Australian eucalyptus gains favor for timber and quinine like bark
Agricultural notes discuss eucalyptus globulus as a hardy fast growing timber source in the United States. It highlights its wood strength fragrance absence of fruit production and bark with febrifuge properties. Also covered are HorCulture progress hybridization and a practical orchard system with detailed cultivation steps.
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California
Austria
Uisers
Eastern
Middle States
Best trees for artificial forests in western states
The list names Yellow cottonwood osage orange catalpa white elm western plane tree black walnut soft maple willows silver poplar cottonwood and Lombardy poplar as ideal species. Also Pettor Henderson prescribes a mildew remedy for roses using sulfur and lime boiled in water then diluted heavily for leaf-safe spraying.
Condenser Source Proposed From Cut Crystal and Tin Plates
A hemihedral crystal segment with inclined surfaces held between tin leaves forms a self charging condenser. This condenser source could act as a standard for static electricity and measure charges and capacities. The memoir reports absolute measurements of electricity released by tourmaline and quartz under a fixed pressure.
Angular distance of Colors in Triangular Color Mixing
The projection of a color table on the sides of an equilateral triangle allows exact angular distance determination of colors, a result not yet obtained. The author presents a diagram showing the law of color mixture, proposed as a substitute for Newton's rule.
Huxley Predicts Paleontology Chronicle Epoch
At the York meeting of the British Association Prof Huxley predicted that fifty years hence the centennial year will mark the epoch when the law of succession of higher animal forms is determined by paleontological facts observed today.
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Jn Tus
York
British Association
Huxley
Association
Domestic Frirp Potaters How to Prepare Potatoes As Side Dish
A guide on frying raw potatoes in various cuts and methods. Options include rings shaved slices or long orange shaped pieces, fried in hot fat with minimal color, served as a side dish or garnish. Also suggests frying with onions or serving with pork chops and cod. A butter and flour gravy method concludes the dish with parsley pepper and salt.
Woman Credits St Jacob's Wilt for Relief from Rheumatism
Mrs C Wuiapple of 871 Croghan Street testifies after six years of severe sciatic rheumatism that a Free Press advertisement led her to St Jacob's Wilt. She reports she can walk without limping and sleep without pain.
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Detroit Free Press
C. Wuiapple
Croghan Street
Free Press
St. Jacob’s
Olive oil making methods compared across regions
A Mining and Scientific Press note discusses California olive oil production contrasting grinding olives before pressing with the traditional French method of crushing between stones. It links cider preparation in England to fruit processing methods and notes storage vessels and regional practices in the Pacific.
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California
Pharmaceutische Handelsblatt
France
England
America
Devonshire
Herefordshire
Pacific
St Jacobs Oil Restores William Lavder After Rheumatism
Wayne County Ohio Democrat reports William E Lavder of West Lebanon Ohio says after using St Jacobs Oil he felt relief from rheumatism at the first application and is now entirely well after one bottle.
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Wayne Co
Ohio
William E. Lavder
West Lebanon
St. Jacobs Oil
Preserving Pumpkins for Winter and Beyond
The article describes preserving pumpkins for winter and even into summer using a Yankee squash variety. Pumpkins are ideal for pies and sauces, kept on a single layer on cellar scaffolding. A dozen to a dozen and a half pumpkins sufficed for a family, with some kept to test longevity into August.
Pellets Promote Healthy Bowel Action Says Dr Pierce
Unlike other cathartics Dr Pierce's Pellets do not render the bowels costive after operation but establish a permanently healthy action. Being entirely vegetable no particular care is required while using them. By druggists.
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Pierce
Toast Making Tips From A Bygone Guide
The piece argues for proper toast preparation using uniform slices of 1/2 to 2/8 inch, toasted on both sides over brisk fire. It advises removing any burnt points, using an earthen bowl to keep warmth and moisture, and confirms bread quality dictates toast success with best results from sweet, light bread one day old or less.
Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure Endorsed Widely
A public claim asserts Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has achieved more wonderful cures than any medicine in American history, underscoring its asserted prominence to the reading public.
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Warner
Bread Pudding a Frugal Family Treat
Instructions describe a cheap bread pudding using stale bread soaked in milk and eggs with currants and nutmeg. Mix well fold in butter and sugar and bake in a hot oven for about forty five minutes. Cost about 30 cents at present and serves eight people.
Cucumbers Stuffer Recipe From Sturdy To Cook
Short thick cucumbers are split and seeds removed. Fry grated onion in butter, mix with cucumber meat, bread soaked in water, a bit of gravy or melted butter if dry. Season with salt pepper and nutmeg. Refill halves, top with bread crumbs and butter, bake round side down until heated through.
Orange Ice Recipe From Ancient Notes
To make a delicious orange ice use six oranges juice of all and grated peel of three two lemons juice only one pint sugar dissolved in one pint water freeze as you do ice cream.
Honest Boy Returns Wallet After Honest Claim
A boy entered an office on Laurel with a pocketbook and asked for Mr Blank. When told that was his name the wallet named him back. He explained he found it and refused a tip, saying his mother had spent the few coins on soap and a clothes line.
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Laurel S
Mr. Blank
QoLtpEN Mrpioat Discovery Remedy Adverts
An 19th century trade marked remedy promotes QoLtpEN Mrpioat Discovery as a sovereign cure for consumption and related throat and chest ailments including night-sweats bronchitis coughs spitting blood and weak lungs sold by druggists.
