The Trade in Coffea and Its Varieties
A 19th century survey reviews Mocha and Java prestige versus adulterants Chicory and rye. It notes Libera coffee is rare, explains government aided Java production, and lists other coffees including Costa Rica Porto Rico Jamaica Manila Malabar. It discusses packaging and import routes to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nord
New York
Arabia
Ouida
Africa
Java
Padang
Europe
Cinases
Aden
Cayloa Sofies
Maracaibo
Orient
East Indias
South America
Costa Rica
Porto Rico
Jamaica
Manila
How Are You Old Fellow in a Quiet Corner
A playful vignette shows two travelers greeting a friend and trading press notices for his theater chatter. They boast show success from Toledo and Hamlet while joking about editors. The friendly visit ends with plans to return, and a closing quip from a rural correspondent about pests and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Quince Culture and Poultry Notes From an Old Almanac
Agricultural observations cover quince soil needs and over fertility risks, cutting guidelines, and propagation methods. It also discusses modern plowing for corn, turkey vigor, breeding stock quality, April poultry care, feeding regimes for hens and calves, and practical notes on dairy, fodder, and leather wheel production.
Domestic, Mee, Bevpen's Doron Borne Dine NER Blend
Practical kitchen tips and household hints cover long simmer times for corned beef and pork, dessert ideas with sour milk and cream of tartar, hair care advice on night caps, beef tea, tomato gravy, and quick bread biscuits. Also includes fish frying, leather care, table scarves, and ant deterrent tips.
Humorous overheard markets and oddities in urban life
A stream of fragmented vignettes from a late 19th century urban page describes wheat prices in Chicago, anecdotal quips about hedge advice, endorsements for Hunt's Remedy, travel ads, and humorous social scenes featuring farmers, travelers, and a dog show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Warner's Safe Cure touted by many patients nationwide
Advertisements and letters claim Warner's Safe Cure cures kidney disorders and related ailments. The piece lists testimonials from numerous individuals across cities like Petaluma, Auburn, Columbia, Manchester, Chicago, Albany, Denver, and more, asserting recovery from kidney disease, dropsy, heart trouble, and other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Warner & Cattachester
B. H. Bowarp
Auburn
Lavine
Columbia, O
Troy
James Allan
Gaudy Titles and Odd Remedies Fill Local Page
A jumble of invented titles such as Mrs. Secretary and Mrs Commodore appears in a satirical note on signatures. The text touts Eiy a Cream Balm for loss of smell and Dr Graves Heart Regulator as a cure for heart disease. Miscellaneous tips warn against seed decay using dry bottles and warn about light and air exposure. A lighthearted street anecdote ends with a quip about coats for Forepaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dia
John Woodbury
Bright
Hunt
W. H. Stilson
Tyler St
Boston
Mass
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Fellaw
Booth
Comnie
St. Julien
Agriculture
JarreRsann
London
Mr. Tattersall
Baesa
Jeff
Poutary
Franas
Cape of Ladies
Lapp's
Pouricran
Alford
A. K
Baltimore
People's
Elisha Novshe
G. St. So
George P. Cox
Malden
John Kuhn
Lafayette
Ind
Dr. Wim. Hall
Tam
Sn Depot
Amportaus
New York City
Elvvator
Grand Union
Drucep
Joe Plumper
Smith
Jones
Maz
James Singley
Petaluma
Cal
Beverly
Ny 7
Crucer Horomws
Manchester
N. H. Gao
B. Prasuty
W. A.thompson
Safe Cure
Jean Norvon
Sumeit City
Werner
Tr. O. Lewis
San Francisco
Cat
W. E. Denavir
Press and Knickerbocker
Albany, N.Y
Hope
J. J. Waeiur
Fon du Lac, Wis
Sele Pilla
Mas. Dormer
South South Aircet
Denver
Col
Kev EA
Tria
Italy
St.Gottard
Chiasson
Tessin
Neue Zurcher Zeitung
Chiasso
Thames
England
Tuar
Iiasna
Capapuz
Dr. Joer
Kig Bros
Owego
J. UG. Mathews
Balem
N. GC
Canada
United States
Caswell, Hazard & Co
N.Y
Pattenta
Canwell, Hivard & Co
Tae
Vanda
Kline
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Ms. Pasteur
Maxx Washingtm
Mra
Saccetary
General
Commodore
Abs
Butcher
Cobbler
Afra
Mars. Hodgerfierd
F. H. Sherwood
National Elate Bank
Elizabeth
Ni J
Westher
St. Bernard
Marrer Street
New Yort
David Kennedy
Simeon Vieteel
Rondout
Rondont
Tietael
Xaer
Fe Trenta
Lindsey
Petter
Brooks
Esaettzer
Lorimere
Fries SL
Bae
T. Felix
Wales
Dewler
Rick
Sam Maselen
Aen Plaster Co
Boston Mass
Hawly
Viet
Paxton Enone
Renee Epau
Rachelville
Keri Fanutoe
Peor
Bollore Opie
OULA
Fourday
ACHE
Harrisburg
Hargisburg
FAY & GG
Middlesex Company
BO and
TS Cous Bed Chau Ae Aheaa
Aleatioe Bras
Atira
ARENA
Basarman Naryine
Kays
A. Richnd Med. CO
Proprinto
Joseph, Mo
Chase N. Cutttenton
Amant
Tork City
Dave
Ea Buasa
Aed
Bling
Uggiste
B. Sandblom &Ud. A
Miller
Uae
Reading
Ivaeshee
Aleman Business, College Ree
New Jersey
Fox Alepeh
Texas
California
Alstm
Ats
Lutzrs
Teale Mone Lotae, & Cos
Girard ‘St.ate Wa
Chuitry
A. G. Ragsett
Rochester, NY
Lee
Big Mor Lewe
Seral ¢ Centier Particulate Roberts
We St
New Depot
Dob Wightman
William
Sito
Wiebna Elie
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