Agricultural notes on frictions and farm practices
An article catalogues anti friction mixtures using lard, notes on Canada thistle grazing in South Australia, and discusses improved breeds reducing hardiness. It covers guinea fowl feeding, woolly sheep care with a tobacco sulfur dip, clover as pig feed, pump capacity guidance, and buffalo gnat outbreaks in Arkansas Tennessee and Mississippi amid floods. It cites Prof Riley on animal washing and a copper sulfate remedy, plus a Portsmouth blacksmith milestone and a piano performance fad in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaria
South Australia
Brwivens
Geo. Geddes
New York
Logan
Arkinaas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Riley
Echuring
The Monopoly in Petroleum Light In New York Star
A historical critique describes the rise of Standard Oil led by John D Rockefeller, detailing the creation of a kerosene monopoly, railroad rate controls, and integrated oil supply chain. It claims monopolistic practices stifle competition, inflate prices, and grant influence over lawmakers and judges, arguing that genuine competition could lower prices by substantial margins.
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Toei
Ttis
Standard Oil Company
Barre
Hia
Standard Oil Monopoly
Uris Ronopoly
Lerma
Pennsylvania
Rockefeller
Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
Quemin
Standard Is Company
Great Railway Corporation
Empire State
Eupreme
Lightning Kills Four Ewes In Cambria County Sheep Fold
In Cambria County Pennsylvania during a week of storms three farmers report a fatal lightning strike that killed four ewes and one wether among a flock of fourteen. The flock rested near a white oak post when the bolt hit, with the event described as singular as the eight ewes were affected and the herd clearly disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria County
Lous
Hangman Strong Linked To Brush Pepal Colony In Australia
Fragmentary report notes Hangman Strong, once tied to a Brush pepal colony in Australia, described as a would whaler. The text references his involvement with a world event and a first noose in Washington, leaving the remainder unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hangman Strong
Ghiteau
Australia
Washington
Bread aid totals 231000 pounds for Patrick County sufferers
A Danville letter states bread relief has delivered about 231,100 pounds of flour to Patrick County sufferers since May 1, with an estimated value of 3.80 dollars per person for two months.
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Danville
Patrick County
Tragic River Collision Nets Scores Lost
Mixco Insertos Ohio river July 4 collision between steamboats Sciota and Lomas causes heavy loss of life. About 38 missing or dead, with 400 aboard Sciota. rescue efforts frantic as survivors recount chaotic sinking and heroic officers. Captain Thomas of the Sciota among mournful figures. investigation pending.
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Mixco Insertos
Ohio River
Ohio
Stoam
Sciots
Thad Thomas
John Lomas
Engelbright
Maramoros
Wheeling
Lomas
Marlin's Ferry
Welleville Cornet Band
Sciota
Unio
Tomas
Mingo Junction
John’ ‘Lomas
Wurravilly
Lefe
Liverpool
Mingo Jusetion
Timea
Mingo
Wellsville
Tinea
Henry
Thomas
Lomes
Vibe Collising
Whimsical Exchanges and Quips From A Past Paper
A jumble of anecdotes and jokes from a Beston paper recount neighbors borrowing a creamery puller, a landlord chiding a reluctant tenant, and a Philadelphian son who shot a cow while a New York inventor warns of vanity. Miscellaneous vignettes mix humor about manners, emigration, patriotism, and courtship with snippets about a California prize for cheap dress and a bachelor resisting a female doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo
Chronicle Herakd
Waa
Lakic
New-York State
Hove
Sherard
Heaton Ayrald
M. D
Guatave Dore
Paria
Dore
Bruce
Louis
Bill Jackson
Ranrer
Fraoklyn
Franknees
Lillian
Mies Lillian
Newport News Depot and Piers Describe Length and Structure
The Chesapeake and Ohio depot at Newport News known as House No 1 spans about 700 feet and is among the finest of its kind. It includes two piers the merchandise pier near the depot and another 900 foot long ship canal pier with front track. A third pier is nearly finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Oihio
Newport News
Merebundice
Senator Cheiaitancy and Mr Christiancy Interview in Washington
A Monday Washington interview with Senator Cheiaitancy and Mr Christiancy did not yield reconciliation. Christiancy declined to comment beyond noting that the pending divorce suit will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheiaitancy
Christiancy
Washington
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Agricae Tlems
Wiliam’ T. Frye
Portsmouth
HSE
Chatswan
Uoil
John A. Rockafeller
Sumuel Andrews
Evang
Cleveland
Rockafeller
TL. B. Payne
Rockafelley
Fenneslania West
Standard Company
Rockfuller
Standard Oil
Dire Hisaster
Tan Ative
Fat Doffy
California Board of Education
Buffalo Courier
Philadelphia
Sbe
Hasn Manufacturess
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