Farmers urged to contribute to Stephenson County page
Our county paper invites farmers to write about Stephenson County earning and related topics. Submissions should be plain and on one side of the sheet. Articles from local farmers are welcome for publication in this department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
N. Y. Tribune
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
W.S. Clark
Mass, Agricultural College
W. T. Keener
Madison St
Chicago
Dr. Beard
United States
Elaniue
Boston
S. C. Thompson & Co
Lake St
Federal St
P.S
Shrinkage Of Corn In Drying Rules For Farmers
Farmers weigh and measure drying losses to judge value of early versus late corn sales. Experiments show ears dry unevenly, with 5 to 25 percent bulk loss depending on conditions. Shelled grain loses more bulk. selling by weight favors autumn sales. advise shelling, weighing grain and cobs separately.
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Counery
Mulehing Fruit Trees for Protection Against Cold
Horticulturists advocate mulching orchard surfaces to shield trees from sudden temperature changes. A two inch mulch keeps soil moist and loose during dry spells, aiding tree health. The practice includes cultivating between rows with a small plow and applying salt-hay from May to July to suppress weeds.
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New Yorker
Avain
Fashionable City Wedding Described in Vivid Details
A Metropolitan account chronicles a bustling great city wedding with fashion, crowds, and ceremonial excess. The bride, attended by twelve walking ladies, knelt in ornate poses as the organ wailed and the audience watched with curiosity, while the father arranges a future match and the ceremony proceeds amid heat and heady perfume.
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Gamins
Oster
Ion
Gambling losses in historic high society at Saratoga
The article recalls old time gaming losses with prominent figures like the Duke of Queensbury Pitt Fox Lord Holland and the Marquis of Drogheda. It notes heavy gambling at White's and elsewhere, including large sums lost in a single night and ruinous debts among peers and bankers.
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Saratoga
Duke of Queensbury
Pitt
Fox
Lord Holland
Duke of York
Marquis of
Drogheda
Kingston
Blessington
Drummond
White's
Beau Brummell
Addressing Letters by State City Street Name Order
The passage argues a method for directing mail that starts with the state then the city and street before the recipient's name, claiming this order better guides the Post Office in sorting and delivery. It critiques the conventional sequence and suggests reversal to prioritize geographic area.
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Lo i
Odds and Guids and War Humor From a Distant Age
A collage of quips and anecdotes touches on marriage, uniforms, intelligence, and politics. It riffs on war themes, censorship and social manners with lines about Prussians, telegraphs, and Washington Territory, weaving cartoonish vignettes, jokes about lovers, servants, and travelers, and quick one liners from a bygone era.
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Noisy-le-Grand
Victor Hugo
Washington Territory
Bangor
Maine
Excelsior
Far-vous
Snooks
France
Bois de Bologne
Paomoroarcan
Lincoln
Sheffield
Minnie Brabury
Marshall County
Ind
Brays Berry
Portmouth
England
Michigan
White Eagle
Polly
Jay Cooke
Tempest
Glad Tidings
Ben Butler
Hanner
Paris
William
Bill
Peter
Sarah Snivels
Bunkum
Quitz
Stephenson Street
Lawyer
Imperial Cook
Stewart's
Freeport
Eastern Trade
P. Lorillard & CO
Macenboys Rappee
Chambers Street
Rufifner & Poy
South Water Bt
R. M. Bishop & Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hramhall
Ingersoll & CO
Gleveland
O. I. A. Kaiser
St. Louis
A. van Bcitrick
A. R. Mithell
Mass
ManganTon
Georgia
Beer
Samuel Y
North Street
Philadelphia
Truthers & Sons
Market-St
Walnut-St
Philaelphia
ODD, Robert & CO
Chicago Trade
Geo. RE. Varina
Usean Dfr
Iske, D. B. & Co
Blossbure
Pittsburg
Coals
J. Montelius
Nevada Hotel
Washington Street
Washington and
Franklin Streets
Ill
Thos, Hendrick
Chas. Bowen
Ridham
van Schaack
Stevenson & Reid
Lake Street
Cash Tailoring House
J. W. Lyon & CO
Clare Street
West
A. H. Miller
Cor
Randolph and
Clark Streets
BelleiGn
Bane
Dearborn St
Ellsworth & Co
Rownson, Hayden & CO
Washington
Michigan Ave
Ogers & Bigelow
Monroe Street
Joyes & Stratton
Chere
Wearborn Street
Oldiers
DeHaven
Aso
Coventry Depot
Drugeista
Hansel
H UL
Berlizheimep
Washingt Street
Tevens
Rae
Aq Hulorican Jose Co
Duane
Grich, Me
WW. S. Lamb
Freeport, Illinois
Spring & Bt
I. Cent.and Co. & N
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway
Buffalo
Great Lake Shore
Grand Rapids
Cleland
Rochester
Miller
Platto Baker & Smith
Carroll
Princips
Fy F. E. Morse
Agit En
Middleditch
Potter
Stephenson St
Chica Street
Ilinois
Bardines
Potter & Pes
Freeport, Ill
J. RB. Perkins & CO
Fr. O. Miller
Boot and Shoe Line
Martin's
Emmett & Burralls Drug Store
Eigles
Canal Street
Ing. Co
J.C. Davison
Sea’s
Fas
Keitate
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