New Plan for Better Roads Through Local Funding
A reform proposal outlines state and local funding for road improvements. The state would cover half costs, counties a quarter, and towns along the line the remaining share. A road building board would supervise, with meetings statewide to drum up public support. Construction starts with petitions from two thirds of landowners along the route, backed by a $250,000 appropriation, aiming to spur road development while reducing direct taxpayer burden on locals.
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Board of Railwa Commissioners
Pehig
New York
Making Good Roads Some Valuable Elutions Reached
Prof Ha Ong argues for eleven month road service via tile drainage, rounded beds, and grass roots to aid drainage. He warns narrow wagon wheels and straight segments form ruts. Wide tires, axle length changes, and legislative action could shift habits. Drain, macadamize, and keep surfaces clean to prevent water damage to roads.
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Ha Ong
King
Improving Currants Whima Bush to Boost Neglected Fruit
A clipped note explains how currant bushes are often neglected, growing in grass under fences. The piece outlines common issues and the need to improve care for better fruit yields. It emphasizes the familiar neglect and hints at practical steps for healthier currants.
Cow Watering Trough Design Aids Feeding and Comfort
W Ormiston Tait argues for a practical cattle trough setup in Country Gentleman, detailing a low front partition, a full-length covered trough with hinged lids at each cow, and a tap with overflow for regular watering. He suggests a ball cock and cistern system to keep the trough full, plus adaptable design for any priced stable.
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W.ormiston Tait
Country Gentleman
Freezing Butter Preserves Flavor for Months
The Sutter flavor notes that freezing is the only reliable method to keep butter tasting fresh for six months or more. Old cold storage at 48 to 40 degrees dulls flavor, while constant 16 to 20 degree refrigeration or even down to 6 degrees above zero better preserves the rosy taste, with sixty pound packages in tubs or firkins favored for storage.
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Hoard's Dairyman
Spring and Summer Care of Milk
Cleanliness in dairy operations is vital. Milk with dry hands and odors ruin flavors. lower temperature to preserve cream and shorten time to draw milk. Poor care in factories reduces net profits. honesty pays in dairy work. Orange Judd Farmer.
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Putrona
Orange Judd
Maud Making in Politics on the Road Question
The road issue has become a political topic across several states this year. Farmers and cart drivers are all interested as wheelmen and pedestrians weigh in. The piece favors convict labor for road improvement, a policy partially adopted this year in the state at issue.
Historic Home Cookery From Country Gentlemen and Orange Judd Farmer
A collage of old recipe blurbs describes custard pie bread sauce baked omelet and roasted almonds with steps for preparing airy eggs dishes. It cites Country Gentleman Prairie Farmer and Orange Judd Farmer, offering methods for custards sauces omelets stirred eggs and cream pies with milk eggs sugar and spices.
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Orange Judd
Boston
Inexpensive Fancy Woarata and Silky Dress Details
The article describes affordable fancy fabrics and dress ideas. It highlights brimming colored cottons with silk or satin collars, wide satin ribbons, and bows for a rich look at low cost. It notes smoky lawn garments with pale yellow bodices and layered frills, plus fine laces and gathered edges.
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St Louis Republic
Washington Girls Build Their Own Piano Lamp
Two enterprising Washington women lacking funds devised a DIY piano lamp. They formed a tripod from broomsticks, wrapped it in cord, mounted a flower pot as the base, and covered the assembly with black enamel. An old brass lamp fits into the pot, topped by a large shade to resemble wrought iron.
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Washington
Tired Eyes Remedy From Water And Salt Trial
A compact remedy suggests filling a cup with water and a pinch of salt just perceptible to the table. Hold the eyes to the water so the lashes touch it and wink once, then do not wipe. The method claims to refresh and revive tired eyes, leaving them feeling restored.
First Georgia marriage license found dated 1754
An old Gainesville volume reveals Georgia's first marriage license, dated December 7 1754 in George II’s twenty eighth year, authorizing the union of Thomas Bassitt and Elizabeth Mills. The note adds a reflection on envy and reputation.
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Georgia
Col. Chandier
Gainesville
George II
Thomas Bassitt
Elizabeth Mills
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted By Toledo Firm
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood remedy that reaches the disease internals. It claims the product, sold by F. J. Caeser & Co. of Toledo, is nonquack medicine and prescribes internal use with testimonials offered free. Also notes Hall's Family Pills at 25 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Caeser & Co
Toledo
Dr. Pierce
Mother’s Friend advertised for safer confinement
Safety to mother and child and less un pleasantness after confinement result from use of Mother’s Friend. Sold by druggists. Tar oath that falls from the profane man’s lips becomes a dagger in somebody’s breast. Ram’s Horn. After six years’ suffering, I was cured by Piso’s Cure. Many Tompson, 2414 Ohio Ave., Allegheny, Pa., March 10. Tormeu, who considers himself elf wool and a yard wide wauw, to make himself falt. Galveston News.
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Ohio Ave
Allegheny
Tormeu
Galveston
Painting Meeting Turns On Studio Sketch Request
A dialogue in Chicago reveals the artist eager to display works while Mr. Roodelle, a prominent contractor, challenges a request for a small canvas to cover cracks. The exchange hints at allegorical or landscape themes amid an urban setting.
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Roodelle
Chicago
Tribune
Epworth League Trip Showcases Mammoth Cave Route
Epworth League announces a route from Cincinnati to Chattanooga via Nashville and Louisville, featuring Mammoth Cave and Great Natural Wonders. Special low hotel rates offered to Epworth League ticket holders with maps and fare details available through Louisville and St Louis offices.
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Chattandoce
Chattanogea
Youisville
Mammoth
Nashville
Fihe
Vanderbilt University
Methodist Church
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Louisville
Evansville
Small kidneys claim big role in health warnings
The notice touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as renewing kidney activity to prevent serious diseases from inaction. It claims the tonic also cures malarial, rheumatic and dyspeptic complaints and boosts overall vigor.
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