New Plants Of The Season From Vicks Monthly And Garden Pears
New plant varieties include Whirlwind anemone, Her Majesty pink, Silver Pearl geranium, Hibiscus Sunset, Ipomoea Majest y Pink, and Edna Craig carnations. Pear notes discuss Sevries, Clapp's Favorite, Sheldon, Anjou, and other favorites with canning and late autumn crops. Also methods to renew old strawberry beds by renovating between rows and fostering new growth.
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Woll
Meehan
Clappy
Sheldon
Bulle
Anjou
Seanartlett
Louise Bonne
Seckel
Tyson
Clapp
Lawrence
Josephine de Malines
Ornamental Tree Described At Cornell Station Discovery
A description notes a handsome ornamental tree at the Cornell station blooming early with glow ing fruits making a conspicuous effect. The text also mentions fruit worth and hardiness comparable to common varieties, though some garbled wording remains about origin and catch.
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Cornell Station
Care of Mouse Plants in Clean Hands
A brief note on plant health stresses cleanliness and careful handling. It advises keeping leaves clean to prevent pest or disease spread, moving soil to a shallow depth if the surface is sour or greym, and adding Cros eundy compost to improve soil. Requires gentle care to avoid harming the plant growth.
A Poets Life and the Trial of a Lady Thief
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a 19th century case in St. Louis where a wealthy family’s female household member was accused of theft. A jury found her not guilty due to insufficient evidence, though the narrator suspects her guilt, describing a sensational scene with stolen diamonds and a dramatic arrest during street life in Meadway and Walndt streets.
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West Civil
Oridones
Ceri’ Meadway Art Walndt
Diamonda J
St. Luis Gladas
Urban Youth and Nature Connection Urged by President
President G. Stanky Mall writes that urban youth miss vital contact with nature, noting 61 percent of six year old city children have never seen a robin. He argues nature revelation strengthens character and urges schools and churches to foster outdoor experience rather than muddled theology.
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Damton Seelwale
Robin
Boston
Getty
Marn County
G. Stanky Mall
Primitive household items and odd customs noted in fragmentary text
The fragment describes portable bedding rolled for transport and domestic scenes with mentions of dust and cloth, along with assorted names like Grooks Itomme and Die Reepiione. It hints at a satirical or ethnographic catalog but lacks coherent context or clear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theaneley
Fragmented Tale From Zaire History Echoes
A garbled passage describes a mythical boy with a speaking day in Gruen town, Zaire, mentioning Europe and a 171s exhibit in Holland. The text mixes unclear names, dates, and places, creating a disjointed record of linguistic and cultural curiosities.
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Leite
Hoy
Zaire
Zelee
Europe
Hollaid
Wrentler
Giromourion
Die Hiphaitet
Fragmented Tale of Witty Inventions and Historic Figures
A garbled passage mixes sci fi style, maritime lore, and literary allusion. It mentions a bulboe prot walt device, a labored joke about an ernior, and references to Washington, Lob the naturalist, San Antonio, and Queen Marguerite. The text blends names, places, and eras into a ciphered mosaic.
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Japine
Sequeda
Stanilius
Lore of Long Ago Claims Ancient Knowledge Survives
The article argues that many modern ideas were known long ago, citing ancient Egyptian temple laboratories and gold washing, vaccination origins in Hindoo works, and tantric texts. It notes early chemistry, temple practices, and the idea that there is nothing truly new under the sun, while referencing J Pringle and Keely in support.
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New Yorke
Thea
J. Pringle
J. W. Keely
Keely
Hinde
Chary
Corn and health in slave era debate from Washington Post style note
The fragment argues about corn as a staple and alleged cause of health, referencing Howley Happines and Hon P B Winewyn of Minnesota and Virginia. It critiques old world diets, praises corn bread, and cites Southern views on corn consumption from childhood to adulthood. It claims corn shapes national appetites and hints at European reception.
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Howley and Happines
Behuld
Adatheric
P. B. Winewyn
Minnesota
Virginia
Ife
Old
Europe
Teetotal Origin Traced In Black and White Sketch
The article recounts Joseph Livesey a notable temperance advocate whose speeches spurred laughter at his mispronunciations. It explains how the term teetotal arose from his diction and was adopted in its abbreviated form teetotal. The piece notes the word’s lasting place in English and hints at future scholarly curiosity about its true origin.
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Origli
Joseph Livesey
Teddy
Weariness and Hunger in Tired Times
A satirical New York Telegram excerpt mocks dieting advice and endurance tests, noting weary hunger and the odd idea of drinking to quell appetite. It references a chemistry professor and a London correspondent debating soda as a mixing solution and humorous health notions.
