Western wheat harvest brings a revolution in prairie farming
The Harper's Weektie piece admires modern prairie harvests in the Middle West, detailing self binders, binding twine plants in Kansas and Minnesota, steam and gasoline threshers, portable cook wagons, auto-like traction engines, wind-stackers, and weighing wagons. It notes vast wheat piles at elevators, and ongoing efficiency gains transforming farm labor and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Ares
Kaunag
Min- Aéaota
Hays
Ian Carrier
IaVorera
Katane
Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Praised By Georgia Drug Trader
O W Wakefield of Columbus Georgia, a veteran in the drug business, declares Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy unmatched for stomach and bowel troubles. He cites two severe cholera cases cured and notes his extensive sales to customers. Also mentions Hill Orr Drug Co selling the product and a separate note on millions of Chinese deaths linked to famine and violence near Peking and Tien-tsin after allied forces withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
Hill Orr Drug Co
Fragmented Old Patchwork Ad With Quotes And Names
A jumble of 19th century quack remedies and personal notices appears in a Lexington archive. The piece mentions Alive Bromo Quinine tabtots, a poem by Stonewall Jackson, Pocky And Bitters, Evans Pharmacy, a lawsuit in Harmon West Virginia for 27 dollars 15 cents, Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, and Hill Orr Dirtig Go's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Jackson
Lexington
Vi Jackson
Evans Pharmacy
Harmon
W. Va
Chamberlain
Hilt Orr Dirtig Go's
How Soldiers Were Fed by Powers in China
Washington correspondent reports on how nations in China fed their troops. Captain Thomas Franklin compares provisioning across Allied armies, noting Americans had the best food and care, with superior variety, but transport losses and heavy, awkward packs. Russian soup kettle and sour bread appear as stark contrasts.
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Washington
Philadelphia Public Ledger
China
Thomas Franklin
Commissary Department
United States
Franklin
France
Fragmented ad snippets from late 19th century issue
A string of advertorial and public notices touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for quick cures, with claims of refunds and Grove’s signature. Additional items discuss Ireland’s population shift, health requirements, Texas cotton production, and Prickly Ash Bitters. The text also mentions forest care and a Tennessee tree forgotten, with scattered product prices and slogans.
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Texas
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Dyer County
Sanctifyin' De Hat in a Southern Church Tale
A preacher’s personal appeals in a Grap' pap story recounts a mulatto youth at a southern church altar. The sermon shifts to confront a silk hat and raid neck wrap, provoking the youth to cast the items away and seek repentance on the mourner’s bench. The hat vanishes as a bystander claims ritual protection, while the youth gives a humorous defiant reply about religion and readiness.
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Hia Hock
Ota Bexro
Mila Middleton Tybout
Grap' Pap
J. B. Lippincot Company
Mistia
Ian
Satan
Cage
Johnson
Brother Johnson
Little Girl Admits Truth About Buds
A restless girl pulls flower buds from fuchsias and denies it until green stains on her fingers reveal the deed. Her mother rebukes her for dishonesty, tears flow, and the girl offers a simple remedy to end the distress by choosing not to think about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Morning Post
Buda
Mamta
Finkin
Christening the Children in Berbice Parish
An English pastor in Berbice British Guiana recounts humorous christening names from his parish records. He notes parental taste drives odd pairings such as Nannie Bellona and Whisky Emanuel, and shares anecdotes including a black man naming his fifth son Ax the parson.
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Berbice
British Guiana
Nannie Bellona
Parson
Matthew
Mark
Luke
Amelia's Bold Love Confession and Wedding Decision
Amelia reveals lifelong love for Tom and plans to marry him, despite his earlier confession and a dramatic moment. When Tom faints, Amelia quietly resolves to proceed with the marriage, hinting she did what was needed to secure the outcome.
Origin of Masonry through a Virginia boy essay
A Virginia boy’s humorous essay on Masonry recalls Solomon as a wise king who planned to divide a baby, prompting a lawful mother to claim it, and ends with the claim that Solomon built the temple and fathered masons. It presents an informal, childlike take with exaggerated numbers and playful misstatements.
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Virginia
Solomon
King Solomon
Enid
Quiet Reward For Rescue In English Regiment
An English volunteer officer, disliked by his men, slips into cold water near home. A private from his regiment pulls him to safety. The officer thanks the rescuer and asks how to reward him. The soldier replies that the best reward is silence to prevent others from knowing who saved him.
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Eeehunge
Government to receive torpedo boats from contractors
Twenty torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats will be turned over to the government by the contractors within the next few months. To preserve picture frames from flies, boil three or four young onions in pins of water, then with a soft brush or blender, go over the frame. It doesn't require the services of an urgent minister to convert government securities.
Atlantic Coast Line Passenger Incident Report
A small rail line notice describes a misty scene near a station with an incident involving a passenger. The report notes actions taken by staff, noting no severe injuries and a brief delay while authorities processed the scene.
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Western Wheat Harvest
Margen
Harper's Weektie
Paking
Tien-tsin
Grove
Ireland
Great Britain
Colin
Veice
Dante
Amelia
Tom
Jobn Henry
A.C. Strickland
Glenn Springs Mineral Water For Sale AY
Evans’. Pharmacy
Glenn Springs
Reidneyn
Pabileti Matha Charleatou Medical
Ivan Puanstacy
J. F. Dafe
Colon, Mo
SWIFT
Atlanta
Paul E. Stephens
State of
South Carolina
Anderson
Y. A. Nance
Judean
Betton New
Sant By Mall
Dole Agentn
Jti
Sim Talavay
Critevesintt
Toy PF
Hilt
Anioth. Sie
Dally
Bayannah
Sit Nm
Charleston
Timteton
Wisp
Gsass
Ie Wal
Cietanes
Fifa
Mae
Vane Pharmacy Bele
Western Carolina Railway
Augusta Anu Auneville
SUOKE
Itanburg
H.C. Beattie
Andoracy
Franeus
Seneca
Walhalla
Waihalls
Union
tAdama
Cherry's Cromtog
Pendleton
Phine Hoye
James
Sandy Springs
Byaoca
Southern Rail
Cendpreag
Aleo
B. Anderson
Augusta
Groun
Beers Ae
le Asheville
Laurens
Greenvi
Auguste
Anders Elberton
Athen
Ceil Ar Ausntac
Alderson
Beautors
Jonneedon
T. Batlwa
Irene Bobeduh
B J. Reces Oh
Blue Rid
New York
Porcy
Richmond
A. D
B.A. Pines
Whningon
Rai Ieee Eae Ad Aller
Ee Feck Echnik Tipoe Tees Chas Ieee General
Iran
York
Atlantic Coast Line
Tieeen Cherhile
Ghana
Inao Bae
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