Matched Teams and Household Horses in Modern Era
An exploration of matched teams and carriage horses traces the shift from ancient to modern breeds, noting Cleveland horses and the rise of smoother travelers. It discusses breeding, speed, utility, and social status, then tells of a textile weaver who profits from a new pile-cutting carpet weave, illustrating innovation and reward in industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tnes
Arabia
Uet
Anet
Michigan
Bite Mill
Onde
John
Maister
Invention Transforming Carpet Weaving by a Weaver
An early carpet loom mechanic conceived a method to cut pile loops by inserting a knife edged wire into the loom and withdrawing it, creating even pile without manual hand cutting. The innovation, tested on a satin turned velvet pile, enabled faster production and reduced labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Camel's-hair shawls and the Cashmere trade decline
The camel's-hair shawl made from Thibet goat wool remains popular yet faces oversupply and price drops. Cashmere production and labor are high, with output from Cashmere limited vs demand in Calcutta, Bombay, London, and American buyers. Prices fall from historical highs, reshaping global sales and regional leaders like American importers and Boston traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tartary
Cashmere
Calcutta
Bombay
London
Boston
Two Flowers from One Calla Lily Buds
Mrs Lucy A Millington of South Haven Michigan explains in Gardener Monthly how to get two flowers from a single Calla lily sheath. After cutting or when withering pull the stalk down through the sheath to reveal a second bud at the bottom then cut away the old stalk. Leave the leaves free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy A. Millington
South Haven
Mich
The
Gardener's Monthly
Your Monthly
Foyind
Remedy Credited From VEGETINE For Healing Foot Pain
Mr HER Stevene writes that years of painful foot sores were cured by VEGETINE after a recommendation from a sick friend. He used one bottle, pains subsided, then another bottle completed healing. He thanks the remedy and praises its health benefits, dated Barrimony, Mb., Dec 14, 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Her. Stevene
C. Krabk
West
Baltimore St
Barrimony
Bob
Vegetine endorsement letter from W H Clark Allegheny Pa
In 1873 VEGETINE was recommended and used to combat general debility and nervous prostration from overwork and irregular habits. The user reports rapid improvement and declares VEGETINE the only medicine needed, restoring health and energy. W H Clark of 120 Monterey Street Allegheny Pennsylvania provides signature endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R
W. H. Clark
Monterey Street
Alleghany, Penn
H. R. Stephens
A. L. Pettengill
S. M. Pettengill & Co
No. 10
State Street
Boston
Blood Preparation praised as blood purifier by user letter
Mrs A A Dinsmore of 9 Russell Street writes to praise the Blood Preparation for scrofula cankerous humors rheumatic affections calling it the best spring medicine and urges others to use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Svpvens
A. A. Dinsmore
Russell Street
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Iit
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Pote
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Portsmouth Co
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Boston, Ass
Jericho Road
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New York Independent
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Rubber Gods OF Lyery
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Gor A Wonge
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