Modern rural tips and farming notes from a 19th century issue
A collage of home remedies and agricultural observations. Celery aids nerves, cranberries claimed for dyspepsia, insects beneficial to crops, breeds of sheep shift from Southdown to Hampshire and Shropshire. Early dairy and pig farming methods, careful hay and feed rations, and salt handling for butter production are described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southdown
Hampshire
Shropshire
Chicago
Harald
Ewine Bostonode
Pravrie
Malaria Definition As Discussed By The Doctor
In Crase's Travelers Magazine the physician explains malaria as a disease affecting humans and animals, varying by stage and climate. He notes marshy regions breed it, dry highlands resist it, and urges timely care. Water guidance is given once the daughter shows thirst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iitn
Y&a
Crase
Travelers Magazine
Milking Manners and Careful Handling for Higher Yields
The article stresses calm gentleness and consistent milking routines to maximize milk production. It warns against rough handling, dirty equipment, and erratic schedules, urging a trusted, well-trained milker, clean facilities, and proper hand and finger techniques to protect udders and sustain high yields. It cites observed gains tied to humane treatment and disciplined practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muthura
Mulder
Luca Breeder
From Bohemia to America A Soap Maker's Tale
An overseas soap worker on the west side recalls a Bohemian village life facing decline as foreign factories rise. He describes potash and soap production, harsh village prices, family trade, emigration to America, and marrying Gretchen after settling abroad. The piece also notes a drug trade ad and a large company employing 93,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bohemia
Bali
Peddig
Bert
Gretchen
Amara
Historical transit agents and officers listed in city directory
Fragmentary OCR shows names and titles for transit or railroad company staff. References include B. Merrill, A.Y H Carpenter, Clark, Geo H, and a supervisor, with roles such as General Passenger and Ticket Agent and Assistant General Passenger Agent.
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Jane
Jdlly
Rypa
New England
Mr. Hégry Star
Itas
Standard of
Cleveland Herall
New York
Aylete
Rock Island & Pacific B’yy
Boutneans
Joliet
Peoria
Ottawa
la Lnne
Geneseo
Moline
Rock Island
Sinotsa
Davenport
Muscatine
Ington
Keokuk
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
Des Moines
Weat Libertys
A City
Atlantic
Avéeoan
Audubon
Marian
Quthrie Center
Council Bluffs
Iowh
Guillatin
Trenton
Kansas City
Missouri
Leaveneworth
Atchison
Kansas
Great Rock Island
Pullman
Ohio
Missouri River
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Albert Lea
Seneca
Kankakes
Hava
Newport News
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
la Fayette
United States
Canada
T & Gen'l
Gen'i T’k't & Pass’r Ag Chicaco
Way In America
Milwaukee
and ST. Paul
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Owas
Dakota
Northwest
St. Pauls
LaCrosse
Wintenddalona
Aberdeen
EuCl
Nilisoan Micepers
Eleves
Paul ’ AU
Raslng
Courtbous
Sitce Company
Merrill
A.Y H
Carpenter
Evers Manarer
Clark
Geo H
Spryweek
INAH
Menasha
Ognhkosh and
Fond DU Lac
Sloe
Stevens Point
Chicade
F. M. Finney
Jas. Barker
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