Farm and Household Tips and Notes from Prairie Farmer and Others
A Prairie Farmer correspondent notes lime in the crib with wet corn to prevent fermentation. Various recipes and kitchen tips follow, including a wedding cake recipe with heavy ingredients, a fried ham and potato breakfast dish, and guidance on keeping barnyards clean and well drained. Poultry and cattle care advice from journals warn against poor management and stress salt intake.
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Detroit Post
Chicago Journal
Bachange
British Medical Journal
Agriculturists
Poultry Monthly
Tin Can Poisoning Risks From Canned Goods
The article warns of tin poisoning from canned foods after English tests found tin in solution in many items. It explains dose estimates, factors like can quality, and urges two safety steps: discard corroded cans and transfer contents to glass or china dishes promptly after opening. It notes corrosion accelerates once exposed to air and cites a NY Tribune report of recent inquests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sparta Keri
Building a Home with Forethought and Shared Plans
A New York World piece advises careful early planning for a home. It emphasizes joint decision making by couples, site selection prioritizing sun and outlook, and four essentials drainage sunlight ventilation and a bathroom. It notes practical ventilation options and the value of a bath even in modest houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. World
Wintering Farm Horses and Winter Care Advice
A commentary on winter horse care argues against freezing farm horses as a broad practice. It endorses shelter, daily grain, and exercise, warns against overfeeding and long exposure to storms, and notes that overexertion after driving can injure horses. It cites Breeders' Gazelle and New York Times observations on driving dangers and a Philadelphia cat market anecdote.
General Butler Quits Smoking on Doctor’s Advice
The general has stopped smoking by his physician’s advice. His stamina and long work hours remain high, but he feels a loss of vigor and is willing to give up the habit to preserve strength. He is not an invalid according to the Boston Herald.
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Butler
Boston Herald
Weather Chat Turns Flirty At Theater's End
A couple walking home from a theater discusses the cold weather. The young man notes the chill as they near her home. She pretends to misunderstand him, then playfully asks if they are nicer fried, creating a lighthearted moment noted by the Chicago Saturday Herald.
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Chicago Saturday Herald
St Jacobs Oil Praised by Arizona Justice
Hon A W Sheldon, Associate Justice, praises St Jacobs Oil as a great conqueror of pain and sovereign cure from his observation. The note accompanies a tongue in cheek remark about a fashionable pet rabbit with long ears, attributed to Luvcell Citizen.
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A. W. Sheldon
Supreme Bench of
Arizona Territory
St. Jacobs Oil
Luvcell
Wells, Richardson Butter Color Tops Autumnal Fairs
Wells, Richardson & Co. Improved Butter Color again dominates fairs with first premiums. Judges are farmers, valuing practical usefulness. The vegetable oil base resists rancidity, does not color milk, imparts bright natural color, and remains the strongest yet cheapest color. Staney reports a river Kissmelanga near Lake Nyum nyum in Central Africa.
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Wells, Richardson & Co
Staney
Central Africa
Kissmelanga
Detroit Post
Kidney Woyt and Liver Remedies Featured in Health Ad
A collage of patent medicine claims touts Kidney-Woyt for malaria rheumatism biliousness and liver kidney or bowel troubles. Also promotes Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike's Toothache drops with testimonials. Mentions Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and Swift's Specific for blood poisoning.
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Hale
Pike
Public Interview Reveals Dr Martin Heart Attacked by Brights Disease
Dr S G Martin recounts a life threatening illness that began with chills and chest pains, leading to pneumonia and Brights disease. After failed medical trials his wife’s home remedy, Warner's Safe Cure, allegedly cured him. The tale prompts calls for medical vigilance and endorsements by local officials.
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Syracuse Journal
Syracuse
S. G. Martin
Kansas
Colorado
Denver
Warner
Bright
Tam
Judge Reigel
James S. Goodrich
Dwight H. Bruce
W. P. Coddington
Dr. Martin
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Farmers’ Homes
New York
N.Y
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Herald
Arizona
Aoman
Ely
M. A. Jackson
Portsmouth
N.H
Burlington
Boston Post
Swift
Taggart
Salamanca
Brown
O. D. Watkins, Welton
Ind
General Markets
C City
New
Missouri
ST. Louis
Chicago
Soren
John A. Logan
R. K. Helphenstine
Washington, D.C
Chicago Times
Kublimann
Kublmann
Lockport
N. Y
Magnolia
Ark
T. J. Gunness
Isaac Thompson
Charles A. Vogeler
Scott
Kansas City
J. W. Weyles
Meadville
Owezo
Ely Brothers
E.E. Mendes & CO
West Fifth Street
Carrlogue Free
Fhawne
F.L. Jones
J. P. Quitman
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlaits, Ga
SooTtrse
Coca
DH. C. W. Scott
Hansan City, Mo
Wesbster
Merrie
Springfield
Mass
Bryant & Stratton's College
St.Louis
Chicago Scale CO
South Jefferson Street
Little Detective
Leavenworth, Kansas
Medart
Howe
Ontra Solicit d. Ca Atogue
Prive-List Om Applicatica
St. Vitus
Burlington, Vt
Pepe
Ance
USA
Dive Express
P.O
DIL T. A. Slucum
Pearl St
I. Will
ImMostrate Almanac
SEBEB
Lickford
Bampl Sree
Anakesio 3 Makers
A. P. Lacey
Patent Attorneya
Johnson
Johnson &Co
Boston
Liniment
Bren Druggista
T. Hazeltine
Warren
Aultman & Taylor Co
Mansfield
F Street
Sateamis
Sane
H. G.fabr
Essex Street
Acanice Mgr
Sedalia
Ad. J.D. Bro
Jay Bronson
Detxorr, Micn
A. N.K
ADV
Amare
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