Debs and Socialist campaigns in early 1900s politics
This survey outlines Eugene V. Debs as a Socialist candidate for U S president, recounts his early life as a locomotive fireman and city clerk of Terre Haute, Indiana, and notes his vote totals in 1904 and 1908. It covers labor union leadership, legal troubles, a famous Bill Nye reception prank, and related historical snippets.
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Indiana
United States
Socialist Democratic Party
Oown
Socialist Party
Dele
Dels
Buwalnessa
Terre Haute
Debs
American Railway Union
Great Northern Railway
Western Railroada
Eugene
Emile
Deba
Bill Nye
Debe
South Carolina
Mr. Nye
Home Trade as a Duty for Every Town Citizen
The piece urges patrons to favor local merchants over mail order houses, arguing home trade supports the town where one lives and votes. It contends citizens owe their town income, taxes, and schooling to the local community and should patronize local stores.
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Howe
Homerade
Grit and Oyster Shells Aid Healthy Chicks
A New York State Agricultural College study shows hens need grit and oyster shells for best health and production. Researchers advise a grit hopper, optional charcoal, and clean, clog resistant design. Galvanized hoppers deter rodents but cost more upfront, yet save over time.
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New York State Agricultural College
Watermelons Do Best In Dry Well Drained Soil
Noting that watermelons thrive in well drained sandy loam, the Farmers' Mail and Breeze advises planting hills eight to twelve feet apart with sufficient seeds for a good stand. Thin to two or three strong plants, keep cultivation close after vines appear, and avoid disturbing roots.
Deadly light of sentiment in the saintly text
John Henry Newman reflects on restrained duty over soft emotion. He contrasts idle feeling with steadfast resolve, arguing luxury of mood yields weakness and duty must prevail. The piece cautions against passion eroding purpose and strength.
Not Recommended The Best Man Sketch Arrangements
A humorous sketch notes making arrangements for a wedding party with a best man’s antics. It questions whether cussing the bride is customary, presenting a witty exchange on pre wedding behavior and social norms.
Control Peach and Plum Borers in Orchards
Advice from Kansas Agricultural College urges orchard owners to inspect peach and plum trees for wood dust at the base signaling borers. The larval moth attacks bark from June to September. remove borers with knives or wires when under the bark, apply boiled lime and sulfur after eradication, and treat in fall or early spring to prevent future infestations.
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Kansas Agricultural College
Jesus Calms Storm and Heals a Demon-possessed Man
The lesson recalls Jesus crossing the lake after addressing a crowd in Capernaum. A fierce storm tests the disciples while Jesus rests. He rebukes the wind and sea, then addresses a demon-possessed man, sending spirits into pigs and prompting astonishment among locals.
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Jesus
Capernaum
Lake of Galilee
Tate
Seous
Matthew
Hidden Siblings and a Lawful Twist of Fate
In a tale of two children raised as siblings by Mrs Rawson and later torn apart by a plan to marry for property, Ralph and Gladys discover a world of forbidden affection. England learns of an Earl of Elton case where guardianship and a forged kinship collide with inheritance motives.
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Jesus
Jesus Aever
Ralph
Gladys
Mia
Rawsop
Nature
Fleet
Imoney
Earl of
Elton
Fnally
Men. Drewer
Sir Michael
Tweed Spencer
Spencer
Euantian
Carl
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