The Peach and the Court of Royal Fame
A whimsical tale of a peach’s ascent from garden bud to monarch’s court, then a moral on vanity and pretense. It contrasts the peach’s bright glow with wormy truth and endures the lesson that greatness often fades when examined closely. The piece shifts to reflections on fame and the illusion of hero worship, arguing true greatness dissolves under scrutiny. It closes with brief notes on Minnesota dairy output, French neurology, immigration, and Oklahoma wheat harvests.
Hints for Farmers on Cabbage and Feed Value
The article discusses cabbage keeping quality for winter use and feeding implications. It notes that cabbages stored freezing deteriorate and that feeding leaves can cause milk and meat issues. It cites Professor Juliuston on feed nutritional values and emphasizes using varied dry fodder and grain for best nutrition.
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Jess
Haylaz
Juliuston
Walterae
From Swill to Grapes in Old Farming Notes
A historical discussion covers swill barrels and dishwater used in hog feeding, dangers of fermented waste, and health concerns in hotels and homes. It shifts to grape training methods, praising three or four wire trellises, Munsoo system, prune styles, and the need for firm knife use to control rampant varieties.
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Mexico
Onion field infestation advice and hog feeding tips
A saggy piece offers onion field pest control by manual removal of maggots and disposal of damaged plants, then pivots to hog feeding. It suggests neighbors reveals farming tricks, recommends growing hogs on corn diets, and blames farmers for hog health when feed or water is poor.
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Dre
Llez
Orchard claims broad apple variety suitability for orchards
The text asserts that all varieties of apples are sufficient for any commercial orchard and that a similar approach applies to tree fruits. It mentions a tailored Dreper session for the locality, suggesting a variety-rich planting strategy and noting an abundance of varieties is often excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotgahl
One Hundred Year Clubs and Stomach Bitters
Century clubs encourage longevity by promoting healthy eating. The article praises digestion as key to long life and health, endorsing Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a strength restorer and cure for dyspepsia, indigestion, belching, constipation, insomnia, nervousness, biliousness, malaria, fever, and ague, urging readers to obtain genuine product.
Slicing a Rattler and Cowboy Bravery in Colorado Tale
A rugged Colorado anecdote recounts cowboys handling rattlers with knives and guns, detailing a tense encounter with a diamondback and a daredevil named Dek Haynes. The narrator recalls lessons on rattler behavior, the risk of strikes, and a dramatic close call with a large rattler, then shifts to scattered quips about perpetual motion and Wisconsin jokes.
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Kiil & Mittewaske
Colorado
Tuwo
Broneho
kKlek
Dek Haynes
Tsaw Lim
Andi
Aizo
Bear Hedself
Tred
New York Sum
Concession in Superstition Trip Price Sparks Debate
A market exchange notes thirteen dollars and nine half as a high fare for a short journey. A traveler with a bag questions the price while a steamer agent explains with a cautious nod. The chatter includes remarks about people being told the truth amid a tense exchange.
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Chicago. Tribune
Sporting World Plans of Ed Geers
The grind circuit opens and harness horsemen spark high hopes for MOT with top trotters Crescens and Charley Er r in speed tests. Ed Geers guides Abbot as Crescens aims to break the 2 03 pace record, owner George E. Ketcham optimistic Crescens can drop to 2 03.
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Ed Geers
Abiot
Crescens
Stalin
Boralmnn
Thomas W. Lawson
Milliluagire Sportsman
Boston
Charley Err
Kentucky
Atertea
Reinsman
Tay Ruandel
Limit of yacht cup costs and racing trends
Critics say the cost of America's Cup defense has peaked with hulls gear and construction. Describes shifts to smaller, cheaper boats, metal spars, and improved training methods for Brooklyn club players. Reports on Schaefer changing clubs and a Kansas ranch purchase by Captain Tough as context.
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Brooklyns
Brooklyn
Kelly
Captain Tough
Tlne
Kansas
H. 8. Russell
Boston
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Gore County
Kan
Railworker Memoir of a Narrow Escape on the Line
A vivid recollection describes a near collision on a railway when a red flag and improvised clothesline between telegraph poles signal a close call. The narrator recalls the moment, the alarm, and the fragile, tense atmosphere of life near the tracks.
