Surgical Love Cure Leads Cleric to New Life
A London style tale unfolds with Rev Alexander Macek seeking a secret cure for love sickness from Dr Marston. The doctor performs a phrenology based brain procedure that cures passion, then Macek reports happiness until a cream envelope arrives with wedding card invitations from Miss Ethel Plympton.
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Ray- Toond Square
Marston
Church of England
England
Brotherhood of St. Michael
Rome
Olympia
Brotherhood
Ramson
Alexander Maeck
Alexander Macek
Ethel Plympton
Poomam 8 Stone Wall and Floor Drainage Note
The illustration shows rough sandstone walls with common mortar and a 4 inch drain tile surrounding the exterior. A concrete floor gutter near the wall catches seepage, directing water into the tile so most outside water does not seep through.
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Prairie Farmer
Pasture Cultivation Proves Labor Saver and Soil Benefit
Forest Henry praises pasture cultivation as a major labor saver in farming. He cites seeding into native sod producing good results and argues for cover crops like rape as winter protection and soil fertility helpers, noting eastern practice and the need to begin early to maintain rich soils.
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Forest Henry
Garden notes on orchard drainage and fruit tree growth
The article advises long term orchard success requires well drained soil before planting as drainage is hard after trees take root. It warns fruit trees should grow slowly to be hardy and notes shippers often market inferior goods harming growers and consumers who will buy poorer vegetables sparingly.
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Thia
Think of the Farm and the Dairy Question
The piece contrasts dairy farming with grain farming, arguing the dairy side preserves soil fertility by returning crops and feed to the land instead of depleting it. It warns grain-only farming leaves farms barren year after year, reducing future yields.
Poor Cabbage Year Impacts Dealers Across Regions
Dealers complain of a poor cabbage season with low quality stock, many reporting no decent barrels since last winter. The widespread disappointment has led some markets to hold cabbage sales due to scarce, inferior produce.
Oxygen needs drive soil nitrification and plant nutrition
Prof. Charles L. Penny of Delaware explains that ample air in soil feeds micro organisms which oxidize protein to nitrates. Poor drainage or compacted soils hinder air flow, slowing decay and nitrification, while submerged vegetation and wet lands produce inert matter with little plant nutrition.
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Charles L. Penny
Delaware Station
Hints to Fruit Shippers
Advice for fruit and vegetable growers on selecting commission merchants, shipping solidly to one house, using fresh packaging, and properly grading produce. Emphasizes honesty, avoiding inferior goods hidden in top or bottom layers, and setting an example of fair dealing to prevent fraud.
Cornstalk Holder From Two Rake Teeth
A simple cornstalk holder can be made by using two rake teeth from an old hay rake. Heat and bend the ends straight, align the teeth opposite each other, and secure with a bolt and large washers around a wood plug fitting the spring circle. Add a hook and eye to connect a chain for tying around the stalk.
Garden Beans Varieties Abound In The United States
Garden beans in the United States number over 185 distinct types with more than 400 varietal names. Growers can find a bean suited to their needs, as beans vary greatly in quality and appearance. The bean is poorly understood and culture has varying success across states despite suitable climates.
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United States
Lice in Poultry Use of 20 Mule Team Borax Reported
Mrs B R Buffham of Roswell New Mexico reports success using 20 Mule Team Borax to kill lice in poultry. She previously suffered fire risk from inflammable lice killers and notes her Leghorn coop shows no lice after two months of spraying and washing with the product.
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Borar
S. C. W. Leghorn
B. R. Buffham
Roswell
New Mexico
Judge Fines Defendant Five Owed For Assualt Incident
In an Illustrated Sunday Magazine piece, Arizona judge admonishes a defendant in an assault case. The judge lets the assault charge slide but imposes about a $50 fine for delaying the attack and orders the sheriff to collect the dust before release.
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Arizona
Not Dollars But Eggs Dialogue in Kansas City Club Scene
In a Kansas City club scene two voices discuss pay rate for a performer. One claims 200 a night, the other corrects and raises to five. Eggs are noted as cheap in the exchange reflecting era slang.
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Kansas City
Monty
Jack
Beware of Mercury Ointments and Catarrh Cures
Public notice style excerpt warns against using catarrh ointments containing mercury due to health risks. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Includes testimonials offer, price, and advertising tone. Features unrelated quotes and product mentions in a fragmented clipping.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Campaign Slogan Echoes in Early Dialogues
An excerpt from the Washington Star reflects a conversation about a candidate’s appeal. The exchange stresses voters’ preference for straightforward, amiable behavior over perceived ill nature in leadership.
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Washington Star
Piue Heaves Cure for Distemper Promoted by Spohn Co
The advertisement touts Piue as the greatest remedy for distemper and heaves in horses. It claims sales through Spohn Co of Goshen Indiana with bottles priced at fifty cents and one dollar and offers a free book.
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Spohn Co
Goshen
Ind
Truly a Sad Case in the down grade era
The passage notes a maid and a wife in bad humor after a secret told last night, a stray story style caption, and a Peoria Illinois Lewis' Factory advert offering a single binder. It hints at social tension and sharp humor in a compact period piece.
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Allen
J. Mulhall
Sioux City
Byron
Spohn’s
Lydia E. Pinkham
Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Augustus Lyon
East Earl
Mrs. Pinkham
Carters
Wallag
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York and
Howard Streets
Philadelphia
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Jouiter
Aisbanmee
Dodds
Ny A
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Kerstone
Pitoburs
McKinley
Isle of Fines
Cuba
Or Rae Tanoid
I Tropical Development CO
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Seattle
Washi Hotel
Savoy
NGTON
TAFT
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Anderson Litho CO
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Alimanta
Roanoke
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Boilie
Anne Bere
Ince Frais
John Sereat
A. N. KA
WS. Douglas
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