Rich Bena stock noted for nourishment and heat production
A Prairie Farmer snippet notes Bena stock rich in carbon and productive beyond other cereals, nourishing growth and generating heat and fat. Various household recipes follow including good corn bread with wheat and Indian meal, a minute soap method, and a fried turkey breakfast option. Additional items discuss animal health, luncheon fish dishes, and manure value from wheat bran versus corn meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C Peters
Peru
Jhwon Globe
New England
Americcan Farm
The Value of Sailing Crops and Modern Industry
Rowland Jones of Rochester expresó criticism of farmers who resist industrial progress. The piece discusses Bessemer steel rails cutting costs, boosting farm profits, lower freight rates, and the need for farmers to adopt new methods like crop rotation and silage. It ends with a tragic note about Jones leaping from the Central avenue bridge into the Genese River amid financial troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Jones
Seedswine
Rochester
N. Y
Central Avenue
Genese River
Sai Patch
Moral hunting and the dog that never found a thing
A reflective piece recounts a farm dog that hunted daily for seven years without success and a fatherly admonition to youth: beware chasing useless things, seek wisely, and value what you truly seek. It compares misdirected hunts to humans chasing faults and enemies, urging prudent restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Morsore
Pucczi
Wington
Coney Taland
Brooklyn Eagle
Vleceland
The Era of Physical Commotions Across Earth and Sun
At the January Paris Academy session M Faye summarized notable physical commotions on earth and sun. He cited Krakatoa, global surf waves, rare celestial lights, and unusual sun spot activity with temperature in Europe like April and hot Southern Hemisphere summers. Wolf reports two sunspot activities in April and October with few days without sunspots, suggesting solar activity may be waning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Ening
United States
Massachusetts
Maine
Portland
Deamer Ontario
Dominion Line
James Law
Law
Sun
Europe
Lockier
Herald
New Zealand
Great Britain
Ohio Valley
Mattiea Williams
Paris Academy of Sciences
M. Faye
Krakatoa
Buenos Ayres
Queensland
Constance
M. Wolf
Wrich
Solar activity may temper next spring and summer
The article notes Prof Balfour Stewart's theory linking sun spot activity to Earth's magnetic and weather systems. It predicts a moist but moderate spring with early warmth, possible heavy rains delaying farming, followed by a gentler summer if solar activity abates. It cautions against expecting prolonged halcyon conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfour Stewart
Profession Stewart
Arctic Arcs
Earth
Tropics
Herald
Champion Snake Tale From Boone Recorded In A Log
An Omaha Bee report recounts a sensational log discovery where a 31 foot 2 inch serpent with a horn and bone like eyes was killed. The creature bore a copper plate inscribed D Boone April 15 1779 linking to Daniel Boone. Officials in Montreal seized a bundle of ladies’ gossamers and 000 dollars worth of oil tied to a grease conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Boone
Daniel Boone
Omaha
Montrea
Terrier Guards Mistress's Goods After Her Death
A Scotch terrier at Stapleton, grief for its mistress proved fatal. It guarded her possessions night and day, refused all food from the day she died, and was found dead beside the shoes, gloves, and fan it had guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stapleton
N. F. News
Swif's Specific and Other Remedies Advertised in 19th Century Text
A garbled 19th century advertisement fragment praises Swif's Specific for blood diseases and aches, touts Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla, and lists various remedies and testimonials. Includes mentions of Hale's Honey of Horehound, Pike's tooth ache drops, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and Bexson's Alphur Soap among other health tonics and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysett
Hale
Pike
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Pireside
Bureau
Publica Cation
Squar Miles
Shakapeare
Messenry Ward Beecher
March
Teres
Mars
H. W. Bercaen
N. ¥. Ledger
W. B. Lathrop
South Easton
Masa
Tae Swit Srxcsric Co
Drawer
Atlanta, Ga
Waren
Newman
Ax Town
Go Young
Indy
Frau Major Downs
Mt. Pieasans Academy
Slag Sing
Ely
Bilm
W. A. Downs
Drake
Travelers Magazine
Abernethy
Ws. Hadt
Phila. Chronicle
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sedom
Journal
Bexson
I.c
New York
Tor Cove
Mother Swan
Enrique
Kansas
Res Ossi
Missouri
ST. Louis
Chicago
A & Co
Burlington, Vt
Wisiom
Tommy Beales
Leavenworth, Kaneas, Is Or
DH. Scott
Kavenas City
DR. Scott
Stetters
Trammel
FisHt Inc Tackle
E. E. Mendes & CO
West Pifth Street
Mamans City
USA
Marita
Cea
Wilson
Russell & CO
Efe
Fey Ege
Foouw
Cleveland
West Va
White
Beeson
Swift
Sramtawseno
F C
Frosto
Swift Specific CO
Brewers
Atlasta
Ga Asu
Middex
Guodae Wendell, Fay & «Ling
Middlesex
Worth
Franklin le. Boos
Chestnus
Philaduphia
Erie Teterentee
Prem
Porte En
BREN
Witbodt
POND
Aurora
Kane Os
Eevsine
Tavss
Taeil
Eulare Ruse CO
Amin I
WOOT
Ted. CumEs
Alt
Staer
Weim
Taylor Co
Cclaray
Kevan
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