Overground cellars as practical substitutes for wet soils
An Ohio example shows a frost proof room built adjacent to the kitchen with double walls and floor to conserve dry air and reduce labor in storage. The design uses two dead air spaces, a tight exterior, and a winter time window that doubles as an entrance for storing vegetables. The method aims to keep summer heat out and provide a dry, sanitary space at modest extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New Yorker
Thia
Underground cellars and winter cabbage choices in farming
An article discusses the economics of building an underground cellar versus room-based storage, noting cost and utility considerations. It quotes a gardener who grows cabbage varieties and explains Savoy cabbage is reserved for family use, while Flat Dutch and Crumheads serve as fodder and relish for livestock in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Agricultural Society
Needham
Worcester
Maas
New Yorker
Vermont
Gardening
Acre
Dialogue Excerpt on Courtesy and Punctuality
A brief quotation shows a polite exchange where a daughter’s visit is arranged with permission and a note that gas will be turned off at ten o clock. The exchange ends with a pledge to arrive after the specified time.
Electric Bitters praised as universal remedy in ads
Advertisements tout Electric Bitters as a cure for liver and kidney diseases, skin afflictions, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion with guarantees and prices. Other remedies claim cures for throat and lung ailments, rheumatism, female health, and general tonics. The notices urge free trials and provide local sellers.
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Tom E. Hildebrand
Indiana
Wm.f. Moore
Homer City
Milt G. Miller
Blairsville
Otto
Daugherty Bros
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Farm Journal
Langstroth
Electric Bitters
Hetrick Bros
Harriet E. Hall
Waynetown
Ind
Herwick Bros
James Anderson
Farmers’ Bank
Davie L. Ralsrox
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Herrick Bros
Castomi
Ghlidren Gry
Bloog Builder
Gera
Dr. Willians’ Medicine Co
Sphenectady, N.Y
Wheeler
Rogers Syrup, Sn. ’ . Feed and Flour
North 5Th St
Gilbert Bro’s
Indiana, PA
Gro. W. Gilbert
Frantz Bros
Georgeville
South Mahoning Township
Frantz Bro’s
Tijnass
Frank Garman
Propr
Philadelphia St
the Atlantic Refining Company
Pittsburgh Department
Pittsburgh, Pa
Standard Oil Company
Vicinity
J. F. Barnes
Anita
Columbia
Logman
Philadelphia
Second Sts
W. M. Cunninghami
West
Indiana Progress
Indiana County
Joanner
New York Wee Tribune
Progress and Pittsb Commercial Gazette
Wee
Pittsburg
the Pecesse
the Presbyterian T
New Banner
Progress and
United Presbyterian
New United Presbyterian
The
Progress and Farm Journal
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Philad
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