Cattle trade growth and shifting breeds noted in 19th century markets
The article surveys US cattle wealth, noting the American Herd Book growth to 23 volumes and 60,000 cows and 47,000 bulls. It explains sustained demand and prices for graded Durhams Shorthorns and related cattle, with major markets centered from Texas to Missouri and Chicago. It contrasts wild western cattle with the ongoing grading up of stock, and ends with a parable about preaching to illustrate a point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Agricultural Review
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
California
Mexico
Pampas
Indian Territory
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Inoss
Kentucky
The Effect of Age on the Eye
An article discusses how the eye's lens changes with age, reducing near vision. It notes near points at various ages from three inches in youth to thirteen inches later, with lens hardening diminishing refractive power and the need for parallel rays to form a focus on the retina.
Recollections of an old congressman's telegraph
An 1844 account recalls the first message at the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore when the telegraph line from Washington and the Capitol yielded What hath God wrought. The scene sparked awe and skepticism among lawmakers, with doubt fading as telegraph reliability proved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Baltimore
Washington
Capitol
James K. Polk
Norwich canaries and their care explained
A speaker describes Norwich canaries with a clear physical profile including head, neck, back, wings and chest. He notes six classes, emphasizes their health, climate suitability, and long life, citing a five year example. He warns against overfeeding with sugar and cake which harms digestion and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich Canaries
Russian Legend Of A Whistling Robber In Old Lore
An old Russian tale describes a famed whistler named Ninety Nine or Mightingale who robbed travelers by silence. Eia Muromets captures him. at Vladimir the robber’s whistling threatens the royal family, but a guard sues for mercy and seals his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Ukraine
Eia Muromets
Vladimir
Norwich Canary Impresses Bird Fancier in Local Display
A Norwich canary captivates a bird fancier with compact form vivid plumage and robust health. He praises its bold musical notes and long song, contrasting it with Belgian canaries and noting distinctive chest capacity and durability. The scene features a goldfish circling a globe and other exotic birds in a glass box as various birds vocalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
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Horners
Split Parpers Magazine
Piret Telegraph
Breior
HP. Monroe
Wirtner & Alling’ Hardware
Lion-St
Plence
Roa
PM Bene
Eggleston Truss Co
Mantra
H. Eggleston
Chicago,til
Ares
Artel
Center Street
Dunkirk, N. Y
G. W. Stiles & Co
Moons, N.Y
Tieinlack
Proce
Sehow & Papyle
Dankirk
Wmepiles & CO
Ly Ordes
Langworthy
Dreenwia Faus
Cdt
Tanghimion
Waverly
Havalie
Dexwike
Gure
Tern
Job
I. T. Woods
Cleveland Medical College
Lst
HB Meeker
Binghamton
Ghautaggaa
Pt. Lewis Bie Inst
East 3d St
Dunkirk
Paina
Lewis
Ami
Forse
Thatcher
Leck
Canada
Evers
H. D. Thatcher
Potsdam
Quito
Fries
Michardson & CO
Peopls
Furtington, Vt
B.gough
Rata
Newsrarer Rac Hive
Anits, Phic
SOS
Aria
Park Row
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