Notable Accidents and Cooking Advice From Historic Notices
A collection of short items reports accidents and deaths from Milwaukee to Morristown Ohio, a Chicago girl scalded, a Norfolk diver injured, a New York youth dying after a dog bite, a horse and wagon incident, a fatal boiler explosion near Morristown, and a Grand Island land officer killed by a gun misfire. It also includes long drafting on meat cooking methods from boiling to roasting, with warnings on frying and salt meat affecting nutrition and health.
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Hals
Milbars
Chisey al Wen
Weateh
Milwaukee
Alice Sheldon
Chicago
Collins
Norfolk
New York
Morristown
Ohio
Phillips
Shelbyville
Minn
Turtler
Iand
Grand Island
Neb
Bml i Poisson
Pierce City
Til
Preston City
Norwich
Conn
Granville
Wis
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ronaly Woot
Vaiden
Directions for the Proper Cooking of Meat
A historical note on cooking meat from a chemistry perspective. It argues for boiling meat in water to preserve nutrients, recommends chopping meat and soaking in cold water before gradual heating to about 180 F, and long simmering to extract nutrients. It discusses effects on texture flavor and digestive ease, noting beef tea as a strong restorative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Chemistry
Renchman
Vobig
Eating Frogs and Frogs as Food Across Regions
A dated note discusses frog consumption in Europe Africa and America, describing frog voracity and edible species. It cites experiments by Prof. Dbremus, describes European and bull frogs used as food, and recounts market methods by fishmongers in European cities. It also mentions Dr Livingstone and thunder-born African frogs eaten by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dbremus
Europe
Livingstone
Beeton's Everyday Cookery recipe snippet collection
A fragment from Beeton's Everyday Cookery lists recipes and kitchen tips. It covers Apple Cobbler, Buns, Cup Cakes, Thin Biscuits, Washing Fluid, Brown Gravy, Oyster Catsup, Raisin Wine variation, and Nice Breakfast Cakes with concise instructions and ingredients. The passage reads as a historical home cook guide with measurements and steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeton
Drilling Wheat and Sowing Depths Influence Germination
The article argues that sowing method is less important than seed depth, which must fit soil texture and season. Deep drilling can rot in wet, compact soils, while broadcast sowing avoids deep burial but risks missed emergence in early spring freeze thaw cycles.
Unclear historical note on wheat drilling and weather effects
Fragmentary excerpt discusses drilled wheat advantages under dry or snowy conditions. Mentions terms like drilling and broadcasting methods and states the outcome depends on circumstances rather than the system. Context indicates a horticultural or agricultural advice snippet.
Feeding Milch Cows for Rich Butter Quality
The article argues abundant, balanced feeding is essential for dairy cows to boost both milk yield and butter quality. It cautions against excessive fat gain, stresses steady forage, pasture quality, clean water, shade, and shelter, and warns against long-distance grazing and poor fodder. It notes curing of hay and corn fodder plus corn meal as effective supplements and quotes Blanchard's Butter Manual on cow rest and digestion.
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Blanchard
Ohio Railroad Statistics of 1872
Ohio’s rail network totals 8 787 miles with construction costs 206 352 805 dollars. For year ending June 30 1872 gross earnings were 84 257 799 dollars, expenses 238 502 780 dollars, net earnings 10 755 060 dollars. Passenger 12 068 832. freight 20 988 008 tons. 192 killed, 858 injured. 1 026 animals fled with 45 573 dollars in damages. 25 803 employed. 375 miles built including sidings.
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Ohio
One Style of Bonnet Named Mfan Sard
A bonnet style is called the Mfan sard as it costs a large portion of a worker's earnings to buy one. The term reflects the high price of this bonnet in the period.
Symptoms of Liver Complaint and Its Complications
A historical medical notice lists numerous symptoms of liver disorders and related maladies including yellow skin dullness headaches dizziness bitter taste throat dryness and internal heat. It promotes Dr Pierce's Alt Ext or Golden Medical Discovery for liver complaint and its complications with claims of strong endorsement by first class druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Acsa
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Vax
Trask
Annals of Medicine
Stampart
Mever
D. Ransom, Son & Co
Propr’s
Bio
N.Y
Sage
Bienes Golden
Propriewr
Ozeua
Catarrk
Ambitious Young Man January Number Notice
Short note promoting a 48 page issue of a periodical by Locke Jones Toledo Obso.f. The item advertises a January issue, price 10 cents, annual subscription 1.00, asks agents to apply and suggests readers seek the newsdealer. Mentions poison powders cosmetics and Elmwood Collars and a quirky hint about pie making.
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NikiGsak
Moxie’ Sa Tor
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Cleveland
Flr
Patrick—Jacobs
Dagster
Willthe- Poe
EL Lapres
Youj
DR. A. Trask
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UC Oethtodna
Taegan
Beal
Unda
Bitte Wiccerela
Grocott Bitew
Benghone
Peeuthuele
Chan
Wade
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Yarchants
Joan Hodge
Queen’s
Massachusetts
Frrom
Queen's Toilet
Trent Fon
Dana Hayes
State St
Doston
Rattle
Scherick
Schenck
Philadelphia
Nelo
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