Fragmentary 19th Century News Snippets Across Topics
A lithic mix of trivia and anecdotes: a clergyman in his fifties, a Connecticut factory for billiard balls, a new oil motor claim, a pigeon in a church, a romance from Baltimore, and a Saratoga trunk with war memories. Includes a false nose tale, grass swearing, and a temperance magazine note. A Cincinnati poker incident, a dangerous railway tale, and a harsh dog verdict follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Someries
Dartmouth College
United States
Connecticut
Indiana
New Hampshire
Tug Chicago Temperance Monthly
Amoon
Have You Provided a Winter Cow in the Country
Farmers neglect winter milk, but proper care and feeding can ensure abundant, rich milk all season. A cow housed, watered, and fed well yields higher, steadier production than rough winter care, easing housewives’ needs and saving costs.
Practical farm tips on wall repairs and helpful household cures
The article outlines quick mud plaster fixes for small wall holes using plaster of Paris and white sand, a burn remedy using egg whites, and a home made oil from egg yolks praised by Southern Russian colonists. It also explains seed germination, risks of planting too deep, and introduces a safetied tether pin device to anchor ropes without damaging ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Boston Journal of Chemistry
WN. Y. Merald
Dog on the stand acquitted in curious case
A dog testified in its own defense after a complaint about rough play. Inquiries showed the animal would not bite the court, and he barked and nodded to indicate willingness to bite if commanded by his master. The dog was honorably acquitted.
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Phelyh Brown
CIA
Adreou du
O.puties Browy
Grand Street
Jéraay
John John Paul
Paul S
N. Y
Shakespeare
Bacon
John Pan
Men Ealere
UPI
W. Y
Ce Dohn Pati
Wuenen
Liroodlyn Weiter
Colunbian Book CO
Washington Street
Chicago
Little Folks Dictionary From Schoolday Magazine
A writer presents a playful Dictionary of child defined words such as Back-biter a flea Bed-time shut eye time Dust a juice squeezed out Fan a brush for warmth Fins a fishs wings Ice water that stayed out Monkey a very little boy with a tail Nest egg the egg the old hen uses to lay more Pig a hogs little boy Salt makes potatoes taste better Snow rain all popped out white Stars the moons eggs Wakefulness eyes constantly coming unbuttoned A Small Catechism Kittenchism
Exports of Musical Instruments in 1874
Official records from Custom House Washington report total US exports of musical instruments for year ending June 40 1874 at 550827 dollars. Pianos accounted for 258176 dollars and parlor or reed organs 202151 dollars. Cabinet organs by Mason Hasan Ouroan Co dominated European demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Washington
United States
Mason & Hasan Ouroan Co
Europe
America
Boston Traveller
Pianos and Organs and Patent Medicines Adverts
An assortment of ads lists rosewood pianos for 835, organs at 3125, and second hand pianos 150 to 200 from Reed's Temple of Music in Chicipo. It promotes Walker’s Vinegar Bitters and Wilhoft’s Tonic, along with Hagan’s Magnolia Balm and Lyon's Kathalion, and praises Mustang Liniment for humans and animals.
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Reed
Temple of Music
Chicipo
Walker
Vineaar
Tens
Hagan
Lyon
Northwea
A. J. Stlingon
American Express Company
Chicago
New York
A. L. Stimson
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Tennessee
Cyruts Larkin
Peabody
Mass
McConnellsburg
Reformed Church
Shade
Baaltimore
England
Saratoga
Cincinnati
John Vine Hall
Newman Hall
Vine Hall
Great Eastern
Richmond
Hnquirer
Spears
Little Folks’ Dictionary
Barnum
Wilhoft
Wuesziocn
Finzay& Co
Proprietors
New Orleans
Drucarsts
Address Model Shirt Co
South 8Th St
Philadelphia
Nais
Dan'l Weaver
Bustun
Denver
Nis
G.’ W. Westbrook
Warwick
Iinda
Warwic
C. R. Blackall
Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
DODGE
Halsted Bt
Chicago, Il
Webber & Co
Marion
Whallen
Goodspeed
Secrat Frese
Cowen & CO
Eighth Street
Eng
Jyrld Publishing CO
E.C. Bridgman
Barclay St
N.Y
West 4Th St
Cleinnath
Ohio
Dreas
Ag Ta
Lyman & Co
Clarkst
Cicago
Qohn Worth & CO
St. Louis
Lapigs
Every
Lady
Muni
NEW So Conta
Plumb & CO
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Kanbrorn
Meroe Street
Chcago
T. C. Lamb
South
Clark Street
Missouri
Clark St
It.paul
Business College
Faddis
Paul
MINN
Excelsior
Alba
Excelsior Oil Works
Freedom, Beaver Co
Toledo
Desmond & CO
Raca Street
Philadelb Fia
Byron Moore
Burns
W. Brit & CO
Decatur
Franklin
Napoleon Hona
Cincinnati Weekly Star
Granger
Steinway
Rupertor
Tve
Ateinway & Sons
Gustith Street
Wabash
Ue Machine
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Tome
Peirce & Co
Icurera
Clark
Chitago
Wagacine
Zola
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Perros
Addy Place
Smith
Mary
Smitha
A. Burdette Smith
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Broadway
New York City
Agenta
Pooda
Genco
the Ledger Company
Ill
United States Claim Agency
U. S
The
Republic
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Nnleps
Mao Tal
Claline
Fideo
Tva
Tauip
Bapolln
Ind
Punta Hana
J. Walker
California Wingar
Sierra Nevada Mountains
California
Dr. Walxer
R. J. McDonald & CO
Gen. Agta
San Francisco
Gud Cor
Dealcr
Vienna
Paris
Mason & Hamlin Organ CO
Mason & Hamlin Organ
Boston
Business Education
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Jacgaon
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