Deadlier Than Weeds Broom-sedge Invades North
Joseph K. Wing warns that broom sedge Andropogon scoparius, a deadly weed, overruns pastures, starving livestock as it spreads from the arid west to West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. It resists plowing, requires early removal, and can ruin grazing land and soil fertility. Farmers should burn first clumps and warn neighbors.
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West Virginia
Ohio River
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Joseph K. Wing
Country Gentleman
Manure for Early Potatoes
Early potatoes need rich soil for rapid growth and sturdy stalks. Excess manure can cause rot later, but with early crops harvest occurs before decay. Planting cabbage after potatoes can benefit soil and root richness for the late crop.
Fresh Blood as Food for Hens and Egg Production
The article suggests using fresh poultry blood from slaughterhouses as a cheap, beneficial feed additive. It can be cooked or mixed with corn meal and shorts into cakes, then crumbled for chickens. Feeding hens blood reportedly increases egg production, advocating gentle treatment.
Parsnip Complexion and Kidney Trouble Remedy
An old advertisement proclaims kidney and bladder trouble cause many illnesses and cites Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims benefits for weak kidneys, catarrh of the bladder, gravel, rheumatism and Brights disease, offering samples by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Grain O Coffee Substitute Promises Healthful Boost
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a safe coffee substitute for the whole family. It claims no nerve upset or digestion harm and being made from pure Rin ns, it tastes like good coffee at a lower price. It urges shoppers to ask grocers for Grain-O as a simple addition. A Garden City teacher posed a math joke to primary students about a father giving seven and eight dollars, prompting a retort about a fit.
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Grandma
Garden City
Kansas City Journal
Kemp's Balsam Cures Coughs In The Community
Distress coughing relief advertised with Kemp's Balsam claiming cures for coughs and colds. Endorsed by local testimonial from F. M. Abbott, Buffalo, and Hale’s Honey of Horehound promoted. Large bottles 25 and 50 cents with sample bottle fee.
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Kemp
Hale
Art Pike
New York Central Largest Passenger Network in 1890s
A 19th century rail industry note ranks the New York Central system as the world’s largest passenger railway operator, ahead of the Pennsylvania Railroad and others. The list cites earnings comparisons from Poor’s Manual, with figures for New York Central, Michigan Central, Lake Shore, Grand Trunk, and many lines, demonstrating Central’s dominance in passenger revenue. Also referenced are summer travel promos, Wisconsin and Minnesota resorts, and a Frisco Line farming booklet offer.
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New York Central
St.Louis
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Poor's Manual
New York
New Haven
Hartford
New England
Rrauway
New York ‘Central
Penney Vita Lines
Boston& Maine
Chicago & Northwestern
Burlington & Quincy
Canadian Pacific x Chines
Milwaukee & St Paul
Erie Pectiavseiee Rei
Chicago & Alton
Chesapeake & Ohio
Denver
Hio Grande
St. Louis
Ontario & Western
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Lake Shore & Michigan
Missouri Pacific System
Boston & Albany
Big Four
Michigan
Union Pacific
Wespapne
Great Northern
New York, Chicago & St. Louis
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn
Buffalo Commercial
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Delavan
Waukesha
Oconomowoc
Elkhart Lake
Marquette
Madison
Kilbourn
Mimnocqua
Star Lake
Lakes
Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Clear Lake
Big Stone
Frontenac
White Bear
Lake Minnetonka
North Woods
Geo. H. Herfford
Old Colony Building
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Spain
L. A. W. Bulletin
F. M. Abbott
Seneca St
Buffalo
A. W. Bulletin
Paris
Atchison Globe
Frisco
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Indian Territory
Jist
Bryan Snyder
Frisco Line
Art Cruccists
Ayer
Grove
United States
Mev, Shildre
Adut
Hr. Louis
Paris Menteins Co
City
Meyer Bros. Drug CO
Per Schall
Kannon, I
Paris Mapherma Co
Dave Woods
John T. Vinyard
Consumer
Warrispono
Tex
Panis Mantes Co
Gedtleman
James D. Roberts
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