Ida Marigold the Jersey cow at World's Fair earns top prizes
A report from the World’s Fair highlights Ida Marigold a full blooded Jersey owned by C. A. Sweet Aurora near Buffalo. She won the Jersey class highest milk yield and cheese output and was sweepstakes cow, earning the top dairy honors. The piece notes her striking appearance and potential progeny impact, plus a poem on dairying and a feature on Devonshire cream preparation.
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New York
Tila
Jersey
Ida
Valancey E. Fuller
Buffalo Evening News
C. A. Sweet
Aurora
Buffalo
Prospects for Better Roads Encouraging Outlook
An article by W. H. Ballinger urges better country roads in the United States and Canada. It notes rough roads waste labor, wear on stock and wagons, and higher costs, contrasting with Europe’s smoother highways. It cites recent state laws favoring improvements and argues farmer and citizen support will yield long term benefits.
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Canada
Europe
W. H. Ballinger
Ontario Good Roads Association Formed in Toronto
Good roads advocates in Canada push farm transportation reforms prompting the creation of the Ontario Good Roads association in Toronto. The aims include uniting efforts, raising public interest, discussing plans for action, aiding in road exhibits, and distributing information on road building methods and legislation.
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Canada
Ontario Good Rods Association
Toronto
Farmers’ Institute
United States
Road Improvement In New Jersey Analysis
An article discusses New Jersey’s plan for gradual state aid to build free macadamized roads. It notes the mud roads burden farmers, supports public funding to keep roads free, and criticizes erratic spending and lack of system. The piece cites Exchange commentary and argues for a structured, phased approach to connect settlements with solid roads.
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New Jersey
Wood ash and salt plan for wheat yields in Virginia fields
A Virginia Country Gentleman correspondent argues for using farm sourced nutrients to fertilize wheat. Wood ashes supply potash lime and magnesia while salt provides chlorine and soda. plaster offers sulphuric acid and lime. bones carry phosphoric acid. Domestic manure and waste materials can meet most crop needs, reducing reliance on industrial fertilizers.
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Virginia Palmer
Virginia
The
Country Gentleman
Athentic Coast
Destructive Use of Bisulphide of Carbon on Grain Weevils
The article explains using carbon bisulphide to destroy grain weevils. It describes a method where a tow ball on a stick is soaked with the chemical and plunged into the grain bin. One and a half pounds per ton is suggested, with the bin sealed. Effects last about six weeks, after which a fresh charge is needed. The grain is said to be unaffected when used properly.
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Riley
Double glazing for cellar windows to cut frost
The American Agriculturist advises making cellar windows double by adding glass on both sides of the sash to maximize light while reducing freezing. An air chamber acts as a heat insulator though costing about one half more than single glazing. Add an external guard of heavy wire over a frame to deter intruders and protect against rust.
A Hint to Corn Munbers Readies Quick Farm Work
A guide to sharpening corn handling tasks notes that steady motion comes from using the left hand to place the next ear while the right hand strikes the basket. It warns against shifting gaze and losing time. With practice, common ability can yield five to eight bushel ears per hour for fodder binding.
A Word About Cornerits and Corncribs
Farmers warn against placing corn near the ground to avoid moisture and mold. Build a sturdy rail pen on stove pillars or posts not logs, with a rainproof roof. Do not nail boards down. weight with poles and invert boards periodically. Let corn dry to the cob before cribbing.
Proph ets and Poets on Shakespeare and Hebrew Prophets
The London Telegraph reviews Rev. Jim Bell's argument that Shakespeare shares a prophetic insight with Hebrew prophets, comparing Hamlet and Eli, Saul and Mabel, David and Harry of Monmouth, and Jonathan and Horatio. Bell claims a common moral burden and warns that both fall short of action, linking literary genius to prophetic vision without exact equivalence.
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Jim Bell
Bhakrepeare
Netnall T
Mr. Bell
Letseleth
Musaylet
Mr 1
Hamlet
Eli
Bell
Allice
Hamlot
Baul
Macleth
Stiey
Hall Mud Hagiler
Fernel
Lonrshin
Talians
Strane
Lome
Saul
London Telegraph
Making Liquor in Jail Exposed by Prison Storekeeper
An 19th century jail tale details inmates concealing illicit hooch, fraudulently brewed in a jail store. A storekeeper ran a covert operation using corn liquor and molasses, reporting a batch containing twelve to twenty percent nicotine. Authorities investigated, separating prisoners and uncovering the poorly concealed scheme.
Outing of a Steungrapher Across Europe to Paris and London
A detailed travelogue follows a New York photographer who journeys through Britain and France on leave. She visits London landmarks such as Westminster and St Pauls, then travels to Paris weeks later, returning to New York via Liverpool. The piece notes hotel life and the persistence needed to secure rooms in a busy city.
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Paris
New York
Helen Coates
Washington
Lan Tun
Europe
Ale
Americn
Aigust
Ana
Liverpool
London
Weminster
St. Paul's
Hones Partiment
National Gallery Aid
Tyewlay
Versailles
Bers
Chuler
Morene
Champs
Ramet
Bloppe Thiretoy
Pelley Toole
Quethy
Gumta
Whebington
Elerle Hiss
Oro Pollur
Win
Mortgage Notice Describes Foreclosure Sale Details
A lengthy legal notice outlines default on a Michigan mortgage with power of sale, naming Witham L. Walbeari ng and multiple parties. It states the property described includes about forty acres in Gratiot County and sets the date and venue for the sale at the front door of the court in the county seat, with terms for bidders and unpaid balances. The document references attorney fees, notices, and procedural steps under state statute, and notes the mortgagee's right to foreclose.
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Airwin
Bardee
Janes
Coos
Experiane
Jipei Ani Lehall
Milas
Tia 29Th
Joh
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Cothnesouer
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Sale
Bardwell
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Sollee
Michigmn
Mirhbost
Witham
Wal Beariog
Sully
Beth
Tatum
Waalbby
Morwater Mortengee
Morten
Tay Capek
Michiail
Las Potows
iAlly
Aula Mortgage
Watney
Mortengoo
William
Waidby
Cratiot
Michigan
Fieum
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Mt Law
Sid Mio Ue
Paulette
Tineke
Gratiot
Waagney
Mortengee
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