Earthly Paradi ses: Tasmanis and Other Equable Climates
The article argues that the Tasmanis island, with a mean temperature near 52 degrees and breezes reducing disease, offers a near perfect climate for northerners. It compares other paradises such as Cashmere, Quito, Tasmania, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, noting sea proximity and fog as key factors in suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmanis
South Pacific
Paradise
Cashmere
India
Quito
Ecquador
Australia
New Zealand
Tasmania
Isle of Man
Isle of Wight
English Channel
Adjusting Watches Through Temperature Tests
The article explains how first class watches undergo temperature adjustments before sale. Chronometers are tested from 50 to 16 degrees, with some cooled to 7 or heated to 120 degrees, while pocket watches run from 35 to 5 degrees. Warming and cooling cycles occur in cold rooms, refrigerators, and ovens, with weekly temperature shifts to ensure accurate timekeeping across climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Polices
Cheap Excursions to the West and North
Advertises low price Home Seekers tickets by the Nort Western Line to Northern Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern lows Western Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota and Black Hills. Information via ticket agents or WB. Roe xson G PLC & TLA Chicago. Includes a Shakespeare quote and a Grevla quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nort Western Line
Chicago
North Weste O My
Eell
Wisconsin
Michigan
Lows
Minnesoa
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Black Hills
WB. Roe Xson
G. PLC & Tla
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Geo. H. Hearrerd
You Cannot Keep a Good Man Down Sermon Parable
A 19th century sermon by Talmage uses Joseph in Egypt to argue that Christian character rises under persecution and that the world honors the faithful. He cites Joseph’s ascent from pit to governor, the miscarriages of his brothers, and the moral authority earned through integrity, faith, and steadfast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew. T. DeWitt Talmarse
D.D
Joseph
Egypt
Potiphar
Andi
Mharaoh
Bismarck
Tlew
Votiphar
Peti- Phar
Hameanal
God
Satan
Redward
Anlil
Gal
Jesus Christ
Bneath
Pontiphear
Wayn
Chrysos
Agrippa
Felix
Paul
Apostle
John Frederick Oberlin
Howard
Elizabeth Fry
Newgate Prison
Philippi
Irs
Kingdom of Heaven
Uelen Stirk
John Wesley
London
Isis
Scotland
Vlescherch
Christ
Learp Alyy
Cour
Nut
Beypt
Saul
Garden of Eden
Cross of Calvary
Archangel
Mt. Ararat
New Orleans
Exposition Rooms
United States
Washington
Sluggard
Interesting items from the era in brief notes
Notes survey diverse topics from 40 million fish placed in Lake Erie by New York hatcheries to a bill proposing Andrew Jackson's birthday as a state holiday. Other items mention novelist Stephen Crane in disguise, Vermont Senator Merritt turning eighty six, a New York Teachers College grant for a western wing, tobacco trials in Alameda County, and naval bread reform aboard Al Lockroy ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
New York State
Andrew Jackson
New York
Sterneenn Crane
Merriztzt
Vermont
TRE Teachers’ College of
New York City
Alameda County
California
AL. Lockroy
Azine Sebestony
Theodosia
Orchard and Garden Practices for Fruit Trees
The article advises yearly replacement of missing trees with thrifty young stock and maintaining orchard fertility like cornfields. Dead trees invite insects, while a healthy pear tree yields fruit annually. It notes peach orchards perform best on sandy soil reused with crops and explains grafting via the inner bark technique to join scion and stock.
Better Than Hurdles Pastures Four Cows on Two Wagon Path
A concise description details a simple contrivance for pasture using two wagon paths. The author asserts four cows can be managed cheaply and easily with this method, presenting a close sketch of the setup and its practicality.
Cattle Grazing System Used Along Farm Wagon Path
A farmer uses a rope tethering method to move cows along a wagon path through a cornfield. The cows graze grass and can reach hay areas, with the tether point shifted on the fence to let the herd move freely and graze as if loose.
Neat Packages Boost Demand for Butter Appearance
The paper notes consumers are willing to pay for attractive presentation in butter and other goods. It suggests premium pricing rewards cream that is well ripened and properly handled before packaging.
Woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for renewed health
An Ert Bradford Pa woman Mrs George Rowend shares how years of female trouble and heart issues improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She bought nine boxes and reports restored strength and heart regularity, praising the medicine sold by druggists or mail from Schenectady at 50 cents per box or six for 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er.t. Bradford
George Rowend
No.13
East Main Street
Rowend
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Swapped Away His Wife In Uneasy Trade Of Daughters
A Toledo farmer Thompson and neighbor Mrs Putnam arranged an unusual swap after Thompson lost his wife leaving a baby. Thompson traded his wife for Putnam’s daughter with exchanges completed in Aberdeen and Castle Rock after businesslike discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Wash
New York World
Thompson
Putnam
Aberdeen
Castle Rock
Letter T Reveals Character Traits, French Graphologist Claims
A French graphologist links the letter T to personality. He says the vertical line marks life fate, the horizontal line shows willpower, and the upper portion signals ideality while the lower reflects practicality. Examples include optimists crossing upward and pessimists downward. General Causey is praised for candor and integrity amid wartime debates.
Remark on Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for Western migrants
A fragment praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a safe remedy against miasma and various ailments for Western bound emigrants. It cites dyspepsia biliousness constipation and nervous complaints and mentions a jail break note with the line Excuse the liberty I take.
Corn Belt and patent remedies in a rural periodical
An excerpt describes the illus trated monthly Corn Belt from Chicago and Burlington and Quincy R. KR offering farm land information for 25 cents a year. It includes a brusque Lamb quote and references to Dr Kline nerve restorer and Piso's Cure ads with testimonials.
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Chicago
Burlington and Quincy R. KR
West
Adams St
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Grevla
Isaac Lewis
Sabina
Ghia
Clinton Co
Sabica Bank
Hood
Tam Hlad
Hood's Bar
Obio
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co
Chicas
McCormick Company
Francis I
Italy
Ameril
Franck
Tas
Enpon Whitefield
Whitefield
Jesus
Sadie
Asbove
Trin
Gen
Causey
Congress
War Department
Cxpcinsat
Verve
Renee Tre
New “York
Aif
Louisville
Sabe
Dryden
N. Y. Mail and Express
Piso
M. P. Dieter
Throop Ivc
Brooklyn
Wen
Plutarch
Amay
Ten Angers
Robert Collyer
California Fig Syrup Co
Webster's International Dictionary
U. S. Supreme Court
Tate
Cincinnati
Jacobs OK
Stowe
Pearline
Ithe the Company
Fis
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