Long-ago Inventions and Daily Life across era contrasts
A patchwork sketch reviews 19th century progress from flintlock muskets and Goodyear rubber to pins, pens and paper, with notes on advertising, sewing machines, household practices, gas lighting, and evolving newspapers. It recalls Byron’s Newstead oaks, Livingstone, and rural letters, concluding with a humorous Dakota winter vignette and a letter to the editor about life in the far west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Samual Colt
Daguerre
French Academy of Sciences
Arago
Nothi
Charles Goodyear
Brasil
New York
Lord Byron
Newstead Abbey
Byron
Augusta
Livingstone
Stanley
Lewstead
Africa
Col Webb
Col. Wildman
the Hon
The
Recpon
Dakota
Leshiyer
Old Poagy County
Jmavg
Oleh
Ray
Elias
Tad Wien
Elemon
Pupcard
Eile
Profit in Horse Raising Compared With Cattle
A Pennsylvania stockman compares horse and beef profitability, noting per pound returns and weights for steers and colts at ages three and four. He claims horses yield higher cents per pound than fat cattle, based on his on-farm figures, and argues colt rearing is easier in winter with proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Dakotas
Delinquent Taxes Timeframe Critique in Mandan Pioneer
The Mandan Pioneer criticizes a two year old Legislature change delaying tax delinquency by two months. The piece argues the move disrupted bond interest payments and public finances. It suggests fixing a regular delinquency month and even offering January payers a rebate if delinquency shifts to May or June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Jane
Wood Fuel Resources Near Pass Through Region
The region offers wood suitable for fuel within a few miles, suggesting accessible local timber resources. Foresters note nearby stands and probable availability for residential or small-scale energy use.
LaGrace Holds County Seat Status on Missouri River
Campbell County Courier notes LaGrace remains the county seat of Campbell County, the only Missouri River town between Pierre and Bismarck to keep the status after river counties moved seats inland two years ago. The paper asserts LaGrace will dominate the region despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrace
Missouri River
Pierre
Bismarck
Campbel
Campbell County Courier
Capacity of Boxes for Various Volumes
Box volumes are given for standard measures. A 20 inch square by 164 inch deep box holds 1 barrel or 8 bushels. A 15 by 15 inch by 144 inch deep box holds 1 half barrel. An 17 by 14 inch by 9 inch box holds 1 bushel. A 10 by 12 inch by ? inch deep holds 14 bushels. An 8 inch square by 83¢ inch deep holds 1 peck.
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Wu. H. Trumbull
Meigs Street
Beween
D. T
S. A. Faulkner & Co
General Merchandise
Johnson & Field
Racine
Wisconsin
Millory, Graig
United States
Moorhouse
Oak
S.B. Lawrence
Apple Creek
S. E
Dak
Valley City
Russell, Miller & Co
Climax
John P. Hoagland
Bismarck, D. T
Banner House
Emmons County
T. W. Russell
France
STURM
Gutta Percha Paint Co
Seventh Street
Broadway
Missouri Valley Land Mortgage Co
First National Bank
Grover W. Walnace
BE. H. Vinson
Albert C. Borne
C. N. Hunt
Sterling Advhdr
J. H. Crum
Sterling
Pacific Hotel
Fourth St
Bismarck, Dak
Louis Peterson
Ree Mu
D. A. Tyler
Deralek
Hazard Powder Co
Ster
Ital City
Pioneer Paper of the County
Bay
Detroit Prep Press
Boston
Senelie
Nevada
Cord
Main & Meigs
Williamsport
Rabotai
An En
Ameri
Tered
Algo
Gond
Central
Pos
D. R. Streeter
Williamsport, Dak
Ferdinand Selle
Main Street
Railroad Depot
P. F. Malloy
GRAIN
J. R. Gage
Citizens of
Emmons
Northern Pacific R. B
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Minnesota
Montana
Idaho
Washington Territory
Oregon
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Alaska
Portland
Fickes
Yellowstone Park
Ates Chas
Fee
Saint Paul, Flinn
J.H. Marshall
Fourth
J. D. McDonald
Wagonmaker
Meigs
Metro
N. Mepton
D. W. Dregey
Jane Mellon Brothers
Canada
Atecomnta
Corr Espoondents
Bank of America
Continental
Chicago
Capital Bank
Mellon & Bons
Pittsburg
E van Vieck
Thomas B. Johnson
Penn
Weet
W. W. Walker
WAL RF
O. F. Davis
John Yegen
JOS. Hare & CO
John Deere
Deering
Steads
C. H. Bumstead
H. D. Connor
Williamsport, D. T
Emmone County
Buckeye
D. F
Europe
E. L. Wahitford
B. Little
A.R
A. R. Macinder
Des
Japan
Express
A. R. Maonider
E Tv
Herrior
Atlew
Alfred Cressy
North Fifth St
Bismarch, Dak
Jacob Hanauer
F. M. Searles
Third Street
Malloy & Stovell
Fourth Street
U 8
C. H. Burn
District Court
John A. Brown
William Southwick
Albert H. Morrison
Martin Flick
Charles Parker
Winchester
John A. Rea
Register
Livona
W. Hawkes
Frank
Sky
Merchants’ Hotel
Winona
John Waldron
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