Mark Twain in Civil War Tale From Absalom Grimes Memoir
In Yale University Press edition of Absalom Grimes memoirs edited by M. M. Quaife, Mark Twain appears as a recruit in a Missouri Confederate company led by Col. Ralls. The narrative recounts pranks, a river voyage, a tense night watch, a clash with a Yankee woman, a ducking episode, and Twain’s chaotic camp life before the unit disbands.
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Mark Twain
Samuels Langhornes Clemens
Pgg
Ataarty
Mark
Ught
Yale University Press
Absalom Grimes
Captain Grimes
M. M. Quaife
Absalom Grimes Vas
St. Louis
St. Paul
Missouri
Sam Clemens
Grimes
Kentucky
South
Vicksburg
Lincoln
Hiv Ife
Absalom Grimeg
Markvilwaln
Mark, Cwain
Hera
Absslom Grimes
Nyck Matson
New London
Sam Clemans
Thair
Gloss
Tom Lyon
Sarawan
Wlnter
Big Man Mule
Bnd
London
Hanceford Brown
Ginacock Anelly
Ralls County Rangers
Boye
Clemens
Hannibal
Monroe City
Clamons
Jans
Bowen
Bam
Clemons
Bo Towo
Sam
Atv
Wareno
Mavic Twain
Alark
Tanant
Horticulturists Warn on Pruning Risk at Geneva Experiment
A horticulturist in Geneva warns growers not to prune trees too aggressively. Experts advise selective removal, avoid cutting many branches, and note winter pruning often offers advantages over summer cuts.
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Buitton
Geneva
Luis la
Sendun
Tron
Geraniol Attractor for Japanese Beetle Patented by USDA
The USDA Bureau of Entomology developed geraniol as a potent attractant against the Japanese beetle. Field tests show spraying less than an acre of orchard concentrates beetles toward the spray area within minutes, enabling efficient control with minimal spray. Traps using geraniol capture many beetles, though a generally recommended trap remains undeveloped. Attempts to create a foliage safe repellent show tar scents deter beetles and warrant further study.
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Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Tiche
Lst Sumo
New Fruit Varieties Described in Minnesota Bulletin
The University of Minnesota horticulturists describe 32 improved fruit varieties in Bulletin 290, including 14 plums, three plum cherry hybrids, four nipples, seven strawberries, one radish root berry, one gooseberry, and two ornamentals. The bulletin notes rapid adoption as standards, commercial planting, and state economic gains from the varieties. copies are free from the Office of Publications at the University Farm in St Paul.
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University of Minnesota
W. H. Alderman
Division of
Minnesota Experimentatoon
Bullatty
Pulversity Farm
St. Paul, S
Keep an Account of Farm Business Progress
From the standpoint of increasing profits, farmers should keep a full record of farm business. Track income and all expenses to know yearly profit or loss after costs. Studying the business helps make changes in organization and operation. Agricultural colleges offer information and help to steer this coming year.
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Bualnens
Algo
Agare
Farmers Jutor
Big Agricultural College
Castoria Ad Claims For Children Relief
An old advertisement touts Castoria as a trusted remedy used for over 50 years to ease colic constipation wind colic and diarrhea in children and to calm feverishness. It promises gentle stomach relief and natural sleep without opiates for infants and young kids.
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Mietcher
Fragmentary 1814 letter hints at Oxford publication
A damaged 1814 missive, written in imperfect English and found unread in Chicago, mentions A Ackermann and Codington Ig. It notes W Stussell Bitton of a Chicago art establishment and reports a forthcoming Cambridge history volume tied to Oxford, dated 1814.
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Napoleot
Tonapurion
Wollet
Gio Corsten
Tie Devia
Pene
Chiraga
Esrndan
A. Ackerminn
Tandon Artlat Ag Pol Ustier
Lyn Dinok
Codington, Ig
W. Stussell Bitton
Chicago
Oxford
Forthcombe
Cambridge
Bayer Aspirin Demand Warns Buyers
A fragmented ad-like note warns to look for the Bayer name on aspirin to ensure authenticity. It claims Bayer aspirin has proven safety for 26 years and mentions physicians’ prescriptions. The text also contains garbled social chatter and unrelated remarks about a husband and a pipe.
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Wacning
Bayar
Milliona
Bay “Bayer
Andy
Diuretic Stimulant to the Kidneys Promoted by Mrs Browning
Mrs Sulla Browning of Mulberry Grove Illinois describes eight months of rheumatism and bladder inflammation with swelling and urinary sand. She credits Dodd's Pills, purchased after seeing an ad, with relief of pain headaches fatigue sleeplessness and exhaustion and says she has bought more boxes and recommends the remedy.
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Sulla Browning
Mulberry Grove
Stampe
Dodd
Heals Eczema in 7 Days or Less
An early 20th century advertisement promises eczema relief in seven days with a pharmacist dispensed potion, claiming rapid healing of open sores boils and abscesses, and relief from itching. It advertises Moonoa emerald in a standard drug store bottle, with a money back guarantee if ailments persist.
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Abava
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Mark Tyain
Hla Ball
Hie Phiiug
Hia
Tinkar
Wall
Tinker
Homal
Bill Aplaws
Ian Bunge
Mack
Nuck
Ram
Dona Gana
Mtom Poltiary Prison
LE Louis
Pround
Div
BAYER
Tongfeliow
Pdodd's
Hamavertal
Soraighilered
Ghamite Medising Co
Park
Dea Moines
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