Aunt Lizzie Stately recalls enslaved life and Civil War
In a Washington interview Aunt Lizzie, nearly 100, recalls her Virginia Randolphs upbringing, service to the Eaton household, and memories of Presidents Jackson, Van Buren, Polk, Pierce, Buchanan, Lincoln, and Grant. She discusses slavery, religion, race, and hopes for postwar equality, while praising Lincoln as an ally to Black people.
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George Washington
Elizabeth Stately
Washington City
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Lee
Robert E. Lee
Pat Gen. Lee
John H. Eaton
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Madge
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Virginian
Europe
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Ensuriny
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Gen. Jackson
Mr. O'Neill
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Gen. Grant
Africa
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Baptist Church
How to rear rabbits in hutches or pens for market
Agricultural hints outline feeding of young rabbits with crushed oats under six weeks and whole oats afterward, with limited roots and cabbage avoided. Rearing indoors to prevent disease, proper ventilation, rat proofing, and a multi story rabbit house plan with breeding boxes, widths, and management practices.
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F. Boomhower
Picking the Ducks Feathers for Market Prices
The Western Rural advises on feather picking for ducks to maximize value. Feathers from white varieties fetch higher prices, and dressing affects whether to pick. Ducks may be picked four to six times yearly when feathers are ripe, checked by loose quills without blood. Gentle handling, restraining legs, hooding a resistant duck, and avoiding laying, sitting, or early hot weather picking are recommended.
Among the Poultry Advice for Feeding and Rearing
St. Louis Republic offers poultry guidance focusing on roost height for heavy fowls, grain and green food needs, and breed value for egg production. It advises keeping fences high and stable ranges for fewer soft eggs, grading shipped poultry, and feeding ducklings soft foods with ample water.
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St. Louis Republic
Two Acres of Land Rebound Yields in Wheat After Trials
A farmer describes reclaiming two acres of clay land with hard subsoil from a meadow and fencing it to a neighboring field. After two years of corn failures, 60 rods of tile drain were installed, ground was plowed, and wheat was drilled. A good quality crop of 45 bushels was harvested from the two acres, with minimal manure applied.
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Farimers
Fall plowing argued to aid soil, moisture, and seed germination
Andrew H. Ward argues in Farm Field and Fireside that autumn cross plowing deepens soil structure, preserves moisture, and enhances nutrient availability. He explains how soil chemistry and frost action create mellowness, reducing spring evaporation and improving seed coverage for strong early growth.
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Andrew H. Ward
Potato Bug Gun Description For Quick Pest Killing
A fragment describes a homemade potato bug gun using a cigar box, door screen, and a forked stick to carry it. The item notes assembling from a box with bottom removed, three layers of screen, and a light stick for use, claiming rapid effectiveness.
Potato Bug Dust And Young Stock Trough Advice
Instructions on using Paris green dust with flour lime or cement to control potato bugs and feed troughs for piglets. Notes dust timing and re-dusting, plus the ease of dusting an acre quickly. Also suggests troughs for young stock to ease weaning and promote appetite.
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Pacific Rural Press
No Royal Road to Wealth for Farmers
The Rural World column argues wealth in farming comes from hard work, brains, and extensive effort. It cautions against overwork that deprives rest and emphasizes enthusiasm and thorough cultivation of crops and management for success.
Cure for Scaly Leg in Poultry Uses Kerosene and Lard
The Farmers' Voice notes scaly leg in domestic poultry is caused by a microscopic parasite that inflames the legs and feet. Contagious spread occurs between birds. Treatment advised includes rubbing a kerosene and lard mix into the affected venules, washing in tepid water, and reapplying the oil after drying if warm weather permits.
Southern garden allure drives Monon Route excursion sale
The South is described as a growing garden ideal for year round living with milder winters and pleasant summers. Monon Route sells home seekers excursion tickets to southern points, with return validity up to 81 days from sale and Tuesday or Friday travel each week. Tickets available Aug 17 18 and Sept 1 14 15 Oct 5 6 19 20. Contact Monon Route agents or G P A Frank J rep in Chicago.
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United States
Monon
Frank J. Rep
Chicago
Hometeekers Excursions South June July and August
An ad notes first class round trip tickets to Florida and the South from Chicago Illinois and St Paul Minnesota Good 31 days from sale at one fare plus 93 00 for the round trip Dates include June 15 16 June July 6 1 W and 21 and several days in August September and October Tickets via Chicago L service and city ticket offices at Clark Street St Paul Minnesota and Chicago IL Includes contact O L Stone and W Humphrey for details Also a clipped dialogue about O Manunigan with a motive of clemency mentioned briefly.
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Chicago
Ilinois R. HR
Florida
South
W. Humphrey
P. A
St. Paul
Minn
City Ticket Orive
Clark St
O. L. Stone
North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Cleoneol Ae Line
W. B
Kiskeny, G. P
Z. A
Chicago, IL
The Bitters Claims Digestive Reform and Healing Powers
An array of claims for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters links digestive reform to overall nervous health and lists cures for malaria biliousness rheumatism and kidney trouble. The notice cites a Detroit Free Press quotation about a crying child and references North-Western Railway excursion offers between Chicago St Paul and western destinations in August 1808 and September 1800.
Low Rate Excursions Offer for Southbound Travel
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers half rate excursions to southern points on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October. For details ask a ticket agent or contact C. P. Atmore or J. K. Ridgely. Additional notices include Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway plans for Homeseekers and Harvesters tours and various ads and jokes from period publications.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
C. P. Atmore
Louisville, Ky
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Jamna Bar- Kan
Gen. Pass
St. Louis
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Mamie
Texas Sifter
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Indianapolis Ournal
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Forrien
Detroit Tribune
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Hill
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Texas
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Eeaee
Gaim Vcs
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Duluth
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Idawuo Fruit CO
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