Early Harvesting Patent History and Odd Anecdotes
A collage of 19th century farming tech notes traces harvesting machinery from Ogle’s reel to Deering and McCormick triumphs, noting patent dates, reel designs, binders, and the shift in industry. It mentions egg exports, a Washington sleeping car route, a sugar anomaly in human heart tissue, and a moral tale about gambling and language myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farweater Mintory
Randall
Europe
McCormick
Hussey
Deering Company
Deering
Iater
McGommrick Company
McCormick Company
Washington
D. C
Tie Monon
Chiscago
Cineinnati
Monon
BL & O
Dearborne
City Ucket
Clark Street
Dearborn Station
The Old Yellow Almanac and Its Wide Reach
The piece reflects on Dita Wheeler Wilcox and Ayers Almanac, noting its vast circulation from 17 to 25 million copies in 18 languages. It contrasts the antique image of almanacs with the modern, reliable Ayers, praised for accuracy alongside the Nautical Almanac, and mentions the 1897 edition now distributed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dita Wheeler Wilcox
Ifor Ayer
Ayer
A Wonderful Asthma Cure Ad From Brattleboro
A 1890s era testimonial promotes Asthmalene from Taft Bros at 45 Him Street Rochester NY. Dr Fatt Bros Rochester NJ and W A Neal report relief and claim a sample bottle is free for asthma sufferers. The ad touts a $1 60 bottle and instant relief for a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
W. A. Neal
Taft Bros
Him Street
Rochester
N. Y
The More Knowing Dog
Uncle Eben quips about a dog who pretends to be smart yet lingers on the rug taking it easy. The piece playfully contrasts showy cleverness with quiet, unappreciated wisdom in a rural country scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Vascarets Message of Health and Manners
A brief promotion urges readers to take Vascarets to stimulate liver kidneys and bowels without causing irritation. It adds worldly advice about mood: go forth smiling to meet good tempered people and avoid quarrels, while frowning invites conflict.
No-to-Bac Ad Promises Cure at 50 Cents
Advertisement touts No-to-Bac as a cure for tobacco addiction with claims of health and manhood benefits. It offers a cure guaranteed for 50 cents or one dollar and states availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
George
England
Scott
Pat
Esipu
Nicknames for States From Odd Eloquence
A colonial style list scorns the common nicknames assigned to U S states, noting colorful and unflattering labels such as Lizards of Arkansas Tooth picks and Buckeyes alongside more familiar terms like Hoosiers and Badgers. The passage catalogues a sweeping array of monikers including Gold Hunters, Sand-Hillers, Corncrackers, and Leatherheads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Green Mountain
Virginia
Berdles
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Noward
Hall
Tenkon
I, Cheney & CO
Toledo
J. R. Buchanan
Omata
Ebraska
Paris
National Library
Hull
Hungary
Cys Ayer
Lagong
Chita’ Sea
John
Brelder
Mishicott
Wis
Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
Lia Crosse
Mozart
Constante Weber
Iter
Earth
Mars
Mercury
J. St. Madison
Chicago
J. Mulhall
Waukegan
North Dakota
Italy
Balzer
Kft
Brad CO
TA Crosbe
Wtom
JL Stephen
PaaSue Ata
UALS
LON WW
Morris
D. B
Syre
Montreal
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
St. Louis
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