Practical Household Tips and Food Recipes From the Era
The page offers home care and cooking guidance including paraffin wax use on whetstones, disinfecting coffee fumes, a plum pudding recipe, roast turkey dressing, corn bread instructions, and hoof repair methods. It also covers keeping plants warm with a lantern, raw potatoes' effects on livestock, a cheap disinfectant recipe, and a cattle measure table.
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Paris
N. Y
Inter-Ocean
Boston Transcript
Best Method of Preserving Posts and Cashmere Origins
The article discusses preserving posts by charing then tar coating to prevent decay, noting tar seals moisture and charcoal absorbs water. It explains impregnation should occur above ground and tar vapors leave resin that forms a waterproof envelope, plus a brief comparison of Cashmere and Angora goats and their fleece qualities.
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Scientific American
Reading Forest Signs for Land Selection in New Countries
The article explains how native tree species indicate soil and climate, guiding settlers in choosing land. It discusses how tree height, direction, and species reveal fertility, with examples from pine lands, hardwood regions, and wetlands, noting how certain trees align with crops and farming viability across states.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Nebraska
Kansas
America
Genesee Valley
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
New Jersey
Diphtheria Health Warnings Prompt City and Rural Precautions
The Health Department urges cleanliness and fresh air to curb diphtheria spread in city Brooklons and rural areas. It advises disinfection of sick rooms, isolation of ill children, avoidance of kissing and shared toys, and strict ventilation and hygiene measures to protect well children.
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Brooklens
Health Department
Fashion Notes: Plush, silk and lace Dominate Bridal and Childwear
The latest fashions feature Wurtz plush for bridal costumes and silk embroidered table linen. White pineapple silk handkerchiefs with gold embroidery. lace trims. Jersey replaced by new abroad looks. White satin bridal dresses with brocade satin or velvet trim. plush muffs and vinaigrette bottles. high outside boots. seal skin purses. guinea feather muff and collar ideas. high coiffures may return. new fabrics named Victoria and repped Sicilienne. colorful children’s hats to match dresses. a candlestick scarf-pin with a diamond flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Victoria
Andrews' Bazaar
Berlin philosopher proposes world trip by balloon ride
An eccentric Berlin thinker claims a 24 hour world circumnavigation by balloon and self-propelled car, inspired by seabirds that ride air currents. He presented the theory to the Polytechnic Society of Berlin, which treated it with levity while the inventor remains earnest.
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Berlin
Per Wiar
Polytechnic Society of Berlin
Quack Remedies and Endorsements From 19th Century Ads
A collage of testimonials and endorsements for patent medicines and household remedies. Claims praise for St Jacobs Oil Rheumatic products, Hop Bitters, Duranyg s Rheumatic Remedy, Piso s Cure for Consumption, and Dr Isaac Thompson Eye Water. Includes names, prices, and promotional snippets from various U S papers.
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John A. Logan
United States
Lillaetea
Duranyg
Ita
Washington, D. C
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Angers
Himalayas
Angora
Asia Minor
M. Y. Sun
Fashion Notes
Keokuk
Messrs. Jones
Cook & Co
Bay State Brewery
Boston
Mass
St. Jacobs
Abe
Tony
Cairo
Jacobs
Inquirer
Aean
Geome
Priautenve
Alta Californi
Dr Sanford
Broadway
Isaac Thompson
Reppino
Russia
Jankers
Chicago
East Liberty
Philadelphias
Organs
Reed
State BL
Mes, Lydia E. Pinkwam, OF
Lymm, Mise
Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lyon
Prigo
Mra
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Morrison, Plummer & CO
NEW Music Books
Margaret Peermain Osgood
Loulwat Cragin
Emerson
Rau
Itn
Lyon & Healy
Ill
Oliver Ditgon & CO
Hoston
C.H. Ditson & Co
Ditson & CO
Chentnet
Phila. Tutt’s
Howels
Murray Street
Rut Monta
E Ortom Woms
Inneau
Daritima
Chamberlin & Bil, Frofairtors
L, Lord, Stontenburg & Co
Wabash Avenue
Chisago, Illinois
Jonas Whitcomb
Jonas
Dhes Mesa
Pearce
Cahoon
Grale
Grann Road
Rand
Boudelego , Antetia. &. BE
Ant Heal
Frengenera
Nichols. Shepard & CO
Battle Creek, Michigan
Eee
Barmé
Fxdini
Miriok
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek
Michigans
Pitts
Lear
Black Hawk
Tiacauge
H. A. Pitts’ Sons Mfq. CO
Jefferson St. Chicago
III
Fox River Horse Collar Co
Dayton
AVAN
New World
Addrae "Wational Publishing
A. L. Clum
Crurs Compounding CO
Troprietors
Red Wing
Mina
Josiah Allen
Ene
Ofa
Mickley Catan
P. W. Ziegler & CO
Adams Street
Addras
Callon O
Thomison
Martino Cufret
Joon M
Bertea
Toutes
Ciselnsali
Bronson
Detroite
Sion
A& Gent
General Grant
Chase Pub’ Ng Co
Toledo
Motoris
Crac National Publishing Co
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