Nerve Restorative Nervine Promises Strength for Nervous Fatigue
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a brain and nerve food that rebuilds worn nerves. It claims the tonic cures many conditions, guarantees the first bottle, and features a testimonial from H. L. Darby, assistant cashier at State Bank in Texarkana, Ark, noting relief from nervousness and insomnia after multiple bottles.
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Miles
Darlby
State Bank
Texarcana, Ark
Judge Lumley Smith on motor cars in City of London court
A London judge recalls changing views on motor cars after a man and two friends caused damage to a bridge parapet and fell into the water. The defendant was fined for repairs. The judge quips that his stance depends on whether he is in a motor or walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumley Smith
City of London
Hendon
Women and Kidney Trouble Text Ad
Women as well as men are made miserable by kidney trouble. Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer claims to ease symptoms and restore vigor. Sample bottles and a pamphlet are offered by mail from Binghamton NY with the paper mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Three Niagara Falls Power Stations Power Output
Three large power stations rising on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls will total 285000 horsepower. One company, Ontario, plans to increase output to raise the aggregate to 405000 horsepower. The current world hydro power totals about 1483000 horsepower, with the Canadian station expected to account for over 27 percent.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
Archbishop leads drive to end godless Sunday league
A report says the Archbishop of Canterbury seeks a league to eradicate the godless Sunday from society. The group would be composed of matrons of high life with Lady Wimborne as president. Cold dinners are listed as one of the rules.
Wragg welcomes reader ideas and inquiries
Mr Wragg invites contributions of new ideas from readers of this department and will answer correspondents seeking information on subjects discussed. Address M J Wragg 300 Good Block Des Moines Iowa.
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Wragg
M. J. Wragg
Des Moines
Towa
Spraying for Plant Lice on Fruit Trees
A 19th century guide explains how plant lice inflict on apple cherry and plum trees over summers. It details egg lay patterns on twigs and buds and prescribes whole-tree sprayings with whale oil soap or kerosene emulsion, including preparation steps and dilutions for both eggs and live lice.
Old-Time Weather Signs For Farming
A speaker recalls rural beliefs linking weather and farming tasks to signs in the sky and seasonal cues. He notes rain when hay is down, planting corn when oak leaves resemble ears, and pushing the garden as cherries bloom, with childhood memories of signals before harvest.
Physique of the Cow and Breeding Cautions
An experiment station notes a dairy cow with large udder and high butter-fat output but weak life functions. A professor flags poor constitution as a flaw for breeding, arguing strong physical force should accompany milk production. Such a cow would likely falter without protection and favorable feeding, lacking the ability to rustle.
The Company Pays Well Hat Sparks Inquiry
Yonkers Times reports a lively exchange between two insurance agents about a woman’s expensive hat. The dialogue highlights curiosity over who funds such purchases, reflecting local social wit and perceptions of spending.
Man of Even Temper Joke Quip in Corntossel Tale
A humorous snippet features Mrs Corntossel describing her husband as even tempered yet noting he is cross on any given day. The exchange hinges on a cheeky misreading of his steadiness as evenness and mood.
Fly Repellent Tactics for Cattle and Calves in Heat
A 19th century farming note details fly and heat brought stress to cattle, especially calves. It recommends keeping calves in dark stables by day and in sheltered yards at night, tethering cows in pasture, and using a kerosene tar oil crude carbolic acid mix as a fly repellent. Doctor Moore’s formula is given: fish oil 100 parts, oil of tar 50, crude carbolic acid 1. A spray method costs 30 to 75 cents per gallon. daily application advised, sometimes twice daily when flies are heavy, to prevent blood loss and milk decline.
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Doctor Moore
South Dakota
Finish at slaughter matters in cattle market pricing
The writer argues cattle sent to market in unfinished finish fetch lower prices, noting a steer maturing for slaughter difference of one cent per pound can swing $12 to $15 in value. Farmers who grow their own feed should coordinate feeder quality with available supplies to avoid penalties and secure top prices.
Poultry Notes on Breeding and Housing Practices
Practical guidance for poultry care advises against breeding immature stock and warns to keep drinking water shaded. It recommends shade for fowls, not mixing grit or oyster shells in hen feed, and raising chicks in small clean yards rather than free range. Green alfalfa is highly beneficial. old hen eyes may yield stronger chicks. cement floors should be dry earth, board floors preferred. Laying hens require fresh water and food. use an open shed or covered run for small chicks to ensure sun and air while sheltering from wind and rain.
Not Altogether Hopeless Edyth in Humorous Exchange
A light interlude features Edyth boasting of three suitors last week and another quip suggesting a chiropodist might offer relief. The playful exchange reflects social vanity and witty banter typical of the era.
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Edyth
Out of the Question in Wit at Bardell Parley
Whimple admits no music connoisseurship yet asserts liking what he knows. Bardell counters that preference should not equate to knowledge of taste. The exchange highlights comic social irony between the two speakers.
