Birchen Game Fowls and Apple Prospects in Farm Notes
A discussion on Birchen, a newly recognized variety in the American Standard of Perfection, traces its origins to Duckwing and lacing changes, noting the difficulty of producing new varieties and the value of old ones. It covers practical farming tips, including disinfectants for sinks, the Northern Spy apple’s bearing tendencies, and a method for using wood ashes and bone for soil fertility with layered composting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowie Tina Neethern
Wagland
Besa
Farm Water Supply Dangers and Cleanliness
The New York Tribune warns farmers to regularly test running streams and springs for pollution from factories slaughterhouses sewage and human waste. Cisterns must be well built covered and kept clean with overflow pipes separate from others roofs gutters checked and storms avoided until cleaned. Rainwater from slate roofs is purest and cisterns should be cleaned regularly.
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The
New York Tribune
Granular Butter Finishing Techniques from Wisconsin Dairyman
The Wisconsin Dairyman describes how to draw off buttermilk and rinse butter with cold water to harden granules and prevent clumping. Repeat washing until water runs clear, then suggest brining to harden grains and further remove buttermilk for brighter butter.
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Wisconsin
Corn Husking Frame Improves Field Labor
An illustrated corn husking device uses a wagon box frame with pine supports to lift husked ears from the shock row into the wagon bed. A man can blanket his team, husk continually, and load while moving along the row. Also includes homely home cooking verses praising meals at home over expensive dining out and notes on indoor hyacinth growing for winter blooms with pot guidance.
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H. C. Dodge
Detroit Free Press
Farm and Home Notes on Gardening and Livestock
The column covers growing Adiantum Farleyense with heat moisture shade and root room, repotting guidance, and propagation. It recommends bisulphide of carbon for red spider infestations, warns of fumes, and describes a safe setup. Also notes straw as a diet variation for horses and advises that moderate sized cows offer steady, profitable milk with lower feed needs.
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Edgar Sanders
Philadelphia Ledger
Bailey
Planting bulbs in pots with drainage and care
The instructions describe draining pots half an inch, topping with leaf mold and prepared soil, placing the bulb, pressing soil, and soaking gently. After potting, keep in a dark cool place for weeks to start roots, water briefly, then move to light and maintain standing water under each pot as flowers develop.
Cornmeal Pudding Instructions From An Old Recipe
A recipe describes mixing four tablespoons of white corn with a little cold milk, then beating in one ell of flour. Sweet rich milk is heated slowly until just before boiling, then the corn mixture is added and cooked gently until thick. It is poured into a mold to cool and served with sugar and cream and vanilla or lemon flavoring.
Tracking a Highwayman Big Foot Andrews Revealed
An up country sheriff recalls the elusive outlaw known as Big Foot Andrews. The criminal left oversized tracks but blended directions, evading capture until a silver roll and peculiar footwear exposed him. A No 12 boot and a Winchester rifle tied him to the robberies, ending the mystery.
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Andrews
Big Foot
Winchester
Wylackie
San Francisco Post
To Remove Freckles Freckle Lotion Recipe and Note
An old recipe offers a freckle lotion with tincture of benzine one drachm juice one lemon rectified spirits of wine one ounce rosewater eight ounces. The text states permanent freckles cannot be treated with this preparation and must be removed by electrolysis.
Fale Witnesses Attack Substitutes for Stomach Hitters
The piece condemns impostors who imitate Hostetter's Stomach Hitters with toxic substitutes. It warns locals against these trashy compounds and insists on using the genuine remedy for malaria dyspepsia constipation rheumatism and kidney trouble.
Indian Skeleton Unearthed in Muscongus Dig
Two boys ten years old in Muscongus Me found a six foot Indian warrior skeleton while digging a cellar. With the bones were old iron implements spearheads and arrow heads and copper arm bands six inches across. The body lay buried in a sitting posture facing the coat and the teeth were well preserved.
Catarrh Cure Reward Offer from Hall's Cure Advert
A 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co as proprietors and cites endorsements from West Truax and Kinman Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists, with price 75 cents per bottle and testimonials available.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Eit
O.hall
Great Reduction in Time to California by Western Route
The North-Western Line offers three day Chicago to California travel with Palace Drawing-Room Sleepers from Chicago to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Dining cars serve all meals en route. Tourist Sleeping cars available at $6.00 from Chicago to the Pacific Coast. Trains depart 6 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. daily. W. B. Kinsbern, G P & T A, Chicago.
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California
Chicago
Palace
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
W. B. Kinsbern
Obedience and Heart's Dissatisfaction in Travel Query
The fragment questions true obedience of the body when the heart is unsettled and asks whether to seek Nickel Plate road rates and connections before buying tickets elsewhere. It mentions ERIS NES and disjointed phrases about travel and vendors.
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Califorhia
Iaawenyern
Nickel Plate Road
Patient Restored After Eighteen Years With Pink Pills
From the Keening News Newark W J about eighteen years ago Annie Dale of 85 Bruce street suffered scarlet fever leaving back affliction. After hospital delays and failed operations she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills. Pain vanished in months and she remains free of pain now. Pills restore blood and nerves and are sold 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 through druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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Keening
Newark
W. J
Annie Dale
Bruce Street
Abe
St. Michael's Hospital
High Street
Central Avenue
Peta
Dr. Williams
Education funding in the United States and youth turnout
A quotation emphasizes the unique level of government and private funding for education in the United States. It notes that about 15,530,265 youths were gathered into schools, colleges, and universities during the past year, nearly a quarter of the nation’s population.
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United States
Nickel Plate Rail Service Links Major Northeast Routes
Nickel Plate proposes low rates and reliable service on its sleeping car line. The carrier operates between Chicago and Boston, via Fort Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, and New York, promising comfort across long-distance travel.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Cleveland
Erie
New York
Boston
Fort Wayne
Buffalo
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Meehan
Farm Water Supply
Horace
H. Ww. Beecher
Faith
Whittier
Eris
Wabash
Old Mexico
Gates
Mexico
Mr. Gates
Wabash Railroad
Crane
Curae
As. H. Gatun, Toledo, Ohio. P. E. Domnaveas, P. & T. A
Ohio
R. G. Toomison
T. A
Fort Wane
Ind
R. G. Bururki
Detroit
Mich
J. M. McConnelll
T. A. Lafayette
Nis
Ile Octamer Nie
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