Seven Politicians Form the Lonesome League
In Congress seven members form the Lonesome League each representing a single profession. Perkins of California is a whaler Michalek is a grocer Gardner of Michigan is a clergyman Kuhio Kalanianaole of Hawaii is a prince Hunt of Missouri is a stonecutter Miner of Wisconsin is a licensed master of steam vessels Robertson of Louisiana is a college professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonesome League
Perkins
California
Michalek
Gardner
Michigan
John Kuhio Kalanianaole
Hawaii
Hunt
Missouri
Miner
Wisconsin
Robertson
Louisiana
Rheumatism Relief Claimed by Pink Pills Cure
Mrs L T Pitcher of Newark New Jersey credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her three year rheumatism after other medicines failed. Her husband Mr Pitcher a veteran supports the claim noting she now walks unaided. The Pills are advertised by the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Pitcher
Monmouth Street
Newark
N. J
New York
Pitcher
Dr. Williams
Dr.Williams Medicine Company
Schevectady
N.Y
Honest farmers must elect unpurchasable men, says union
A Texas union editor urges farmers to reject graft and “prominent” politicians. He warns about monopolies and high lumber prices, urges honesty over cleverness, and calls for selecting men of horse sense to run government and elections. He stresses cutting corrupt leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combine
A Simple Trick for a Steady Night Light
The writer suggests drying powdered salt on a candle wick to keep a dim steady flame all night. A small candle piece can burn longer with this method, protecting the light during sickness or when a dull glow is needed.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
Mrs Mother Grays Sweet Powders used by a nurse at a New York Children's Home to treat constipation feverishness teething disorders and stomach issues while supporting bowel movement and worm destruction. Over 30 000 testimonials. Sold by all druggists 25 cents sample free address A S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Cray
Mother Gray
New York
A.S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Man says he was robbed at church fair
A man claims a robbery occurred at a church fair. The report notes uncertainty about whether any money was spent or the value of items involved. No further details on suspect or location are provided.
No Man Is Stronger Than His Stomach
An advertisement extols digestive strength as the source of whole-body power. It cites dyspepsia causing weakness and cites a Quebec man whose health, appetite, and stamina improved after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It urges readers to request People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and provides ordering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pare
Quebec
Peperennes
Nana
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Man’s Generosity Sparks Gossip in Contribution Box
A man’s liberal donations to the collection box draw curiosity and speculation about hidden motives. Onlookers wonder what he is trying to cover up, prompting questions about his true intent and character.
Catskin earls and farm politics in the Abilene Journal
The piece notes three catskin earls including Lord Derby and explains the term as an honor reflecting ancient peerages. It then shifts to a Farmers' Union appeal urging poll tax payment, voter readiness, and active union meetings, praising farmers as wholesome, nature-closer people and condemning blanket demands on government yet supporting resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Derby
Derby
Shrewsbury
Huntington
Canada
Dominion
Farmers’ Union
Abilene Farmers Journal
Pekin Ducks the Best All Round Farm Breed
G W Brown of Ouachita County Arkansas claims Pekin ducks are the top breed for both egg production and market meat. He touts their size vigor and early laying and urges buyers to start with high quality stock and proper breeding to build a profitable poultry business.
Farmers Parcel Post Boosts Rural Mail Delivery
The postmaster general argues parcels post can rival express firms on short hauls. He recalls 1863 rate changes from distance based to uniform two and three cent rates and notes the rural farmer benefits from door delivery of parcels up to 200 pounds in a sugar barrel size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kow Tows
The Boy on the Farm
Advice to nurture farm youth through education and practical work. Teach stock breeding plant research and seed selection. Provide ground to farm, books and time for study. Do not overburden with 14 hour days. guide one study line at a time for lasting interest and benefit.
Proposed Parcel Rates by Weight Slabs
The schedule lists parcels up to 8 ounces at 1 cent, 8 ounces to 1 pound at 2 cents, 1 to 11 pounds at 6 cents, 11 to 30 pounds at 10 cents, 30 to 60 bushels at 15 cents, and 100 to 200 pounds at 25 cents.
Farmers urged to push parcels post reform
A Farm and Ranch note argues farmers should advocate for an international parcels post system, criticizing the current U S letter and money post. It urges farmers to make their voices heard on the parcels post proposal praised by progressive governments.
Dallas lumber magnate J C Conway dies of pneumonia
J C Conway president of Cou Leeper Lumber and Quarles Lumber in Dallas died in Dallas after pneumonia illness. Funeral arrangements were not disclosed.
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J. C. Conway
Cou -Leeper Lumber Company
Quarles Lumber Company
Dallas
Best time to improve a farm flock and buy pure breds
Essay advises late-year breeding for farmers planning to expand or start a new flock. Buy pure bred hens rather than rely on cockerels and old stock. Shipping costs depend on transfers. birds must be properly crated for winter. Reputable breeders avoid birds with roup. pure breds command higher prices. A poultry judge can assess bird quality if buyers doubt points. Effie V. Dennis, Sangamon Co., Illinois, in Farmers' Review.
