Social life and cosmetic trends in pre Revolutionary Philadelphia
The piece surveys Philadelphia life before the Revolution with tea parties and punsters, notes rising tooth brushing and eyebrow arching, and cites an 18th century advertisement for a hair removing compound. It references Dr LeMayer the dentist and stories of implanted teeth and delayed use by patients. The next sketch will cover Washington at Valley Forge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Valley Forge
Colds and Roup in the Poultry Flock
The article explains two forms of the poultry illness roup and lists causes such as sudden weather changes damp coops and overcrowded roosts. It urges cleaning and disinfection and separating diseased birds while outlining basic treatment and prevention measures.
Plow Down Cotton Stalks To Fuel Weevil Numbers
The Progressive Farmer urges farmers to let cotton stalks grow until frost to provide food and breeding sites for boll weevils. The argument is that late-developing weevils survive winter and ensure a strong pest population for next year.
Fall Painting Benefits Cited By Durst In Progressive Farmer
The article notes fall’s favorable temps for drying improving paint durability. Warm sun aids daytime brushing while cool nights slow surface drying, allowing the inner film to dry uniformly. Experts favor inside out drying for better results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason KE. Durst
Wages for the Hen and the Busy Domestic
A reflective piece argues hens labor from dawn to dusk, tirelessly scratching for worms and indulging in courtship. It portrays the hen as endlessly active, seeking esteem and comfort in daily routines, likening her to a worker deserving reward.
Orchard Notes Recommend Pecan Planting Across Cotton Belt
The article discusses expanding home orchards with diverse fruit varieties for extended ripe seasons and contrasts commercial orchards planting only top selling varieties. It urges planting pecans this fall, noting their adaptability where cotton grows, especially grafted varieties that yield higher prices, profit, and shade, suitable for the cotton belt per L A Niven.
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Cotton
L. A. Niven
Suspect Held as Marlin probes widow Dolly Gameson death
A suspect remained jailed in Marlin as the grand jury planned to open Monday an inquiry into the highway death of Mrs Dolly Gameson. She was shot Saturday two miles from Marlin while under bond for an earlier killing of Clayton Briggs at her husband’s home.
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Marlin
Dolly Gameson
We Do Good Job Printing On Short Notice
A local printer advertises reliable job printing services with quick turnaround and satisfaction guarantee aimed at customers needing urgent prints.
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Hall
Jeney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mammoth
G. P. Walker
Texas
Burey’s Fall
Stonewall, Texas
HY. Burg
Cain City
Happy Harmonists
Edg. H. Tatsch
Engel’s Hall
Luckenbach, Texas
WM. Engel
Ford
Hy. Becker
Buick
Buick Motor CO
Flint, Mich
R. L. Kott
Orchard
Knopp
UPSON
Joe Stein
Stein
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