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Newspaper
Friendship Weekly Register
Location
Friendship, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1889
Page
2
The article recalls Daguerre and the 100th anniversary of his pioneering work. It notes Irving Samblers from the county winning first prize in photographic portraiture and H J Coreil of Eldred Pa receiving honorable mention. It highlights the spread of photography from elite circles to common practice and the impact on art and science.
The article stresses a large New York dairy station suited to stock keeping and spring waters for cattle. It argues dairying profits depend on intelligent management and care to maximize milk output and returns, urging farmers to improve stock and ensure each cow pays for its cost.
A collage of farm results shows a dairyman finding high milk yield from prime cows and lower returns from poorer stock. Local society includes Mrs. W. Beers hosting a surprise, Mrs. J. Beer expanding business, and several visits and travels among residents of Bolivar and surrounding areas. Deaths, party plans, and small-town engagements fill the week’s filler.
The column records farm economics and practices including cow milk yields, feed costs, and depreciation. It notes Miss Lona Bick of Ange Pow Gast Week and visitors Mrs Ciara et Mea Sirs. Mrs. Poup Beatty funeral notices. a nineteenth wedding anniversary and various local social events and church activities.
Hom Doe Larrabee, a notable Potter County resident, died of apoplexy while returning from Barrisbury to Faimorina. Born in Alnwead, he held many roles including farmer, brakeman, conductor, train dispatcher on the Erie, justice of the peace, sheriff, lawyer and state legislator. He was known as a public spirited citizen and honest neighbor.
A fragmented local item page notes visits, guests and community events. Miss Sundsy hosted and Teshar Loretlng led a gathering by The Givers of the Virtue. Mr Westleets was named village clerk and the street committee met for the year.
The article cites numerous intelligent people approving Dr David Kerpedy’s favorite remedy from Rondout New York. It claims the treatment cures fever and ague biliousness rheumatism debility of stomach bowels kidneys and bladder and other disorders from impure blood when other medicines fail to help.
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