Odd Bits and Anecdotes From A Lumped Newspaper Page
A mixed column of jokes provincial tales translations and notes from a 19th century newspaper. It includes language quips about health labels poison warnings a long anecdote about Uncle John Berry a curious tale of four Tuscarawas wives marriages at Titusville a Chinese dialect parody and a Paris suicide case with chaotic details. The tone mimics a miscellany page with short observations and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Life Ineuitancé Company
Blackamittis
Soman
al Bonnet
Boston
Tromas Frikmown
Navy Department
Washington
Capitol
Lincoln
Archibald
Alexander
di Dis
Washington Life
John Berry
Lake Champlain
Uncle John
Titusville
Norval
Grampian
Dolla
Avondale Relief
Iat Ciy
Aestine
Mer
Old Fashioned Home Remedies And Household Tips
A collection of vintage advice on cooking onion soup cures and beauty tricks, fabric care, dyeing and restoring garments, hair and shoe care, plus guidance on farm management and sunny housekeeping. The piece blends practical household hacks with agricultural notes and moral observations on frugality and efficient farming.
Western Patents Ranted by Patents Commissioner Week Ending Sept 28 1869
List of patents granted by the Commissioner of Patents for the week ending September 28, 1869 across Illinois Indiana Michigan Iowa Wisconsin with inventors and towns including Corn Harvester by J. Eno Springfield Illinois Washing Machine by George Leizh Bloomington Illinois Polishing Machine by B V Randolph Jerseyville Illinois etc. Also mentions various devices such as Stump Extractor Churn Harrow Plow Minge for Gates Steam Generator and more with locations in Chicago Springfield Bloomington New Albany Detroit Milwaukee and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatwell
Ellsworth & Co
Lake Street
Chicago
Illinois
J. Eno
Springfield
George
Main
Naperville
George Leizh
Bloomington
Lot
Ale
Otis
Normal
B. VY. Randolph
Jerseyville
Ileary Redlich
Thornton
Berlin
Bolt
O. van ‘Massel
Itarveater
John Barnes
Rothfords
F. R. Breed
Farmington
F. M. Guckmaster
Galesburg
Daniel Bull
York
Michigan
E. A. Chubb
Sonia
St. Dillon
Detroit
Ira Wlanders
Paw Davy
Budstead
Jones Harding
J. B. Rutherland
Minge
Gates
Job Sweet
Decatur
Iowa
Churn
Robert
Wm. Klarton
Iillsborough
How to care for Boots and Shoes for Longevity
Practical guide on footwear upkeep advising linseed oil treatment before wear, soaking leather to mold to the foot, and subsequent greasing with lard and tallow or neat’s foot oil. Emphasizes water resistance, dryness, and extended life of leather and stitching.
Rye culture for farm profit and green manure use
The article extols rye as a versatile crop suitable for poor soils and mixed farming. It notes rye's resilience, value as animal feed, and ability to grow where wheat fails. It covers seed quality, sowing rates for spring feeds, soil tolerance, and comparative bread quality, urging careful cultivation for strong yields. It also includes several local notices and advertisements as part of the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ohio
Keep the Body in Good Repair for Vital Health
The piece argues early treatment of physical decline with a vegetable tonic to prevent breakdown. It promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a trusted restorative after a quarter century of use and notes its strong public and medical endorsement. It also mentions Quaker Beepquers as a fortifying measure against temperature-related health risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
United States Revenue Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alexander Duss
Charmy Taltow
Hanpen
Arthus Magazine
Joe Young
Mora
Western Patents
New York City
New York Sun
The
Sun
Presse Dn. Saan
V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo, N.Y
Caswell, Hazard & CO
New York
Hazard & Caswell
Wwyg
Tostrurr
Eloy
Vatabury & Witlinou
Peary Davis
Painter
Ateton
China
Conaldora
Theophilus Parsons
Harvard University
Pia Bool
Eve
South'Clark St
Diany
Matent
Read Mabuicy & Witston
Lorillard’s
Yacht Club
Tony
Lorillard
Virginia Tobacco
Dollar House
State St
C. Thompson & CO
Federal Street
Great Western
Ettenhar
Exchange
Water Club
Manchester
Wolster
United States
Union Express Company
Washington Street
Hoston
Mass
S.C. Thompson & CO
State Street
Federal Sr
Boston, Mass
Jemale College
di Ki
Lake
Tyee Yang
Edie
Uooday
Atciris
Ll. Contree Ane
Marre
Potton
Lalemo GU
Dixard Gilead
Patent Office
IMA Vni
Park Row
Scientific American
P Bane
Mechanica
Noweaper
Beence
Né& Co
Pork Row
Aqgents
Paige
Nis
Pary
Anc
Ste NT
Biop
Wifeoutats
Renae
Agen
J. Burr & CO. Publisherss
Hartford, Conn
Ste
Wells
Bar
S. Clark St
Charles A
Bedivbr
Ml Neontaa
Sf Conn
EWSPA
Attpervieion
Bae
Tina Hho
Anne Alze
Ake
Mr.Fuller
Rome
Ellikante
Philadelphia
Queen Black
J. Fay & Sons
Camden
New Jersey
M. Wagner & CO
Marshaul
Sullivan Machine Co
Claremont, N.Y
Ly Axiress
Jeruome & Cqo
Cheshire
Agenta
Stanfords CO
Reas U. 8
Bulishing CO
B. Clark Jr
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Nols Church Street
P. O. Bon
Prussia
Ill
U. S
van Melals Vander Wells & Coe
Ipvincott & Bakewell
Pittsburgh
Lippincott & Co
Ahearn
P.O. Avenue
Baltimore, Md
Waters
Wrrterooms
Broadway
N.Y
Horace Waters
Prudenl
Siuiingler
Masulay & Wilton
Clohe
Cotor
Fulton
Albert
PAL Lee & CO
Stoge
Stour
Kley
C. Bowers & CO
Spruce St
Seltzer
Chilton
Elem America
Ines
Cristaldoro
Low T
Taz Sry
Beral
Planta
ER. P
Needitam & Son
Gana
North Americal Insurance CO
Albany
Chickering & Son
Ln Chickers
United
England
Chase
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