HAPS AND MISICAPS. A LOOMING STRING OF ACCIDENTS
A chaotic list reports multiple mishaps from near Elk Point to Bloomington and Homer Michigan. Included are bullets about a window fall, a tobacco factory elevator incident, a street collision killing a lawyer, a child burned by steam, a near assassination of a bishop, dust spouts near Central Falls, and a dramatic tooth extraction scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Roperts
Louisville
Huenry
Ballzmann
Bloomington
York Gil
Maud
Homer
Mich
Ning
Pond du Lac
Wis
Wuppte
Minota
George W. Nims
Mineral Spring
Ceitral Falls
R. L
Ita
Coggia
Having a Tooth Pulled
A humorous account of toothache onset in November and the misery it causes. Describes aching head, stiff jaws, swollen gums, and the piercing pain that escalates over days, with failed remedies and growing dread of relief.
Agricultural statistics show growth in production versus population
Samuel B. Ruggles publishes figures on US agriculture from 1840 to 1870. Population grows from 17 million to 88.7 million, wheat output rises from 84.8 million to 287.7 million bushels, butter and cheese output climbs, farm wealth increases, and manufactures value soars. Farm population reaches about 5.92 million in 1870 with most natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Ruggles
IL ‘Re
United States
Recipes and home tips from Rural pages
A mixed Rural New Yorker page offers diverse household and farm notes. It includes a cake recipe with sugar butter milk and spice, a headache remedy with spirits of hartshorn and camphor, a refreshing soda drink, currant worms and potato bug control, knitting instructions for double heels, horse care remedies, asparagus harvesting advice, and general cultivation observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASAI
Hartshorn
New Yorker
Gardener's Monthly
Transplanting culture to aid tree and plant growth
The article explains how transplanting stresses plants in hot dry summers and outlines pruning rules for various plants. It stresses reducing evaporating surfaces and retaining soil moisture via mulching or soil aeration, noting when to prune biennial canes and perennials to improve survival.
Proper berry bed care for first year growth in gardens
The article advises mulching to retain moisture and avoid surface roots when planting berries and vines. It warns against careless hoeing that tears roots, notes strawberries bloom early and produce poor fruit if allowed to fruit year one, and recommends pinching off blossoms to direct energy to root and crown development for future productivity.
Apples of California critique flavors and varieties
The Pacific Rural Press finds California apples lacking in flavor strength and variety. It notes most fruit is judged by size and beauty, with few distinct tastes, and cites East Coast standards as benchmarks while suggesting restricting imports to preserve local varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pacific
East
Spitzenberg
Eich
Wwe
Desirable Qualities in a Pig Breeds Quietness and Appetite
The article argues a pig should have a vigorous appetite and quiet disposition. It notes flesh comes from blood and advises that calm, well-bred hogs use feed more efficiently, with offal and activity adding extra food demand. It cites Berkshire, Essex, and Suffolk as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire
Essex
Suffolk
Zarris
Young Mass. Boy Becomes Nation's Sharpest Thief
A thirteen year old in MAtpEx Massachusetts earns notice for clever theft schemes. He previously hired three peers to clean steps for five cents, and now arranged 100 bunches of violets at a penny each to sell for 2.50 dollars at lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matpex
Mass
United States
Silver tipped boots and shoes promise yearly comfort
The text suggests that spending money each year on silver tipped boots and shoes would provide substantial comfort, allowing every parent to buy a new pair of shoes annually for their children.
National Life Insurance Company offigs in July figures
The National Life Insurance Company reports July figures with total assets and loan values. It notes $3 360 in a recent item and $2 123 969 in liabilities, with first mortgages securing loans. The firm emphasizes low rates, large capital, and liberal policies to inspire confidence and patronage. Applications for insurance and agencies go through the Chicago office, under President John V Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Life Insurance Company
Figs
Ial
Chicago
John V. Farwell
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Ani
Pullhard
Fuyn
Akbat
Kate Thorn
New York Weekly
Agricultural Statistics
San Francisco’ Board of Supervisors
Aspirt
Apples of California
DR. Radway
Willi
Tecarce
RGE
Radway’s
Acainntagiour
KR Medical
Sqadwax
LADAY
Radway
Radway & CO
Warren Street
New York
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