Wealthy Rochester man owns vast Illinois farm empire
Rochester magnate Hiram Sibley controls a 40 000 acre Illinois farm said to be the world’s largest cultivated tract. The ranch, 10 by 60 miles, hosts 28 000 cattle and 1 300 horses with an estimated income of at least 76 000 this season. Also includes recipes and farming tips for oysters, beef tea, and winter hen care.
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Hiram Sibley
Rochester
N. Y
Ilinois
Dorsey
New Mexico
Skim Milk Debate Prompts City Milk Market Reversal
A vehement discussion on skim-milk labels, health claims, and city versus country milk borders rages. The piece argues skim-milk is a wholesome staple, cites Hartford experiences, and notes rising sales despite initial prejudice. It also references St Jacobs Oil and a rheumatism cure case via Brooklyn sources.
Overworked Journalist Shares Mock Plea for Relief
Bill Nye writes from Laramie Boomerang to Clarey describing his insane workload as daily editor police justice U S Commissioner vestry member and newspaper humorist. He jokes about the weariness of eight daily duties and twelve columns a day while hinting at lighthearted reform. He also notes a potato based process turning peeled tubers into hard white material for various small articles.
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Clarey
United States
St. Matthew's Church
Bill Nye
Laramie
Philadelphia Jury Awards 12000 for Street Car Injury
A Philadelphia jury ruled street-car operators must provide seating and awarded a woman 12000 for injuries after a fall that left her standing and harmed her. The verdict underscores the duty of transit firms to furnish seats to passengers.
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Philadelphia
Oscar Wilde Seeks American Printing Secret of Bent Pin
Oscar Wilde yearns to see an American pring and is urged to learn the great secret of the bent pin from a knowledgeable source. The note hints at a peculiar pursuit and a need for guidance.
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Oscar Wilde
Oscar
Cures Reported for Rheumatism and Neuralgia by St Jacobs Oil
The Cincinnati exchange notes Mr. Haldeman of the Louisville Quarter Journal was cured of rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil. His wife was cured of neuralgia by the same remedy and the entire family benefited from the Great German Remedy for various pains.
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Tur
Newark
N. J
Cincinnati
Haldeman
Louisville Quarter-Journal
St. Jacobs Oil
Sunflower Seeds Back in Favor as Bird Feed staple
Farmers report sunflowers remain a solid feed choice for poultry despite trends toward aesthetics. Seeds provide reliable nutrition and costs stay stable for chicken farming operations across regions.
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for Consumption
Early 19th century advertisement touts Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery as a superior blood purifier and strength restorer for consumption or scrofula with weak lungs. Claims it outperforms cod liver oil and aids spitting blood and related affections. Sold by druggists worldwide. pamphlet available from Worths Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo NY.
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Pierce
Tuk potato: a susceptible vegetable in daily mash
A short note from the Boston Commercial Bulletin remarks that the Tuk potato is highly susceptible to mashing, highlighting its vulnerability as a garden staple.
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Boston Commercial Bulletin
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Purgative Pellets
An advertising note promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the standard remedy for female complaints sold by druggists. It notes a shift toward Dr Pierce's Purgative Pellets as a modern alternative. A stray cartoon line about a bird is included in the piece.
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Dr. Pierce
Will Power Drives Legal Success Through Diligence
A law-focused note urges maximum effort in handling wills and estates, suggesting that perseverance can turn a lawyer's fortune in this field. Emphasizes thorough work and dedication as key to achieving favorable outcomes in probate matters.
Health tonics promise cure all ills with herbal syrups
The ad touts ScoviLus SARSAPARILLA AND STILLIN 1A and BLOOD and Liver SykruP as cures for derangements from impure blood. It claims to heal scrofula kidney weakness erysipelas malaria nervous disorders debility bilious complaints and diseases of blood liver kidneys stomach skin. Also mentions BakkER's Pain PANACEA for pain and Dr Roger's VEGETABLE Worm Syrup for worm removal with internal and external use.