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Bardell
Farming note on seasonal egg profits and foraging feed
The author argues for large flocks of well bred hens to exploit farm forage. Summer eggs should be easier and cheaper due to grass and bugs. Fenced gardens reduce loss, and cold storage helps stabilize prices. Profit hinges on cheapest feed and higher summer prices.
Early Patch Strawberries Beat Store Berries In Season Start
This year and likely next we will rely on Mich el's Early Patch for earliest fruit. The variety begins the strawberry season at least ten days earlier than ordinary varieties, though not high quality or large. Home patch berries are better than store purchases shipped from far away.
The Weed Problem Across Indiana and Illinois
Observations from crossing Indiana and Illinois in daylight show vast losses from weeds in pastures and meadows, with horse dock and red sorrel causing about a million dollars in annual farmer losses. Rotations of three to four years, shallow breaking, and mowing fallow fields are advised as practical steps to reduce weed prevalence and foster cleaner fields for the next season.
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Indiana
Illinois
Advice on Neighborly Conduct and Boundaries
The speaker warns that imitating a neighbor when he errs leads to trouble and suggests not acting as his advisor. When visiting, allow him to manage his own gates, and listen. when he visits you, you should handle opening and closing gratings as your turn.
Returned tourist recalls engagement rumor in Philadelphia press
A returned tourist notes that upon leaving home the engagement had just been announced. He asks if the event has occurred, and someone replies that no, not yet, but the engagement ring has Philadephia Press.
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Philadelphia
Objection Sparks Charity Debate Dialogue
Mrs Jones questions applying to organized charities and The Tramp replies that charities favor work. The exchange highlights tensions between aid and labor expectations in a social context.
Work hard and marry early says Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A brief aphorism echoes Wilcox advising ambition and early marriage.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Locusts Attack Fruit Crops Mark Seventeen Year Cycle
The article notes a major invasion of cicadas, the seventeen year locusts, beginning their annual impact on fruit crops. It describes economic concerns for growers and potential crop damage as the swarming period starts. The piece highlights timing and regional effects on orchards and farm yields.
All art is confession says Hubbard in critique
A compact misquotation notes Elbert Hubbard saying all art is confession but suggests Hubbard should have steered clear of art. The remark plays on the idea of art exposing truth and invites light satire about the author’s stance.
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Elbert Hubbard
Hubbard
Money the fruit of evil and a shelling season in Vladivostok
The discussion shifts from money as the root of evil to money as the fruit of evil. Vladivostok may brace for shelling as pitcher Oyama prepares to open the season there. A well known comedian has married his leading lady and hopes she can lead him after marriage.
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Vladivostok
Oyama
Miss A Belding Throws 185 Feet 7 Inches Incredibly
A historic note praises Miss A Belding from Vassar class of 1907 for throwing a baseball 185 feet 7 inches, marking a remarkable athletic feat for a woman at the time.
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A. Belding
Vassar ’07
Yale Sends Students to New York for Social Study
Yale scholars travel to New York to study harsh social conditions as part of a sociology project. The move prompts questions about the scope of sociological inquiry and the students' preparation.
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Yale
New York
Deer Hunting Advice From a Cursory Note
Persons joining deer hunting trips are urged to stay cautious and stay close to the deer during the shoot to improve odds of returning alive. The warning emphasizes safety steps for successful and secure participation in the excursion.
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Dr. Miles
DR. Miles Medical Co. Laboratories
Elbhartyt, Ind
Pei
Dr. Kilmer
Skidneycure
Thompson
Raven Rock
Dr. U
M. Devore
Wearyin Rudy
Lancaster
Bedford
H.b.rhoads&co
Yonkers Statesman
Man
W.E. Crum
F. E. Walker
G. Martin
H. R. Reynolds
Cashier Asst
BANKS
Bedford National Bank
Bedford, Iowa
J. M. Thompson
C. Mohler
C. G. Martin
F. &. Walker
Dye’s Grocery
Bradley & Beauchamp’s
Geo. Campbell
Payton & Allen
Iowa
Haddock Investment CO
Lowa
J. P. Standley, M. D
Clifton House
LLS
al Hi Favony
Chichester
Resturn
Chichester Chemical Coy
Moation
Madison Square
Phila
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
W. E. Crum
H. P. Jaqua
Ww. BE. Crum, JR
Crum
Jaqua
Attorneys-at-Law
Charles Thomas Sttorney
Bedford, IA
J. P. Flick
Bruce J. Flick
Citizens Bank
City Hall
Court Street
Liz McCoun
Frank Wisdom
McOun & Wisdom
Don
R. M. Williams Gustroce of the
Court House
WM. E. Miller
J. B. Dunn
County Att’y
M. R. Brant
Attorney-at-Law
Fuller & Scane
Farmers Mutual
Conway
Bell
Office—Belt
Peru
Venezuela
E. W. Grove
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