History of harvesters and patent battles across 19th century farms
The article traces early harvester development from Oslo to Bell and Randall, noting patented machines with reels and cutting devices and the spread of Deering and McCormick designs. It cites open guard patents, marsh harvesters, and later wire and twine binders, with dates from 1822 to 1885 and industry rivalry among major firms. It mentions Parisian students wearing muzzles in the National Library to guard against beak microbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Bell
Randall
Hussey
Europe
Beater
Ogle
McCormick
Hugsey
Deering Company
Tegner
Deering
Deering and
Wood
McCormick Company
Mc‘Cormick Company
Osborne
Ater
Paris
National Library
Catarrh Cure Claim and Ad Ragout
A vintage advertisement touts Ceterrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward for a cure. It promises internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, claims to strengthen constitution, and lists Cheney & Co of Toledo as the maker. Also includes testimonials and unrelated lines about travel and candy laxatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anturain
Teglimeninia
Addrega
Cheney & CG
Tolndo
O. Sa
Droggiata, Tic
Fatherly Talk Trumps Boy Gambler For Fifty Dollar Loss
A stern Windy City dry goods shop owner lectures his son George about gambling after a Saturday night loss of fifty dollars at poker. The father questions rules and terms, finally denouncing the game as nonsense while the son promises to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Windy City
England
Scott
Arfaen
Feathers
Sable Furs Dominate European Court Fashion
The article notes sable fur demand rising globally with Europe leading. It describes high state dress standards in Russia and other nations where sable trims and full outfits are required, implying the value of such garments may reach around twenty five thousand five hundred dollars in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fnra
Mont Tura
Europe
Russia
Germany
Old-Time Kitchen Reminiscence and Home Crafts Notes
A reflective piece recalling the old hearth and boyhood dreams, paired with practical homemaking tips. It covers kitchen memories, the value of energy and thrift, bulb planting guidance, soil mixes, bulb care, and simple kitchen remedies including beverages and soups. The piece mentions bulbs, potting soil, and home crafts as part of a broader domestic lifestyle narrative.
Almanac Legacy and Civil War Losses in Vermont Brigade
The essay discusses Ayer's Almanac widely published in many languages and its reliability comparable to the U S Nautical Almanac. It notes the 1907 edition now circulating and recounts the Vermont Brigade’s high wartime casualties and major battles. It also reports a new through sleeping car route from Chicago to Washington via Monon lines with daily occupancy from Dearborn station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wheeler Wicox
Ayer
Vermont
Getty
Sixth Corps
Wildernness
Spottsylvania
Washington
D. C
Monon
Chicago
LD. C
Cincinnati
Thin
Alfogedane
Na- Vena Capital City
Clark Ateed Denot
Dearborn
Aluminum Ship Project And Seed Promotion Prose
An article describes a San Francisco company forming to build a vast aluminum ship with a length about 200 feet and a 25 foot hull diameter tapering to a point, powered by a Maxim engine of 181 horsepower. It mixes industrial boast with a seed promotion for Balzer's Silver Ring Barley and other crops, plus a quotation about ancient learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Breider
Balzer
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Peta Sinré
Budd
Alexandria
Egypt
Pinlemy
Srinnes
A Wonderful Asthma Cure Promises Relief
Brattleboro readers are told of Asthmalene, touted by Dr Taft of Rochester as the best asthma remedy. A letter claims quick relief and urges sending for free sample bottles via Taft Brothers, 45 Main Street Rochester NY. A bridge description follows, detailing the Lagune bridge with massive spans and pillars, cost unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Taft
Taft Lrus
Ein Street
Rochester
The More Knowing Dog and Rude Talk on Health
A whimsical piece features a talking dog and Uncle Ehen discussing knowledge and reputation. It critiques health claims and references a quackish remedy. The text blends dialect and slang to mock overconfident cures and gendered body lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehen
Health and household remedies advertise across farm and city
A collage of patent medicines and farm economics dominates the page. Advertisements tout Hostetter’s Bitters for vigor and digestion, Hall’s Hair Renewer for hair health, and Piso’s Cure for Consumption. Agricultural data claim wheat yields in Hungary and labor costs in Connecticut, with various product prices and endorsements sprinkled throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
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J. R. Brechenan
Oma
Nebraska
Stilver
Promco Enirtainers
Farin
Telpece
Hellene
Marcas
Dragyiste
Parra
Gutler
Tramnent
Reall
W. A. Shite
Haese
Pancy
Stoes Urpin
Patricia Farrell
ouseneLe
Holland
Fiefeer
Boston
Lagune
Iatcarrt! Blimt
ALA Teor
Rian Ark Bower Kitken
Pripa
Iit
India
Glenn
Hungary
J. R. Madison
42D Ave
Massachusetts
Iowa
J. Mulhall
Waukegan
North Dakota
Italy
Dobbins Electria
Connecticut
Mere
Winslow
Hood
Aera
Wwe
Betths
Hochester
John W. Morr Worris
JL. Stephenie
Leran
Baselita
Feasor St. Jacobs Oil
Stoeltin Remedt. O
Chie
Walter Baker & Co
Waltze Rarer & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Maas
St. Louis
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