Monuments and social plagues span Europe in lone report
The article recounts design quarrels for a monument to Victor Emmanuel in Rome with a preference for an obelisk and political debate. It notes medical education limits on women in Russia, locust plagues in the Dardanelles, rising horse theft in the region, and a graphic first hand report on bound feet in China showing brutal traditions.
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Empresa Eugenie
Europe
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Russia
Haw
Bound Feet Cruel Practice Exposed Across Regions
A firsthand account describes the Chinese binding method, using muslin bandages to shape young girls' feet. The process begins around ages two to four, tightening to force arches and toes upward. It causes extreme pain, risk of ulcers, and even death in severe cases, with years of binding until extremely small shoes can be worn.
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Akill
Spoldyn Milies
South Ching
Punchau Cor M
China
Ihe
Aphite Sect
The Czar Alexander II and His Domestic Life
A profile of Czar Alexander II revealing a loving family, disciplined daily routine, and public duties. It notes his early rising, lengthy study and correspondence sessions, guarded excursions, devotion of wife Empress Maria and their children, and a music loving, orderly home praised as a model for subjects.
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Alexander II
Czar
Durin
Emprese Wagmar
Palace
Alexander
Fouth
Frelinghuysen Name in Whig Singing Verse
Secretary of State Frelinghuysen, nephew of Theodore Frelinghuysen, tied to the Whig era and once stumped campaign songwriters. The piece notes a comical rhyme linking his name to a rooster and Clay, with Democrats mocking the phrasing as pizen. Mrs. Frelinghuysen is identified as daughter of George Griswold, a New York merchant and literary figure friend of Irving and Willis.
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Frelinghuysen
Theodore Frelinghusen
Henry Clay
Whig Party
OWS
Clay
Frolinghuyson
George Griswold
New York
Irving
N. FE. Willis
Men of Letters
Butter and dairy notes from the Illinois Dairymen’s Assoc meeting
Dr Voelcker explains that sweet cream yields the best butter. Milk quality depends on cow feeding and manure from well fed cows. 1880 US milch cows reach 12 412 000, up 3 476 800 since 1870, with 63.3 percent growth in the Northwest. Cheese exports May–Dec 1880 total 102 102 000 pounds, butter exports 16 320 000 pounds vs 26 593 000 pounds last year. Linseed cake aids milch cows in moderation, but is fattening if overused. National meeting notes highlight butter and cheese supremacy and improved carriage enabling cheaper Liverpool delivery from Iowa/Southern Minnesota.
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Illinois Dairymen’s Association
Northwest
Cedar Rapids
J. Sampon
Storm Lake
Liverpool
Iowa
Minnesota
England
Is the Creamery All Gain Decline in Dairy Labor
Rural New-Yorker argues the creamery system frees women from dairy drudgery but questions whether this relief is all gain. It praises feminine detail in butter making and notes price drops when June creamery replaces traditional methods, asking if the creamery truly benefits dairymen and farmers.
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Chen
Dairying Choices For Farms And Markets
Prof Arnold compares two dairy paths for farmers. One dedicates the entire farm to milking and dairy work, the other uses dairy as part of a mixed farming system. Each has advantages as expert focus and optimized stock and feed improve per cow yields and product quality. The best milk products come from specialized manufacture.
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Arnold
Frazier's Magic Ointment Promises Skin Cure
Ad touts Dr Frazier's Magic Ointment as a universal cure for pimples blotches eruptions itch ringworm and other skin diseases. Claims a Cleveland user was cured after doctors failed and offers mail order at 50 cents. Also promotes Williams Indian Ointment for piles at one dollar.
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William
Wiliam
J. M. Comiabe
Cleveland
Henry &Co
Ohio
Frazier
Drake
Dr Frazier
Henry & CO
Frazier's Root Bitters Endorsed By Cleveland Customer
A testimonial praises Frazier's Root Bitters as a powerful tonic improving dizziness weakness and kidney disease. The letter from Mrs M. Mantry of Cleveland says the remedy helped from the first dose and credits the product with restoring health. Sold by Y & Co Sole Props in Cleveland price one dollar per bottle.
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Frazier’s Root
Frazier
M. Bmantry
Cleveland
Y & CO Sole Prop
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City Market
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A. C. Weis
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Weis
Erate
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Comstock, Avery & G
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Chicago
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Peor Tul
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H. J. Grawburg
Pablo Square
Heary, Il
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Dr. Frazier
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Frith
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