A satirical note on war and progress in society
The writer mocks a new skinning machine while noting end results still require traditional crude flaying. A grim forecast about future poison gas in war follows, and a jab about peace terms. The piece laments civil unions and argues progress is limited by recurring wars or railroad strikes.
Groom in Conventional Black Suit Weds Bride in White
A Western paper notes a groom in a conventional black suit and a bride in pure white attire, describing them as a lovely and attractive picture in the Boston Transcript style.
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Boston Transcript
California Fig Syrup Advertisement For Mothers
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to ease constipation in children. It claims a teapo nful can prevent illness tomorrow and lists symptoms like fretfulness feverishness sour stomach and bad breath. It warns to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup with directions on the bottle.
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California
Sustenance of the Young Kangaroo
The article explains how young kangaroos in the maternal pouch do not receive milk from the mother's nipple. Instead the mother pumps milk down the joey’s throat using muscular action.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple enough for any woman to dye or tint faded garments and draperies. It claims the product works on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends without streaking, spotting, fading, or running, and recommends asking a druggist for guidance.
Lines to Be Remembered and the Schools versus Army
A quotation stresses education as a safeguard of liberty over a standing army. It argues that raising school wages is preferable to increasing drill sergeant pay, attributed to Edward Everett.
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Edward Everett
Green's August Flower Remedy Promoted for Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement claims Green's August Flower relieves nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness heartburn and other digestive disorders. It asserts fifty five years of successful use in millions of households worldwide and availability wherever medicines are sold.
Bloodhounds Carried by Airplane Reach Colorado Crime Scene
Colorado Springs police used an airplane to airlift bloodhounds quickly to the site of a crime, enabling faster scent work and pursuit.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes with Soap Ointment Talcum
Advertisement touts Cuticura for soothing itchy baby rashes with hot baths using Cuticura Soap and gentle applications of Cuticura Ointment. A final dusting of Cuticura Talcum is recommended for finishing. Prices listed at 25e each everywhere.
This Films Too Bad to Show Sparks Education Debate
A humorous exchange labels a controversial film as education al satire. Film Fun notes the disagreement over whether the work should be shown or censored.
Picric acid for war stored to blast stumps on farms
The Agriculture Department plans to distribute 12 500 000 pounds of picric acid salvaged from war stores to clear old wood lots by stump blasting. States will receive allocations and state agencies plus colleges will assist. methods vary by stump size and soil, with safety and tamping guidelines and advice to contact the Bureau for distribution details.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural College
United States Department of A
Bureau of Public Roads
Use Green Manurial Crops in Market Gardening
Prof. R L Watts notes green manurial crops replace stable manure for soil organic matter. Key points: select soil adapted crops, use ample seed, apply sufficient fertilizer for strong growth, sow early especially in fall, and seize opportunities to grow a manorial crop.
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R. L. Watts
Market Growers’ Journal
Minerals to hogs show limited gains in growth
Ohio and Illinois tests find minerals fed in balanced rations had little effect on rapidity or economy of gains but do strengthen bones. Without balanced rations or pasture minerals aid, and may pay with breeding stock. Minerals tested include ground limestone air-slaked lime rock phosphate bonemeal slaked coal and salt. Farmers note charcoal wood ashes and salt are valuable for hogs in winter.
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Ohio
Illinois
Lightning Rod Points for Farm Installations
Ohio experiment station Farmers Bulletin 842 recommends straight conductor runs for lightning rods. When bends are needed use curves with at least one foot radius, secure rods with single piece screws to the building, and space aerials along the rods.
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Farmers
Ohio
Fresh Garbage Saves Cost in Egg and Meat Production
An agricultural notice explains feeding fresh garbage to flocks reduces production costs by 25 to 30 percent when scraps are carefully selected and fresh. It warns against tins and foreign objects, and outlines proper chopping, mixing with dry mash, and daily feeding to prevent spoilage and digestive issues.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Government
Beltsville
PULLETS REQUIRE GREEN FEED FOR FAST GROWTH
Pullet growth depends on access to green feed. Free range in early fall often lacks succulent forage. Fresh pasture or specially sown grain crops like rye wheat oats barley or rape provide the best supply. Cabbage chard or beet tops also usable.
Dad and son on streetcar misidentify Babe Ruth and McGraw
A father fails to recognize baseball stars on an East Tenth Street streetcar. The son explains Babe Ruth is heavy hitter for the Yankees and when the dad misnames McGraw the boy vows to reveal who some of the players are at home.
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Son
East Tenth Street
Ruths
Babe Ruths
Yankees
Babe
John McGraw
Indianapolis News
Family breakfast delays spark alarm clock debate
Mr Yearwed complains Bridget is late each morning. Mrs Yearwed counters that an alarm clock was provided but notes that alarm clocks fail. He suggests borrowing the baby to wake Bridget, a lighthearted family quarrel over morning routines.
Red Cross Ball Blue Endorsed by Grocers for Homes
An advertisement urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue in every home to whiten clothes without harming fabric, noting it is carried by all good grocers.
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