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Roup
Effie V. Dennis
Sangamon Co
Ill
Farmers’ Review
Artificial Incubation Shows Modern Poultry Promise
The article argues that the old hen cannot meet modern demand and that artificial incubation is here to stay. It highlights the reliability of machines to incubate eggs year round, enabling wholesale scale operations and profitable returns for farms equipped with incubators and brooders.
Careful Supervision of Brooder Temperature Critical for Chicks
The article warns that brooder temperature governs chick survival. If too hot, chicks crowd away and die when cooled by drafts. if too cold, they huddle, trampling the weak. Incubator chicks lie down as if surrendering. Ideal, stable heat is essential and constant monitoring is advised.
The Fat Hen That Will Not Lay Eggs
A proverb notes a hen kept fat through overfeeding stops laying eggs despite care. It warns against excess feeding and highlights balance for productive livestock.
England's Liberal Pensions and Halsbury's Long Office
The Earl of Halsbury resigns as Lord Chancellor on a liberal pension of 25000 dollars at age eighty securing a life pension. Baron Ashbourne, Ireland's chancellor, retires at sixty eight with a 20000 dollar pension. Halsbury served sixteen years, earning nearly a million dollars in official salary.
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England
Earl of Halsbury
Baron Ashbourne
Ireland
Lord Halsbury
Museum Fire-Eater Joke Sparks Light-Hearted Quip
A playful quip notes that a museum fire eater who swallows fire is a light eater. The remark plays on the contrast between danger and appetite, reflecting a humorous take on performance contrasts in the arts.
Hunt's Cure Praised by Sufferer in Aberdeen
Mr P C Keever of Aberdeen Mississippi says years of eczema torment ended after one box of Hunt's Cure. He reports the trouble never returned and offers thanks, noting the product is guaranteed.
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P. C. Keever
Aberdeen
Miss
Witty Train Tales Spark Funny Crossword Banter
A Yankee passenger boasts of rapid building while a burly Yorkshire man counters with a dry tale about foundation stones and rent. The exchange, reported by the London Globe, shows sharp regional humor over rapid construction claims.
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Newt
London Globe
Washington Champion Whist Team Defeats Congress Leaders
James K. Polk a great great grandson of the president and Francis Nye assistant district assessor form a champion Washington whist team. They recently defeated the house champions Congressmen Bowie of Alabama and Loundsberg of Minnesota.
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James K. Polk
Washington
Francis Nye
Bowie
Alabama
Loundsberg
Minnesota
White open-worked china dishes revived as fruit decor
A note from the Chicago Inter Ocean describes old fashion fruit display pieces in white open-worked china with gold decoration. The revival suggests stylish servingware for gatherings.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Hard cider appeals rise beside champagne at dinner
Some guests claim a preference for hard cider over champagne yet when champagne is served they avoid prejudice and still join the dinner, calling for hard cider despite the occasion.
Salzer's Bargain Seed Book issued by Salter Seed Co
Northern Grown Pedigree Seeds on Salter Seed Co. farms prompt a special catalogue offering bargain seeds at low prices. Remit four dollars to receive a free seed package for growing grass and Cosmos flowers plus the bargain seed book. John A. Salter Seed Co. Lock Drawer W La Crosse Wis.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
Lock Drawer W
la Crosse
Wis
Prizefighting deemed superior to college football in ethics
A New York World editorial argues prizefighting sits on a higher ethical plane than college football. It claims prizefighters are openly professional and fight for money, with fouling not tolerated as in football officiating.
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New York World
Defiance Starch Packs 16 Ounces for 10 Cents
Consumers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry as it never sticks to the iron and offers a full one pound package for the same low price of 10 cents. The ad warns against 12 ounce packages and notes every pack clearly prints 16 ozs. Also mentions chemical free formula and directs to Peoria Illinois for dealer or factory contact.
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Defiance
Egg Yolks and Lemons Best Kept in Cold Water
Yolks left from eggs keep several days when placed in a bowl of cold water. Lemons stay fresher in cold water than on a shelf, preserving quality longer.
Hunt's Cure for Itching Advertises Across Classes
The verse asserts itching affects rich and poor alike and promotes Hunt's Cure as a universal remedy. It claims the product cures all forms of itching and offers a 50 cent price with a guarantee, ending with a pious note about angels singing where love is working.
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Adam
Hunt
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
An old ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets claiming one day cure for a cold and promises refunds if it fails. Grove's signature appears on each box and the price is 25 cents. A stray line muses that generosity might earn a place in heaven for giving away an old coat.
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Drugiste
E. We Grove
When You Buy Starch Defiance 1602 For 10 Cents
An advertisement touts Defiance starch brand 1602 offering a ten cent price with a claim of best quality. The copy warns against spreading griefs or placing burdens where others may stumble.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers’ Co-Operative Union of America
Texas Union
Texarkana
Union
Cotton Association
New Orleans
South
State Poultry Association
G. W. Brown
Ouachita Co
Ark
Farmers’ Parcels
Dodd
Kidne
Ee Ol
Ork S Ea
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Soe Wala
Earl S. Sloan
Albany St
Boston
Mass
Thompson
H. S. Howland
Madison Avenue
New York City
Free Homestead Lands
Western
Ottawa
J. S. Crawford
Ninth Street
Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
T. Ry
Oklahoma City
O. T
Dan
W.N.U
Piso
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