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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
4
Guessing smooth or rough fate in life
A reflective note from Baltimore American urging readers to seize the present, raise a spark of living, and not waste time guessing the future. The piece invites optimism while acknowledging uncertainty and urges enjoyment of current life.
Death of Venus Inspires Controversial Studio Tale
In a painter's studio a model Julie Coomans dies during the pose for P Metcalf's Death of Venus. The artist woos success with a hurried finish while the model feigns dying Venus. a hidden sacrifice fuels the controversial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
P. Metcalf
Pat Metcalf
Paul
Landelle
Chavanne
Julie Coomans
Julie
Charlotte
New York City
Metcalf
Dear Old Slaves remembered in Virginia legacy
A Radford based reflection on ex Governor Tyler’s enslaved servant Lewis Armis steadwho gained freedom yet stayed with his family. The piece honors his devotion to Marie Jimmie and kin, notes humane family service, lifelong protection and care, and laments fading remnants of the old Virginia gentleman type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
Tyler
Lewis Armisstead
Yonder
Marie Jimmie
South
Gov. Tyler
Lewis
Virginia
Richmond
Loss in Unstandardized Cream and Dairying Advice
A Farmers' Review summary explains how variability in cream separator operation affects butterfat percentages and profits. Factors include bowl speed, milk temperature, feed rate, pressure, flushing water, and milk clots. It cautions farmers to keep good dairy cattle and use strong dairy bulls to stay ready for changing markets.
Reversed Pants Tale Matches The Man In The Street
A New York Times anecdote relays a district story recounted by State Senator Bernard F. Martin about a father named Wiegand and his twelve year old son. The tale explains how the boy’s sisters gradually confiscated and repurposed the boy’s long pants to fit their father, until the father could wear them again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard F. Martin
Wiegand
Wiegar
Benny
New York Times
The Stream of Life by Arthur Hugh Clough
A reflective verse exploring life as a stream from mossy banks to the sea. It contrasts living labor and growth with death and final rest, asking what finally lies beyond our course and whether a sun remains above the waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hugh Clough
How to Get Good Butter from Cream Ripening
A dairy focused article explains uniform fine flavored butter hinges on proper cream ripening. It details starter use, temperature control from 60 to 100 degrees F, and bacterial growth producing lactic acid and aroma compounds, as explained by Oscar Erf before Indiana dairymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Erf
Indiana
Feeding and selection shape livestock breed progress
The article emphasizes that good feeding is essential to successful breeding and show-yard results. It argues that improvements come from feeding, treatment, intelligent selection, and mating, with a nod to the influence of old country herdsmen and the faith of cattlemen in corn-crib cross practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Guard
Butter Trade Abroad Faces Poor Prices Says Official
Major Alvord of the Dairy Division says an Asia market agent finds American butter price expectations too high. He notes little chance for opening foreign trade under current conditions and calls the effort largely a salary position. Western dairy debates cite butter body and stability in heat, comparing to Danish product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Alvord
Dairy Division
Department of Agriculture
Asia
German Butter Trade Faces Britain Competition
The British consul cites strong competition from Denmark Russia and Canada in the German butter market. German exports have fallen while imports into Germany rose from 18 million to 26 million marks over eight years. German exporters argue demand stems from British buyers not paying high prices and note German butter cannot undercut Danish prices due to higher domestic costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Denmark
Russia
Canada
London Grocer
Germany
Feeding for Peak Milk: Keep Ration Through Lactation
Clinton D. Smith urges farmers to sustain high feeding during late lactation to support milk yield and body reserves. He warns against underfeeding when milk drops and stresses continuing roughage and nutrition especially in the final three weeks before calving to prevent milk fever and ensure calf birth readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton D. Smith
Local voter quip cited in Atlanta Constitution
A brief ex change records Breer Williams asking for a dollar to secure votes while Williams declares no intention to run for office. The other speaker questions his fitness and life in Georgia, ending with a muttered remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breer Willams
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Curious Passenger Questions The Mail Snatcher
A traveler asks why the machine is called she and a station platform man answers that it is a mail snatcher. She returns her head inside the car as the exchange ends with the remark.
Quite a Difference
A joke dialog centers on a letter from a husband to his wife while away. The wife humorously replies by playing on his role as treasurer and ends with a playful demand for money.
Where Does the word holy first occur in the Bible
A Sunday school teacher quizzed children on Bible knowledge. When asked where the word holy first appears the students hesitated until a sharp urchin replied It is on the cover.
Infantile Virtue Angel Child Shares Toys for Christmas
A brief tale recounts an angel child giving toys to poor children. Auntie praises the kindness, while the angel child smiles serenely, acknowledging the thoughtful gesture and the spirit of Christmas.
Year'ad Guaranty Stumpers Marriage Pact Quote
A Catholic Standard quip notes a would be groom insisting on a one year lease to protect his interests. He asks his fiancée to agree not to seek divorce until the first year of the lease expires, highlighting unusual conditions tied to housing and marriage.
Wouldn't Say. Willie Half an Hour Ago
Willie disappears after being sent on an errand to the corner grocery. His mother questions Tommy Stout about his whereabouts and whether he gave any directions, but he says Willie did not disclose his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie
Willie
Tommy Stout
Remembering a Deal in a Humble Trade Tale
A business man cautions that nothing in life is free while a Kentuckian notes some horse trades come close to it, a commentary on negotiation and disappointment in commerce.
Charity Drive Joke From The Pulpit In Plaid Parish
A humorous note mocks a church fundraiser asking the congregation to add a pair of pants to the offertory plate next Sunday. It plays on accents and a playful mispronunciation to urge donations and reflects light local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breverin
Berry
The Difference Between A Flask And A Life Preserver
A humorous exchange likens a whiskey flask to a life preserver. One speaker notes the cork normally aids the life preserver effect, while the other insists the flask is useless until the cork is removed.
Regret in Politics Sparked by Senator Sorghum Confession
A solemn interviewer asks Senator Sorghum if he ever did something ashamed in politics. He admits yes and reveals taking fifty thousand dollars, later realizing it equaled about one hundred thousand and nine hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
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Daily Story Publishing Co
Landelie
Sern
Monsieur
Pitt
United States
Vetus
Earth
Ytarmers
Asiatic Butter Trade
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