Miscellany of oddities and notes from a bygone era
A sprawling, garbled survey of stray items ranging from fashion trends in New York to a Marion Indiana incident with animals, scattered geography, Swiss-American history, and a detailed, technical account of mirror production. The piece mixes humorous vignettes, local lore, and industrial process notes, presenting a collage rather than a single cohesive story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srith Basse
Pep
Aid
New York
Alexandria
Bobby
The Sainted Hunter and the Fallen Stag
A narrative of a dramatic hunt ending with a noble stag mortally wounded on a cliff. A companion’s swift shot ends the creature as the party mourns the loss and contemplates the hunt’s romance and cost. The scene shifts to the stag’s mate and the vivid memory of the fatal moment.
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Atreptis
Tene Deversyi
Ali
Thorn
Mata
Shelley
Moe
Postage Stamps Engraving and Printing Process Described
A fragmented 19th century account details stamp engraving on large steel plates, rolling presses, and steam drying. It describes pulp and vegetable-based sizing, gum preparation, and high weight presses to form perforated sheets. The text notes quality concerns and long-standing production practices in Chicago and South Carolina contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenthur
Aqiads
The Human Skin Fashion At Philadelphia News
A Philadelphia News feature recalls a doctor using African skin for shoes and leather goods, detailing shoes with skin from dissected bodies, the tanning from Reading area, and a colleges dissections scene. It notes others wear skin-based items, including a cigar case and slippers, reflecting on macabre fashion trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinta
Inalate
Malta
Farane
Jnat
Womplsdorf
Reading
Medent
Draignett
Delaware
Lulu
Alexandria
Jefferson College
Womelsdorf
Philadelphia News
Odd Decorations Reflect Eccentric Collectors Habits
A feature on unusual interior decor shows hunting trophies used as wall ornaments in gentlemanly homes. Cabinets display items from diverse regions, with walking sticks and carved pieces from global sources forming a flamboyant, eclectic parlor aesthetic.
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Barry Wall
Gishin
Arenas
Vorantllos
Hoyre
Snozibar
Michigan
Dlecankirs
Lanpots
Hilibua
Alines
Mt. Coetavinin
Owen
Thought and Craft Shape a Young Machinist’s Future
A piece from American Machinist argues that independent thinking at the shop floor is crucial for aspiring machinists. It warns that limited training and reliance on routine tasks leave workers ill prepared for diverse jobs, from steam pumps to gas engines.
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Lina
Bnt
Rare Old Coins Demand Across Nations and Eras
A Chicago dealer discusses the market for ancient and rare money. Americans lead in interest with Greek and Roman coins following, while papal crowns fetch high prices for historic names. Confederate money draws limited demand. Bulgarian coins are scarce. Collectors range from skilled specialists to casual enthusiasts, with some buying entire collections as investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Pyor
L Hays
Enin Cole
Indy
Jeff Davin
Dex
Anaieg
Ranch Life for Girls in Western Frontier Roundup
A Detroit Tribune piece recounts a North Dakota style Western life tale featuring two Cleveland girls among Kansas cowboys. It describes roundups, wolf and coyote hunts, revolver prowess, and a trophy hide after a dramatic shootout. The narrative notes the girls’ elite social status and adventurous immersion with ranch hands and frontier culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Haven
Billwaukes
Cleveland
Lyrae
Talao
Indy
Hera
North
Uuscows
Kansas
Evaporating Apples Information from Agriculture Dept
The National Department of Agriculture outlines best practices for dried apples noting white flesh yields best product and machines in large establishments pare core and slice in one pass. Hand prepared fruit dries unevenly and looks less appealing. Bleaching with sulfur is used to restore color but over bleaching is warned. Evaporator temperatures vary. heat records range from 195 to over 250 degrees F with fruit time in 2 to 5 hours. A bushel yields 5 to 7 pounds of dried fruit and safety cautions are included about taste and odor.
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Tam Webb
Millio
Cali
Iran
Tajurinse
Ametisgente
Brill Purtlow
Washington
Waalington Monument
Congress
Williart Lake
Big Took Lake
Herkimer County
Hi Boon
Adirondick
Toefitan
Ehangeit
Elaine
Neholaye
Pileste
Alearing
Mount Shasta
Alidotlin
Loja Paes
Mount Whirnhys
Hyliab Dinentnin
Sou
Alaska
Ambrose
Golaple
Peel
United States
New Jersey
Paterson
Watoh
Clork
Massachusetta
Perry County
Goundy County
Hilvatia
Randolph County
West Virginia
New Switzerland
Hiaverahive County
Georgia
Platte County
Nebraska
Laurel County
Kentucky
Nw York
Highet
Tve
Nord. Amerikinische Grolt Bund
Benovos Jont
Mombyrd
New York
Ohio
Wiscconsin
Minois
Indiana
Minnesota
Iowa
Kaisa
Albert Gallaby
Guinet
Delmonica
Switzerland
Monquin
Fulton Strost Restaurateur
Iseum
Oscar Zollikoor
Ave
M ¥ Herald
Chicago
Ieee
National Department of Agriculure
National Department of Agriculture
F. Feorh
Dairy tips on milk handling and storage across periods
A fragment from American publications discusses milk handling in warm weather, noting cows require water when milked twice daily and suggesting refrigeration absorbs moisture. It cites Prof Henry on corn fodder loss and laments waste, while urging careful feeding and cutting box use.
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Sucmien
Cincinnati
Moard
Henry Ways
American Dairyman
Hints for Dairymen on Keeping Butter Long Time
A subscriber writer outlines butter making tweaks to extend shelf life. It covers ripening temps around sixty degrees, washing to remove moisture, salt levels near sixty degrees, and keeping below fifty degrees away from air. Emphasis on reducing water content and controlling temperature to preserve casein and prevent rancidity.
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Hls
Tate
Hutter
Lit
Elmerican Agrim
Success in Dairying and Clean Living Standards
An 19th century dairy expert argues Kentucky can become a dairy state through strict cleanliness in food, cow care, cream gathering, and the deduced benefit of pure water and air. The piece cites Bancroft’s NY dairy show report and emphasizes personal purity and avoidance of bad practices as essential to dairy success.
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Kentucky
Garth
Mr. Bancroft
Waliiva
Uldleg
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