Mules Versus Horses for Farm Work Preferences
A Tennessee breeder argues mules are preferable to horses for farm work on many northern and southern farms. Mules of sixteen to eighteen hands work well on sugar plantations and cost at least 25 percent less to feed. Proper training yields quick, durable teams, while careless breaking by untrained hands causes sluggish performance. The article notes mules stay productive into ages twelve to thirteen, unlike many horses. It also offers a home remedy to deter flies using walnut leaves and water.
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Tennessee
Missouri
Texas
South
Farm Journal
Veterinary Remedies For Caked Udder And Ticks
Old pamphlet style guidance covers remedies for caked udder using soap lather, destroying cattle ticks with petroleum, feeding raw potatoes to horses for worms, and care for nail wounds with carbolic acid wash. It notes reddish milk may result from udder blows or congestion and suggests saline laxatives and cold water bathing.
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Michener
Farm Journal
A London Dinner
A German writing in the London Mail describes a first class hotel dinner. Elegant surroundings and silent diners create a somber mood despite jewels and silver. A contrasting anecdote ends with a waiter noting few opportunities for laughter in London dining rooms.
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London Mail
England
London
The Loaded Gun Peril and Safe Handling
An opinion argues that a loaded pistol kept in the home is a constant danger to all occupants. It warns that near access can lead to homicide, accidental death, or child injury, and urges unloading and secure storage to prevent hidden weapons from causing trouble during housecleaning or changes.
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Washington Star
Fines In Germany The London Case Compared with Germany
A London police court fined a German worker who then complained his attendance cost a day's pay. In Germany the system differs as fines are collected at home by a policeman and minor offenses do not require court attendance. For tougher violations the time may be served in installments evenings or Sundays.
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Germany
London
London Chronicle
Siam electricity in Calcutta Times advert reaches Bangkok readers
The notice explains that Siam Electricity Company provides for outages. If lights fail, readers should mail a postcard to receive a replacement, with directions included. A separate anecdote about George Meredith and oatmeal is addressed as a denied tale from J A Hammerton.
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Siam
Calcutta Times
Bangkok
Siam Electricity Company, Limited
George Meredith
Evan Harrington
J. A. Hammerton
No Harm Done
Mr X explains a home clear out at the office with a wedding present turning up on the fire. A colleague asks what item, and X responds it was a copper kettle in a London Mail tone.
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Mr. X
London Mail
Progression Quote on Truth and Color Blindness
A Cleve land Leader pondering ethics notes that a single white lie may seem right at times but warns that once the idea takes hold a man tends to become color blind. The dialogue contrasts moral flexibility with a slide toward bias.
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Cleveland
Rochefoucauld Quotation on Pleasure in Others
The quote notes that without personal failings we would not take pleasure in discovering others' faults. It reflects on human judgment and self awareness. The idea contrasts self-critique with enjoyment of others' shortcomings.
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Rochefou
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