Swindle Upon the Old Mates in New York Art Scene
A Vienna police agent arrives to recover a framed painting cut from its frame and sold as an old master. He traces a cache of supposed Vandyke, Rubens, Murillo, Tintoretto and other works flooding American markets since 1800, many fake or poor copies. The probe exposes buyers and dealers in the city and hints at a larger nerve center for counterfeit art.
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Vienna
England
Ang-Is
York
High Peta
Vandyke
Rubens
Murillo
Tintoretto
France
Cooper Institute
Turner
Correggio
Michael Angelo
V Y. Cor
Chicago Tribune
Abe
Tegr
Theodine
Jackson Street
Chicago
Gans
Contry
Llust
Cirealars Norn
New Oxford
Ingrain Carpet Definition And Historical Note
An ingrain carpet blends two yarn colors in two or three warp plies woven on one loom. Two-ply fabrics use green and red strands, with ingraining indicating design presence. The older Scotch two-ply weighed about 24 ounces per yard, using heavier warp cords, and Kidderminster trade declined after 1821 due to a strike shifting work to Scottish makers.
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Kidderminster
Bcotch
Tz'artile
Plant at Home Improves Family Health and Harmony
A sick girl receives a little plant which inspires the family to tidy the home. They clean windows to let light in, air it when warm, and renovations lead a father to mend chairs and stay home. The home grows neater and the family healthier and happier, linked to the plant’s care and beauty. Also noted: a rattlesnake, nearly five feet long with forty two rattles, was captured on April 12 1875 in Mendocino County and is said to be forty six years old. it was found in a rock crevice while prospecting for quicksilver.
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Eel River
Mendocino County
W. A. Johnson
San Francisco
Agricultural remedies and canning tips in 19th century farming notes
A collage of farm advice and home cures from a rural periodical. Topics include sunflower seed as a founding remedy for horses, carbolic wash for skin issues, linseed oil furniture polish, a chocolate cake recipe, peach preserves and canning tips, tomato storage in glass bottles, and Paris green as a potato bug control. Also notes on summer cattle growth, Dog Days heat, and general farm management.
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Io Fa
Loua
West
Paris Green
Flo
Pepperis
Shade and Water for Stock on the Farm
The article argues for planting timber on farms to shade and shelter stock. It notes timber growth takes time but is worthwhile, with fast growing species providing quick shade and more valuable woods later. Trees improve weather resilience, wind protection in winter and sun protection in summer, and help regulate rainfall distribution. It also suggests distributing trees in clusters and across pastures, with multiple softwood and hardwood species recommended for fuel, fences, and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sMeit
History of horseshoes and metal shoes in ancient times
An exploration of when metal horseshoes first appeared. The article traces evidence from Xenophon to Leo VI, noting earlier use of protective devices in Greece and Italy, and highlights Celtic practices and the first explicit reference to iron shoes in Tacitus era. It contrasts metal shoe adoption with practical necessity on hard ground and discusses archaeological remains and literary gaps. It ends with a light note about an American eggs eater.
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Tomer
George Fleming
Greece
Italy
Leo VI
Tse
Thia
Tumouli
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters touted as cure all tonic
A promotional theory claims the tonic strengthens the digestive system and organs, with daily confirmations of relief for dyspepsia, kidney and bladder complaints, uterine issues, and malaria type illnesses. It asserts improved vigor, regularity, and nervous system resilience through its action.
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Hostetter
Traditional Patent Remedies and Health Ads in 19th Century Paper
A jumble of medicinal claims and product pitches for Senexex Pouwonto Syrup and Cure, Scusace Liver Pills, Sea Weed Tonic, and Mandrake Pills, plus Dr Schenreck advice at Sixth and Arch Streets Philadelphia. Also Wilhort’s Anti Fever Tonic praised, Jonsa Liny’s Coal Stove promotion, Bhailenberger’s Pills for chills, and Prussino’s White Wine Vinegar for pickles. Includes vendor names G R Fisay & Jo and Cleveland-based Tax Co operative Stove Co.
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Senexex
Secnenex
Dr. &Cheack
Corter
Sixth
Asc Srs
Philadelphia
Org
Moudey
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Pennsylvania
Wilhort
G. R. Fisuay & Jo
New Orfeina
Jonsa Lyny al Cavacisers
Tax Co-operative Stove Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Rotary
Fendare
Aow
Bhailenberger’s
Prussiso
Bree
Chance
Collins & CO
Clinton Place
Wwe
Campaig Photoren
Carlenturen
Corewmar
Donalleon
Art
Tilden
Bex Bos Indhes
Huston
Jaw Bronson
Detroit
Mich
Nowbite,Incs
Address Jr. Massey & Co
St. Louis, Mo
Buslness College and Telegraph
Inetite
Kalamasay
Tallman'’s
Drug & Fancr
Bainpide
Espire Novelty Co
Broadway
New York
Chatnron & Vice
SM & Wuck
Phila
Gondapeed
Eco Rae Empire
Carcacaor
weaYorsk
Freeto
Forterma Addres Coolter & CO
Wia Woolson
Hox
Duffalo
Suentg | Arie & CO
Homer
I? Ky Marah
Quincy
Mick
Teitch Mraeketa
Fornser
Banufacturer
Dralur
Grand Rapide
Ialic
Stealna
Druggler
Leirett
H. L
Antedi
Addresa
Cobb
Actualus
Colt
J’annenville
Aday Omre
Srey
J. H. Kinusford
Cella Fister
National Rullibhing Co
Pegea
Evaarvtiind Anout Schoola
Pitta
T. Cot Worth Pinckney
Newpor
T. F. Burnham
Bunsham
Avery Senesa
Kent
Bend
Agenia
Areuler
Woowaco
Hostway
Treselier
Cincinnati
Hukliut & CO
Nandolphetree
Wholesale Western
Green Mountain
Uurldut & CO
Kandojiph Street
Wholessle Western
Excelsior Manufacturing CO
Main Street
8St. Louis
Olver Little ED Little Olant
Baldwin & CO
Nesanse
Liniment
Dresahby
Airdrees Rouxar Watson
Peabody
Kansas
Clark County
Wisconsin
Hutowinas
J. O. Harria
Ottawa
la Salle Co
Webster City
Hamilton Co
Iowa
R. R. Mottehim
Jamza MoRexcte
Alta Vista
Daviesa Co
Texas
E.B. Gnawa
Louleville
M. d. Hagin
T. Co
Wis
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Nuit
Burling
Sat Ming
Mt. R. KR
Horris Station
St. Louis
Meo
ORIN
Springfield
I. Co
St.Joseph
Toledo
Cwas
F. Hasry
Bodley
Lucas County
Eeren
Kankakee City
Oswago
Kendall County
T. F. BaLpwin
Pepe
Southeastern
Michigan
Land For Exchange
Ravenaburg
Iiapro Farpo
Tiapra NaPmaoEn
Wino 80
A. Kumlaer
C. Ms
Miss
Talbot Co
Shan Allan
Easton
Pottawatame County
Ows
Connell Bluffs
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