Breeding Trotting Horses and Farm Profit in 19th Century
An 19th century treatise examines whether breeding trotters is profitable for farmers. It weighs stallion use, mare bloodlines, and cost of training against potential foal sales. The article notes strong sires like Mambrino lines improve outcomes, while not every foal becomes a world-beater. It discusses manure management, stable costs, and practical farming choices, including adopting Norse and Nor rsdale stallions where feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashawa
Morgans
Ahat Moong
Ian Trower
Jon
Willind
Pin Stock Journal
The Great Cat Richie and the Ireland Linen worker tale
A nostalgic rural memoir recounts a white and black kitten named Richie growing from a family pet to a brave house guardian, rescuing a calf and sharing beds with a hen and her chicks. It contrasts this warmth with a moral about honesty from a linen factory apprentice named Adam Clarke and a churchgoing couple's prayerful reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasta
Richard
Richie
Mamie
Dolla
Sol
Imamma
Ireland
Adam
Adam Clarke
Harry
White
Willis
Wille
Willie
French
Willig
Clean Money and the Dirty Currency Debate
The article argues for reforms to improve the cleanliness and condition of national bank notes, noting ragged, dirty currency harms business and morale. It urges quicker replacement, smoother handling, and eventually an end to irredeemable paper money, with partial improvements possible in a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan
Wn. Y. Times
What is a Western Man
The piece argues that a Western man is defined by travel and diverse experiences rather than roots. It notes Nebraskans are mobile, with many settlers having lived elsewhere, while New Englanders stay locally. It highlights western land development and migration patterns along routes like the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, praising Nebraska’s growth and self-reliance.
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Nebraska
Bayard Taylor
Cairo
Nile
Detroit
New England
South Danvers
Mass
Miss Eden
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Marblehead
Burlington Kussouri River
Wis
California
Colorado
Montana
Pyor
J. D. Botuss
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Ion
Royal
Havana
Pier Managlaz Manure
Lorsky Field
Bohemia
Kitting
Howe
Montreal
Carr
Hut
Hamilton
Ohio
Ross
M. Young & CO
Greenwich St
Bryan
Beevhar
Stowe
Ford & GO
Chicago
San Francisco
T. William & Co
Phil
Ing
Barttom
Danpartys
Uetter Tor
John A. Dodg
Danbar
N. F. Burnham
York, Pa
John Q. Kellogg
Platt St
United States
8. H. Austin
John F. Henry's
College Place
Brookeert
Tilden &Co
Arora
Materia Medica
DR. Wells
Denbelmugny Krgwr
York
Cuba
Weattingan
Lottraten
Saxotty
Hruhawlok
Hamburg
Alrewar
Anyeen Nevis
Efi
Weary Nastor
Legoherwanel
McCont Ciotdleinh
King
Wallide
Aon
Mephens
Maven
Western
Aia
ITAPI
Gift Enterprise
L. D. Sine
Wy Hapa TV
L. D. Line
Fifth St. Cincennati
State OF Illinois
Stephenson County
C. O. ConnMann
F. Gunn
German Insurance Company
Freeport
Illinois
Anid Company
Oscan Taviox
The
German Insurance Co
U.S
B. V. Sikkema
Stephenson Street
Bower Baths
Freeport, Journal
Adram
Journal
Uls
Thomas
Breed & Haws
Proprietors
Annes
Hart Ap
Otto
Commercial ‘Printing
Bill Heads
Dodgers
Budalo
Fordling
Freeport, Ild
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