Ambitious Girls and Common Works Urged in Youth’s Companion
A prominent American editor notes many young women seek independence by earning their living, often avoiding traditional trades. He urges choosing fitting, honest work and highlights sturdy, practical occupations like baking and dairy work over glamorous but unlikely ventures. This view echoes New England savings culture and practical games, stories, and safety tips for youths.
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Clover and Sheep Farming Practices in The Practical Farmer
An in depth discussion on clover care and grazing shows clipping clover yields higher hay seed and soil benefits than overgrazing. It urges keeping stock off young clover and notes sheep restore fertility and weed control while advising balanced summer feeding for best gains. It also covers wide versus narrow tire farm wagons and the movement toward polled cattle breeding and humane horn removal.
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No He Could Not A Chicago Street Scene Of Charity
A crowded Chicago street scene ends with a starving highwayman refusing to steal a gold watch. The gentleman helps, offering aid and money, and bystanders report the man’s remorse and decision to avoid crime. A flurry of moral observations follows in the column’s pithy aphorisms.
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The Trained Monkey’s New Scheme in the City
An organ grinder uses two monkeys to bet crowds, switching which is favored to win after collects from spectators. The trick borrows from bookmaking, as the man earns dollars while players think they are supporting charity. The operator calls himself Treasurer Tatta and exploits bets as a sport.
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Tow-Horse Ruse At Cam Bridge Hill
The Boston Transcript notes a trick by West End tow horses on Cam bridge street hill. A gray horse slips from the line when tow-boys are away, then returns to the rear to take a turn at pulling. The behavior is described as a clever sleight to dodge the line and secure the ear at the hill’s head.
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