Dairy profits shown by Elgin Wisconsin dairymen in Pike county
A misread report cites Elgin board data from Port Atkinson Wisconsin dairymen. It outlines milk yields for farms with 20 to 50 cows, daily gross and net per cow figures, and notes renters often become owners with prudent management.
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Pike County
Board Trade of
Elgin
Wis
Port Atkinson
John Newman
Elgin Board
Ser F
Frank Walwough
Henry Ackerman
George Bridges
Wallace Kenyon
Connections Plentiful at Atlanta with Southern Railway
H. Green, Gen l Sup t, Washington, D C, notes connections made at Atlanta with Southern Railway trains in all directions for ease of travel and transfer across the system.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Pullman
New York
Washington
Southwestern
Ye Oe Turk
H. Hardwick
Ag’t
Washington, D.C
Proposal Brings Nervous Daydream to Final Question
A man and woman exchange playful banter as he finally asks for marriage. After flirtation and misdirection, she reveals her readiness and acceptance, ending with a quiet, lasting vow.
Man Faced Crab of Japan Described in Public Opinion
A Public Opinion summary details the Japanese man faced crab, a tiny creature with a headlike face resembling a Chinese man. The animal has two leglike projections from its head and two chin feelers like a forked beard, awkwardly resembling human features.
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Japan
Dik, Kollock in Nashville
Dr Matthew Henry Kollock native of Norfolk Virginia born 1834 from Savannah Georgia family. Noted as a standard authority in Encyclopaedia Britannica Volume X page 135. Discovered active principle of Gelseminum used for neuralgia of face and womb. Has traveled widely and cured many, especially at Hot Springs Arkansas, where others had given up.
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Matthew Henry Kollock
Norfolk
Savannah
Encyclopaedia Britanpiee
Hot Springs
Ark
Indian Women From St Louis Cite Local Weed Medicine
The Dispatch notes that Indian women are proverbially healthy and strong, often marching with babies on their backs and traveling around confinement. They attribute endurance to a local weed processed into medicine and sold by a druggist as Indian Weed or Female Medicine, described by J. H. Blackburn.
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St. Louis
Ost
J. H. Blackburn
The Mistress the Small House and a Woman's Role
Ruth Ashmore writes in November Ladies' Home Journal urging women to create a home even in poverty, arguing work can be dainty done well. She praises patient, considerate homemaking as the path to happiness, love, and a wife’s authority in the home.
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Ruth Ashmore
Shaker Cordial Promises Digestive Relief and Appetite
The Shakers claim a century of plant study led to a cordial that digests food and aids digestion after meals. It supposedly removes distress, stimulates appetite, and helps pale individuals become healthier. The ad also touts Luxor castor oil as a baby palatable remedy.
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Shake
How to Roast the Succulent Oyster
Select large oysters scrub them thoroughly and bake in a large tin with the round side of the shells down so their liquor is retained. When they open remove the upper shell season with salt pepper and chopped parsley add a little butter and serve on watercress as an elegant first course with brown bread and butter.
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Ladies Home Journal
Jealousy and Love Break Nan Chester and Angus Trevor
Nan Chester and Angus Trevor drift apart after a quarrel over jealousy and flirtation. Nan insists on space and reveals Angus’s trust issues, while Angus drafts a pleading letter and recovers from an accident. A note from Angus asks Nan to come to him as she ponders her future and a London engagement.
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Nan
Angus Trevor
Rayle
Angus
Mr. Rayle
Nan Chester
London
Miss Grange
Welshman John Rees Helps Avoid Press Gangs
During the war, John Rees of Glyn-Neath made a fortune selling catchpenny ads on how to avoid military press. The brief notices urged applicants to send a shilling and included details on height and prospects. Rees advised enlistment to all clients to dodge being pressed. Cardiff Mail reports the scheme drew many applications.
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John Rees
Glyn-Neath
Cardliff
Fortune Knocks Once at Every Man's Door
A gentleman recalls an encounter with an old beggar who says fortune knocks once at each door. The reply notes fortune also sends her daughter later, a quip that the old man calls Miss Fortune. Liverpool Mercury.
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Liverpool Mercury
Not Unreasonable. Doll Wish Echoes Family Gift
Ethel tells her mother she wishes for a new doll while noting she is as good as ever. Her mother replies that the old doll is fine, but a new baby has been given to the family by the angels.
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Ethel
Stold Renee
Pfarge
Lacrisos & Co
Colusaleaa de
How the Thing Is Going at the Union Meeting
A dialogue sketches a forthcoming union meeting with focus on an important question. Walter notes attendees may miss the next session while the second speaker asks for clarification about a new rule requiring tips for parties not known to the waiter to be paid by the end of the first course.
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Tam
Alway
Tom Bowles
Clyde Fitch
Amius Pyle
New York
Walter
Bucken’s Arnica Salune Beet Salve for Skin Ailments
Anticipated ad claims Bucken’s Arnica Salne Beet Salve cures sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with money back guarantee. Sold by 5 B Burr Jr. at 25 cents a box.
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B. Burr Jr
Quitting Marriages Reported In Rural Section
A rural correspondent notes many couples in the area are separating with speculation on motives. A church member was overheard praying humorously for couples to be reconciled and for divine help to prevent divorce, ending with a plea to God.
The Discovery Saves His Life
Mr. G Caillouetig of Beaversville reports a dramatic recovery from La Grippe after using Kings New Discovery. He claims three bottles restored his health after doctors failed and urges a free trial bottle at Burr Jr. Drug Store.
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G_ Caillouetig
Beaversville
Jil
Dr. Kings
la Grippe
B. Burr
Those Who Would Detract From Local Progress, Cedar Town
Editor Coleman of the Cedar own Standard lists nine types of residents who hinder the town. The catalog Names those who trade away from home resist new ventures avoid advertising fail to aid public movements oppose others’ initiatives criticise local enterprises belittle the town and grumble about everything.
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Coleman
the Cedar
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