Washington Diary Saga Shows Gentle Heroism
Edgerton Davis writes a vignette from a diary entry attributed to Gen. Washington. A plain, humane day at Mount Vernon features Washington dining with Mrs. Washington, greeting neighbors, guiding children, and resolving a rough altercation with quiet authority and kindness, ending with reflection on joy and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacky Pert
Martha
Washington
Jack
Mount Vernon
Edgerton Davis
St. Louis
Globe Democrat
Millet varieties and introduction to the United States
The article describes yields and names for southern millet or millet varieties such as American, golden, mammoth, Bengal grass, and Da kota millet. It notes growth to four to five feet with six to eight inch long heads and a history of cultivation in the south since the early seventies and earlier introductions to the United States. Professor Crozier suggests the East Indies as a likely source of initial introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Crozier
East Indies
Europe
Tennessee
France
Minnesota Farmer Reports Western Canada Prospects
A Minnesota farmer writes to Canadian agent Benj Davis from St Paul detailing prairie settlement near Dalesboro Assa and predicting Western Canada as a future Wheat Field of the West. He notes rapid land use changes, new homes, and plans to build a church, while recounting land seekers and a hostile critic who later settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Davis
St. Paul
Minn
Western Canada
Dalesboro
Assa
Arthur Finney
Alex Cameron
Whiteman and Uncle Dan in a garbled street exchange
A fragmentary dialogue features a messenger and a boss arguing over names and identity, mentioning George Washington and a freedom era setting. The text is highly distorted and reads like overheard phonetic speech.
Preparing sod ground for corn planting in winter plowing
The article advises timely winter plowing of sod to loosen soil, turn the top sod, and plow deep for corn. After plowing use disc and smoothing harrows to achieve a fine tilth, with multiple passes for old sod. Proper soil preparation before planting improves growth and yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Keeping Boys on the Farm Opinion Piece
The article argues that boys inclined toward farm work should be supported to stay, noting farming now needs skilled labor. It claims a willing boy will excel through study and experience, while the reluctant one will seek other paths.
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Nho
Grain O New Grain Based Beverage Promises Coffee Alternative
Try Grain O ask your doctor to show you a package of GRAIN O the new food drink that replaces coffee. It suits both children and adults and is praised by all who try it. It imitates the rich brown color of mocha but is made from pure grains and is gentle on delicate stomachs. Priced 14 and 15 cts per package and 25 cts for larger size. Sold by all grocers.
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Gen. Washington
Mr. Washington
George
Martha
Jack
Master Pert
Pert
Java
Barnacles on Ocean Cables and Dyspepsia Parallels
Investigations into Pacific cable laying show cables encrust with barnacles and seaweed until they break. The piece compares this to dyspepsia and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive and curative tonic for indigestion liver and kidney issues. All druggists sell it.
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Pacific Ocean
All Year Resort Opens at Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs
The Crescent Hotel Eureka Springs Ark opens March 1 1900 offering health seekers a desirable attractive convenient resort with ideal climate pure sparring water and best accommodations accessible by Sleepers via the Frisco Line Written for particulars to the hotel manager or Frisco Line representative Also includes a Holmes quotation about lists and thoughts.
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Crescent
Eureka Springs
Ark
Frisco
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure and Payment
Frank J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo pledge to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The testimonial note, sworn Dec 6, 18__, claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and invites readers to send for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J
Thirty Days' Trial Free at Charles City College
An advertisement offers new students a thirty days trial free starting March 26 1900 at Charles City Iowa College in Preparatory Normal College Commercial Shorthand and Typewriting Departments. Low expenses and address for particulars provided by President J F Hirsch.
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Charles City
Iowa
J. F. Hirsch
Lane's Family Medicine Advertisement
An old Chicago Dispatch ad proclaims Lane's Family Medicine aids daily bowel movement and promotes health by gently acting on the liver and kidneys. It tolls prices at 25 and 50 cents and mentions relief from sick head aches.
To Cure a Cold in One Day
A vintage advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Gastine tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. Available from druggists for 25 cents.
Two Letters Praise Lydia E Pinkham Medicine
Two women describe relief from long standing health issues during the change of life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Brooklyn reader credits improved bladder and liver symptoms and urges others to try the remedy.
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Lydia E. Finkham
Mas. Pryknam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
Geo
H. Juxy
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn, N. Y
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helps Woman
A Bridgewater Massachusetts woman praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after years of ill health. She says the remedy brought swift relief from change of life and renewed strength, and she recommends it to friends as a sure cure.
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Maus
Pryokuamu
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
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Big Washington
Mount Vernon Farm
Halloat
King George
Tam
Oy Ama
Flibbertigibbet
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Canada
U. S
the Man
Oliver Wendell Holmes
State OF
Onio
Toledo
Dixon
Chicago
Evening News
Atchison Globe
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Leroy
Chicago Daily News
Lane
Chicago Dispatch
Hale
Pike
America
Hood
William J. Knight
Bluff Street
Pittsburg
Pas Hoods
Barsar
LIONS
Quicura
Porram D.axp C
Goodell
Antrim, N. i
Nada
Plenty
Krauser
I. H. Grees N’s Sons
Box
Atlanta
Chale Sievacii
JOWA
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