. Cooper
Caroline County
James C. Collins
Elmer W. Deen
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Denton Bridge
Martin L. Friend
James H. Nichols
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Denton Journal
Benj. II. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson
Humpback Whale
England
Hastings
Grannie
Saturday Evening Post
Dream Labels
Paris
Terdon
Juno
London
Fat Ce
Pte
Alfey
Hoy Bay
Ayer
M. Lopewas
M.D
Ithaca
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Erence
Denton National Bank Savings Department
Ryea Fera Freasanal Cafe Ueral Npees Eter En Paryfaagenya
Denton National Bank
Savings Bank
Keystone
Henry Disston & Sons
Sssionews Sale
Board of Directors
F. J Wright
Thedford
Sghermerhorn & Sor
Mill Feeds
Purina
Cheapside
Tear Pratt Street
Bali
Izrlo
Oshite
STAG
Gallon Ares Hirshberg, Hollander CO
Baltimore
The
Burrsville Hardware Story
Norway
Diston
T. Harvey
Burrsville, MD
W. J. Blackiston
L. W. Gunby CO
Salisbury, Md
Steel Ranges
Burrsville Hardware
United States
St. Louis
T. Hanvey
Burroville
St. Louis Exposition
W.H. Deweese
Duentton
Tilghman Harvey
Burrsville
Lies
Heankasyt G. Cooper
Laurel
Drz
MAN Slarvey
Hartsville
C.K. Davis
Ridgely
Journal Office
Rook
Hackett
Talso
T. ¢. Hackett
Hillsporo, Mp
Farmers & Merchants ’Phone
G. W. Jackson
C. L. Jump
Queen Anne
Sherwood & Wilson
Hillsboro
A. L. Duffey
T.il. Jarman & Son
Greensboro
R. Jarrell & Son
Goldsboro
W. C. Pastorfield
J. E. Douglass
C. A. Murphy
Hobbs
E. Hoffman
Griffin
Blades Bros
Bethlehem
Spicer How. Co
Federalsburg
Harwood, Long & Co
Hutchinson
Feed and Sale
A. E. Cooper
Oscar Glark & Bro
James Swans
Pennsylvania Fire
Philadelphia
Nome and Hanover Fire
IST, Paul
St. Paul tMfinn
Scottisit Union and National, Insurance Company
Grangers Mutual Insurance CO. of
Middletown, Md
Delaware-Maryland
Conwell & Co
Milton, del
Baynard
F. Baynard
Depot
Harry N. Hackett
Easton
For
J. H. Reese & Gie
W. Cor
Camden and Charles Sts
Baltimore, Maryland
National Bank
Provident Savings Bank
Preston, Md
F.L. Hardesty
Felton
Delaware
Ford Automobiles
FLL
Hardesty
Del
John J. Barnes
Franklin Street
Will
Fred. Covey
Smith’s Jewelry Store
Denton, MD
D. A. Smith
WM. A. Smith
Dexton, Maryland
State of Maryland
Hynsox
American Corner
Levin W. Williams
G. M. Towers
Dorchester Ling
Hynson
Willis
T. H. McMahan
Bucknell University
John Howard Harris
Corti
Williave
Kegastrar
Lewmburp
Windsor Hotel
Filbert ST
Broad St
Reading Terminal
Frank M. Scheibley
Mgr
Sparrows Point
Jessie
M. B. Cochran
Sparrows Paint
R. T. Carter
Denton, Maryland
James T Cooper
Undertaker
Demton, Maryruar ID
Kent County Mutual Insurance
Dover
Delawas
John T. Carter, JR
L. Irving Jones
sayEenr T
Lee Greensboro, Md
Alex. Noble
Hollis Meat Store
Carter Block
Honkis Meat
H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Produce Commission Merchants
Light Street
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