Where Are the Turkeys We Used to See
A nostalgic farmer describes past flocks of bronze and Hollands turkeys, the rise of predation and theft, labor shortages, and a shift to mechanized production. He laments fraud and emigration from farms, predicts turkeys raised in machines, and cites Texas, Missouri, and a Danville asylum turkey contract as context. The piece mixes rural lore with poultry market notes and satirical asides.
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Maria
Bill West
John
Bill
Mary
Dive
Jennie
Sallie
Mother
Texas
Lone Star State
Rangers
Danville
Pa.) Insane Asylum
Center County
Missouri
Chicken Feather Millinery Wears Outdated Styles
A critique notes fashion feathers from poultry sources fueling hats and trends. It warns that mills and breeders may dominate style, leaving struggling breeders in the lurch as tastes shift overnight and outlive older stock and methods.
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Audubon Society
Onions and comparisons. odd laws and farming notes
In a dated survey of oddities a note compares onions to faults and cites a permissive law to kill neighbors' chickens if promises fail. It cites 1906 wood pulp imports of 739 thousand cords for print paper and remarks on horses, poultry hatching timing, and rural wages. It reflects on charity, gender patience, and the church fair economy.
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States
United States
Orchard service by birds and farmers’ methods praised
An article extols birds in orchards as natural pest control reducing larval damage and cocoons. It urges farmers to combine hands on farm experience with guidance from state colleges and experiment stations to maximize results. It also notes England’s plum pudding export boom and bamboo crop prospects in Japan with revenue figures.
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England
London
Canada
Australia
South Africa
British Empire
Divorce summons and notices in Chehalis County court
The document cites several 1907 divorce summonses in Chehalis County Washington. Plaintiffs include C. M. Pardue and Delia Woodall, with defendants Hattie Pardue and John G. Woodall. Attorneys listed include Austin M. Wade. Dates reference first and last publications in December 1907 and January 1907.
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Hattie Pardue
State of Washington
Austin M. Wade
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Washinnton
John G. Woodall
John C. Woodall
Eaid Court
Austin M. Wane
Plaintif
Notice of Final Account and Distribution in Lyse Estate
Ole Peterson as administrator of Peter P. Lyse deceased has filed a final account and petition for distribution in Chehalis County Superior Court. A settlement hearing is set for February 15, 1908 at 9:00 AM in Montesano to allow interested parties to file written exceptions and contest the account. Judge M. L. Clifford will oversee the proceeding with the court seal affixed January 15, 1908.
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Ole Peterson
Peter P. Lyse
Sperior
Chehalis County
State of Washington
Montesany
Coehalis
Eame
Itness
M. L. Clifford
W. Co. Birdwell
Weighing a Real Estate Move and Its Dangers
A writer's friend plans a six month to year stay in a new country before buying. This allows firsthand experience of soil, climate, neighbors, and schools. Caution is urged against traveling with an agent who values commission over satisfaction, to ensure accurate assessment.
Restoring a Southern Farm Through Crop Rotation and Manure
A Cherokee County farmer reports soil revival after eight years of crop rotation including oats corn cowpeas and crimson clover plus six to eight tons of barnyard manure annually. Fertility improved from a quarter bale per acre to crops yielding about 50 dollars per acre return, increasing land value from 16 to ompading.
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Washington
Cherokee County
Label Laws Prove Chamberlain Cough Remedy Pure
Secretary Wilson states law informs consumers of harmful drugs in medicines and requires labeling of habit forming substances. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has no trace of chloroform opium morphine or similar drugs and is promoted as safe and effective for coughs and colds sold by Evans Drug Co.
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Wilson
Evans Drug Co
Time Card of Harbor Ferry Schedules and Routes
Sunday and weekday sailing times listed for Aberdeen Montesano Westport and Hoquiam runs. Departures from Aberdeen at 7 am and 11 am with returns to Aberdeen by late afternoon. Specific shore hops include Montesano Hoquiam Westport and Victoria Island routes with varied 3 pm to 2 pm arrivals.
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Montesano
Vbenteen
Gamio
Atendeen
Hogi
Averdeen
Aberdeen
Westport
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ICM
Barnitz Aves
Register
S Rockford. IA
North
South America
New World
Schilling
Japan
Trecembher
Superior Court
C. M. Pardue
Superior Court OF the
Delia Woodall
Plaintff
Europe
America
Scott Medical CO
Marion St
Seattle, Wash
Pacific Ave
Tacoma, Wash
Pusine
Printery
East
Wishkah ST
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Points
ARIVE
H. B. Elder
A. D. Charlton
A.G.P. A
N. PB
Oreva
Mettle
N. P. Ry
Y. Co
Aberdeen” Undertaking
Artors Bowes & Randolph
Velumegan
E. Wishkeh St
Hayes & Hayes Bankers
Lupton, Mer
Portree Guide
Seventh Street
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