The Molian Harp and Other Antiquated Curiosities
A survey of curiosities including the molian harp said to be wind driven and linked to Kircher, plus notes on wind telegraph like strings, Berlioz and Chateaubriand references, matches invention history, Byron’s Devil’s Drive, Coleridge error, asparagus origins in Elizabethan times, and assorted oddities with brief advertisements and aphorisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kircher
Savan
David
Baden Baden
Surasburg
Hoevor Berlioz
Uoten
Ossian
J. Cox
Temporary Bridge Frame Beat for Quick Washout Crossing
An 1880s Good Roads guide describes a rapid frame bridge using 12 by 12 inch posts and 2 inch planks to span a 15 foot water gap. Four to eight workers lay posts, caps, sills, and a diagonal plank to form a secure bend, then add joists, flooring, and earth grade for a functional crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Ostrom
Remedy praised by Eureka editor for stomach illness cure
Eureka editor Mr Thomas Bstte of the Graphic in Texerkena extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a near instant relief for a severe summer attack. He praises its effectiveness after trying many remedies and notes personal cure. Sold by Garratt & Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Thomas Bstte
Graphic
Texerkena
Wellworth Rememienie
Chamberlain
Garratt & Base Do
Brown Swiss cow tops butter tests in Chicago show
A historical feature describes Brienz a brown Swiss cow from Wisconsin winning a butter record at a Chicago cattle show. It discusses dairy economics, milk yields, and farmer wages, contrasting dairy and hop revenues and urging practical farming improvements. The piece cites George E. Newell and discusses American dairyman challenges and thoughts from the American Cattleman publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brienz
Wincis
Chicago
Brienz I
Of Interest to Mothers From Mrs Ream on Diarrhea Remedy
Mrs Annie M Ream of McReesnort Pennsylvania describes treating diarrhea in her children. She spent weeks in Johnstown and used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after her husband worked on the Great Road. Two children recovered and she notes several other successful cases. Bottles sold by Garrets Pearre Frederick Ohio at 2 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Ream
Mc Reesnort
Pennsylvania
Khossys
Johnstown
Pivater
Great Road
Husbann
Chamberlain
Hey
Chapman
Garrets & Pearre
Frederick
Fairfaxes of Virginia debunked by genealogical rebuttal
A New York Tribune writer challenges a Washington paper misstatements about Brian Fairfax eighth Lord Fairfax. The piece traces Fairfax lineage from Henry fourth lord to Thomas fifth and Robert seventh lords, clarifying generations, lands and marriages, and correcting errors about Greenway Court, Folsom Hall, and the American descendants, while noting the title’s status and inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Washington
Brian
Lord Fairfax
Fairfax
Burke
Brian Pairfax
Thomas
Lord Culpeper
Colonial Council
England
Robert
Col Cary
Foltom Ball
Anna
Brill
Ferdinande
Fairiax
John Fairfax
Baron Fairfax of Cameron
Nobesid-Of i Place
Hall of Folsom
Bryan
Towleston Grange
Elizabeth
Wilson Cary
Ceeys on-the-James
Anne
Brian Fairfax
Fairfaxes
Henry
Henry Fairfax
Bolton Percy
Yorkshire
Thomas Lord Fairfax
Charles I
Culpepper
Leeds Castle
Kent
Virginia
Winchester
Greenway Court
Leeds
Castile
Brisa
House of Lords
William Fairfax
Berry Fairfax
Belvoir
Potemae
Ison Cary
Tiss
George Williem
Gore
America
Ba Hini Remily
Onanus
Mary Asch
Iph Carey
Cary
Eran
Irzapeth
Geute Cormodore Bonsi
Frederick
Wiliam Henry
Westmorelawa County
Frederick Griffith
Archibald Bish
United States Navy
Carlyle
Liewehyn Gary
Arthur Percy
Baltimore
County Correspondence From Middleburg August Notes Guests and Visits
County letters record guests from Baltimore Gettysburg and Hanover along with local visits. Mentions include Miss Martha Cook Miss Ett Miller Mr George Walton Mrs Elizabeth Otto and Mrs Joseph Arnold among others. Accidents illnesses and weather concerns are also noted with several local families hosting relatives and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha and
Eva Cook
George Walton
Baltimore
Henrie Otto
John L. Sheads
Gettysburg
M A
Lynn
Ladiesburg
Joseph Arnold
Arnold
John P. Gariner
Taneytown
John Eppertt
Frack Sariver
Colon Bridge
Daniel KcCarthy
Friend
Charles E. Otto
Medford
Maggie Arnold
John Boyd
Mr. Kelly
Cloverbrook Farma
Elizabeth Otto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byron
Hell
Coleridge
John Gerarde
Valean
Vulean
Hegeas
OlGea
William Mom
Tam Mera
Drond
Ater
Omar
Ein
Lurse
Dr A Brubacher
Texas
Bucklien
Fiuis
Stebert Ang
Guernsey
Jersey
Tiree
George E. Newell
de Viodel Cheevemanc
Iain T Can
THE
Fairfaxes OF
Joncemens of
Carron Evenue
Mattie McKinney
C. Chipley
R. Wyndham Walden
James H. Koons
Bedford Farm
Carrie
Fercy
W. Paul Ohler
Miss Marths Cook
Storr
Monocacus
Gertie Straw
Union Bridge
Mary Smith
Burt Wuld
Comecces Hereines
Mary J. Nelson
Pocomoke Curry
Cuticura
Ceviczka
Cetictma
Bear
Berononys
CHEN
Cone
Boston
Nelatov
Sof Dare
J. A. Williansos
Frederick, Id
Frederick Marviand
Sarden
DR. Sander
Sanden
Carrent Hiss
Sac
Broadway
New Yorke
Bromo-Seltzer
BRR
Sadat
Acbington
J Wincenser
Hagerstown
Batimore
Regiey
Philadelphia
New York
Serézr
Philbia
Graton
Piteburg
Chicro
Philadel Nia
Merring
Way
Putteborg
Cincionar
St Louis
Wey
Sandar
War Start Town
Martinsgarge Pinsbere
St. Louis
Cincensy
the Wear
Sanday
PhusSerphis
Piedmont
Sundey
Paradelphie
Dsity
Maryland
Opensberg and Gettrebers
Hagemtowr
Penns
Kimam
Cheriton
Wittismsepor
Hecersious
Smithsburg
Edgemont
Beapa Vista
Aerie
Bichteid
Hanover
Asti
Highfeld
Blue Ridge
Mechanicstow
Rocky Hidge
Braceville
Tuion Brace
el ‘Tmore
PMP
WAML
Sea
Washi
Philade
Emory Grove
Couberland
P.ma Ax
Hegerstown
Wasnesboro
Chambersburg
Shippenshare
Ieley
Leste
Rocky Ri
Emmitsburg
Emminsburg
Becky Exig
Sunés
Braceriile
A.m. Gad
Texeytown
Livisstown
Columbia Sv &Sc
Rae Cosmopolitan Magazine
and the Feederion News
Jou
Daily News
Cate and
Thes News
Gans Or
Wrekir
Tatia
Frederics
Ani Beri
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