Agricultural guide to livestock, poultry, and fruit culture
The article reviews breeds of cattle Devons Herefords Ayrshires and Durhams for beef dairy and draft work. It lists swine breeds Woburn Berkshire China and Yorkshire, notes plum and pear varieties, grafting and pruning methods, and advises on orchard layout soil, manure, and transplanting procedures. It emphasizes selecting a few strong fruit varieties, proper pruning, and season timing for transplanting and grafting.
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Horna
Devons
Gereuhrda
Devons, Ayreshires
Deiry
Woburn
Berkstire
Gransland
Kenilworth
Miami
Berkshire
China
Sciota
Wahaeh
Lowarda
Minis
Adda
Moat
Ruire
Thomas
Gravenstein
Baldwin
Harrison
Newark
Thomne
Bartlett
Tyson
Madeleine
Rostiezer
Beurre Bose
Loniee Banke
Jersey
Beurre D
Thoman
York
Bergen
Heath
Washington
Thorpas
Jefferson
Worhington
Gage
Coe
Blucker
Hudson
Downton
Downs
Bigarresu
Grafton
Brookport
Bigerreen
Prayer and faith in state legislature reflected in a 1918 debate
A 1918 report discusses the House and Senate action on employing chaplains, funding via contributions, and the role of religion in government. It recalls Franklin’s push for daily prayers and urges public support for recognizing a Supreme Being in state affairs.
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House of Representatives
Lenelag
Thia County
Senate
C. Dickey
Thomas
Leiden
Gail
U. States
Benj. Franklin
The New Test Pledge Sparks Signatures and Purported Union Aim
A circular pledge circulated in Congress urged signers to resist backing any candidate who would modify or repeal peace measures. Forty four signers joined, including Clay and the Silver Greys from New York. Casa reportedly declined due to other duties, and Webster was not invited. Some signers later withdrew, drawing attention to a politically motivated effort to influence unity.
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Congress
Clay
New York
Casa
Nicholson
Webster
Pludge
Temperance Meeting at the Court House Adopts Law Action
A large, enthusiastic temperance meeting led by Silvester Larned of Detroit urged legislators to pass an effective liquor law. The audience planned to send copies to Lansing, with another meeting set for Friday to hear Larned and discuss temperance duties. The note lists party composition and legislative committees, and mentions local club plans and a concert outcome.
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Silvester Larned
Detroit
Lansing
Larned
Local notes on papers and public figures in distress
A column discusses a local newspaper suspending publication after years of effort to extend circulation, reflecting on its radical past and its impact on democracy. It notes Hastings’ edition starting, mentions Kaufman's death from a shooting incident in Washington, and reports Gen Bem's December death in Turkey after professing Islam and a prophetic quirk about the year 1550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Soil Party
Trinh
Michigan
Bem
Turkey
Muhammedan
The Stateaman on The Judiciary and The April Election
Civic lecture argues the elective Judiciary is pivotal to state governance. The speaker warns apathy risks the experiment and urges voters to weigh candidates' merit for a six year term beginning 1852 and to support a trusted nominee from the district convention.
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Public Service
Tribunale of Justice
Toni
Cam
Benoit
The Atlantic Save New York to Cork Arrival
Fragmentary OCR notes describe The Atlantic saving a vessel named New York near Cork after an apparent mishap on January 2. The report mentions damage to a shaft, six days at sea, and the crew’s hard luck, with a heavy wrecker reportedly aiding.
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New York
Cork
Michigan In Session Amid Prayers Debate And Rail Lobby
In a crowded session the Michigan legislature wrestles with time limits and rules while many committeemen delay business. The senate advances a chaplain question and disputes over electors spark tensions among locofoco leaders. Contested Mackinac seat and Lake Superior charters trigger further debates as rail lobbyists loom and speculation grows about extra sessions and pricey perks for members.
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Risa
Teiztalestion
Ines
Senate
Ewu
Took' ¢R
Washington
Franklin
Adame Pinckney
Michigan
Iscofoco
New England
Lake Superior
Mackinse
Vine
Gilbaukin
Gilbutt
United States
Gilbault
Committee On Elections
Irving
Gilbsalt
Dr. Irving
Locofece
Cavera
Gov. Barry
Mr. Lewis
The
Statesman
Seymour House
Michigan Legislature Proceedings Summary
Lansing February sessions report bills on taxing foreign incorporations and amending relief for Bartlett. Clergy open sessions debated, then approved. Senate reporter appointed, and pay for legislators approved. Corporation formation for manufacturing discussed and printed. House members presented petitions from a Rome office and related office salaries.
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Reedi
Ible
Contested County Reorganization and Clergy Prayer Note
An 1840s Michigan legislative fragment details a bill to attach Barry County to a new judicial district including Calhoun Eston Kalamazoo Van Buren and Allegan. It notes appointments, clergy invited to open sessions, and a mix of public notices, fires, and accidental deaths from Barry County, including Knapen property loss and a man named Neat in Wooiland.
Steamship Alabama Goes aground to Vera Cruz. other sea losses reported
New Orleans February 11 reports the Steamship Alabama grounded en route to Vera Cruz and forced to return for repairs. The steamer Ogilas sank with cotton aboard, losing boat and cargo. The Autocrat collided with the Magnolia near Memphis, sinking the Magnolia and over 30 passengers feared lost. Also noted is a Supreme Court ruling on Masters in Chancery preserving office until a new judiciary code. further garbled text follows.
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New Orleans
Alabama
Vera Cruz
Agrouud
Ogilas
Autocrat
Memphis
Magnolia
Tenetsee
Negres
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Democrata
Pausaamomec Cxun
Januery
Atruck
Land
Hee
Baan Co. Proxeea
Hastings
Kaufman
M. C
Texas
Assembly of Texas
Judiciary
the Atlantic Save
California
Gov. Barreit-hed Ee Fy
Phom Laftsina
Legislature OF
Rome
Borne
Berry County
Roy
Dickey
Yeng
Nous
Mead
Tearnott
Darius Clark
Rersolard
Secretary of State
Trokar
Cuse
Wm. Root
Washtenaw
Hovsr
3. C. Hall
Barry County
Thos. N. Bartlett
Judiciary Committee
Shoemaker
Isbell
Howse
Philander Knapen
Marengo
Knapen
Gattleman
Neat
Wooiland
Seecrecio Aca
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