Young man seeks private boarding with family ties
A man advertised for private boarding promising family treatment. He gained weight but after staying fourteen nights to care for the baby and tend fires he found towels missing repeatedly and other small slights. Discouraged, he left while the family concluded some people deteriorate by contact with the world and cannot appreciate home comforts.
Old bachelor Jones Causes Landlady to Question Dinner
Jones, a sharp temperate bachelor, kept supper waiting half an hour then returned and offered a muddled reply to the landlady. She pressed him, but he insisted he could not have gone out after supper in that manner, leaving the house silent.
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Jones
Mr. Jones
Hop Bitters Warns Indulgent Parents Of Dangers
Advertisers claim indulgent parents inviting heavy meals and rich desserts risk indigestion sleepless nights sickness and even death for children and urge keeping Hop Bitters in the home to prevent these outcomes.
Meeting Talk Sparks Family Tension Over Foreigner Groom
A meeting with a country aunt reveals excitement about a wedding to a German next Thursday. The aunt rejects the plan, warning the family she will not attend or support a marriage to a foreigner.
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Crry Belle
A Cheerful Face and Weather Advice
A cheerful face is as good for an invalid as healthy weather. To make a sick man think he is dying, all that is necessary is to look half dead yourself. Hope and fear are catching as cutaneous complaints. Always look cheerful whether you feel so or not.
One Cure for Baldness Advocates CarBoting Hair Grower
An advertisement touts CarBoting as the sole deodorized petroleum extract that cures baldness and promotes natural hair growth. It claims improved formula and acceptance by cultured people.
Two views of the matter in a stage exchange
Pendleton claims his nature was shaped by his wife in a boastful line while Blunt mutters disdain. A professor chides a student to write clearly for the educated few and the student asks which parts remain unclear.
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Pendleton
Blunt
Kidney-Wort Offered In Liquid Form By Druggists
The Burlington Vermont firm Wells Richardson Co announces Kidney-Wort will be sold in liquid and dry forms to save labor and maintain efficiency. The piece also includes moral reflections from Sidney Smith, praise for Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, and a temperance line noting beer does not refresh memory.
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Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Prop’s
Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lyon
Mass
Absurd Fragments Troll Political Apathy and Oddities
A string of satirical snippets and jokey lines critiquing politics and manners. The text features quips about elections, tramps, liver pills, medical mishaps, and a budding songwriter, all in a rough, humorous collage.
Spicer Grapes Greet Catawba Variety Appeal
The article notes that Spicer varieties of Catawba grapes are especially appealing, highlighting their distinct flavor and quality in the harvest.
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Featured in Public Notice
In a period piece tone readers are reminded of Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup touted as a trusted remedy for Coughs and Colds amid widespread preparations. A Columbus boy’s stunt with red ribbon is described, with medical help needed to recover.
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Dr. Bull
Gounod
Sullivan
Marzials
Abt
Thomas
Smart
Pinsuii
Faure
Golden Medical Discovery Aids Daughter’s Health Progress
A letter from Mes Marcentta Myars of North Greece New York dated April 25 1880 thanks Dr R V Pirrox Buffalo for his Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. The daughter shows improved health after five weeks with more color no headaches and greater flesh.
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Greece
N. Y
R. V. Pirrox
Buffalo
Mes Marcentta Myars
Passing Rainside Gospel Meet Turns Scrappy
A drenched preacher seeks guidance from Mrs. McGregor as a lively crowd jokes about duties and nights out. An old Scot offers practical advice to stay dry and steady in the pulpit amid damp confusion.
Hop Bitters Credited By Forsyth Pastor
Reverend H Ferebee of the First Methodist Church in Wixston Forsyth County writes thankful praise for Hop Bitters. He suffered five years from dyspepsia before starting six months ago and reports a wonderful cure. says his whole congregation can testify to the bitters virtues.
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Wixston
Forsyth Co
N. O
H. Ferebee
Charm and Clamor Across a Western Page
A Western paper mocks sensational quirks while noting a parade of oddities and quack cures. The column riffs on a young lady charming a democrat, wardrobe woes from a warehouse fire, and dubious medicinal claims for Kidney-Wort amid a collage of oddities and sly humor.
Voltaic Belt Co offers 30 day trial for nervous debility
Marshall Michigan based Voltaic Belt Co to send Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to persons with nervous debility and lost vitality promising restoration of vigor. Address is Marshall Michigan and no risk as 30 days trial is allowed.
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Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
The Happiest Discovery of the Age Anakeasis
Anakeasis touted as infallible care for piles a scientific blend of poultice instrument and medicine endorsed by physicians discovered by Dr trispee regular physician used in thousands of cases offering instant relief and permanent care offered by mail for 1.00 per box samples available by P Neustaedter Co Box 39146 New York Rough on Rats promotes rat and vermin elimination with Druggists invited to purchase.
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Trispee
Sam
P. Neustaedter & Co
New
Diamonds Offered at Low Prices by Morgan and Heardly
Morgan and Heardly of Mutual Life Building at Tenth and Chestnut Streets advertise a superb stock of extra fine quality diamonds. They offer stones of first class color and shape at unusually low prices.
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Messrs. Morgan & Heardly
Mutual Life Building
Tenth and
Chestnut Streets
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