The Plow in the West and Farm Field Practices
A detailed discussion on soil preparation and plowing vs surface cultivation, noting shifts to deeper fall work, use of pulverizers, and the impact of season and soil condition on wheat germination and yield. Bee notes, buckwheat benefits, dairy and cattle feeding insights, and practical rural farming tips are included, with emphasis on adaptable methods across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Peoria Transcript
Ilinois
Castoria Through Generations
An old advertisement recalls Castoria as a remedy used from infancy to adulthood. It notes a nostalgic pattern: a child’s illness prompts Castoria, and even as a sister, mother, and grandmother, Castoria remains linked to caring for children.
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Castoria
Sis
Miss
A Useful Garden Tool For Weed Control
A New York correspondent in The New England Homestead describes a garden implement that cuts weeds and leaves them on the surface to wilt. The blade is made from crosscut saw steel nine inches wide at the back and five inches from tip to back, with a bevel on one side for a sharp edge. The cultivator can be adjusted for depth, level cutting, and fit for various heights using a thumb bolt and a hinge bolt setup.
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New York
New England
Golden Specific Cure for Liquor Habit Advertised
An advertisement touts a powder named Golden Specific for curing drunkenness. It claims rapid, permanent results whether drinkers are moderate or alcoholic and can be hidden in beer, coffee, tea, or food without patient knowledge. The firm promises guaranteed cures and a free 8 page booklet of details from 1866 Cincinnati address.
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Golden Specific CO
Unlucky New Year Taboos in Devonshire Folklore
In Devonshire England a red hat is seen as an omen when first entering a house on New Year’s Day. Black hats and losses circulate the neighborhood and are rewarded with gifts for the trouble, reflecting local superstition and folklore.
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Devonshire
England
Louis Republic
Old Farm Remedies and Household Tips Advertised
An assortment of home cures and gardening tips appears. Brown's Iron Bitters is touted for women and children, with medical cures for malaria and digestion. poultry care includes feather quill method and dysentery remedies. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is promoted for skin ailments with a money-back guarantee. Inexpensive seeds promise colorful flowers, with cultivation notes on phlox and thinning practices for robust growth.
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Peter Henderson
Miles' Nerve and Liver Pills Patent Medicine Ad
An 19th century patent medicine ad promotes Dr Miles pills claiming to regulate liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. It promises relief from biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation and offers 66 doses for 25 cents with free samples at Dr John Bunn Batavia.
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Miles
John Bunn
Batavia
Pigpen and Sweet Potato Farming Tips and a Des Moines Accident
A writer notes that dam quality predicts litter health in pigs with small litters and high infant mortality common when sows produce fewer than six piglets. For sweet potatoes, warm well drained soil and moderate fertility prevent vine overgrowth. 800 pounds per acre fertilizer is used by some farmers. A carpenter in East Des Moines sprained his wrist but claims Chamberlain s Penn Bala cured him in a bottle costing nothing else, with local sales listed.
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M. 8
Powers
East Des Moines
Iowa
John Bonn
Batavia
Forthamp
Milford
Irwin & Cobb
Williamaburg
Ohio
Pennsylvania Lines Timetable Notice at Batavia Junction
Passenger travel details list east of Loveland routes to Pittsburgh and connections to Chicago and New York. It notes train numbers, stations including Union Station Pittsburgh and Indianapolis, with time cards, fare rates, and contact for service at Batavia Junction.
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Loveland
Fretestacs Pagsgers
Ghee
Pollman
Ron Throneh
Gun
Pittshivel
Coummee
Hacord
Pitsburgh Union Station
Pennsylvania Lines
Geo. Hooke, Agt
Batavia Junction
Rest and Recreation by Pennsylvania Lines Travel Pamphlet
A promotional note describes summer retreats reachable via the Pennsylvania Lines from Indiana Ohio Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh routes. It lists seaside and lake resort areas such as Atlantic City Cape May Long Branch Adirondacks and Lake region destinations with guidance to contact ticket agents or F Van Dusen, Chief Passenger Agent, for details.
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Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Cape May
Long Brapeh
Pamernus
Atlantia
Seaboard
Altoona
Bedford Springs
Crémon
Alleghenien
Catakills
Adirondacks
Charlevoix
Gogebdic
Devil's Lake
Mapkinao
Petoskey
Lake Minpetons
Lake
Indiana
Ohio
America
F. van Dusen
Fitting Prelude to Bammer's Outing by Pennsylvania Lines
Realisation of anticipated joys of a summer outing in the Mountains or Ocean resorts in the East or lake region of the North and Northwest. Describes journey thither via Pennsylvania lines with direct routes from Ohio Indiana and Western Pennsylvania. Luxurious fast trains. Address for particulars given to ticket agents or F Van Dusen Chief Assistant.
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Bammer
Mountains
Ocean
Lake
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New York World
Henry
Wisconsin
Country Genniasea Authority
Col. Breeder's Gazette
Texas Farm and Ranch
Australia
Europe
Philadelphia Farm Journal
Bucklen
Belt & Barr
Druggists
J. B. Walker
Williamshare
Medical
Carters
Ferenc
Carter Medicine CO
Westci Volum
Allen Weat
Fort
Ancien Murrow
Leba Loveland
Bataviate
Cincinnat
Cedarville
Wilberforce Xenia
Spring Vall
Xannir
Waynesville Organia
UES
Noinnatl
Galvania
Synesville Gonin
Anna
London
Jefferson
Alton
Columbus
Keetwees Epringheld
Xena
J Dayton
Springfield
Payton
Richmond
Near Eastword
Ami
PS Tay
Dayton
Atichols & Nichols
Attorneys AT Law
Vearavia, Ont
Office mm Tatiers “Re ' Ing
Main Street
Wm. C. Bishop
Ae W. Halick
Ulice & Bishop
Libatavia
Dennison Buildipposite Court House
Achibald J. McNair
Clersod
Ames B. Swing
Cincinnati
Esplanade
Fifth and
Walnut
Hamilton
E. Robinson
Lincoln’s Inn Court
Clinninnati
Icks & Malsbury
Linnie and Eaey Oe
Johnston Building
Arak’ Slowatne
A Hicks
C.F. Malsbury
John Nichols
Fifth
Walnut Streets
Hamlton
Clermont Counties
A. Q. Crane
Lana Notary Public
Clermontenn
W. Dennison
Dennison
G. A. Frazier
Razier & Hicks
Louis Hicks
Court House
Woodlief & Prather
J. R. Woodlief
Wm. W. Prather
Smith
Uenotary Public
Johnson Building
Fifth and Walnut
Geo. L. Swing
James B. Swing
Winn & Swing
Clermont County
Swing
Jicholass Wolf & Sons, Merchant Tailors
East
Pearl Street
Gus Wolf
Nicholas Wolf
Chas. E. Wolf
Gus. A. Wolf
W. C. Hulick
West Eighth Street
Garfield Place
Bant Molyneaux
Seventh and Elm Streets
Shillito
H. L. Moore
AM Allen
Allen House
Jbethel
Harry Allen
A. Hittch
John B. Ryland
Opresa & Ryland
Clermont House
Ibpatavia
E. 0. Ryland
H. Hamilton
T. B. Hamilton
W. H. McClelland
McClelland House
Goshen
Sanford
Nera
Clermont
Board of Rest
Ei Nena Es
Byron Williams
Williamsburg
T. L. Simmerman
G. W. Witham
Examiner
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