Butter and cheese markets mix with science notes and notices
A lengthy diverse page blends dairy economics with scientific curiosities and public notices. Essays criticize butter pricing and quality’s value to cheese, while science items report on Scotland granite blasts, the Indus bridge, asbestos use, and weather observations. Legal notices outline mortgage foreclosures and property descriptions in Michigan. ads tout health tonics and medical cures amid a sea of period advertisements.
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Scotland
Indus
Sukkur
New Zealand
India
Uganda
Africa
New York
England
Graham Bell
Brazil
Berlin
New York Dairyman Hiram Fuller’s Farm Statement
A New York state dairyman, Ephemera Hearp’s Dairyman column presents Hiram B. Fuller of Hambletville Delaware County detailing his 140 acre dairy with 10 grade Jerseys. He claims 4000 pounds milk per cow yearly, $40 gross per cow, 20 dollars per cow kept, three acres pasture, no silo, grain ration daily, and private dairy operations. Critics flag possible errors in milk quantity and valuation, noting discrepancies in Fuller’s figures.
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Ep. Hearp
Hiram B. Fuller
Hambletville
Delaware County
The Begging Habit and Busy Mens Time Burden
A pair of schoolgirls in a crowded street are solicited by a twelve year old for money to buy shoes. They write to a high official for his autograph, highlighting how begging wastes a busy man’s time. The piece argues knowledge and work deserve compensation, while praising charitable giving but condemning entitlements. It contrasts such begging with the value of a busy man’s time and resources.
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John
History of Alaska by Hemert Howr Baxenorn
A vivid narrative of early Alaska and its people, drawing on late sources. This volume promises comprehensive coverage with an index and is offered as a separate piece from Bancroft’s renowned multi volume series. The work aims to deliver knowledge found nowhere else and claims wide global interest.
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Bancroft
Alaska
America
Europe
the History CO
Market St
San Francisco
Cal
Detroit and Midwest Rail Connections Map Fragment
A dense list of railroad lines and divisions spanning Detroit Lansing and northern routes. It notes connections at various junctions and towns including Toledo Ann Arbor Grand Rapids St Joseph Chicago and West Michigan with services daily except Sunday. Includes agents and through routes across the United States.
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South
Lyon
Teledo
Ann Arbor
North
Mickey
Marquette
Port Huron
Northworte
Orn
Saginaw, Tieenin
Huron
Grand Rapid
Chicago
Weet
R'y
St. Joseph
Chicavy
West
Grand Rapids
M. Cor
Howerd City
Grand Kapii& Indiane Ry
Roed City Cadilac
Traverse Beturkey
Mackinaw
St. Ighnocy Mare Chy
Detroit
Othees
Mich
Mlewsant
Deere
Pic Chenien Parte
The
United States
New Style Vinegar Bitters Promised Health Aid
A garbled ad style piece extols health and longevity urging readers to try a product called New Style Vinegar Bitters. It cites lifestyle stress and misinformation while urging trial, presenting the tonic as a proven remedy amid many imitators. The readable text sells the product as a modern health preservative.
A Woman's Discovery of Dr King's New Discovery
A woman in the United country reports a remarkable cure after five minutes with Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. She suffered severe coughs and sleepless nights yet finds relief after the first dose and keeps using the remedy. Mrs Luther Luts) writes in WC Ha FIO BO. The note mentions a bottle at Webt's Drug Store.
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Luther Luts
I. 8
Webt
Unreadable ad claims miracle cure for lung diseases
An OCR fragment advertises Kings New Discovery for consumption and other throat and chest infections. It promises relief and safety with a trial bottle offered by a Webb’s drug store.
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Pinaan
Frew Webb S Drug Store
Verday Trial Call Prompts Medical Remedy Debate
An unclear report describes calls for a true trial regarding a medical remedy. The text references Landes Pauly Medicine Tul and urges evaluation of liver and kidney effects, noting widespread positive commentary and a large package. The passage is fragmented and lacks clear names or events.
Quack Remedy Ad Offered For Consumption Cure
An 19th century advertisement promises a positive cure for consumption and related diseases. The maker, SLOCUM M.M.C., claims two bottles will guarantee relief and asks readers to send name and post office address to receive the cure. It lists various ailments and asserts guaranteed action.
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Slocum
Pearl St
New York
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Ithaca
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Wis Byron
Durand
Hrent Creek
Forest Hill
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Pleasant
Ann
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Worthbes
Pont Rugenre
Bette
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EL Edon Ald
Washington St
Bucklen
Mayer
Htealee
Boros
Toots
Ral
Kheunt
Aires
Alma College
Viero Preparatory
WW. Ewing, Srey
Caple & Hall
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TN Connection
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Alma, Mich
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