News in Brief from 1898 Uproarious Topics and Anecdotes
A collage of oddities and notes spans politicians, customs, and global trivia. Alaska governor’s past homelessness, Cincinnati slums, prohibition in Maine, trade records, Kansas bill for ex Confederate soldiers, cabinet habits, library visitors, Spanish reforms, biennial legislatures, and curious local tales mix with literary quips and age milestones, reflecting a late 19th century press style.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Moonnip
London
Maine
Barnstone
Nix
Kansas
McKin Jey
Gage
Congressional Library
Washington
Cubano Libre
Santiago
Coxonxsstian Brand
Sacasta
Boot and Shoeworkers' International Union
Rochester
South Carolina
Berone
Jerry Simpson
Great Lakes
Tut
Kansas House
Newman
Tmrre Wen
Norristown
Representati
Jou M. Mircurit
New York City
Adonis
Congress
Jules Vernehina
Jou D. Crews
Sarah Jennings
Philadelphia
Aldermin Henderson
China
Russia
Greatritain
Great Tensin
North
South America
West of England
Mme
Patti
Baron Cederstrom
Alviison Globe
Hanging Feed Back. An Arrangement For Sheep Feeding
An article describes an improved feeding method to keep sheep from injuring themselves while eating. It notes problems with floor feeding near pens, where lambs wander over hay and grain and rub wool from their necks through pen openings. The proposed arrangement aims to prevent these issues and improve feeding efficiency.
Hanging hay rack improves flock feeding space
From the floor above the pen a hanging rack with slats around and narrow bottom is proposed. It prevents crowding, keeps feed clean, and allows lambs to reach last spear of hay. The pen can stay closed to keep lambs in, and hay can be dropped into the rack from the feeding floor for easier access.
Potatoes as Feed for Stock Underestimates and Cautions
A Michigan Farm and Home note analyzes potato feed value for pigs cows and horses. It cites European data four pounds of potatoes equals one pound of grain for pigs and U S figures of 445 pounds of potatoes per 100 pounds of corn meal.
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Fjord
Europe
Henry
C. D. Smith
Michigan Experiment Station
Ju Farm
Yome
Sheep Care Advice From The American Cultivator Excerpt
Practical farmer guidance on sheep health and management including feeding changes, hydration, parasite control, hoof care, and housing. Notes on preventing crowding, handling feed limits for corn and salt, and remedies for illness such as brans and mild tonics. Also discusses poultry practices and fattening hogs with hens.
Farmers' Tool Chest and Its Value for the Home
The article urges farmers to equip a practical tool chest with essentials like a square, handsaw, chisels, brace and bits, screw driver, planes, level, hammer, and more. It argues good tools save time, prevent repeated trips to town, and teach youths to use them, with ten dollars spent on quality tools seen as highly advantageous.
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Hamblin
Flagg
Nimaolt
Tam
Europe
Paris
Chicago Evening News
O We
Corn Shock Tier and the Struggles of Tying Bands
A vivid description explains the hardship of forming a corn shock and tying bands around a stalk. The narrator recalls the difficulty of sizing the band, securing one end, then stretching for the other until fingers barely reach. The effort is likened to chasing the end of a rainbow, with the illustrated device shown in the drawing designed to ease the task.
Corn Shock Gear Instructions From Agricultural Bulletin
The text outlines a corn shock device setup with specific lengths and parts. It describes using a 84 to 4 feet long piece A, a big inch crank, a 15 foot rope, and varying lengths for different fodder tasks. It explains how to attach the rope and crank to tighten the shock and prepare the tool for removal, attributed to Momer W. drucksor in the Agricultural Byttormint.
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Corp
Momer W. Drucksor
Byttormint
Milk chickens and manure drawing from winter barnyard notes
Delicate “milk chickens” are raised by feeding milk-based barley porridge to six week to two month old chicks, yielding tender flesh praised for invalids. Also discussed is drawing manure in winter, noting risks of ammonia loss from soils and advantages on grasslands where roots retain fertilizer.
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Lusury
School of Bird Culture of
Gambler
Emily S. Windsor
Ohio
Vanity of Greatness in a Million Dollar Firm
A fragmented newspaper item shows characters Hamblin and Flagg discussing pride, wealth, and Miss Dolliver amid references to European trips and a massive firm. The piece weaves in fragmented ads and light quips from humor pages, including mentions of employment offers and colloquial exchanges.
Prank J Cheney Swears Oath in Catarrh Cure Ad Claim
An 1886 Toledo patent application swears Prank J Cheney is the senior partner of Cheney Co. and offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials. The page lists salves and tonics for frostbite, rheumatism, and coughs, including St Jacobs Oil and other patent medicines, with humorous quotes from various publications.
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Beare
Cheney
IV Af F. Dd
Cheney Co
Toledo
Hall
J. CH
Siroen
A.W. Gle
Pat Tall
Eney & CO
Bradstreet
Auditor Youngblood Endorses Pe-ru-Na For Catarrh
In a Washington D C letter dated Day 10 1898 Auditor for the Interior Hon WM Youngblood reports his wife’s marked improvement after using Pe-ru-Na from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co of Columbus He endorses it for catarrh and urges others afflicted to try it The Treasury department note talks of catarrh as a national curse and credits Dr Hartman with a remedy tested for forty years and supported by prominent men urging protection from disease
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Interior
Washington, D. C
Columbus
Entarrh
Hartman
Fletcher Endorses Peruna For Chronic Cough and Colds
Thomas C. Fletcher, noted Missouri governor, praises Peruna Drug Mfg Co. for remedying his chronic catarrh and throat drops. He claims one bottle of Peruna restored his health after years of suffering and recommends it to others. The letter endorses Peruna and contrasts true statesmanship with narrow politics.
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Restoration
An advertorial piece promotes Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder disorders. It urges treating back pain and urinary issues with the product, claims improvement for both men and women, and mentions Dr Kilmer as the discoverer of this nineteenth century remedy. The copy emphasizes frequent urination, bed work, and general kidney ailment relief.
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Kilmer
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J. G. Brapr
Alaska
Ayer
Sienary
Cain
Sienal
Farmers' Tool Chest
Theis
Nye
Canada
England
Hostetter
Freddy
Cobwigger
Alien
Ferre
Olmsted
Allen
Love
Marrige
Puck
Perfection Mig. Co
Parsons
McGonigle
Philadelphia North
Atchison
Alwayn
Miss Fondart
dJack
Jack
Grandula
American Medicine Co
Hamilton
Nait
Washington (A
Achieon Globe
Thomas
St. Jacobs
L. A. W. Bulletin
Chicago Daily News
L. A. An
Deuke Watton
Lowe Piso
Iimy
G. W. Patter
Takster, Mich
Venat Sincere
Chicago Daily New
Paina
St. Jacobs Oil
Missouri
Peruna
Auditor OF the Interior
Wm, Youngblood
Wes Bae
Eanrun
N.S Foint
Ueki
Ruere
T. C. Fletcher
Fletcher
State of
Chitlemen
Thomas C. Fletcher
Vr Trsy Ste
Mansfield
Glen Widor
Dee
Axanose
Winchester Repeating Arms CU
Imo
Winchester Ave
Sew Haven
Conn
Alneer Bros
Kpour
Mall
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Dr. Kilmer & Cayton
Clire
Giannis
Doxa Neta
Campo
Rover
Ianempol
Fontie
Mie
Star Plug L. & M
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