Razorback Hams vie as premium Smithfield rivals
A Baltimore Sun report traces the history and curing of Smithfield ham to Virginia and the razorback hog. It notes how the long-nosed semi wild breed from the mountains yields prized, soft fat once fattened in corn fields and peanut rich soil, with hams cured and smoked for forty days in Liverpool salt.
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Bureau of Animal
Department of Agricult
Virginia
Isle Oght
Surrey
Southampton
Baltimore Sun
Department of Axriture
Westphalia
Norfolk
R Oad
Smithfield
Union
Europe
England
France
Smithleld
Kentucky
Tennessee
Liverpool
Arkansas
How Some Dailies Fake the News
A Pittsburg episode reveals three evening papers publishing a full account of an execution that never occurred. The fake extras were printed and stacked for newsboys, with one paper keeping them in a room for a signal that never came as the hanging was postponed.
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Pittsburg
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a day cure for colds. All Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
Teacher's Grievances On Low Pay And Vexing Duties
A former teacher recalls living on 60 pounds a year while teaching fifty to fifty six girls from morning to afternoon with hours of prep. She details high living costs, room, meals, washing, fuel, and medical expenses. Her salary later rose to 95 pounds but remained insufficient given added duties and strain.
How Bismarck Became Rich Speculation Linked to Banker Says Pamphlet
A German pamphlet claims ex chancellor Bismarck amassed 150000000 marks via stock exchanges while running Germany. It alleges involvement with banker Bleichroeder and hints at state secret speculation. The author, named Diebat Daher, is said to be from the Junker party and questions lack of evidence.
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Germany
Bismarck
London
Junker Party
Diebat Daher
Bleichroeder
Beleve
Reminiscences of Aaron Burr and Lafayette in Albany
D. H. Bradt recalls 1822 23 in Albany in his 87th year. He describes Aaron Burr with head bowed and two young ladies and a boy, a wealth gain from them, and Lafayette visiting Albany thrice with dinner in the Capitol hall. He also notes serving as a door-keeper during a governor’s dinner.
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Law Bure
Lafayette
D. H. Bradt
North Hannibal
Family Herald and Weekly Star
Aaron Burr
Albany
Jim
Marquis de Lafayette
Capitol Hall
Capitol
Dexterity of Cigarette Workers at Factories
The article notes workers achieve great dexterity from long practice with some producing between 2,000 and 2,000 cigarettes daily. Paid by piecework, they earn about $6 weekly for 1,000 cigarettes.
Notice summaries of land entries and timber culture claims
Public notices in Prowers County Colorado list claim abandonments and cancellations. Actions involve U S Laxp OPI AMA Corp against Walter J Woods and heirs, timber culture entry disputes, and multiple homestead abandonment proceedings with dates in May and April 1887 stated for testimony.
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U. S. Laxp
OPI Ama Corp
Augustus J. Waupler
Prowers Co
Colo
Walter J. Woods
Willie Is. Woods
Albert R. Woods
Michael Fintty
Range
Prowers County
Colorado
Cy C.K. Thoman
Register
Public notice of land final proof and trust sale in Lamar
Notice names Samuel W. Goodale filing for final proof on land in Section 20 Township 22 South Range 41 West at Lamar Colorado with May 23 hearing. Also details a trustee sale of Prowers County land described as the northwest quarter of Section 9, Township 23 South Range 44 West to satisfy a mortgage to The Mortgage Trust Company of Meade Kansas for $500 with interest. Sale set by sheriff Wm McKenzie at Lamar court house on May 10 at 9 am.
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U.S. Land
Orrick
Prowers
Colorado
Creahan
A. M
Fhemeth C. Faust Ligoert
Edna J. Gould
Charles Reynolds
Tion Ty
Browesy County
U.S
Lantax
CoLo
Edmimils
Samvel Vv
Rahak
AL Latae
Enid
Samuel F. Howhy
Alam x Shi Kraill
Register
U.S. Lane
Lamar Cone
Lamar
Samuel W. Goodale
John A. Williams
D. J. Henderson
Cole
J. Albert Wilson
Owan Cox
Holly, Colo
Amit
W. A. Mine
Jerome Blackwell
Elizabeth M. Blackwell
A.D. Ee
Prowers County
Coméey
Anthony H. Heber
Orado
Nothwest
Toyenship
Sonth
Ffomr
Meridi
Lees
Ameortcage Trust Company
Meare Mtter
Kansas
Lererme Blackwell
Anthony H. Heberto
I. Wm. McKenzie
Prewers County
Santa Fe Route Announces Faster Travel to West and South
The Santa Fe railroad unveils new and improved service from Denver to California in two days with two fast trains daily to Kansas City and Chicago. Seven hours quicker to New Mexico El Paso and Mexico plus extended through sleeping and chair car service. Fred Harvey dining cars and houses noted. Call or write J P Hall 1700 Lawrence Street Denver for reservations.
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Denver
California
Kansas City
Chicago
New Mexico
el Paso
Mexico
Colorado
Santa Fe Railroad
Fred Harvey
Santa Fe
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Pueblo
J.P. Hall
Lawrence Street
Denver, Colo
Secret Societies Meetings and Invitations Across Lodges
Fraternal lodge notices list several groups with meeting times throughout the month. Cramer No 32 A M holds stated convocations on the third Wednesdays. Lasar Lopoe No 90 meets first and third Saturdays. Lamar Loper No 80 gathers Tuesdays at 6 pm. Lamar Camue meets last Saturdays. K O T M Laman Tent No 18 meets last Wednesdays. Alexander Realm No 1 meets weekly Mondays at 8 pm. Members and visiting brothers are invited to attend.
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Cramer
BR. A. M
A.J. Horren
H. P. L. Wier Marknanm
A. M
W.C. GotLp
W.M
J. Luxon
Lamar Loper
Lamar Loper No
Evry
K. O. T. M.—Laman
Masonic Hall
Mykrs
C.M. Ler
Tur Laman Fine Dera Anrmynt
Hose House
Wintis Wineos
Jon T. LawLess
Alexander Realm No
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Salt Lake
Boston
New York
J. P. Hall
Gen. Agt
Pass. Dept
Lawrence St
Freimgit
McMullen
Ferce CO
TWA
Market St
Local Directory
B. Faulkner
Wm. McKenzie Cowel
Barnes
DW Robinson
Eemo
J.P. Curry McClung
J. Higbee
Granada
A. F
W. Rominson
W. M. OC
L. McPuinson
Garanava Lopez
Mayfield
Jas. Banciay, N.G
Ila. Wn
Macm. C
United Presbyterians
1. C. Rankin
M. BE. Cuvnen
Lantar
G.W. Corey
Curashan Correy
Mands
May Vanier
May Valley
Bo'clock
Granada M. F. Coreen
Alderson
M. EB
Mle
Lucy M. Nowets
Dona Newson
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
America
GLOBE
Charce
Globe Printing Co
ST. Louis, Mo
Ats Deis
Cal
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