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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
2
A Minneapolis Journal item recalls a letter carrier delivering a wreath to the grave of James Love at Woodlawn Cemetery. The chapel-like scene unfolds as he brushes snow from the mound and places the immortelles on the grass, calling it the strangest experience of his fourteen years of service.
An East versus West wheat discussion details Mr McKenzie of Westfield New Brunswick testing soils with various fertilizers. Potash boosted yield from 25 to 41 bushels per acre, while soil alone yielded 10. Phosphate and nitrate raised output, but adding potash produced the largest gain. A broader note emphasizes cost efficiency and western wheat competition. Also references Argo Red Salmon brand and other light items.
The China pheasant, hailed as the greatest game bird, gains U S distribution from Oregon to Kansas Illinois Minnesota and private parties in ten eastern states. The bird thrives, eludes hunters with speed and trail dancing, and open seasons limit daily kills. Introduced by O N Denny in 1880, its spread grows with state hatcheries and private releases. Kansas Minnesota Illinois Mississippi New York Alabama Montana Washington Colorado Arizona Oklahoma British Columbia Mexico.
The Philadelphia Record notes that the world famous Susquehanna timber boom at Williamsport will end as log intake ceases in two drives. The boom company plans to build a sawmill to process boom contents and fill crib timbers with stones using a crusher to market stones, then abandon the boom.
A Chicagoan unveils a novel violin concept in which electricity powers four bows to arouse strings. The inventor describes a new tone and mechanical approach, signaling potential advances in electronic string instruments and performance techniques.
A tramp claims a world record by swimming twenty seven miles in half an hour after falling into a water tank from a locomotive rear. Rescued at Alton near death, he admits no ticket, insisting he traveled by water rather than rails. The Kansas City Star reports the incident with minimal compassion.
The obelisk brought to the United States in 1880 stood at the Temple of the Sun in Heliopolis around 1821 BC. Thothmes III set it up, and about AD 23 Augustus moved it with its companion to Alexandria, later shipped to New York. Of about twenty two known Egyptian obelisks, many are broken or destroyed.
Edward Williston Frenzt outlines a career ladder for store girls from head of stock to clerical assistant and buyer. Higher posts bring larger wages, travel to markets in New York Chicago and London trips, and demand energy, good caste, and a buying instinct. The piece notes growing appeal of business careers for educated young women versus traditional professions.
In the emergency ward of the Little Palace Hotel George the head nurse greets Gus from Fairmount who shows his new straw hat. Their banter centers on a peguty hat valued at two dollars, with Gus comparing and George proposing a loan dispute and resell offer.
A quoted reflection urges travelers to explore old France beyond Paris to truly understand provincial life. It claims Frenchwomen are good wives friends and neighbors, suggesting misjudgment by visitors and praising regional character.
A light Irish anecdote recalls a priest urging a flock member to abandon whiskey. The man cites a sermon about loving enemies, prompting the priest to clarify that he meant to avoid enemies, not to swallow them. The quip showcases wit in Sacred Heart Review.
A collage of quips and ads. Conan Doyle’s word-rate remark appears beside a dreamy sigh about heroism. An ad touts Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial. Mrs Winslow’s Syrup promises teething relief. The fragment ends with a cynical note on male vanity.
A Sunday Magazine excerpt presents a collection of aphorisms on time life and wisdom. It discusses how time governs human existence and behavior warning against foolishness in action and praising restraint and fulfilled effort. It contrasts fortune and character and includes reflections on parenting and social relations.
A South Dakota woman reports that coffee caused nervous twitching, sleep disturbance, and cold feet at night. After switching to Postum Food Coffee she notes her symptoms vanished and she sleeps peacefully with heavy bedding.
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