Agriculture notes show varied farming gains and methods
The text surveys farming wisdom, irrigation extent in Britain and Europe, oleomargarine penalties in New York, feeding stock with wheat and beans, moisture and rainfall by trees, a Los Angeles tomato harvest from a tall ladder, an English grower’s mealy bug remedy, optimistic crop reports in Western and Middle States, Albemarle pippin apple story, and reflections on what makes a good farmer. It mentions root spread, soil feeding, and Brown Lightings as steady winter layers, plus Texas horse prices and riding culture.
Nothing but a Farmer sparks farmer defense over insult
A period editorial rails against a self styled article that insults a farmer by calling him “nothing but a farmer.” It argues farmers are proud, capable, and rising in wealth and influence, and deserve no protective excuses from journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Turkes
Domestic miscellany and household hints from old journal
A jumble of notes covers diet tips, rat control recipes, tree planting advice, digestion experiments, and spring cleaning tasks. It describes methods to deter pests, prune and plant pines, and prepare homes for summer through cleaning, washing, and refreshing painted surfaces.
Americans Credgting a Ship Canal in Russia
Americans plan a sea canal project near St Petersburg with dredging machines and scows to connect Cronstadt and the Neva system. The contract with the Russian government aims to remove millions of cubic yards of mud, build a commercial port, and link rail lines for a broad internal network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Levi Hayden
Morris & Cummings Dredging Co
New York City
St. Petersburg
Thussia
Cornatnadt
Empire
St.etersburg
St. Pevereburg
Neva
St. Putersbburg
Volga
Cronstadt
United
Tike Thouse
New York
Diverse anecdotes and remarks from a late 19th century column
The page blends humorous vignettes and social commentary. It notes Mrs. Sarah J. Tate writing at ninety near Godey’s Lady’s Book, Baron Alderson’s sermon timing, jokes about relatives and wind pronunciation, Irish humor at a dinner, a widow’s lasting memory, an English nobleman’s bouquet on a grave, and reflections on friendship and social status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Tate
Godey’s Lady's Bank
Guddenl
Sheridan
Walker
Winow
Itvsband
Paris
Pere la Chuize
Grany Uxton Horn Offers Low Rates Near Grand Central
Visit the Grany Uxton Horn opposite Grand Central Depot with free baggage handling to hotels.350 elegant rooms reduced to $1 per day and up. Elevator European plan restaurant and midpriced meals. City transport viaches and stages to all depots. Franklin Company promotes cures for all forms of Mabana AL disease with certificates at 311 West 8th Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Grand Central Depot
Ranedom
Touny
Franklin Company
Miasmina
New York
Miasin eend advertised for malarial poisoning cure
An 1878 era advertisement invites readers to obtain a circular explaining miasmatic poisoning symptoms causes and cure. It touts Miasmins sold by druggists and cites a testimonial from a patient in Keyport New Jersey praising two doses for chronic chills and fever and improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyport
Naw Jureny
Francirt Company
Mieamne
Fesh
Callasan
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Ohio
Great Britain
Europe
Trench Commission
Los Angeles
Cal
Middle States
Albemarle
Massie
Albemarle County
Victoria
Dineriven Poultry Yard
Martford
Conn
Texas
Prairies
Homestic
Ley
Pietding
Tastv
London
Garrod
Bullock
Ricard
Polytechnische Notizblatt
Huyt Ylas
Siemens
Shaw, Heal
London Fire Brigade
Zjumoreus
Alcoho
Oreath
Wells
Baron Heinhentige
Jesse
Baron
N.Y. Com
New York Graphic
Edison
Bubbins
Rochester Fruittree
Jreme Sentinel
Shakspere
National Publishing Company of
Philadelphia
Fiuropa
New World
James D. McGann
Americas
Auakia
Turkey
Agenta
Alex, Nichols
Bai Bradway
Uncle Sam
Sotl-Laker & Gathit
Bryans
Kotary
Fone
Waas
Kak Faten
Eeery Toapect
Wwe Peatiaisi
FAO Roy
OM Risd
Nurith
Piladelphia
Andes
Ile Wbave
Ani
Addo National Peale Co
WM. H. Boner& CO
Aziz
Chestnut Street
Shozmaxer
Anneor
Ty R. Bhoemaker & CO
Philada
Lewis— Town
Lovelt
Maiden Lane
Hewitts
Ourriok
Tectarei Sa
Bee-Keeper’s Magazine
Bang & Co
Madson
Fitch
Fitowl & Son
Kase Twenty-ninth St
N.Y
DibDloe
Roadway
Brevard
Nsw
South Eighth Street
Adelpais
Seal Tree
YY Marsh
Sty
M. Huatian
Oman
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