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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1883

Page

7

Prize Currants and Farm Advice From Massachusetts Society

A farm article notes first prize currants from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for bushes trained to a single stalk. It discusses pear trees bearing earlier than apples, and the benefit of standard cultivation for reliable annual crops. Also included are rural tips on fattening horses, cake and pie recipes, chickens, dust baths for hens, and farm cleanliness.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Detroit N. Y_ Post

Green Fodder Improves Hogs Says Prof Thompson

Professor K. Thompson of the Nebraska College cites experience in pork production to show that grass fed hogs grow larger and healthier than grain fed ones. He recommends sowing rye and clover fields, rotating to oats, and using sorghum to maintain feed through hot months, noting green forage boosts stomach capacity and fattening efficiency while reducing disease risk. He warns against overcrowded pens and poor water to avoid cholera-like deaths.

3. K. Thompson Nebraska College Spe Iperienn Agriculturis Jess Halle Missouri

Driftwood Treasures of Skye and the Isles

In Skye and surrounding isles timber is scarce and prized as treasure. Driftwood from wrecks and storms becomes rafters, doors, or heirlooms for cottages and bothies. Smoke and thatch decay shape homes, while bold artists might capture the humble scenes of island life. Temple Bar notes Two Skanks as Sioux Chief, suggesting he be Head Center of the Indian nations.

Isles Bareae Xyston Wouter

Modern Sources of Pin Money in Albany

Albany Journal notes how many women turn to arts and crafts for income. Ladies sell embroidered items and finely painted menu cards, with works shipped to major cities. New ventures in fruit preserves and cake decorating attract high prices, aided by social networks and commissions.

Albany Boston New York Philadelphia America Albany Journal

Detective Captain Curtin Recovers With Safe Cure

A Buffalo police and fire official, Thomas Curtin, recounts catching the counterfeit threat on Ferry Street. He explains years of nervous debility from Bright's disease and credits Warner's Safe Cure for his recovery, urging others in public service to consider it.

Buffalo Ferry Street Tom Hallard Thomas Curtin City Police N. Y Curtin America Hin Bright Warner Gunn United States Medical College of New York Toomas Curtin

Guarding the Central Pacific Snowsheds

Report from Reno Nevada Gazette describes a top of Red Mountain telephone station manned by two watchmen guarding the Central Pacific snowsheds. Fires detected are signaled to Cisco, Sacramento, Blue Canyon, and Summit fire trains with water, hose, and pumps. Trains halt nearby traffic to combat fires quickly. the system is highly efficient and aims to minimize damage.

Red Mountain Cent Pacific Railroad Company Cisco Sacramento Blue Canyon Summit Reno Nev

Hunt's Remedy credited for cure of rheumatism and kidney complaint

The writer from Cleveland Ohio describes long standing rheumatism with gravel symptoms, urine discoloration and brick dust sediment. After using Hunt's Remedy for six bottles, she is reported as completely cured of rheumatism and kidney trouble, now in excellent health.

Hunt Cleaveland Nonwion Down E. A. Thomson Green Street New Haven Conn Fom Eale

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