The Sheep Killing Dog and Farm Sheep Losses
The 1910 census shows U S sheep on farms fell by 3.9 million head despite higher market value. Experts blame a sheep killing dog, estimating over 100,000 sheep killed annually, with many states lacking effective enforcement or licenses. A uniform law with a heavy dog tax and license system is proposed, plus practical fencing specs to deter predators.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agricul
Western
Great Britain
Ireland
Farmers’ Bulletin
Oldest Sumerian tablets reveal ancient Babylonia deeds
University of Pennsylvania museum curator George A. Barton reports deciphers ancient Sumerian tablets dating to 4000 B C. A farmer hires a necromancer as locusts flee after a sacrifice for a palm tree. Other tablets note a 5000-year-old canal project at Nippur and a 3200 B C transfer of land and grain with early metal use.
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George A. Barton
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Doctor Barton
Babylonia
Naram-Sin
Erin
Nippur
Castoria Reminder Highlights Safety Signature
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the correct signature and note its use for over 30 years. The message emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and mentions that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Was not a floral tribute at curtain call
Margaret Blake received flowers after her third entrance and accepted a violet bouquet placed by a sweet-faced dark-haired woman. The woman then abruptly demanded her hat back, crying hysterically as applause continued.
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Margaret Blake
Miss Blake
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Health Claim
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver, drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and build up the whole system, priced at 50 cents.
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Ake Grove
Grove
Seeing the Invisible and Solitude’s Moral Power
Edwin H. Eland argues that true achievement stems from solitary spiritual discipline. Great figures like Moses Jesus and St Paul retreat to wilderness to commune with God and discover inner strength. Visions gained in solitude illuminate lives and guide future endeavors.
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God
Moses
Midian
Lord
St. Paul
Arabian Desert
Edwin H. Eland
Cuticura Complexions Soap and Ointment Ad and Tale
An old fashioned advertisement touts Cuticura Complexions with soap to cleanse and purify and ointment to soothe and heal, promising natural purity for skin scalp hair and hands. A Kansas City Star joke features Brother Summerjohn retelling a humorous tale about a man’s bill and nose during a visit.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Doubtful Assurances From a Southern Cantankerous Minister
A collection of brief witty exchanges and quips from a 19th century tone. A minister asks if his Easter sermon was approved and learns their reaction was polite but tepid. The humor pivots on dry wit and social observations about workers, women, and everyday life with light, sardonic tone. Characters drift through gossip and quaint sayings, including a shell of a joke about dancing and contrived exchanges.
Druggist Offers Comfort Shoes For Women At Store
A local druggist advertises comfortable ladies shoes aimed at improving daily ease. The notice highlights fitting services and a range of sizes, inviting customers to try on pairs to find suitable support.
Refraining From Hair Combing Hides Baldness
A man who avoids combing his hair over a thinning spot can prevent others from noticing baldness. The statement suggests cautious grooming can mask hair loss.
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University of Pennsylvania
Yo’ Honah
Brother Summerjohn
Gen'leman
Muh House
Gunter Norate
Kansas City Star
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas Shuce
He Price
L. Douglas
Spark St
Brockton, Maas
California Pelican
Elled
Ates
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Dor
Rene Pia
Thomas E. Green
Sudan
Sti
Johnson Grasa Cicala
Mitchell & Hufstedler
Lubbock
Memphis
Arbuckles
America
Bas Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
U. S
Wood
WM. Wood
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