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Rome
New York Telegram
Subirrigation Experiments in Utah California Irrigation
A summary of Z W Sanborn's remarks on subirrigation for wheat and grass, noting limited advantages for crops and high costs for ordinary farming. Letters describe tile depths, porous materials, and practical setups for reservoirs, tanks, and outlets plus cautions on walls and cement use.
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Utah
California
Arkansas
Z. W. Sanborn
Sanbirn
Ienn
Mirgo
Kanaan
Ame Journal
Arkansas River
Seventeen Year Locusts Bulletin From New Jersey Station
A New Jersey station reports that 17 year locusts invade varies regions with many broods. Some broods stay localized while others cover large areas. They threaten fruit trees by stripping twigs and eggs are laid in crevices to be burned. Sparrows feed on locusts and cause less damage to trees.
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New Jersey
Aistenico
Barley Variety Grows Popular in Wisconsin Trials
Manshary Barley, a thin six rowed type, was refined from imported seed by Wisconsin agricultural experiment stations. Tests show it superior to other barley varieties, with recommendations to Wisconsin farmers. Observers in Iowa and Nebraska report it adapts well, performing strongly at college stations and Mont. trials.
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Agricultural Experiment Etation
Wisconsin
Delonte
Jowa
Agricultural College
Aine
Lows
Nebraska
Minnesota lumber firms charged with stealing vast timber
The report accuses Minnesota lumber firms of stealing 100 million feet of timber from state forests and planning to bring it in. It notes public lands in the region, irrigation gains, and grazing dominance of western Kansas lands with irrigation expanding rapidly, plus weathered notes on crops and vegetation in the dry states.
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Loont
Minnesota Lumber Firme
Stut Foresta
Weornlly
Kanens
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Good Roads Crusade Gains Momentum in New York
The Good Roads movement in New York gains backing as state leaders push for a monetary road tax and county road law. Farmers clubs and the state grange endorse funds from personal property to support state roads, arguing present haulage losses and market delays justify radical reform. A permanent committee will monitor progress and push Albany legislation, with optimistic views on statewide highway improvements.
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New York
Chang
York
Conidlature
Farmers’ Club
Cropa
Albany
New York Sun
Road Improvement Circular Aims Rail Cooperation Across Nation
Agricultural department issues a circular urging railroad presidents to join the good roads movement with concessional rates for road materials. Some railways already offer half rates or free carriage, and a uniform bar rate plan could be managed by a board to address local needs. The circular argues broad public benefit and faster action by authorities if discrimination in rates is encouraged.
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Agricultural Department
United States
Dust Control On Roads Through Sprinkling Methods
The article discusses water needs for dust control on macadam roads near New York City. It notes a sprinkler covering 1,000 yards of road surface twice daily uses 142 cubic feet of water, while softer materials and heat increase evaporation and dust buildup, requiring locality specific testing to determine exact figures.
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New York City
Do Away With Checkreins Gains in England says railways
The article notes enthusiasm for ending the use of check reins and describes railway and brewery firms that once used horses abandoning the cruel bearing rein. It cites women of refinement urging change and condemning the harm caused by this practice.
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England
Railway
Peoal
Lrewery
Ourational Dagrace on Good Roads and Railroads
Fragmentary historical reflection argues the importance of good roads for a community’s civilization. It notes skepticism that railroads alone would prevent progress and hints at broader economic implications for the United States.
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United States
Foreclosure notices and mortgage sales in Gratiot county
Court actions announce a June hearing on an estate in Gratiot county and multiple mortgage sales. The notices detail default on loans to William H. Waldby and other lenders, with properties in Ithaca and Snobigan slated for public vendue at the Gratiot county courthouse, listing owed sums, attorney fees, and sale conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade W Weany
I I Bardwell
William H. Waidby
Gratiot
Ithaca
Michigan
Towell
Timothy
William HM. Waldby
Witttas HL
Wannes
Atorney
Mortwagee
Thomas Judge
Dorethal
William H. Waldby
Waldby
Gan
Wwel
Wiliam H. Walsby
Elm
Thad
Jett
C.J. Weller
Witras A. Wabpay
Bees Wade
Mort- Pere
John Peters
Elizabeth
Audh
Clack
Aes Snobigan
Lolby
Gage
Sleve
State of Michigan
Iltiaw
Pale
Riley
Witwut
Bouve
Fihaon
E. H. Inman
Centerville
Mich
Adironda
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Bowen
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Valois
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Geld
Nee Terlever
Critius
Londen
Legal Notices
Iliac
John MM. Avenden
Reading
Saly
Theuas Barnboroughry
Sald
Atma
Jon M
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