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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
A Harpers Bazar fragment recounts a child’s defiant July Fourth independence dream and the consequences at home. The speaker contrasts political liberty with family discipline, noting independence works for nations but not for a household.
Six boys in Dogberry form The President's Own club plan a Fourth of July display with funds stolen from a closet. They blame a suspect, rediscover the wallet with help from Gen Bradbury and his daughter Miss Bradbury, who finds the missing money and saves the celebration with a grand terrace display.
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes a charming girl voted the sole female member of The President's Own. The club accepted her presence after a playful dispute about gender participation, with whistles and cheers accompanying the vote.
A late 18th century note discusses July 2 as the Declaration of Independence day per Congress records and a book by Col William H Michael arguing the 2nd was the formal adoption date. It cites journal entries and a July 9 unanimous New York action, with possible August 2 as an alternative commemoration.
A bulletin from the Department of Agriculture stresses clean, well ventilated dairy barns. It urges 900 to 1000 cubic feet of air per animal, ample window space, bright lighting, and regular air changes. Concrete floors, white wash interiors, above ground stalls, dry yards, and proper drainage reduce disease and improve milk quality.
An agricultural note explains fertilizer economics for corn: fertilizing a poor soil can pay, with typical removal of 83 pounds nitrogen, 48 pounds phosphoric acid, and 55 pounds potash per 70 bushel acre. It suggests using cheaper nitrogen sources like clovers or legumes, while phosphoric acid and potash remain affordable from commercial sources, and outlines recommended percentages and application rates. It also describes a hog management tip with a chemical killing post using coal oil to control lice, including construction details and usage to reduce pests.
A Weekly Witness discussion on hog management warns that crowding hogs in small sheds causes heavy losses from colds and lung troubles. It urges scattered individual houses for sows and small groups for other hogs, with six to eight sharing a shed and several houses built on fields.
Advice from Epitomist on keeping horses ready for labor focusing on strong shoulders and clean, well-fitting collars. Daily cold-water baths and dirt removal reduce risk of shoulder problems during strenuous work.
A Southern lawyer recalls an Arkansas judge who repeatedly fined his client for contempt in a breach of promise case. After the exchange, the judge would order more fines, until the lawyer offered a loan to the judge. The judge then remitted the $30 fines, noting the state could better afford the loss.
A London newspaper argues Oxford should seek national support and a reorganization to become a truly national university. It urges appointing a competent commission to assess resources and develop a plan where all social classes share in the university’s pride and benefits.
An early 20th century advertisement discusses nervous collapse warning signs and implores readers not to ignore symptoms such as pallor, low spirits, heat waves, breathlessness, and heart skipping. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic that purifies blood and supports nerve health, citing a Rochester reader’s recovery and listing prices and availability. It also includes a brief column on nautical origins of common phrases like skyscrapers, full speed ahead, and aboveboard.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote praises Bunker for his constant optimistic stance saying he cannot complain. It contrasts with the view that real credit belongs to someone who can complain but chooses not to.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt shows teacher prompting Maggie to use quartz in a sentence. The girl replies with a humorous mispronunciation equating affection with the word quartz.
A Mass doctor extols food choice as central to health and happiness. He endorses Grape-Nuts as highly digestible and nourishing, claiming four heaping teaspoons satisfy the cereal portion of a meal and suit all ages. He cites ready cooking, versatility, economy, and references The Road to Wellville.
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