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Dowass
Wey
When Herrings Were Plenty In Newfoundland Waters
The article recalls a time of abundant herrings in Newfoundland waters when vast slaughter, lax restrictions, and poaching were common. Seines stored thousands of barrels, freed them upon capture, and polluted the ocean. Smacks discarded fish to hide crimes as prices collapsed to about 50 cents a barrel.
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Newfoundland
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Definition epiphany in a London Spectator tale
A public speaker uses a simple lesson for children to define epitome and synopsis during an address on St Paul. He explains that epitome means a synopsis and proceeds with a humorous story for the youngsters.
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London Spectator
St. Paul
Nerve Pills touted by Athens resident for nervous relief
The ad claims overwork and modern living exhaust nerves and promote symptoms like weakness and insomnia. Mrs. E Whitmore of Lancaster Street in Athens Ohio testifies that Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills steadied her nerves and restored sleep after buying at Henderson's drug store. Also notes See that portrait and signature on every package and mentions Chicago school adds new classrooms with 153 more by September.
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A. W. Chase
Athens
E. Whitmore
Lancaster Street
Ohio
4. W. Chase
Henderson's
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
M. D
Chicago
New Life Pills Claim Cure for Complexion and Liver
Advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a liver regulator and blood purifier to improve skin tone and cheeks. Claims 25 cents at Melee's drug store. Also mentions an old Chinese paper money with face value S100 once redeemable in silver bullion but now worthless.
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China
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
What Shall We Have for Dessert This Week
Fyne s everyday asks the dessert question and touts Jell O as a two minute prepared treat with no baking required. Flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry are listed and a price is implied. The ad briefly promotes Krause's Cold Cures capsules at 25 cents, sold by Cline at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cts
Krause
Cline
S S S Promises Permanent Cure for Catarrh
A old advertisement touts S S S as the cure for catarrh, arguing sprays and salves fail to reach the illness. It cites Mr T A Williams of Spartanburg S C who claims eighteen bottles cured his nasal catarrh, calling S S S the only medicine that permanently resolves the condition.
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S.S.S
T. A. Witllama
Spartanturz
3. C
Physicuaie
The Land of the Sky in Western North Carolina
Asheville North Carolina sits at the heart of a scenic region where the Southern Railway crosses the Blue Ridge Mountains, highlighting summer advantages and the area’s natural beauty for visitors and residents.
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North Carolina
Asheville
N.C
Southern Railway
Blue Ridge Mountains
Balmy Air and Scenic Sapphire Country Tour Offer
Balmy air and magnificent scenery lure visitors to Asheville and Sapphire Country in Western North Carolina. The Greatest mauthers System offers convenient routes from all directions with first class round trip tourist tickets to Asheville. Information available via Land of the Sky booklet and Summer Homes Folder from Southern Railway agents in Chicago St Louis and Washington.
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North Carolina
Ashevil
Southern Railway
J.C. Bray, Jr
P. A
Dearborn St
Chicago
C. A. Barnp
Dig
St. Loui
Gwonar B
Alury
Ass't
L. Pass
St. Louis
Low Rate Excursions To Colorado and Utah
Low Rate Excursions To Colorado and Utah via Burlington Route commence June 18 and continue through the summer. These will be the lowest rate summer excursions to the Rocky Mountain region with one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip on selected dates, including July 1 to 9, often under half rates. The Burlington Route is the main line to Colorado. A rare chance to enjoy the scenic summer region. inquiries for details should be made to the nearest ticket agent or the undersigned.
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Burlington
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
California Excursions From St Louis and Kansas City
Burlington special through tourist sleepers to San Francisco runs July 6 to 13 with departures from St Louis at night and Kansas City in the morning. Route via Denver and Rio Grande System offers scenic Colorado and Salt Lake City. Wednesdays feature guided tours with descriptive folder available from M Shaw L Wakeley TDA Vine St and Howard Elliott.
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Epworth
Burlington
San Francisco
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Rio Grande System
Scenic Colorado
Salt Lake City
California
M. Shaw
L. W. Wakeley
T.da
VineSt
Peirevyre Oo
Oa. Louis
Ate Moward Elliott
St. Loum
Missouni
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Albertas Sea
Mewenwee and Moyald
Pat
E. C. Woopwaste
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Rattler
Wisconsin
Chicago Post
Tnele Eben
Washlogtos
Star
The
Sporting World
LD Gelby
Schaefer
E. Carroll Schaeffer
National
Land of the Sky
Utah
Mott’s
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