Beggar Boy of Lucerne Saves Lucerne from Conspiracy
A legendary tale set in Lucerne where Austrian nobles plot to seize the city. A nameless beggar boy overhears the conspiracy, pleads for mercy, escapes, and warns the butchers’ hall stove which preserves the tale. The conspirators are captured and Lucerne remains free, but the boy’s name is lost to history.
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Lucerne
Hapshire
Reuss
Alpland
Black Devil's
Butchers’ Guild
Luceros
Care of Honey Bees in Winter
Wintering honey bees by leaving hives isolated in their summer and autumn yard is favored by many successful apiarians. They cite long observation as evidence for effectiveness, though some details and phrasing are garbled in the source text.
Guarding Hives From Sun and Wind for Bee Survival
The article advises beekeepers to shield hives from sun and cold winds to keep internal temperatures stable. It warns that sun exposure heats hive walls, excites bees, and prompts swarming, then chilling near homes can kill bees. Shelter with covers and opaque surroundings prevents light, reduces wind impact, and lowers losses.
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F. Herald
Trimming Apple Trees For Safe Gradual Pruning
The article advises gradual removal of large limbs to avoid tree shock, suggesting two to four years to reduce a crowded top and replace decayed limbs. It emphasizes pruning small shoots in summer, timing large cuts for late winter or early spring, and proper soil and top growth for healthier fruit and better light and air penetration.
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Thomas
Cor
Utica Herald
Western Union delays further rate cuts as monopoly persists
A New York letter attributed to the President of Western Union Telegraph Company argues that further rate reductions are unlikely while the firm remains unchallenged by competition. It notes past uniformity and reductions, supported by annual reports, and claims lower rates raise overall costs, undermining profit for remaining rivals.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Western Union Company
Orton
Postal Telegraph Reform Urged to End Monopolies
Op-ed argues for a postal telegraph system to cut rates by nearly forty percent, curb private monopolies, and expand press access to news. It contrasts costs of government purchase of lines with private control and calls for Congress to authorize the Postmaster General to contract for carriage of messages. The piece also notes the economic case for dry wood storage and critiques tobacco substitutes.
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Orton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Congress
Postoffice Department
Postal Telegraph Company
Dr Sage Cure Advertises $500 Reward for Uncurable Catarrh
Fragments describe Dr R V Pierce World’s Dispensary Buffalo N Y offering $500 to anyone not cured by Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. Includes testimonial from Amos Flaver and references to Catarrh treatment, nasal douche, and cautions against strong snuffs. Also mentions seed catalogs and Brown’s Bronchial Tradi es with confidence in efficacy.
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Pierce
Sage
Pierces Golden
Franxront, Mich
Dr. Sage
Amos Flaver
Allen's Lung Balsam advertised by Harris & Co
Readers are urged to try Allen's Lung Balsam for coughs and colds, touted as effective for ten years with growing demand. Johnson's Anodine Liniment recommended for lame or galled thorax, followed by Parsons' Purgative Pills billed as best family physic and anti bilious remedy.
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S-N. Harris & Co
Allen
St Ac
Johnson
United States
Pressant
Unso
Illustrated Journal offers art rich January issue
The January issue showcases full-page engravings including two Salt Lake City views and smaller illustrations of Mormon capital sites. A varied literary table of contents accompanies art and culture features. Published by American Publishing Co. Chicago at 2 50 per year. Address Thomas G. Newman Tribune Building Chicago.
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Salt Lake City
American Publishing Co
Chicago
Thomas G. Newman
Tribune Building
The Lucky Stone serial opens in Litt. E Corroran
January issue features new serial The Lucky Stone by editor Mrs Emily Huntington Miller. Life on an Island by Helen Weeks continues. A free chrome gift with youth magazine subscription priced at $1.50 yearly. Single copies 15 cents. Address Joan E Miller, Publisher, Chicago, Illinois.
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Emily Huntington Miler
Helen
Weeks
Joan E. Mu.Ler
Chicago
Illinois
Brown's Bronchial Troches for Coughs and Colds
An 19th century style advertisement touts Brown's Bronchial Troches as immediate relief for coughs colds and sore throats. It claims benefits for bronchitis asthma catarrh consumptive and throat diseases and advises singers and public speakers to use troches before and after vocal exertion while warning against imitations sold everywhere.
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Brown
Vinegar Bitters touted as universal health renovator and purifier
The advertisement asserts Dr J Walker’s California Vinegar Bitters are a purely vegetable remedy from Sierra Nevada herbs. It claims they purify the blood, invigorate the system, and treat bilious, digestive, and fever conditions, likening them to a cure for numerous ailments including dyspepsia and liver congestion.
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Walker
California
America
Great
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Illinois
Tennessee
Cumberland
Arkansas
Red
Colorado
Brazos
Rio Grande
Pearl
Alabama
Mobile
Savannah
Roanoke
James
Tonia Bittera
San Ni
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Sarwan
Aula Agina
Ale
Salts
Furerverr
ARCH
Ocgtebser
Plnolaglie Whalelie
Wit
Fis
Weolsolat
Avaever
Prue
Voiemerr
Mitiwitifis
J — Ff
DO Attra
Ae Ie
Postal Telegraph
Portland
Chicago Post
Wann Brown
Oxford
Mane
Winston
Curtis & Perkins
Musicine
Curtis & Brown
Falton Street
Falcon Street
All Druggista
Co.umsyn
Henry Co
J. N. Hannia & Co
Cincinnati
Sam
D. D. Pool
Ana
Basi
Tae Boother
Barris
Sohrante
Louis
Amy
Isi Tea
Fhaurent Atlantis
St Aelita Stam Ni Ohst
N.Y
Frye
Faas
Wntians
Willson
Wikaun
Owe
Gareahe
Etee
Merit Wien
Nature
J. Wavillson
John St
New Yorks
Hurlbut & Edsall
Caroaco
Tchardson & CO
LOUIE
Toledo Blade
Nashy
Apecimen
Agenta
OKE & Jones
Toledo
gaz-Rev
THE
Danbury News
Tax Dannun
George Alfred Townsend
Rewapener
Charley Leonard
Tur
Chesa
Bailey & Donovan
Danbury
Ae Ee Etna
Toll Bs
Oron
Ty Horace Watersd& Son
Broadway
Aconty
Waters
Itunc
Ted
Ita
Pu Lisurna Co
St. Louio
American Sewing Machine
State Atreet
Bowen & CO
Gary
H. G. C. Cany
Zanesville
van Hummell
Indianapolis
Ind
Hook
Cedar Rapids
Lows
Weater
Ivory Town
A. C. Brown
W. Lake St
Ge New
Cinglonad
Elas
Parle
Lars
Addrea G
Mainee
Stimnon & Co
Maine
Pamphretire Valen Eia Bridge & x Bankers and Brokers
Waikst, Na
Banese
Whittier
Cuutinion Sr
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