False Economy and the Poverty Mindset
A Prudential essay argues against reckless poverty and stinginess. It contrasts two men with equal funds: one wasting money on cheap lodging and attire harms prospects, while the other spends modestly on better clothes and lodging to attract influential contacts. It warns against deranging health for pennies and urges self care and prudent spending to improve life chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Slope
Ben Franklin
Jess
Prentice Ford
N. Y
Ward develops threshing attachment to cut bands
Daniel Ward, a blacksmith, unveiled a new device to cut bands and feed grain into a thresher. The demonstration at George Worley’s home showed a loaded sheaf bundle passing under revolving sickle-shaped knives and into the hopper, though the cutter needed adjustment. Observers saw potential for a useful patent attachment to threshers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ward
George Worley
Ward
Reflections on Crops and Implements for The Republican
A historical note praises country life and farming goods from Henry, urging readers to visit local dealers for Dee’s oil and farm tools. It mentions steamers and separators yielding 60 bushels an acre, recaps oats and corn prospects, plowing advice, and praise for new paper, binder, and a refreshing well at Hennepin with Tuesday rain improving ground for plowing and grass growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dee
Nathan Stringer
Edward Fountain
Wm. Smith
Hennepin
Balmy Sleep at Mount St Clements College
The infirmarian at Mount St Clements College Ilchester Maryland reports Red Star Cough Care gave great relief and helped with restless nights and night sweats in a severe case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St Clements College
Ilchester
Maryland
Red Star
Strange Resentments Outlast Friendships Says Doctor
A doctor notes that resentments can outlast friendships, claiming individuals may forget kindness after being crossed. He cites neuralgia relief with Tongaline in several cases, endorsing its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Brady
M.D
Honesdale, Pa
Remarkable Indian yellow corn stalk from Whitefield farm
Richard Tremain Jr presented a stalk of Indian yellow corn from his father's Whitefield farm. It bore seven fully formed ears still in silk. The writer marvels at nature's abundance and the unusual proliferation leading to smaller ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Tremain, Jr
Whitefield
Ayer's Cathartic Pills Endorsement by Medical Authorities
Medical authorities acknowledge the value of Ayer's Cathartic Pills and frequently prescribe them as an emetic remedy for diseases caused by the stomach liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Jones
Durfee
Ayer
Cnn
A. Mellier
Parker Family Enjoy Social Week With Friends
Mr and Mrs Samuel Parker and their son William are seen enjoying social pleasures with friends this week at the local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Parker
William
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. F. Hunter
Henry, Il
Chicago Herald
Vicksburg Citizen
Herald
O. P. Martin
Chicago
J. M. Beatty
Virginia Enquirer
Richard B. Avery
J. F. Gates
Bulletin Board
Chinaware
California
EPPS
Graham
Marshall County
Duke
Brothers
Henry, Ill
Wolvie
Flying Dutchman, Jr
Park Arrcuim
M. D
St. Paul
Mio
Tongaline
C. D Nearon
A. D
Cincinnati
Oto
Heawany
St. Thomas
Washington Avenue
Lacon Manufacturing Company
Lacon
H. Yeager
H.J. Granburg
F Henry
Ill
John Kenny
T He Ferguson
Rich and
North Streets
Baris News Rooms
Henry P. O
J. E. Bettleb
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