Mayor Gaynor and the daily acts of care he observed
A narrative of Mayor Gaynor walking New York streets and engaging with citizens. He directs city drivers to shovel snow when contracted work handles it and pressures officials to enforce laws on overworked horses. He aids a distressed veteran with temporary relief and ensures proper care for veterans at city hall. The tale highlights his attention to people and humane gestures amid daily duties.
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Gaynor
City Hall
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Ao Anutober
Soap the Oppressor
A speaker laments how others insist on washing and soap makes water dirty. He explains soap irritates his skin and causes sneezing and colds while accusing soap of deceit. He argues cleaner hands would not worsen health and would reveal his natural neatness, in Burges Johnson’s voice from Everybody's Magazine.
Delayed Reply From a Humble Messenger
A fragmentary dialogue recounts a speaker apologizing for tardiness while explaining a prior call. A whimsical line attributes the delay to an encounter with a worm, echoing a playful or rustic phrasing.
Washington would not claim the umbrella as his
A weathered joke from the Washington Star imagines George Washington faced with a nameless silk umbrella found at a restaurant door. The gag riffs on honesty and the cherry tree legend to pose a moral toss up about ownership in a stormy scene.
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George Washington
Washington
Washington Star
Debate on extending voting rights shocks a household
A quip about suffrage highlights a husband contrasting a wife’s newfound political knowledge with domestic duties. The overheard exchange shows anxiety over women’s campaign for the vote and its impact on family life.
Watered stocks offer bargains at water damaged price
A broker touts stocks at 15 cents a share to a lady shopper. The stocks are described as watered because they were damaged by water, but the explanation satisfies the buyer.
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Washington Herald
What is conscience according to a Philadelphia Record quote
A Sunday school scene prompts a child to name conscience as the guide for wrong and right. The littlest girl answers Grandma, sparking quiet humor. The Philadelphia Record reports the exchange as a brief, quaint moment.
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Philadelphia Record
Encouraging His Patients The Young Doctor
Medical figure known for uplifting patients says many wealthy clients feel ill without cause. He asserts his approach is to encourage rather than discourage, contrasting with the traditional image of robust doctors. The exchange highlights a physician who blends empathy with clinical advice.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Sympathetic Father Clarifies College Plan
A Chicago Record-Herald quotation shows a father supporting his son’s college path after intense high school study, arguing the boy should enjoy a few years of play before entering work. The exchange reflects attitudes toward education and youth recreation in the era.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Croesus Quidone Plans to Buy Boston and Albany
A Boston Transcript excerpt quotes Croesus Quidone claiming wealth to buy Boston and Albany, and Bobbie notes his claim of riches surpassing others as he moves to acquire Brookline.
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Boston Transcript
Misalliance Rumors Stir Over Bridge Game
The Louisville Courier Journal notes gossip about a purported marriage viewed as beneath her status and mentions her husband playing a miserably conducted bridge game. The item reflects society’s focus on class and leisure in the era.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Flockmaster Guide for Sheep Care and Breeding
Practical tips on keeping sheep healthy and productive. Emphasizes clean water, soil improvement by grazing, early care for ewes with lambs, docking and castration timing, daily oversight, and selecting strong, courageous rams. warns against slow, weak animals.
Drying Off the Cow in Dairy Practice
Charles Evans argues against continuous milking citing natural resistance in cows to dry off and the benefits of a rest period. He notes lingering milk quality issues when a cow milks too long and urges drying off when milk turns creamy or tastes off to restore vigor for the next calving, warning against overmilking.
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Charles Evans
Country Gentleman
Ayrshire Cattle: A Balanced Dairy Breed Overview
The Ayrshire is described as mid range in milk yield and butterfat compared with Jerseys Guernseys and Holsteins. An average Ayrshire herd may exceed others, but top selected herds lag behind higher producing breeds. For consumers, Ayrshire milk is valued for its uniform composition. The pictured cow represents a typical Ayrshire.
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Jerseys
Guernseys
Holsteins
Ayrshire
Drying off cows before calving and milk management
The article details timing and methods for drying cows prior to calving. It stresses drying cows three to six weeks before calving, monitoring udder changes, and adjusting grain and milking schedules. It also notes the importance of accurate service records and feeding strategies to maintain cow health and milk production.
Experimental Cow Feed Ratios and Milk Fat Yields
A nineteenth century note describes a feed formula for cows using a mix of corn and cob meal oats and meal to achieve a 1 to 4 ratio. It calculates butter fat production from an eight pound daily milk yield and projects weekly fat output.
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Elena
Water For i Live Stock
A historical note discusses drinkable water for livestock. It emphasizes that stock prefer freshly pumped water at its natural temperature, tolerating winter and summer alike, and warns against damp or chilled water for poultry or cattle care.
Dairy Cleanliness and Prevention in Milk Handling
The article emphasizes that milk is highly susceptible to contamination and odors and warns that dairy success hinges on prevention, not just straining. It stresses strict adherence to cleanliness rules as essential to producing pure milk.
Life of James TH Stirling and Mrs Stirling on the Clyde
Mrs Stirling recalled a brief Clyde holiday when three wet days kept them indoors Stirling read the Greek Testament aloud first in Greek then in English She, a devout woman, admitted relief when the rain stopped.
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James TH. Stirling
Washington Law & Supply House Dissolved in Aberdeen
Notice proclaims dissolution of the partnership between J. W. Young and J. M. Hackett doing business as Washington Law & Supply House in Aberdeen Washington. J. M. Hackett retires and J. W. Young continues the business at the same location. All debts to the firm payable to J. W. Young. Dated March 15 1912.
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J. W. Young
J. M. Hackett
Washington Law & Supply House
Aberdeen
Washington
Public notice on missed Herald delivery by city carriers
Publishers urge subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 PM to call City Messenger Co. at 5931 to have a copy delivered immediately.
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Herald
City Messenger Co
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