Circus injuries and accidents reported in the region
A compilation from various places notes violent incidents and mishaps, including armtorment of a performer in Pittsburgh, a girl’s injury from a china doll, a telegraph pole crash in Connecticut, a fatal flat-boat accident near Fort Gibson, a railway worker severe leg injury in Canada, a Detroit area house fire consent tragedy, a worming morphine poisoning, a rock-heap collapse during excavation, a domestic accident in Vermont, and other misfortunes across towns such as Birmingham and Romme.
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Pittsburgh
Jlovens
James
Iso
A. Little
Girlin
Troy
China
Hinilin
South Widgor
Conn
Henry Horning
Thys Howe
Baltimore
Grand River
Fort Gibson
Ee Eam Ace
Rockord Station
Canada
Southern Railroad
Christopher’ Doolan
Birmingham
Doo
Tom
Wathrbury
Ted
Linnel
Romme
Barra
Yas
Enideimanage
Clark County
Charles Backus
Vermont
Rutland
Mackus
Agricultural Congress to Meet in Atlanta May 18 1874
The third session of Congress will be held in Atlanta Georgia on May 18 1874. Northern delegates favored the gathering to discuss agricultural science and national policy with representatives from agricultural schools and farmers groups. The program includes opening address by President Maury and committees on credentials and finance with reports due.
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Naskville
Tenn
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Farmera Idelationis
Jandeshenad
Cn Ltd
Abomt
Fnz
Gow-Raent
M. F
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Hasbrodry
Chet Les We Grecia
Moon
Meee Fat
Carl Yaidafe
Orson
Senpistaush al
Busines
Sedu
Executive Council
Atlenta
Prgeident
Credentala Ands
Tryports
Credentiais
Reports of committees and discussions at the congress
The document lists committee reports and evening sessions including topics on American forestry agriculture taxation and constitutional amendments. It notes a Thursday evening session at 7 p m and a Friday May 15 schedule with various discussions on agriculture commerce and state versus federal powers.
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Siandine
Scanion
API ‘Cultural Statistica
Bodge
Bergon
D. White
Univeraltys
Ithaca
N.Y
Janegus
Hnr
A. fWaider
J . Cinclanet
Congress
W. O. Flagg
Wellas Norwich
Adams
Wanker
Boston
Mass
Critteaus
Flass
Verbenas Bedding Guide From The West
A Western Rural correspondent advises verbenas be planted about fourteen inches apart in two rows with a six by three bed adequate for six plants. He favors home-grown starts and wintering plants indoors, warns against crowding hot-house blooms, and suggests transplanting in early spring for a robust, longer-lasting bloom through August.
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Lanman
New World
Greenshouse
Extermination of Rats by Simple Farm Practices
A Chicago Tribune item recounts rat control methods for farms. It advocates keeping corncribs elevated, clearing rubbish, and watching burrows then disposing of rats with a spade or by shooting. It notes old boards and debris invite rats and praises solid clay floors and sealed barns to deny access.
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L. Dunlap
Chicago Tribune
Illusion of Democratic Victory Cited by Network World Figures
A fragmented clipping mocks Network World for predicting a Dems win next election and blames faulty returns rather than math, noting sensational claims of a sure victory. The piece also mentions a Norfolk lost dog returning home after seeing an advertisement and contains garbled letters and stray text.
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Bomé
Chicago Journal
Home Cookery and Orchard Hints From Porney's Weekly
Practical recipes and kitchen tips cover lemon pie coring, agar puddings, gruel and bread dough, muffins and puddings, plus a long essay on tree planting practices. It notes careful root packing, avoiding deep planting, and rammer use to prevent dead trees. Written as household guidance with period flavor.
Modern view on best methods for planting trees
Practical guidance on transplanting trees emphasizes keeping roots damp after digging, shipping moist with wet materials, and pruning tops to match root loss. Severe pruning of side branches is highlighted as key, with examples from Pueblo Colorado where thorough pruning led to higher survival in a dry climate.
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Poren
Pueblo
Colorado
Rometemae
Papering a Room How-To From House Renovation Tips
Step by step guidance from cleaning walls to papering them. It covers wetting walls to strip old paper, washing surfaces, and preparing materials. Instructions detail paste mixing with flour water, vinegar wash for adhesion, bench setup, two-person teamwork, and precise applying and trimming techniques.
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Béiling
Scientific American
Ants Kill Child After Bite and Stings in Alabama
A black child near Auburn, Alabama, died two days after a large ant attack while sleeping near meat-slicing boards. Nearby workmen swept hundreds of ants away as the child suffered fever and poison from bites. The report also notes Philadelphia's vast housing and business presence and a physician's medical endorsement of a cordial.
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Auburn
Ala
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L. Q. C. Wishart
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