The Honest Lapidary Montin's Rise From Drunkard to Partner
A Paris lapidary Montin, famed for skill but faults with drink, loses a precious diamond after a tavern visit. His master initially accuses him, then believes in his honesty and offers work. Montin reforms, repays debts, recovers the stone months later, and ultimately becomes a partner and prominent jeweler in Paris.
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Cera
Montin
Paris
Ile
Tami
Maying
Heaven
Earth
Miscellaneous reflections in a dated newspaper tone
A collage of maxims, jokes, and anecdotes from a historic page. It includes quips about ambition, discipline, and character, a note on Washington Life Insurance Co., references to fashion trends, a theatrical anecdote about an artist, and several humorous exchanges. The piece mixes moral reflections with light social commentary and stray dialogues.
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Washington Life
New York
Kane
Father
Paris
Ruth
Boaz
Washington Life Ins. Co
le ‘Faun
Whatheé
P. TT
Barn Waupten
Lingale
Rankeray
Tainihent
Ila Falinre
Ives
Ay J. Fullas
Journal ‘of Chemistry
Mondical Gazette
Otha Aearg
Western Patents Granted Week Ending September 21 1869
The list details various patent grants reported by Farwell Ellsworth & Co for the week ending Sept 21 1869. It includes devices and improvements in lighting street lamps, harvesting, sewing machines, carriages, coffins, agricultural tools, grain processing, waggons, cultivators, and Wisconsin and Indiana entries with inventors and locales such as Chicago Elgin Peters burg Indianapolis Milwaukee and North Manchester.
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Commissioner of Patents
Farwell, Ellsworth & Co
Lake Street
Chicago
Mllingir
Caswell
John 23
Harris
Ottawa
Carrhiggs
E. A. Sing
Chitaworth
Harrow
John Kinhart
Athens
Harvester
U. S
Carma Drivere
Q. EF
Mayhew
Indianapolis
A. Moxnnilon
Adhmyy
Uhirnot
Vincentes
Dl. Morrow
Everton
E.brown
Crawfords- Ville
Milwaukee
George
Farm and Household Remedies and Tips From 19th Century Journals
A digest of agricultural notes highlights plowing in heat with resting horses, preserving posts with charcoal oil, and using dry earth for gall and sores on horses. It cites methods for keeping cistern water fresh, storing sweet potatoes with dry pulverized wood, and improving hog cleanliness and odor control. It also mentions varnish prep, a method to prevent horse linings from breaking, and a humorous Edinburgh exchange.
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Illinois
M. Comaille
LX Part
Goran Varnisii
Vermont
Country Gentleman
Tow to Keep Pastures in Good Condition
An American Agriculturist excerpt on pasture management explains that income must exceed expenses to keep land productive. It covers using manure, grazing animals, plaster, lime, ashes, compost, and irrigation to improve soil and forage. notes varying soil types need different topdressings and that old pastures require active management to stay profitable.
Fattening Hogs and Pork Quality Debate
A fragment discusses hog fattening and pork quality, noting that feed type affects meat. corn and beech nuts cited as influences. It questions cleanliness and feeding practices, warning tainted food leads to spoilage and poor pork keeping qualities.
Defensive Medicine Amid Autumn Ills and Tonics
A period piece argues for preparation against autumn illnesses with muscular vigor and a tonic regime. It extols SOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS as the best defense against miasma and fevers, warns of imitations, and notes Caswell Hazard iron tonic benefits. Also cites endorsements from Rev Jabez S Swan and mentions a popular new national song.
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Satan
Sostetter
Wostetter
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Caswell, Mack & Co
New York
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Western Patents
Shay
Edinburgh
Wreshmarket
Tron
Tow Nursery
Johnies Shorey
Washington Street
Boston
Maia
Wilhi
Jabez
Swan
New London
S. A. Weaver
Millard
America
Mitchcock
Beers
OL P
Allen
Gough
Drvaniera
A. Weaver
Canker
Halt Rhenm
Drubgthts
J. N. Harris & Cui
Acca
Karo Ile
Jer
Lole Proprietors
Otto, OY i Als
Vise
Hitchcock's
EAP and
Popular Musical Publications
Somme
Tiwaa Nao
Plana
Bearder
Faiily
United States
Anthor
Dinka
Eise
Jorepu Reveree
LEO
Lahall
Gabriele
Praise OF
Pont
Genevieve Walbticegencerer
Ming
Maggies Beertt
Ieee Clethisl
Vee Aolley
Bone
Heras
Dobon
Lxfon
Kells
Che
Susan
Beller
Broadway
Thotese
Orphec
Arnes
St. Nicholas Chalop
Cece
Crete
Reece
Perichole
Tome
Beadle
Bools
Cessesees Maymonel
Sss
Aaribal Hh
Lamy Ming
Estes Eeste
Waverly
Renee Evecas
Mabel Waltz
Theresa
Bachelor's Hall
Mary
Wille
Jolly Dovs
Kitty Tyrrell
Lpbwon RR
Crescent City
the Cavanct
Bard
Hamlet
Prince of
Denmark
Mimple
Row
Brothera
Raw
Raymond Copelarus
Molly Brawn
Ccc
Lover
Tandalina
FTMC
Tommy Dadde Vee Hayman
Roger
Clcccs
Snes
Cease Halle Y Mary
Sai Rogers HS
Simon
Edinboroh
Anny
Tae
Sui Pets
Beene
Maribel Reveecone
Raymond
Aluedie
Boebrell
Matton
Wallace
Virianl
Rogers Guglielino Reymond Sage Wat Cagfaroren Rogers
Phingdale
Auight Gloner
Luce Barn
Iran
Venice
Abd Perjadhia
Canady
He Nees Companies
W.mitcrbock
T Heckman St
de Glenwood Pélka
Queena
Eugenie Manehe
Elie University
ANRW
Austen Kal Ile
Sie
Descriptivi Cireniar
Addrette Conte! & CO
Publiahere
Bouth Clark
Union Staton
Heane
Doubie Weekly
NEW York Observit
Bert Tanity Ware
Pe Oledhers
Cope
MORSE
Irs
Chemara
D. B. Fisk & CO
Springteta Une
Rae Wee
Great Atlantic and Paup] Tea
Church Street
Sally York
Mauro Cass Co
Bpringfeld
LEELS
Sufi Machine Cy
Claremme
No H
Chess
Dr. Sage
Catarch
BR. V
Rica
Faye Sigken Ng
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