Langdon nonswarmer and transplanting onions in 19th century notes
The article describes the Langdon nonswarmer device to suppress bee swarming by alternating hive access and transferring supers between hives A and B. It also reports higher yields from transplanted onions at the Tennessee station, with 829 bushels per acre versus 266 for non transplanted crops and notes early ripening and market quality advantages. Additional items cover Russian thistle as a wheat threat, and a lengthy discussion on sympathy mania in women and its social effects.
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Division of
Entomology
United States Department of Agricultural Space
Hiys
Davies
Tennessee
The New England Novelists and Happiness
Eins Wurble r WilcoxX of Short Beach Conn argues that literature and society discourage happiness. He says readers praise misery, frown on cheerfulness, and follow heroines mired in sorrow, while contemporary novels and fashion push gloom as proof of depth and virtue.
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Sayper
Short Beach
Conn
Lotta the Breezy Brainy Star of Woman’s Movement
Kate Jordan lauds Lotta as breezy, bright, sympathetic and brainy. The piece traces her charm, public reception, honorary club memberships, fashion sense, and enduring youthfulness, praising her courage, warmth, and dedication to advancing women’s causes through lively, affectionate portraits.
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Kate Jordan
Lotta Ia
Sarassa
Lotta
Sorosis
Army of Syomen
Twelfth Night Club
Brunswick
Lmildera
Kate Jorpan
Sachet for travel fit and construction described
The item known as a sachet for a journey is outlined as two sheets of wadding with sachet powder between them. It is loosely overhanded together to lie flat inside a trunk over the garments, ensuring a neat, giftable presentation for the traveler.
Ladies Health Magazine Promotes Nutritious Food Focus
In a health and humanity publication edited and managed by women, Isabel La Practor discusses sachet construction with cheesecloth silk edging and lace borders. The piece links culinary health to broader wellbeing efforts and features decorative touches like ribbon and tiny bows.
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Ti Ly
Isabel la
Health and Humanity
Eccentric Washington Woman Noted for Odd Etiquette
A Washington woman known for eccentricities hosts gatherings with strict entry rules and dress restrictions. Guests told to enter by the side door in rain to avoid tracking mud on carpet, and those in jet garments were asked to stay in a second parlor with mahogany furniture. The hostess enforces decorum by removing accessories from sacred areas to prevent damage. Kate Field's Washington.
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Washington
Kate Field
Fashioning 19th Century Umbrella and Empire Skirts
The article details multiple skirt styles including umbrella and empire cuts with full circular or flared shapes. It explains top widths, folding, and back trains, plus lining, trimming, and finishing methods using velvet, silk, and cashmere fabrics. It discusses pockets, closures, and the era’s common alterations to achieve the full silhouette.
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Duneroad
Ahtotin Jon
Empire
Geriek
Fragmentary Historical Snippet on Spiders and Inventions
A garbled excerpt references a giant Central American spider with leg span and bird predation, then pivots to Cleopatra's needles and erroneous attributions. It Claims Rameaus the Great and a misattributed Michael Angelo quote about resignation and worldly possessions, but text is incoherent and unreliable.
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Michael Angelo
Atlantic Ocean Contained in Pacific By Dimensions
A quoted Longman’s Magazine passage discusses vast oceanic scales with numeric estimates for surface area, depth, and volume. It posits the Atlantic could fit into the Pacific thrice, noting Mont Blanc’s height, and humorously contrasts facts with a parsonage anecdote about Little Munty, a Presbyterian pastor’s daughter, and a butcher visiting a New York parsonage.
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Posifid
Iona
Liverpool
New York
Pacific
Mont Blanc
Longman's Magazine
Little Munty
Mary
Mr. Men
Excursion Tickets Offer Prompt Iowa Central Railways
Railroad circular advertises excursion tickets to Minnesota and nearby states for Labor Day through October with low fares, stopovers, and group rates. It lists destinations including Clear Lake Spirit Lake and Minneapolis. notes booking through Iowa Central Ry and agents like V. Danny in Marshalltown.
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Hunmner
Chefin
Roitwey
Clear Lake
Spirit Late
Inka Minnetonka
Okoboji Lake
White Bear Lake
Detroit
Navil's Lake
Moose
Spring Paél
Excelsior Springs
Duluth
Ashefind
West Superior
St. Pytul
Minneapolis
Penver
Pueblo
Caleculo Springs
Manhatty
Fiy
Minnesota
South Dakota
Manitoba
Missouri
Kouinas
Nebraska
Guloraito
Wyoming
Duh
New Mexico
Tennessee
Mississipi
Alabama
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tucan Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Arizon
Columbian
Chicago
Iowa Central Railway
Railroads expand lines in western territories continue progress
The railroad construction advances extend across the western wast where new lines open to travelers. The ongoing development unfolds steadily, drawing public interest in matters affecting the rail system and the broader transportation landscape.
New Time Schedules From The Q L and D
The article describes lower rates and better accommodations on newly built lines, aiming to draw prestige and business from older lines. It highlights the Q, L and D as the short route between Eldora and major cities serving the fur trade and notes travel season starting as people plan trips abroad.
Shortest and Quickest of the R R Lines Rail Road Support
Local readers note strong backing for a new railroad corridor with Eldora leading support and the GD group backing efforts. The article stresses liberal policy and enterprise to seize improvement opportunities.
Transcontinental Rail Lines Link Elbury to Global Destinations
The narrative extols a vast railroad network spanning 7900 miles with alliances to M W and OU lines, offering frequent traffic rights to hundreds of towns from Iowa Falls to New Orleans. It highlights connections with B C BR and N Ry, G G W Ry, and routes toward Des Moines Omaha St Joseph and beyond, enabling travel from Elbury to China or Australia via three transfers.
Ocean and railway tickets for all parts of the globe
The notice announces that ocean tickets are sold as well as railway tickets at the C, C&D ticket office. It invites readers to purchase tickets or get information and provides a contact prompt for inquiries.
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Globe
C, C&d
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T. C. Walker
Rotor AO Paderietor
Department of Agriculture
Pakotas
Furmera
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Pyg
Central America
Cleopatra
Rameaus the Great
New York Times
Boston Transcript
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Upper Marlboro
Ang
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Swit Spectfic Co
Atlanta
Mona
Ian
Asa Olsen
Wourt Ward
Lcros
Illinois Central Ri
LVWV
Ilinois Central
Ilinois
Aipany
Yazoo Delta
Igsissippi
Llivols Central
Railronad
A. H. Hanson
Py AG
Sinola Central
Ohiceago
Coventry
Lake ST
Foley & Webb
Deulera
Agouth
Aia
Stewarts Block
Benny
Bebwart
Ian U Gawd
von Tient
Aril
Ie Panei
Pyedald Digereuann
Lone
Rene
Bai
Inismuss
Buniane
Molora
Thos
Bataay
ALP
Banks
Trade Mariner
Vista
Wefeml
Aucay
Hauinas
Brad
Lidhineapolis
Ghia
RLM
Luna
Indianapolis
Ferther Babies
Windod Cil
Jess ‘Totos
V. Danny
Marshalltown
Lowa
C. 1
Indir
Q, L
Dora
R. R
Iprovementa
Eldora
Iowa Falls
Dakota
Orleans
Con
B.C. BR
N. Ry
Min
Nesota
Trian
Sia City
Indiana Territory
Great Pan Handly
Des Moines
Omaha
St. Joseph
Atchison
Denver
The
Black Hills
Salt Lake City
Portland
Oro
San Francisco
Elbury
Chin Japan
Anatralia
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