The Raccoon by Billings A curious portrait of a raccoon
The piece portrays Jim Raccoon as a US resident living in rough forest life. It notes his habits, family, and mischief, outlining his fondness for stealing and his perceived “civilized” pretensions. It ends with commentary on raccoon longevity and the Northwestern Fur Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Billings
Jim Raccoon
United States
America
Colum
Lie
Reddy Tew
Noah
Avife
Ennybody
Erie
Society of Men and Dogs
Northwestern Fur Company
Coon
Tuxed Boy Ruler Teaches Johnny A Lesson
A Tennessee teacher, in a tale of stern discipline, corrects Johnny who sulks after a whipping. The boy compares his method to guiding a stubborn horse, suggesting clucking, reading, or loosening the bridle as alternatives. The scene ends with Johnny sent back to his seat, unmoved by the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Johnny
Ventilate Your Children's Rooms For Health and Safety
A cautionary note urges parents to ventilate children's sleeping rooms to prevent slow deadly poison from stale air. Open windows or doors, even in cold weather, to ensure a fresh air exchange and reduce fatigue and illness in youngsters. The piece cites motherly vigilance and hospital-like routines for night air. It also references a St Paul Pioneer remark on Minnesota apple harvest expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Asin
Miscellaneous items show odd notices and quotes
A London suburb notice warns trespassers will be punished while a New York ad seeks a private family cook position. The era’s Life Assurance pitch cites Franklin and Jones. Wisconsin State Fair 1869 draws crowds with Sheridan anticipated. Bran cradle method for infants and a moral tale about a flies story appear among varied items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
New York
Europe
Benjamin Franklin
Eowanp F. Jones
Washington Life Insurance Company
Madison
Sheridan
Tim Lancet
Medical Journal
England
Mary
Western Patents Granted Week Ending September 14 1860
The following Western patents were granted by the Commissioner of Patents for the week ending Sept 14 1860. Listings from Illinois Indiana Iowa and other locations include items such as a Bath Fan Clamp a Mashing Machine a Vapor Burner a Velocipede and various cultivators scrapers and other implements with inventor names and towns in Monmouth Chicago Galesburg Oska Davenport Indianapolis and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Patents
Farwell, Ellsworth & Co
Solicitors of Patents and Counselors
Lake Street
Chicago
Illinois
Jozeph Bearden
Bath
Blackstone
Warren
W. A. Dryden
Monmouth
L. GC
Field
Galesburg
Edward Savage
Hay-Baker
Thompson
Minto
Sobherland
Pontiac
D. R. Hendricks
Clayton
A. J. Misenkimer
Oska
Hoorn Washing Machine
Orin Skeel
Winslow
HobbytHorse
L. Anderson
Steve Pipe Shell
Bagley & Mason
Elgin
Jesse Hindaon
Charleston
John Robins
Centralia
Waist of the Period on Light Lacing in London Lancet
The London Lancet condemns tight lacing as a harmful practice harming women’s health and posture. It notes widespread adoption in streets and drawing rooms, causing nervous and emotional symptoms and permanent damage, urging education in physiology to curb the cruelty to female health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Light-Lacing
Nashion
Toi
Farmers Fight Weeds From Europe To Asia In Field And Garden
Thrifty farmers confront foreign weeds like Canada thistle ox eye and dock invading fields and meadows. The article notes plants introduced by Europeans including dandelion garlic St John’s wort and tobacco’s impact. It urges proper weed disposal and the value of native crops while describing methods to increase strawberry plant production and proper coffee preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Gov. Ileith
Walter Raleigh
China
John Chinaman
Asia
Watering Horses Advice From Country Gentleman
A Country Gentleman article argues horses should have regular water, not be kept from drinking. Giving water at morning, midday, and again by four improves work and prevents harmful restraint. An 1,200 pound horse can handle about 20 pounds of water without burden, and watering aids strength and ease of movement on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tits Bexes
New Ular
Scientife
R. Wells
Broadway
Paoraca
Chicago City Fair
Chicago
Useful Recipes and Farming Tips From Old Papers
A compilation of kitchen and field advice including pickles with chopped greens, spice mixes, and vinegar revival methods. Agricultural notes discuss sowing wheat, soil rolling, mulches, lime use, kerosene oil for apples, and autumn strawberry planting with guidance on timing and plant handling.
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WuHen
Farm Journal
Waiat Munem
Fearth
Blome
Pennsylvania
Fiorticulturist
How to Make Apple Butter And Other Household Notes
Practical instructions for making apple and peach butter with detailed steps on selecting fruit, boiling cider, skimming impurities, and curing in vessels. Also includes a long list of magazine contents and subscription pricing unrelated items about Home Magazine Once a Month and Atlantic Monthly, with scattered notes on readers.
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Farm Journal
Tobury
Ohio
Felicien
Reading
Antour & Sons
Philadelphia
Ins
Oscoon Co Boston periodical offers various subscriptions
Oscoon Co of Boston lists annual rates and discounts for one year to eleven plus extras, with multi copy pricing. The issue notes new stories by Marloh Harland and M B Wood, plus fashion plates and designs, work department patterns, recipes, and household tips. Publication details and prices for single numbers and issues included.
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Hoot Magazine
Housekyepory
Deering of
Medbury
Virginia
Sonkenetwa
Arthur & Bons
Philadelphia
Major Traversay
Edyard Hoerstt Hale
Anusie
Freuns, Osuoup & Co
Boston
Mass
LA. Genry
Fever and Malaria News and Patent Remedies
An 1851 style notice discusses seasonal fevers and miasma from marshes, urging use of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS as protection. It extols the product’s purity and recommends twice daily use through the season, warning of counterfeit engravings on labels. Also promotes Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy with claims of rapid, proven efficacy. Mentions Bryant's Commercial Training School and endorsements of various remedies from Hazard & Caswell.
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Hostetter
Autiustin
Halle
Ayers Jones
Moffat
Townsend
Digfalo Hoening Post
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Raccoon
St. Paul
Minnesota
Western Patents
Aidee
Indianapolis
C. M. Tyler
L. M. Doddridge
Mount
M. Huston
Orange
Win
Stearth
Maxn Corrin
Cochranton
Wis
Tuy Cizpany
Ocgher
Arthur & Hons
Atlanric
The
Atlantié
City of
Brass
J. W
Gorman
Walter Mitchell
Brick Moon
Bydward
Atlantic
P. O
Perry Davis
Pain Killer
Pate P. Killa
Aho
Will
India
Africa
Perot
Bese Anhsuns
Fras
Nargardd
Jon G Con
Prabitabees
Booth Clark
Oscoon& Co
Tremont
Treat
Jabez
Swan
New London
S.a.weaver
Sin
Hazard
Caswell
Hazard & CO
Caswell, Hazard &Co
First-Olags
Arwell J
Igtoren Jovbers
Hel Reng
Ventor
Fife
Anteny
Ny Generaly
Coma CO
Reliable. Business Guide
Bar
Veta Price
Publisiling CO
Clark Ty
Machine Co
Clarenon Ny
Jay
Antein
Pia
Dca
Lippin Ott & Bar
Pirraaueon
Bolé
Ooibras
U.S. Publishing CO
Clark BE
Hale
New York Medical Gazette
the Journal of Chemistry
Ghilton
Cristadoro
Gristadoro
Deptek
Trent
Srutzer
Wagner & CO
MansiaLl
Mid
Barnah
Greman
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