Farmer Column Invitation and Community Notes
A fragmentary farmers column invites Corredondence for a local page in Stephenson County. It requests pieces on any subject the writer knows about and asks contributors to include their address with each article. The notes emphasize private circulation and request submissions on the paper’s verso side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prarmer
Stephenson County
Grandes and Marmers
Goodyear
eNo
Goodyear Rubber Curler Co
F.C
Broadway
New York
Christian Frederick Albert
Stephenson
John L. Taylor
George 2
Kingsley
Jon L. Taylor
Sd Kingsley
Freeport
Oun L. Taylor
Maretta
Barton & Barnum
Attys
Loran
Ulinois
Jefferson
Withess
William Ditsworth
Bal Priey
Cleanliness in Cattle Farming and Barn upkeep
An essay emphasizes that clean, well kept barns, proper waste management, and regular grooming improve cattle health and farm thrift. It argues thrifty stock reflects thrifty owners and urges daily brushing, skin care, and ventilated, clean housing to boost profits and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ou West
Cumsfort
March hints for farming season and fertilizer use
March hints urge farmers to plan and start field work, expand tillage, and consider fertilizers. Discussion covers home-made manures, purchased ingredients like potash, and ready-made fertilizers, stressing timing before spring and accommodating capital, labor, and soil needs. Guidance includes stock care and poultry incubation tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Springcare and farm advice from a 19th century agricultural note
The text discusses preparing wood for the stove, early spring farming tasks, maintaining cellar vegetables, manure management, underdrains, and soil moisture. It notes deep snows favorable for an agricultural year, lambs needing care, and ends with news that Sir Titus Salt, head of Titus Salt & Sons and founder of Saltaire, has died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarmer
Titus Salt
Ife
Titus Salt & Sons
Saltaire
Yorkshire
England
Vegetine Blood Purifier Promises Restored Health
An 19th century advertisement extols Vegetine as a blood purifier that cleanses the liver kidneys and nervous system. It claims to cure scrofula and blood diseases without harsh purging and asserts growing physician endorsement and patient relief from ailments through natural restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegetine
Railroad Time Table for North and South Trains
The timetable lists trains from Freeport and Rock Island joining Chicago routes with passenger and freight services. It notes departures to Sioux City and St Louis, with connections through Rock Island, Rochelle, and Aurora, including night and day schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sanday
Preeper
St. Lewisg
Kinst
Souto
Pest
Ee Bio de Suave
Jownson
Ag A. Mitchell
Suvut
Freeport
Rene
Rockford
Rock Island & ST
Rock Island
W.U.R.R
Qu. Skinner
Penfield
Chicago
Janesville
Watertown
Pond du Lac
Oshkosh
Apeton
Green Bay
Escanaba
Negaunee
Marquette
Houghton
Hancock
Lake Superior
Dubuque
Rockford Freeport
Air Points
Racine
Repost
Milwaukee
Pullman Palach
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sulwaukee
Winona
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Michigan Central
Kadimiore
Ohio
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Kankakee
Chicago and Alton
Union Pacific
United States
New York
Broadway
Boston
State Street
Omaha
Farnham Street
San Francisco
Montgomery Street
Ideave
Clark Street
Sherman House
Canal
Madison Street
Kinzie Street
W. Kingie
Canal Streets
Wells Street
Wells and
Kinzie Streets
W.ll Stensyrr
Manrvin Huderr
Pass. Ag’t
Muang’r
Centaur Liniment Claims Wide Healing Range
The Centaur Liniment is advertised as extracting soreness and pain, curing rheumatism and many flesh bone and muscle ailments. It is said to heal burns, bites, stings, frost, and various pains with testimonials from Josiah Westlake and G H Bennett praising its effects and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Westlake
Marysville
G. H. Bennett
Rock Prairie
Geo. W. Fertus
Manorville
Schoharie Co
N. Yo
Riley Sickles
Paus Station
Wyoming Co
Rose & Co
DEY
New York
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Nature
H. . Stevens
Pettingile
M. Pettingill & Co
Cincinnati
H.R. Stevens
Gilmolre
Walnut Street
Pel Mysele
Ana Man
Natick
Maso
Dune Dst
B.S. Best
J. W. Carter
AL Gilman
H. Steviens
H. Res Stevens
Boston, Mass
Houst
Argano Burni
Ane Io
Aize
Wales
Goidgdyear
Rubber Curler Co
T. C
Register
Thad Ulre Loch Raney
Llinole
Vester
Ing East
Ning West
Sternunionraitt
Pasken
Dasbonsom
Wood
Reepnie
Eta
Innett
Ghicago
Forreston
Mt. Mourcis
Oregon
OWA Br.r. Kay Fizpress
Liam
Alrora
Aurora Rochelle
Mt. Morris
Ainckelby
Medical
Centaur
C& N W
Chicago & Nortiwestern Railway
Great Trais
Northwest
Chicage
Atl Palais
Winots
Wisconsin
Northrern
Michigan
Athinesota
Minnesota
Madison
St. Pauk
Duluth
Great Northwest
LA Crosse
St.peter
Chiengza
Whiona
Rochester
Owatonna
Miawikiato
St. Peter
New Oho
Mhinnesota
Gmeearequarters
Ons
Jacob Kline
Freeport, al
Comne
Vin Buren
Bridge Streets
Phila
Discker Tea Foe
Nimkment
Ron Sareth
Brety
Pachter
Reed
Temple OF Music
van Buren St
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Mass
J.B. Rose & Co
Dey Street
LEGAL
Tierifi
Stephensott County
Tlnois
Peter Demmel
Samuel Strane
Phebe Strong
Hinds
Samuel Strong
Stephenson Co
Ublicg
District Court of the United States
Athels
Valenting Wentz
A. D
3. A. Crain
J. A. Crain
Parkruptcy
Sinois
Merrit J. Brown
Heri
Ilinois
George Mernitz
Anton Bering
Elias Perkins
Coltman
Mlinois
Courney
J. R. Leigh
Filinals
Matthew Graham
Illinois
John K. Hayes
Herman Bower
Wriget
Pol
J. 5
Lehman
Berek
Ingram
Brussels
Stephenson Street
Pennsylvania House
eVilly J
Demman
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