Saint Patrick and the Irish backbone of civilization
The history recalls Ireland as a beacon of religion and learning, noting the Book of Kells and early illuminations. It traces Ireland’s rise as a scholarly haven, its later conquest by Dermot MacMurrough and Henry II, and the enduring Irish commitment to liberty and faith amid upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Virgin Island
Europe
Saint Patrick
Kells
Alfred
Inglish
Croyland
England
Green Isle
Dermod MacMurrough
Leinster
Henry II
Ireland's Flag and the long story of its colors
The article recounts the flag’s evolution from possible blue origins to green with sunburst and harp. It discusses Celtic tribes, Miletian influence, Saint Patrick at Tara, the shamrock symbol, and changes until the 1800 union with Britain ended Ireland’s independence era.
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Ireland
Isle
Erin
Miletus
Asia Minor
Timotheus
David
Emerald Isle
Tara
St. Patrick
Patricius
Laoghaire
Tara Hill
Brian Bordhme
All
Dublin
Brian
England
Great Britain and Ireland
Dublin Castle
Phoenix Park
Henry Grattan
Consolidation of Rural Schools A Time for Reform
Article by Harrison Fahrenkopf argues that the one room rural school will vanish as consolidation centers emerge. It stresses better organization, central rural buildings, and public transport to unify scattered districts, noting consolidation is already part of rural systems in 32 states.
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Prairie
Illinois
Springfield
Brady
Benjamin Kulp
Joel W
Flesh
A. L. Peterson
Madison and Kedzie State Bank
Chicago
Fred Bernstein
Simon Keck
Carl Lundberg
United States Bank of Chicago
Thomas Hoadley
Alva M. Jones
Ed Nowlan
Frank F
Fish as Diet Aid and Cautionary Guide
A historical health piece argues fish can replace meat as a nitrogenous diet component and notes fish has similar energy, though with more water and less fat than meat. It cites abalone and frogs legs as examples, compares oysters to milk in nutritive value, warns against spoiled canned fish, and stresses cleanliness for safe consumption.
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California
Minnesota
Oyaters
Hatching by Electricity Turkeys Under Prof Blanton
Prof R L Blanton of Virginia reports a successful turkey hatching by electricity. From ten wild turkey eggs two fertile, hatched after being flannelled and suspended over electric globes. Blanton, a noted breeder, proposes crossing wild turkeys with tame birds to yield offspring immune to blackhead disease.
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Prof
R. L. Blanton
Virginia
Professor Blanton
Scratching Pens and Popular Poultry Breeds
Poultry raisers favor scratching pens with floor litter of short straw or chaff. Pens are closed at night with canvas. Medium weight breeds lead in popularity such as Plymouth Rock Wyandotte and Orpington, while many flocks of White Leghorns exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Wyandotte
Orpington
Knowing Things in Farming Science
A compact reflection asserts that real science in farming rests on knowledge. Without knowledge there is no science.
Illinois Butter Manufacturers hold convention draws Indiana plans
At the Savoy hotel Tanville Illinois association members host creamery men from Muncie Fort Wayne Terre Haute and Topeka Ind at invitation. The event spurs Indiana leaders to form their own association for better conditions.
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Tanville
Illinois Butter Manufacturers and Improvement Association
Savoy Hotel
Muncie
Frankfort
Terre Haute
Topeka
Ind
Illinois Association
Indiana
Indiana Association
Don’t Wear A Truss Advertisement Trial Offer
An outsized sales pitch from C. E. Brooks of Marshall Michigan promises an illustrated book on “Rapture and nto cure” and instant relief from disability without salves or harness. Readers are urged to mail name and address to receive the book and testimonials from “hundreds of patients.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Brooks
Marshall, Mich
Boots for poor children under Browning settlement plan
The London Globe cites the Robert Browning settlement at Wentworth as solving charity’s pauperism by giving boots to needy children in exchange for a small weekly rent until the boots’ price is covered. After final payment the boots stay the settlement’s property and cannot be sold or pawned without its permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Browning
Wentworth
London Globe
Promoters Report Solid Stock Sales at Morning Trade
The first promoter asks about stock sale progress and the second replies with nine thousand shares sold this morning. They estimate nearly six dollars, then invite each other to lunch after the optimistic note on earnings.
Honesty quote from Milwaukee Sentinel
A brief quotation remark notes that no man is entirely dishonest as he views his next door neighbor as more so. The item reflects a syndicated sentiment from the Milwaukee Sentinel.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Strength From Grape Nuts Breakfast Story
A California businessman praised Grape-Nuts for morning meals that avoid stomach overload and sustain energy. He says four teaspoonfuls with sugar and a splash of cold milk keep him alert, with a quiet, strong nervous system, after previously skipping breakfast. Ad reads like a testimonial from Postum Co. Battle Creek.
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Calif
Yars
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Plega
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Shamrocks
Erin Macree
Hearts
Old Blarney Castle
Inion “Tain i
Harrison Fahrnkopf
University of Illinois
Illinois Agriculturist
John Swaney Consolidated School
News OF Illinois
T. E. Nichols
Odin
William Jennings Bryan
Woods
Walter Weston
Robert Beck
Harvard
Henry County
Rose
Capitol Building
Heck
Harrisburg
Wills
Moline
Rock Island Road
Silvis
Shelbyville
Yeggs
Findley
Herrin
John B. Dickson
The
Christian Church
First Christian Church
Fairfield
Albany
Danville
Cannon
Fithian
Here
Edward Stephens
Frederick Endicott
National Paving Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Charles J. Deckman
Cleveland
Sparta
Pinckneyville
N. R. Lessley
Anna
Marion
Belleville
Mount Vernon
East St. Louis
Ralph Friesz
John Friesz
Trendley Avenue
Him
Tom
Grace
Mother
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