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Neas
Voltai
Ervine
Peror Ross
Springwater
Wis
Samaritan
B. Fuercuer
Fort Collina
Col
Nervine
E. B. Ravys
Hinttsville
Kan
Wa. Henson
Aurora
Knv
J. A. Epis
Beaver
Rss
Jennie Warren
West van Buren St
Chicago
Samaritan Nervine
Vervilla
Warren Co
Tenn
Albert Simpson
Peoria
Samari
Orlena Marshall
Granby
Newton Co
Jacon Surer
St. Joseph
Oliver Myers
Trenton
Ohio
Illustrated Journal
8. A. Richmond
World's Epileptic Institute visit in St Joseph
Visitor tours Dr Richmond's five story hospital in St Joseph Missouri praising its luxury and size. The institute employs hundreds, runs a printing house, hotel, and extensive park grounds with modern amenities.
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Chicago Times
St. Joseph
Richmond
Nation
Institute
America
Lyons
France
Geneva
Switzerland
Madrid
Spain
Brussels
Belgium
Cape Town
Africa
Shanghai
China
Yokohama
Japan
Bombay
India
Melbourne
Australia
O. R. Keith & Co. Expands as Chicago Trade Leader
The Chicago Tribune notes O. R. Keith & Co. plans a greatly enlarged spring trade. Their mammoth six floor store, 160 by 175 feet, offers an immense dry-goods stock. The firm, with years of growth and strong capital, aims to become a top national house for fabrics and fashions.
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O. R. Keith & Co
Chicago Tribune
O. R. Keirh & Co
Chicago
Europe
Ten Years' Experience with Piso's Cure for Consumption
Cedarville Ohio resident J A Harend testifies after ten years of using Piso's Cure for Consumption as a cough remedy for his family. He asserts no better option exists.
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Cedarville, O
J. A. Harend
DieutHenia King and Preventive Cures Promoted
Dr L BE Towne presents DieutHenia King as the great preventive and curative. sold by all druggists. Morrison, Plummer & Co., Chicago, are the general agents for this preparation.
Buggies Cheaper Than Saddles in New Machinery Era
Advert reads that improved machinery makes sturdy buggies for about fifty dollars, the price of two saddles. It notes two riders fit in one buggy, saving on a horse, and claims saddles are fading away. Catalogue from Enterprise Carriage Manufacturing Company, Cincinnati Ohio.
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Enterprise Carriage Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Frazer Axle Grease Dominates Field In Major Lead
Frazer Axle Grease continues to lead all competitors by a large margin. The ad urges dealers to stock Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye Water for sore eyes with Druggists selling it at 25c.
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Frazer
Isaac Thompson
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Posmare
New York
American Dairyman
Brooklyn
W. A. Davenport
House of Mesers
Butler, Pitken & Co
Broadway
Ezra D. Clarkson
Davenport
Cleveland
Cas
East Liberty
Philadelphias St
Baltimore
Bakker
Roger
Santorp
T.W. Sanford
M.D
DR. Dye
Belt Coo
Marshall, Mich
P.O
BR. T. A. Slocum
Pearl St
Ingalls.& Co
Louisville, Ky
Aultman & Taylor CO
Manafield
Chical
Oldest & Beat Commercial College
Circularfree
C. BayLixs
Dubuque, la
Valentine Buos
Janesville
Railroad Gazette
A Journal OF Transportation, Engineering and Railroad News
Punkenness
Learin E. Keecey
A. KR. R
Dwieur, Sun
U.S.A
Eger
Energie Pgerts
Fulton Ginect
Dr.s.a Richmond&Co
Johnson
Johnson & CO
Boston
Mass
Bangor
Parsons
Hansohd
Centreville
Indi
P. O
DE Witt
Rose Street
Conneaut Copying CO
Conneaut Coryine Co
Conneaut, O
Lenyman
Tiffin
Wies & Warnes
C.o.d
Alan & Retail
B.c.s’rahl
Wabashaw
Laample Freq
Jay Bronson
Detroit
White Dent
Phanix Manus Co
W. Adams St
Chicago, Il
Outfit Lo Geo. Sanderson & Co
Honcedale
Buggie Enterprise Carriage CO
H Hakiett&Co
Portland
Ranp, McNabny & Co
Addr’s
True & Co
Augusta
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