Repeal of War Taxes Proposed as Revenue Ends
The article argues for repealing the June 18 1908 war tax acts, claiming excess revenue and surplus funds. It details tax reductions on beer tobacco and other excises and elimination of many direct taxes, pledging funding through standard customs and internal revenue. It also discusses political commentary on independence and civil rights debates.
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Spain
Haive
Ais Payne
Cot
Ways and Means
Rights and Powers of Free Government Referenced
Fragmentary text notes the ignorance about the rights of beings and the powers of free government, implying reflection on civic knowledge and constitutional principle. No clear names or events are present to specify location or date.
Farmer Bucks Leaves Democratic Party for Republicans
Bucks of Galatia PUL, a long time Democrat and farmer, quits the Democratic Party citing price differences and tariff policy. He says Republican rule would better support farming and argues tariff protection shields farmers from foreign competition and rising prices. He critiques Kentucky elections and references political figures and party machinery.
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Farmer
Wlp
Bucks
Galatia
Latine
May Farbeer
Samme Havre
Sith
If We Owe and Who Should Pay It
The speaker questions who owes Cuba and suggests paying any debt from the U.S. Treasury, ensuring the correct recipients receive funds before requiring farmers to contribute.
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Cuba
Gate design a sag-free farm feature of 12 foot posts
A subscriber describes a sag-free gate system using 8x8 posts set twelve feet apart with a twelve foot cap, stone or cement setting to resist frost, and a sill of oak or chestnut. The frame uses 4x4 lardwood uprights, carefully fitted pins, and a stout locking mechanism, with bolts joining braces and slats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Varmer
Curing Cheese and Staggers Treatment Overview
Curing cheese requires uniform room temperature and daily turning and rubbing. Some advise removing cloth early, others keep it on. currently turning twice daily is common. Staggers, a brain fever with no cure, can be fatal if brain is severely affected, otherwise recovery is possible with proper care. stop feeding moldy corn.
Clover Seeding and Farm Practices From 19th Century Almanac
A collection of agricultural notes discusses sowing clover with wheat, improving seed beds with smoothing harrows, and benefits of fallowing for soil fertility. It notes clover growth through winter, fertilization needs, and potential hay yields. Additional items cover pure cistern water design, winter orchard pest control, pig-raising guidelines, and humane stock care.
Shelf slide for the oven limits burns during baking
Pembroke D. Horton of Philadelphia unveils an automatic shelf slide for ovens. The pivoted bar on the inner door edge pulls the shelf out as the door opens, letting cooks baste or lift pans without reaching into the oven, reducing burn risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembroke D. Horton
Philadelphia
Inge Sandwiches and Old Fashioned Kitchen Notes
A collection of recipe notes and cooking tips including Egg Sandwiches with boiled eggs and butter, Cheese Cakes with curds and spirits, Alum in laundry care, Chicken Broth preparation, and Peas in Potato Cases with herbs, all presented in a period style.
Antiseptic Reformers Call forWidespread Cleanliness
A fragment urges nearly antiseptic skin and clothing to curb germs. It highlights global bathing disparities and the plea that the world wash itself.
Sweet Revenge at St Malot Ferr et Prank
An English tourist, annoyed by St Malo customs, smuggled a ferret to a black bag and provoked a dramatic scene when a douanier reached in. The man pretended ignorance until signs revealed the trick, ending with the officious encounter and a wry sense of satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Malo
Another Man Altogether In Valley Missouri
Perry Nelson of Valley Missouri improved drastically after using Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney troubles. He reports complete restoration to health after six boxes and highly recommends the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Perry Nelson
Dodd
Mr. Nelson
Coming His Way
Meandering Mike laments slow progress while Plodding Pete jokes about returning home and saying Pretty Wide to the hindle dog on the porch in a Washington Star item.
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Mike
Pete
Washington Star
Coughing Leads to Consumption Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts IXemp's Balsam as stopping coughing instantly with sample bottles available from druggists. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes. The piece also notes a claim about the number of students in Tokio, Japan, described as AQ.060, with many claiming student status to avoid police attention.
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Ixemp
Tokio
Japan
Rome Catacombs Said to Exceed 360 Miles
The article notes that the catacombs of Rome are among the most extensive artificial excavations, with estimates suggesting over 360 miles of subterranean passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Refund Offer for Unsatisfied PUTNAM SPACELESS DY Purchases
Monroe Drug Co announces a 10 cent refund for each package of PUTNAM SPACELESS DY that fails to satisfy. Sold by druggists in Unionville Missouri. A dated 1901 notice from Miss L A Pearce of Pilling Street Brooklyn New York mentions cures and postmaster compensation cites North Carolina figures.
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Monroe Drug Co
Unionville, Mo
Pisxo
L. A. Pearce
Brooklyn
N. X
Get
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Named for Vast Water Volumes
The report notes enormous water quantities in two oceans with figures claimed as 2,000,000 cubic miles in the Atlantic and 141,000,000 in the Pacific. The language suggests a discussion of Earth's waters and oceanic volumes.
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Atlantic
Avena
Pacific
Testimonial for Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
Mrs Jennie O Donnell of Chicago credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing eight years of female trouble after using a testimonial by Mrs Pinsuan. The letter promises health improvements and offers $5000 for authenticity, urging sick women to seek the remedy.
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Lydia FE. Pinkham
Jannie FE. O'Donnell
Oakland Woman’s Riding Club
Lydia E. Pinkham
Abs. Pinkham
Jennie O'Donnell
East 31St St
Chicago
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Peanecrdis
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