Stevens Named to Physically Value New Haven Line Property
President Roosevelt weighs railroad overcapitalization as the Sundberg report cites Minnesota and Wisconsin cases. The New Haven seeks John F. Stevens to conduct a physical valuation, with Mellen backing the move and Stevens praising golf over coffee as he Eyes a broader application if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Stevens
New Haven Road
Roosevelt
C. 8. Mellen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sundberg Committee
Minnesota Senate
Minnesota
Wisconsin
la Follette
Badger
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Washington
Charlies 8S
Melien
The
New
New Haven
Congress
Stevens
Isthmus
Humor and Philosophy by Duncan Mr Smute
A column of wry maxims and jokes on gender, wealth, and social wit. It mixes quips about inheritance, beauty, cheating, and everyday folly with sharp one liners. The piece reflects early 20th century humor and gendered observations in brief aphorisms.
Spelling Debates and a Civil War Father Son Tale
A reflective piece contrasts spelling reform with sound spelling and recalls a Civil War story where a father, John Clough, adopts his son's desertion sentence, choosing mercy by taking the punishment himself. The tale intertwines a battlefield rally, a churchyard grave, and a veteran’s vow to honor his boy’s memory.
Buying Good Beef Cattle
Article offers guidelines on selecting feeder cattle focusing on right kind and uniformity. It emphasizes strong constitution, deep body, thick chest, and smooth compact build, with attention to color and size uniformity. Noting the Angus steer at Chicago's international, bred by Ohio State University and shown by Minnesota, illustrates proven results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McLean
Lowa
Angus
Chicago
Ile
University of Minnesota
Ohio State University
Home kitchen tips and recipes from Woman's Life column
A mix of home cooking instructions and pantry hacks covers oxalic stain removal, custards, almond paste meringues, frying pan care, beef in brown sauce, rice and milk broth, ginger snaps, and keeping meals tempting for the sick. Hay box use for campers and picnics is noted along with fried steak caution and vegetable cooking guidance.
Dyspepsia Cure Story From Columbia Woman
Mrs Mittie Huffaker of R R No 4 Columbia Tennessee says she was bedridden with dyspepsia for years and after doctors failed her husband bought Peruna. She improves after several bottles and credits Peruna with saving her life and recommends it to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Mittie Huffaker
R. R. No
Columbia, Tenn
Local notices from St Marys and nearby communities
Mrs M J Clark of St Marys W Va visits here with relatives Miss Emma Stout of Marietta called by sister Nellie Stout's death Mrs Richard Nixon of Youba visits parents Mr and Mrs Medley Mrs Medley and Mrs Nixon visit Mrs Dave Dunfee near Porterfield Mrs Gardner of Columbus calls on illness of sister Mrs J Lane Athene county coroner summoned Gilmore of Racine buys Mrs M J Clark's house Preaching at Baptist church 1030 Rev George E Kreager Mission at Little Hocking Church business meeting Saturday 2. One young man placed on probation at M E church Sunday Nellie Stout dies from carbolic acid effects body to Tupper's Plains funeral Monday Chester interment promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
Youba
Medley
Nixon
Dave Dunfee
Porterfield
Squire J. J. Lane
Athens County
Gilmore
Racine
M. J. Clark
The
Baptist Church
George E. Kreager
Little Hocking
M. E
Nellie Stout
Taper’s Plains
Mrs. Jones
Florence Stout
Meigs County
Quite Touchy Excerpt Sparks Gossip Over Kiss Refusal
A witty exchange recalls an insulted Miss Passe after a social incident last night. The dialogue notes he asked for a kiss and did not steal one when she refused, highlighting reputational drama in a light, social-page tone.
Bob-a Miser Declares Tobacco Off Limits
The speaker vows to never use tobacco and mocks the habit while praising cabbage and brown paper as adequate alternatives.
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Bob
Fortune teller clash over husband in sharp exchange
A fortune teller claims another woman seeks the husband, while the wife retorts that the rival does not know him as well as she does. The exchange centers on accusations of romantic interference and personal knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clough
Johnny
John
Made a Difference: Neighborly Chicken Quarrel Catches Rustling
A humorous snippet recalls a husband fond of home cooked meals but despising morning visitors who scratch in his garden. The tale centers on neighborly friction over poultry and garden trespass in a light domestic record.
Poultry Journal Leads To Four-Column Hatch
A witty dialogue about a literary man selling experience and turning a hen’s eggs into a four column poultry journal article. The exchange plays on creative work and unexpected business outcomes.
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The
Poultry Journal
Crowns For All Claims As Dentist to Crowns
A boastful exchange praises a man who claims to be dentist to numerous crowned heads of Europe and America. The dialogue hints at proof of his high-profile dental clientele and raises skepticism about the claim.
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Europe
Pshaw
America
Ideal boar type for breeding stock described
An authority outlines the ideal breeding boar features including a neat smooth body with straight lees, a straight broad back, deep well developed hindquarters, and selection from a large uniform litter. The sow should be broad and milk well, with a glossy coat, hard bone, vigorous constitution, and symmetry.
Keep the Best Mares for Breeding Profits
The article cautions breeders to sell aging brood mares before value declines and replace them with promising fillies. It argues that keeping mares past fourteen years old reduces market value and that small breeders should favor selling young mares and investing in three to five year old fillies to maximize profits.
Feeding Sheep Silage Opinion in National Stockman and Farmer
A writer responds to whether feeding sheep silage pays. He notes feeders are pleased with silage results and that building a silo only pays if the farmer plans to continue in the business long term. A cement concrete silo near a wintering home, 15 by 80 feet, is already in its first winter and praised for helping grow hothouse lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockman
Painting a House Increases Its Value Significantly
A brief claim that painting a house with Hanna's Green Seal Paint boosts value far beyond the job cost. It presents painting as a worthwhile investment and promises large dividends from a small effort.
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Hanna
Economic House Painting Principles
Do not rely on buying the cheapest paint regardless of quality. Some low cost paints may seem cheaper but incur higher long term costs than quality brands like Hanna's Green Seal.
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Hanna
Massie to Fill Regular Appointment at Graham's Chapel
COOLVILLE RIDGE Rev J B Massie will fill his regular appointment at Graham's Chapel Saturday and Sunday. Ike Frost and family of Angel Ridge spent Sunday as guests of his brother Samuel. O H Butts and wife were visiting Mr Poston Sunday. Frederic Finsterwald and family of Angel Ridge were recent visitors at John Bobo's. Ruby Sprague, who has been quite sick, is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Massie
Graham’s Chapel
Ike Frost
Angel Ridge
Samuel
O. H. Butts
Mr. Poston
Frederic Finsterwald
John Bobo
Ruby Sprague
Kodol touted to cure dyspepsia with three bottles
A Tenn. reader reports taking Kodol after meals to relieve sour stomach belching and heartburn and credits three one dollar bottles with curing dyspepsia for three years. The ad guarantees relief and notes Cline's Pharmacy sells the product.
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J. B. Jones
Newport
Tenn
Cline
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B. Mellen
John FP. Stevens
By Duncan
Mr. SmuTe
New England
Languag
Willam
Lis
Army of the Potomac
Rappahannock
Clough
Colonel Clough
Fredericksburg
F. A. Mitchel
Angus Steer
Mittic Huffaker
St. Marys
W. Va
Emma Stout
Marietta
Mrs. Gardner
Columbus
James
Boar
Coolville Ridge
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