Curious mixed items from a century ago across regions
A montage of brief notes reports grain loss from locusts in Minnesota shipments of apples in Niagara County and odd local tales including a Chesincook Mass. woman, a beekeeping accident in Coatesville Pa. and a boastful Detroit gas venture. Additional items recount a family fortune found in Indiana Confederate money a ToLepo wedding escape a Prussian lake purchase in New Jersey and odd courtroom dog storys from Rutland Vt and Ormont.
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Minnesota
Niagara County
N. Y
Martie Ssrra
Chesincook
Mass
Ware
Mr. Jones
Detroit
Chicago
Cherry
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Lake Weewanapee
New Jersey
Cyrus DeForest
Gideon DeForest
Edmeston
Otsego County
Wisconsin
Staten Island
Foot and Work Measured In Foot-Tons By Journal of Chemistry
The Journal of Chemistry explains 9 days work in foot-tons, splitting into external work from walking and internal work from bodily processes. Internal work averages about 260 foot-tons, with heart-related estimates ranging widely. The piece compares bodily energy to steam engines, noting oxidation and fuel conversion, and cites Dr. Franklin on the mechanical energy of foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Chemistry
Haughton
Department of Mechanics
Franklin
Hen’s failed clutch puzzles scientists in old report
The piece notes a despondent hen that laid twenty eight full sized eggs without shells. It explains the eggs were prepared for delivery but shell formation failed due to an obstruction in nature, leaving the hen unable to complete her duty.
Fating Forbidden Fruit and the Rise of Vice
The article warns that youth misleads itself into thinking time and opportunity will recover after folly. It argues early habit makes virtue easier, while indulgence corrodes conscience and character, leaving families anxious as pride gives way to degradation. The piece cites Tinsley’s Magazine and notes a record sea temperature of 86.
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Tinsley's Magazine
Bran for Horses and Sheep Benefits and Cautions
Bran should be limited in horse rations as it can lax the bowels and weaken hard work animals. small amounts may aid but avoid excessive use. A cow nose ring method to prevent self-sucking is described. A small flock of sheep on a grain farm aids pasture use and may yield five to ten dollars per year per animal.
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Journal of the Farm
Ochexter
Making Dutch cheese with simple dairy methods
A period piece from Ohio Farmer describes a home cheese method. Sweet milk is heated gently in a tin pail, curd forms and is handled to avoid breaking it. After half an hour the whey is drained, butter and salt added, then the cheese is pressed softly and stored in a cool spot. Cream topping completes the dish.
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Ohio
Notable Senior Vermonters Named Across Towns
Vermont towns highlight elderly residents with notable feats. Hannah Bowen of Bethel aged ninety two works in hop fields alongside younger workers. Mrs Justus Hyatt aged eighty two walked from Brandon to Leicester six miles and back the same day. Lucy Rinkley aged ninety two spins and knits across several places, spinning twenty knots daily and knitting a large mitten for eight days. In Heyalton a man named Wild known as Squire, now over eighty, still farms vigorously and sleeps well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Hannah Bowen
Bethel
S. Bowen
Brandon
Justus Hyatt
Leicester
Wershire
Lucy Rinkley
Heyalton
Squire
Reed & Sons Shine At The Chicago Exposition
Reed and Sons of the Temple of Music showcased the finest pianos and organs at the Chicago Exposition. They built a beautiful Gothic structure specifically for this display, drawing praise for craftsmanship and design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed & Sons
Temple of Music
Vinegar Birrens Cure Claims and Dr Wilholt Tonic
The advertisement promotes Vinegar Birrens as a universal remedy purging blood to heal dyspepsia consumption liver kidneys and other ailments. It touts Dr Wilholt's Tonic as curative and protective, claiming rapid permanent effects and low cost. Pianos and merchants noted in the closing lines.
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Vinceat
Favorite Medicines and Liver Invigorator Promises
A 1873 letter page cites Mrs. Waiting of Metropolis Illinois praising Favorite Prescription for relief from periodic pains and backache after two bottles. Others endorse Dr Pierce products, including a testimonial from Mary Ann Frisniz Lehman Pa May 29 1872. Also promoted are Elmgood Collar and Sanford's Liver Invigorator as liver and bowel tonics and purifiers.
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Mannatran
Kan
R. V. Prence
Buffalo
Geo. B. Waiting
FE. Ro Daty
Metropolis
Lil
Nts
Rly. Pierce
Mary Ann Frisniz
Lehman, Pa
RV. Pierce
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Ormont
Rutland
V.t
Smith
West Division
Chicago Journal
Mark Squires
Michigan
Lake Shore Road
Squires
Bolland
McDonahue
Elkhart
Ind
West Chester
Lot Fithian
Henry ‘Warp Breener
Steinway
Buchange
Sanford
Tar Northwestern
Nain Co
Nail
Lorrew Corporan
Jons EB. Mit Ler
Sixtecen
Hagan
Tise Lyon
Dan’l Weaver
Boston
Denver
G. W. Westbrook
Dryka
Lakeside
CL. Blackall
Washington Street
Theras
Geo, Oring, Jr
W. Scoullak
West Madison Bt
Cushing
Chan
Sumner
Price
Thompson, Brown & CO
Musa
W. A Morse & Co
Bth &J
Phila
ADA 6 CO
Pearl Street
Particulara
Jomn Worth& CO
Bt. Louis
Cowen & CN
Eighth Street
New
G. Webber &Co
Marion C
M. Lavelc
Erle, Pa
Pillsbury & Co
Excelsior M
Buchanan, Mich
DODGE
Halsted St
Chi
Kruxsey & Co
Portland
Maing
Wheeler & Wilson’s
Wewr Ro. G
Wheeler & Wilson
Cheulnar
Wheeler & Wilson M’f'g Co
625 Broadway
New York
L. O. Exenson
Tilpen
Leo. Emerson
Tilden
Oliver Ditson &C
CHAS
I. Ditson & CO
T. Broadway
N. Ye
Brooklyn
Agenta
National Pub, CO
Aggents
American Bewing Machine CO
Wabash Avenue
Richmond
Dreka’s
I L. Drek
Chestnutt Street
Philadelphia
Pawter
House
Aspen
Jesse Haney & CO
Nassau Street
Popham
B.C. Srnux
North Bunton
Tall
Fopiam & CO
PuitLapenka
Penn
Vienna
EG H
1. Anthony & CO
S.ensysr
W. Hinn & Co
Decatur
Perrita
Aalirens
Laxze Sr. Cuickastre
du Armerica
Steple
Trate
Vesey ‘Bt
Ns Yu P. O
ST. Paul
Business College
Sardis Ar
Faddis
Pavy
Miam
Ithorouahly
Gyrs
Dr. Armstrong
Berrien
J. Walker
California
Sierra Nevada
Califoria
Wheeler & Cos
Bankest
Cleveland
Halloc General Western
Ferts Jackson
Hleage
Bryant
Chicago Business College
Be Bryant
Orl
Withdrane
Chitua
Steinway & Bons
Mth Street
Tarrant
THE
Morning Star
D.F. Mopars
G. W. Foster
D.F. Hppens
G. W. Foaren
J. J
LEE & Shepard, Publishers
Lewis & Berry
Landa
Bratey Mo
Hopper Seach Egies
Bond
P. Banboen
Monroe Street
Cago
Til
Lapize’ Fhienpe
Betecore Elin Mee
Boconta
Plumb & CO
Elehth Street
Pastor
D. Ward
High Bridge
Dearborn &T
ANE
Jackson Bt
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