Underdraining in Connecticut and Ireland road legends
A Connecticut correspondent reports widespread underdraining with tile drains favored in the valley and stone drains on rocky soils, noting cost and durability concerns. The piece includes a digression on Ruskin’s description of the air and a note on Irish legends of a devils road in the Devil's Bit mountain near Tipperary, including a tale from Notes and Queries and Gentleman's Magazine.
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Connecticut
Hartford County
Connecticut River
Ireland
Nickie Ben
Cashel
Barnane
Templemore
Gentleman's Magazine
Ice by Electricity Demonstrates Electric Motor Use
A recent electric company event invited guests to view various attractions including electric heating cooking forging and piano playing. The highlight showed ice being made electrically via an ammonia compression machine driven by an electric motor, illustrating expanding electric motor applications and a novel method of ice production.
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United States
Cassier
Legends and wagers from fishing docks to naval tactics
A collage of anecdotes contrasts seaside gambling in Maryland with 18th century naval warfare. It recalls Leonardtown card games, Major Shoemaker, John T. Raymond, and a New York bar gamble ending in a broker’s large losses, then shifts to Paul Jones and French tactics as analyzed by Molly Elliot Seawell in Century.
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Maryland
Leonardtown
Jack
Shoemaker & Hertzog
John T. Raymond
Shoo
New York
Raymond
Metropolitan Hotel
Broadway
Washington
Washington Post
Admiral la Motte-Picquet
Count d’Orvilliers
Chevalier du Pavillion
Paul Jones
Molly Elliot Seawell
Century
Red Tape Triumph at Admiralty Over Lost Candle Stick
A Westminster Gazette tale notes the Admiralty spent 5 pounds in officials time to chase a five pence candle stick loss. The workman was ordered to pay five pence, highlighting absurd bureaucratic delays.
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Admiralty
Whitehall
Westminster Gazette
Grafting Wax Recipe Endorsed by Farm Journal
Farm Journal recommends a grafting wax mixture of three parts resin two parts beeswax and one part tallow. Heat blend until smooth, cool in water, pull into sticks, and store cool. Apply wax to graft and cracks with warm hands, keeping inner bark and stock tight to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farm Journal
Elegant Baltimore Tailoring Offer Attracts Newcomers
A Baltimore tailor invites readers to visit the shop for custom suits overcoats and trousers, promising the best fabrics and high artistry. Prices listed start at 15 dollars for suits and overcoats, and 5 dollars for trousers, with higher value options available. The shop emphasizes made-to-order garments and extends welcome to newcomers nationwide.
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Baltimore
Attorney-at-Law Practices Across Towns Weekly Schedule
Attorney-at-law will practice at Preston on Mondays Center on Tuesdays Federalsburg on second and fourth Thursdays East New Market on first and third Thursdays Best work guaranteed Gas administered
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Preston
Center
Federalsburg
East New Market
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John M. Beeler
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Equitable Building
Albert C. Towers
Denton, Maryland
Ames N. Todd
Gables E. McShane
E.? Boyer
Yestter Sparklin
Denton
Orrick Wit Jas. N. Topp. Esq
W.* Butler
Denton Bridge
Scar Clark
Ilmer Emory
Centreville, MD
Will
Caroline, Talbot
Kent County
Alex. Hutson
Caroline
T Pliny Fisher
Attorney-At
Denton, MD
Arvey L. Cooper
W. Clark,jr
Henry R. Lewis
Willard E. West
Lewis & West
Attorneys-At
Caroline Tallot
Queen Anne Counties
Exoch George
P. R. Fisher
George & Fisher
Dexrox
Enoch George
Main Street
WM. II. Deweese
Fred RE. Owene
Court House
W. H. Dewexis
Caroline County
Harry B. Mason
Drenton, Mo
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Drs. W. T
L. D. Ketey
Easton, Marland
Ana Giering
Nail
Baltimore Street
Julia Day
James Park
J.m.braven's
Hillsboro, MD
FF. W. Redden
WW. F. Murphy
Murphy
James T. Cooper
Haker
Cooper
Frank C. Belton
Lee B. Belton
Bolton Bros
Blaine
E. Pratt &T
Badllimore
Ald
Saulsbury
W.E. Cotter
Sixth St
G.t.redden & CO
Lloyd
N. W. Viven
Bridgeville
Del
Teverin Cotter
Philo
James Swann
the Best Life & Fire Insurance
Tennessee
Ana
F. S. Reynolds
Queen Anne Station
Sillsboro
Swing Bros
Ridgely
John H. Jolt
Cordova, Md
James T. Morris
Ridgely, MD
Horssehoer
W. Smith
Ridgay
East
J.D. Downes
Denton National Bank
King's Maryland Sale Barn
James King
High Street
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Baltimore Street Bridge
Fire Insurance
Kent Go
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Dover, del
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WM. Denny
R. Plummer
Greensboro
J.B. Fletcher
the Times
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Thomas Carmine
Talbot
Dorchester
Percale
Seup
K. Cooper & Bro
John J. Barnes
Third St
Bridgetown
Greensborough
Alonzo Clark
Samuel E. Hill
Equitable
Henry BR. Lewis
Sade
Williston. MD
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Plymouth Rock
HH. C. Fisher
Suliooly
Seahgo
Stovies
Burrsville Hardware Store
C. Tilghman Harvey
Burrsville, Md
S. Nowekk & Son
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Thomas H. Mitchell
Salisbury, Mar
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