First Volunteer for Civil War Dr Charles Rand of Batavia
Dr Charles I Rand of Batavia was listed as the first volunteer for the Civil War when he enlisted in 1861. He became the first soldier to win the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry at Blackburn’s Ford, holding ground under heavy fire before joining Gen Barnum’s command.
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Charles I. Rand
Washington
New York State
Rand
A. EH. Barnum
Haenpurn
Memorial Day Address at Marysville Swan by Boyakin
A remarkable Memorial Day address delivered at Marysville Swan by Jos Williason V Boyakin, the Grand Ani orator, on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The speech is praised for its substance and delivery, said to be far above the average.
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Marysville
Swan
Jos. Williason V. Boyakin
Hog Sorting Chutes Described by Practical Farmer
A Wallace's Farmer correspondent details a hog sorting chute used for sorting hogs dipping hogs and vaccinating calves. The system holds 650 to 800 hogs and moves them from yard A through gates B C D into yards M N under supervision by a sorter at J with rope/pulley controls I and K. Strong throughput notes claim seven to eight hundred hogs in three or four hours.
Dipping Vats for Sheep and Lamb Dipping Practices
A farmer explains advantages of swimming sheep through a steel dip, noting better wool uptake than immersion. He describes a 25 by 20 inch steel tank, durability over wooden vats, and recommends dipping lambs at five to six weeks old after ewes are shorn. Ticks transfer to lambs after shearing and are killed by dipping.
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Jane
Hogs After Cattle Practice Criticized for Tuberculosis Risk
The passage condemns running hogs after cattle to feed on droppings as filthy and disease spreading. It argues cattle tuberculosis is widespread and government findings show droppings as the main transmission method, urging abandonment of this pasturing practice.
Hogs Rooting in Barnyards
Hog raisers debate letting hogs root in barnyard manure claiming exercise and food value but experts warn manure carries tuberculosis germs and hogs are highly susceptible. They advise routing hogs to clean soil where they can root for roots and grubs.
Methods of Hand Shearing Sheep Compared
The article outlines two popular hand shearing methods the long and the round. It describes step by step procedures from head to shoulder blade and from buttock to stern for each method, noting how placement and direction of cuts affect the wool fleece and finish. An expert is said to avoid double cuts and to maintain consistent, angular lines along the top line.
Exercise for brood sows to build muscle and vigor
The brood sow should have ample exercise year round, especially before farrowing. Exercise strengthens muscle and heart, improves vigor of offspring, and reduces dust exposure by avoiding dry dusty lots in fresh air and sunlight.
Four Horses Abreast Driving Method Described
A Prairie Farmer excerpt explains an easy method to drive four horses abreast. Tie the two middle horses together as if only two and use a rein from the outside horse through the home ring to the buckle, then tie the outside horse to the next horse. This technique purportedly guides four horses as easily as two.
Draft Horses Market Shifts Toward Lighter Drafters
The horse market shows changing demand for large draft horses as buyers prefer lighter animals when the heavier stock is too fat. Market observers note buyers favor smaller drafts for ease of handling and cost efficiency.
Bank Failure Threatens City Funds In Pittsburgh
Allegheny National Bank, under investigation for embezzlement and large shortages, suspends operations. Receiver Robert Lyons takes charge as state officials rush to secure funds and protect deposits, while Pittsburgh faces potential bond issuance to cover current expenses.
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Pittsburg
William Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Montgomery
United States
Robert Lyons
National Bank
John O. Sheats
Jesse B. Cunningham
Harrisburg
City of Pittsburg
Steel
John F. Steel
Folds
Heyburn Filibuster Delays Senate Over Land Bill
In Washington on May 19 Senator Heyburn spoke for about half the session opposing a conference report on a bill to raise nonirrigable land allotments from 150 to 320 acres, arguing Idaho land would be opened to large settlers. After calls to withdraw the report, the conference result on the legislative and judicial appropriations was approved, with Bulkeley urging action to reenlist the 25th Infantry Negro soldiers.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Heyburn
Idaho
Newlands
Borah
Nelson
Minnesota
Smoot
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Dynamite Destroys Cleveland Street Car
A Broad Way street car in Cleveland was nearly destroyed by a dynamite torpedo last night. Twenty five passengers were aboard but no one was seriously hurt. A panic ensued as passengers rushed to the exits.
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Cleveland
Supreme Court Finds Texas Railroad Tax Law Unconstitutional
The U S Supreme Court yesterday ruled the 1905 Texas railroad tax law unconstitutional. It taxed railroads at 1 percent of gross earnings for in state operations and proportionally for cross state lines, affecting Galveston and San Antonio Railway Company and other Texas roads.
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Texas
Washington, D. C
Galveston and
San Antonio
Supreme Court of the United States
Enders Finds Relief with Dean's Kidney Pills
John A. Enders of Robertson Avenue Pen Argyl Pennsylvania suffered six years with back pain severe headaches and dizziness. A specialist told him his kidneys were fine though urine showed brick-dust sediment. He began using Dean's Kidney Pills and kidney action improved he passed gravel stones and felt better with no further trouble sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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John A. Enders
Robertson Avenue
Pen Argyl
Mr. Enders
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Tourist and Dervish Debate in Curious Exchange
A quirky clash unfolds as a tourist bursts into laughter while a howling dervish declares he is elevating his mind at a street corner. The exchange blends humor with mystic flourish and local color.
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Dervish
Severe Hemorrhoids Coping with Eczema Cure Promised by Cuticura
An 80 year old recounts a three year battle with piles, bleeding, and itching eczema. After failing remedies he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills with suppositories, noting improvement in a month and continued maintenance over months. Patient J H Henderson Hopkinton New York credits the regimen from April 26 1907.
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J. H. Henderson
Hopkinton, N. Y
His Double Grief
A city court sentence day features a two year larceny convict crying while a seven year bigamy inmate brags of leaving his wife and two children. JT ridicules him, noting his own harsh plan of leaving two children behind.
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Jack" Cremer
Organ Busted in Maryland Church Busts Choir
A Maryland church near Washington experienced an organ failure during a service after a disturbance by an industrious Irishman. As chaos followed, a hoarse voice declared the organ was busted and urged the choir to sing.
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Maryland
Washington
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Instrumental Music Debate in Brooklyn Life
A humorous exchange from Brooklyn Life contrasts singing with instrumental music. Mr Dugan questions Mon’s singing as instrumental, while Mr Hogan defends the term. Keegan reportedly moved two blocks away due to the music.
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Brooklyn
Mr. Dugan
Mr. Hogan
Keegan
Cleveland grocer touts Postum as coffee alternative
A Cleveland grocer cites customer health improvements after giving up coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. He recalls his own two year struggle with nerves and breakfast loss, noting his nervousness faded after trying Postum. He urges others with nervous or stomach troubles to switch. There is a belief in Postum’s benefits.
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Cleveland
Wellville
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