Items of Interest from a Curious Century
A roundup of odd facts and local curiosities includes a grand gesture gift of 100000 dollars from Grand Duke Sergius to his bride, vast paper industry promises for Holyoke, Cambodia’s brush for Buddha, insect wing speeds, infamous Dodge City rumor, Aleutian grazing land, a comet’s fading arc, a Troy herbalist’s death, Aztec forestry laws, an Oregon bride age mix, postal and insanity notes, a courthouse cornerstone whiskey, a tulip tree extract, a low railroad bridge fatality claim, mapmaking pace, and a Georgia inspired electric preacher.
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Sergius
Holyoke
Mass
Cambodia
Buddhist Pali College
Ceylon
Buddha
Paul Mayo
Lausanne
Switzerland
Practical organization praised in Cleveland nomination remarks
The Boston Herald comments on a reformer candidate for governor Cleveland as a path to reorganizing parties. It contrasts reformers in the Democratic and Republican parties and predicts Cleveland's likely election with independent support. The piece argues loyal Democratic backing is essential for success.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Blaine
Boston Herald
Ind
Farm and Live Stock Notes on Shelter and Seed
Weathering pests and drought, farmers advised to provide shade for cattle, water for milk cows and horses, and timely feeding. Notes warn of quack grass seed, sour fruit after wet spells, and the value of fall sowing for stronger roots. Spindle worm in corn demands early control to prevent moth and egg spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tansey
Orchard and Garden Pest and Crop Care Tips
Guidance on pruning, mulching, and feeding to manage vines, fruit trees, and berries. Advice covers grape vine caterpillars, composting fallen fruit, sowing Welsh onions in fall, keeping roots tidy, and delaying harvest by trimming shoot tips to encourage new growth and extend the Pew Season.
FLOWERS AND THE LAWN TRAINING PLANTS FOR STANDARDS
Flower care and lawn tips from a past issue discuss edging, housegrown Euchavis lilies and Moneyvine ground cover, plus training plants to a single stem with a bushy top. It notes a favorable season for new lawns, weed problems, and weed control methods, including hand weeding and soil filling for large root areas.
Keeping Up Hand Weeding Over Several Years
The text notes that hand-weeding must continue for two or three successive years as many seeds do not germinate in the first year. It may take three years for all seeds to be gone, but after the first year labor will be much reduced.
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Oregon
Mexico
California
Court House
Gwinnett
Providence Journal
Africa
Termer
M. Davies
Warren
Liberty Street
Baptist Church
Brown & Stone
Second Street
First National Bank
HE. Brown
C. W. Stone
H.R. Brown
Wetmore, Noyes & Binckley
Johnson's Exchange
L. D. Wetmore
C.H. Noyes
W.D. Hinceley
Christian Smith
Pas
Dinsmoor & Cable
Ttorneya
Water Street
Scofield
Chas. Dinsmoor
Exchange Hotel
George H. Leouhkait
J.D. Danforth
Variety Hall
New York
Geo. P.orr & Cos
A.J. Davis
Werren
Hop Bitters Promises Rapid Cures Through Testimonials
Puffing testimonials claim Hop Bitters cures all diseases, warning readers away from other medicines and doctors. A Pittsburg physician joke supposedly ends with a patient’s permanent health restored after ten days. Critics note high doctor fees and insist only Hop Bitters with green hops on the label is genuine.
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Pittsburg
Godfrey
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Dodge City
Bart Matterson
Conyscon
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
EB. E. Barnard
Nashyville
Henry
Troy
Coxsackie
Prescott
Cynthiana
Indianapolis Journal
Georgia
Perphaps
Heaven
Weill
New Exchange Block
Leaphart Broserness
Trunkey
Osmer
Dale & Freeman
Judge Scofield
J. Osner
W. W.dare
L.A. Freeman
P. V. Murray
Jas. Carte
Ball & Thompson
Beatty Block
Warren, Pa
BALL
G. C. Thompson
Reverdy
Stewart
High Street
Hickory
Richard B. Stewart
A. J. Davis
Second
Liberty Streets
Eren N. Ford Post
Gar
Armory of
Co LE Comrades
G W. Kinnear
W.H. Tayvior
Wilbur
Episcopal Church
Dife
Deceasd
E. D Preston
Pos
WMEB
Liberty
Hickory Streets
Citizens’ National Bank
Warren, Penna
Myron Wat
Fran
G. Umrea
Gashier
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
B.A. Tamezon
V. Davis
P. Johnson
A. Hertzel
W.d.brown
Parmlee
3D. Hertzel
United States
Pennsylvania Female College
Straits of Pittsburgh
Relen E. Pelletreau
Pittsburgh
East End
Penna
Beecher & Copeland
Warren, Penn.a
Walter A. Weed
W. Anson Wood
Weil
Taylor & Co
Oliver
Jackson
Eny
Paris
NEW Hartford
GHO. P.orr & CO
Warren County
Bextra
GEO. P. Orr & CO
G. I. Mead
Mr. Mead
P. Lund
R. Bartlett
Cutter
A. Lund
Luurel
Union Streets
A. J. Spinner
Johnon
L. G
Waren
Pav
D. H. Siggins
Third Street
Burgess
Woods
Warren Savings Bank
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