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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1882
Page
3
Agricultural note describes keeping potatoes by heating the surface to destroy the eyes. J. G. Adams of Green County Pennsylvania reports practice in his county. Eyes are destroyed by scalding water, then dried and stored to keep indefinitely. Adams has bought and sold potatoes treated this way.
A Michigan farmer laments hired help who view workers as time bargains not partners. He notes constant scheming to fill time with odd jobs and shift blame to the master. The result is machine like workers, persistent shirking, frequent breakages, and a pervasive lack of workplace interest.
A Chicago Times piece rails against sport hunters trespassing on farms and advocates farmers prosecute trespassers. It argues the hand hoe remains essential alongside horse cultivator for weed control stones removal and soil cultivation to boost yield.
The article argues many farmers fail with gardens because they neglect soil prep and manuring. It advises choosing a well drained sunny site, breaking sod ahead, deep plowing, and fall manure incorporation. It recommends heavy manuring up to fifty wagon loads per acre and warns against weed-woody soils, plus notes on preventing poultry access. Also mentions hoarseness and treatment for roup in poultry with castor oil, turpentine, and carbolic acid.
The column lists remedies for fowl roup including pepper or ginger with charcoal, Douglass mixture, coal oil in internal and nasal use, and German Roup Pills. It stresses isolating sick birds, thorough cleaning, and warns to cull birds with advanced symptoms, while advising prevention through clean, dry housing and avoiding damp, crowded conditions.
An old advertisement praises a corn remedy claiming quick relief and widespread sale by Lord, Stoutenburgh & Co. It mocks harsh medical tests and urges sufferers to buy the Extractor. A stray line from a dialogue about sailors and a revolving light closes the fragment.
An old Detroit Post item showcases a puzzling mix of patent medicines and quips. Burdock products claim health benefits from roots and herbs with trial sizing and a dollar price, while a mock fortune tale lampoons risk and opportunity for investors and a flirtatious hotel exchange adds social intrigue.
A tramp arrives at a doorstep and asks for Mr. Brown. The woman identifies Mrs. Brown in, notes Brown is away for yeast, and that Brown will perform chores upon return. She refuses entry and slams the door, remarking the tramp has misidentified the house.
A Victorian-style critique denounces medical boasting and the placebo effect in quack remedies. It highlights Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier though warns readers to seek genuine cures. The piece notes a promotional reward for cures of chronic ailments, urging skepticism of promises.
A clipped note shows a royal decree altering the surname of William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Coutts Bartlett Coutts to a shorter form. The snippet mocks the process and cites a Boston Transcript quip about stutterers. It also includes letters praising Dr. Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilias and a general reflection on life’s miseries and well‑trained artisans.
A miscellany of patent medical advertisements from Buffalo and Chicago, urging pamphlets on epilepsy and diseases of women, with claims of successful self treatment. Includes dubious quotes, testimonials, and a brief note on Hanlan the oarsman and other society items.
A collage of sensational cure claims and lighthearted quips extracted from late 19th century advertisements. References span tonics like Buchupaiba and Jersey lightning whisky to Carboline for baldness, with notes on段 summer diarrheal fever, hair loss myths, and humorous exchanges about fashion and manners.
A historical table shows yearly miles of railroad constructed and in operation in the United States from 1830 to 1881 with figures rising from marginal starts to about 73,365 miles by 1881. The passage also includes varied anecdotes and snippets on matrimonial bureau remarks and light humorous quips, reflecting periodical miscellany.
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