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Newspaper
Weekly Bulletin
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1874
Page
2
A sprawling jumble of outrageous anecdotes and oddities from mid nineteenth century press. Tales range from suicides and divorces to curious crimes and improbable inventions, with satirical quips about politics fashion and daily life. Names places and numbers surface amid fragmented observations and humor.
At Elmira New York a young woman Ruth Vanettan from Auburn perished at Watkins Glen after slipping near a precipice. She tumbled about ninety five feet to the rocks below while part of an excursion party from Auburn.
A New York paper warns that plowing within a fruit tree area damages surface coronal roots and feeder roots. It argues keeping mulch and shallow cultivation preserves moisture and promotes better yields, noting trees may suffer slow growth if tap roots and feeders are removed.
A farming note argues for mule power over horse or ox, citing economy and durability. It compares costs of horse teams versus mules, showing mules costing about 149 yearly versus 200 for horses, with similar work output. The piece endorses mules for large operations and notes Northern farmers may favor horses for small farms, while ox teams remain less competitive.
A Missouri farmer offers a home remedy from the St. Louis Republican using dog fennel soaked in hot soapy water to drown chinch bugs infesting corn. Two treatments are usually enough, with coal oil optional for stronger effects. The article also cites The American Manufacturer urging U.S. makers to seek foreign markets while iron is cheap.
Prince and Co offer five octave organs with two full reed sets and solid walnut cases with bronze finish. Price includes six atopa. advance details show $180. Reed’s Temple of Music, Chicago, carries the instrument and related remarks. The era's humor notes a Boucicault dramatization of Tupper’s Philosophical work for the Queen’s Theater.
A fragment argues that a prescription is highly trusted, widely used among female patients, and endorsed by the Medical Faculty. It notes ineffective alternatives and highlights a seven year history of use by a Portmouth supplier, with critique of other doctors.
A dated 19th century advertisement collection touts Favorite Prescription as a remedy for years of illness, plus multiple tonics and elixirs from Calder California suppliers. It extols Vinegar Birrens, Wilert’s Anti Periodic Fever and Ague, and Wueriourx products, with endorsements from doctors and testimonials. Also promotes infant soothing syrups and worm treatment for children, urging purchase through druggists.
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