The Small Boy: A Nation’s Problem and Social Chaperone
A humorous yet pointed essay traces the small boy from street gamin to political figure while arguing his role as a social chaperone for women. It cites a Kentucky settler anecdote and cites a New York Society list of youth crimes. The piece phrases the boy as persistent nuisance and potential reform focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Elijah
Baldhead
Sairy
Larry
Solomon
Kentucky
Lee Iiivar
Garden Partes
Moonlight Prentes
Lousredle Courier- Journal
New York
Soiety For
Rights and Privileges in the Riel Rebellion Debate
In Saskatchewan Canada the insurrection called the Riel rebellion prompts a review of proposed rights for half breeds. The Hawkeye details seven provisions, including provincial division, property grants, and Dominion land sales for settlements. The piece weighs motives, Indian involvement, and calls for government action amid a broader imperial context.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Riel
Northwest Territories
Mapitoba
Colonista Sp Fon
Uuna
Hudson Bay Company
Manitoba
Punctuation Mistake Reverses Prisoner Statement Meaning
A newspaper mispunctuated quote about a prisoner altered its meaning. The sentence claimed the witness was a convicted thief, but with proper punctuation the sense reversed, stating the prisoner said the witness was a convicted thief.
Ginger Cookies and Farm Advice Across Periodicals
A collage of household tips and farming notes from older papers. Ginger cookies recipe with molasses and ginger tops practical farm wisdom about despondent farmers and profitable years, plus horse care, egg preservation, tea aroma, and veal loaf details.
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Detroit Post
Boston
Dry barn yard care and waste management methods
Guidance on preventing foul odors and pollution from barn yards. Elevate ground, install a central tile drainage to a manure pit, collect wash into absorbents, and use litter from harvest or neighbors to create manure. Build dry walkways and cisterns to keep yards clean and protect wells.
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Prayel
Poultry Feeding for Steady Egg Production
A historical passage explains that domestic hens are trained to lay eggs year round, with high yearly output in ideal conditions. It discusses the digestive system, the gizzard, and the need for gravel and varied feed including oats, corn, seeds, crushed bones, greens, and limestone to supply all egg-making elements.
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Eges
Oranges Boost French Market From 15 Million to 100 Million
The article notes a rising French demand for oranges from 15 million pounds fifty years ago to over 100 million pounds imported last year. Spain once dominated supply, now Italy and Algeria export, with Algeria supplying the majority. colonial exports grew from 16 thousand pounds in 146 to 10 million in 1884.
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France
Spain
Italy
Post
Feeding Troughs And Water For Dairy Cattle Standards
A North British Agriculturist writer urges fire clay feeding troughs in dairies for cleanliness and durability with a projecting lip for easy pouring. Water access is essential, as cows drink large amounts. a rough rule suggests about twenty seven gallons daily for a 150 pound man equivalent. The piece notes rising dairy output standards from Mercedes to Princess Second and details a Jersey cow’s seven day production with extensive feed.
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N. Y
Mercedes
Princess
Jersey
Cheese Making Hints From George A Bonfoy
George A Bonfoy discusses cheese making rules adaptable to different milk conditions. He notes warm weather procedures, salt quantities, and timing for coagulation, cooking, and curing. He cites milk source, feed, and water quality as decisive for texture and flavor, and favors cheddar aging in mixed farm production.
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New York State Agricultural Society
George A. Bonfoy
Herkimer County
Faust
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