Amazing Adventures of Stage Drivers in the West
An aging collection of frontier tales unfolds with Western drivers recalling daring road robberies, lightning storms, and long drives. Eastern and Western drivers trade hard luck tales from Fort Stale to Rawlins, Butterworth Creek, Sedgwick Marsh, and beyond, detailing escapes, clashes with robbers, and near-mythic stamina on rutted trails and a perilous wagon road network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cwas
Fort Staole
Arun
Rawlins
Fox
Butterworth Creek
Tylesburg
M’skooturs
Mino
Sedgwick's
Putin’ Jong
Green River
Grain River
Bagun
Atroteh
Rock Spring
Pennsylvany
Holt
Dover
Taurnet
Maine
Squag Haven
Dakota Dell
Auldan
Finn Ff
Blerceth
Golden
Haiti
Centura Blves
Pidroo
Golden Medical
Destructive scale insects threaten maple and other trees
In a NW Tribune article, J Gok warns scale insects devastate maples, birch, hickory, ash and tulip trees from June to May, with scale life cycles and eggs hidden under brown scales. Parasitic insects and careful kerosene soap sprays offer control, while birds aid natural defense by removing scale and attracting bees for nectar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Jany
Kealo Lee
Baltimore
Cribune
Eating Vegetables Promotes Health and Variety
The article argues many people on farms eat few vegetables and should include them daily. It stresses vegetables' health benefits and flavors, urges parents to serve them, and notes vegetables are superior long term to meat. It references opinions from a Congregationalist and mentions coal and carbon in a tangential discussion.
Amerigan Cutlery Debates Modern Tools and Techniques
A New York reporter records Amerigan Cutlery Company transforming knife making. The piece covers export growth, iron blade and tang forging, hammering methods, and labor conditions. It notes dangers like iron dust, the boss foreman directing hammermen, and medical concerns from long exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerigan
Mnglinh
Ywlyet Minit
Ify Bladys
Racor Windad
Fengeth
Sofie Raison
N. Y. Maid and Express
Oldest House in St Paul Sparks Local Debate
A fragmented historical notice argues over which dwelling in St Paul is the oldest, detailing an 1815 Rondo house later rebuilt by 1890 Nichols and preserved within a brick and stone structure. It notes Summit Avenue proximity to Summit Park and mentions family documents shedding light on the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Park
St. Paul
Mani) 1845, When He Sold It Run By Four Areas of Wrnund
Jota Nicole
Me. Nicols
Jaktern
Abel
Nicols
Folin HL
Nivold
Nicals & Down
Eata
Ronila
Mortir
Nioule
Koala
Farm and Fireside Tidbits on Poultry and Pantry
A patchwork of farming lore includes advice on pasture for swine, celery, whipped potatoes, and spice cake. It discusses purposed improvements like a nut grove on well ordered farms, gentle notes on preserving stakes with tar, and practical kitchen tips from 19th century agricultural periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Atkinson
Norven
Mirm
Field and Stockman
Haniel
Collins
Preserving Fruits A Guide from Old Household Hints
A fragment from a 19th century household guide offers tips on fruit preservation. It covers storage conditions, careful handling, and basic methods for apples pears lemons oranges and pineapples. Practical notes warn against bruising and emphasize airtight sealing and careful bottle storage.
Harvest Excursions and Patent Remedies Prominent in 19th Century Ads
The page mixes travel notices and medical patent cures. Harvest excursions by Northern Pacific lines list dates and round trips with tickets from Chicago and nearby depots. Separate ads promote Dr. Bage’s Catarrh Remedy and other tonics, claiming cures for liver complaints catarrh and stomach issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apotaaivaay
Dako
BeDeiaeey
Tow
Minnesota
Ihn
Teltot
Addrean
Wilson
Gen
Chicags
Bage
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
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Amazing Adventures
M. Geauil 'Bury
Loslon
Walter
Iowa
Boston Dranvorist
Imna
Jenalte Adrosa
Ankusl Smith
Ldan
Solphy
Jmlalurgh
Awatia
Fiera
HERAT
Nebraska
Northwentara
Anneste
Ueketa
B.A
Hotook
Chicago
Ori
Hostettur
Earth
Wiglaria
Summer Hills
Philadelphia
Marvust Backstonn
CW &Q. RR
Noriake
Kania
Dakota
Taxsttt & Co
Young Tunsill
Maras, Chattspinijgn TL
Gionn
Hill
Indeust
Puso
Geppert
Inano Teese
Cockle
Weston & Wells
Chestnut Street
Philada
Grihuatata
Wabranithreat
Eau Tor
Inree Buyiti
Nwe
Lena Tiree
Nerakeus
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Manes Marlin
Biao
Tanbethniae Ts Us Wat Chiapas
Pisani
Cleewlng
Paweeit
Hoyay
Putalie
Pryzer Lithlom Sarumivege
Jaenis
Piamnes
Westerts Lutin
Wisconsin
Owls
Moss
Eink
Indianapolis
Bihan
Wales
Carlier
Merce
Devviarleta
Ashton
Ures
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