Trivia from the era reveals world facts and local notes
A roundup of varied items includes Austria's eight weeks of landsuits yearly consumption, Alaska's 500,884 square miles, Texas at 262,200, and a new 400,000 star catalogue. Mentions Mor ne camp No 0, education in India, insect eyes, Canada exporting electrical energy, rail steel wear, Samuel Loop’s corn record, and Senora Calles's shopping spree in Los Angeles.
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Austria
Alaska
Texas
China
Peking
Morrne Camp No. 0
India
Canada
United States
Samuel Loop
Mcixeesport
Senora Calles
Mexico
Los Angeles
Beulah Land in Pilgrim's Progress Explored
The Kansas City Star notes Beulah Land as the peaceful region in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress where the pilgrims rest after their long journey. It represents the Christian's peace of mind after struggles and temptations end, before the crossing to the Celestial city.
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Beulah
Bia
Kansas City Star
Fairy Story Dentist Greeted Patient with Compliment
The den tist tells a new patient that their teeth are in perfect condition, closing the tale with a humorously optimistic line.
Post Office Buys Over Six Million Pen Points Annually
The Post Office department purchases more than 6,000,000 pen points each year to supply local post offices, supporting letter handling and clerical work nationwide.
Preparing pullets for the high egg market in fall
The article outlines how timing hatching and feeding affects early laying. Leghorns hatch before April 2 mature in about 200 days and may start laying in October if well grown. Early-hatched birds can melt and stop laying through winter, while slow development delays November production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Wyandottes
Feeding Hens Through Molt for Better Egg Prices
Clemson expert D H Hall advises feeding old hens to speed molt and boost next season eggs. Use mash freely with sulfur at 1 pound per 100 pounds of mash, plus ample grain to maintain body condition during molt. Strong constitution and energy storage back up laying next year. End with full crow nightly.
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D. H. Hall
Clemson College
Potassium Permanganate Water Purifier For Poultry
Dr. S Erikson at Mountain Grove Missouri reports permanganate of potash as an effective water purifier for poultry. Used at 14 grains per gallon it kills cholera and other intestinal germs within hours. It does not cure diseases and should not be added to milk.
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S. Erikson
Mountain Grove
Erikson
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
In Sharpsburg Pennsylvania Mrs J H Procter reports rapid improvement after four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing dizziness weakness loss of appetite and body aches. The ad claims 98 of 100 buyers benefited and urges women to try the remedy sold by druggists nationwide.
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Sharpsburg
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Pittsburgh
J. H. Procter
East Libery Station
Pittsburg
Lydia E. Pinkham
How He Discovered Best Constipation Relief
A Brooklyn man shares decades of constipation issues and credits Carter's Little Liver Pills for reliable relief. He notes consistent results and urges others to try the remedy available at druggists.
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Mr. Joseph
Glos
Brooklyn, N. Y
O.K
Carter
Dancing trains people to drive with rhythm and timing
A claim asserts that skilled dancers become safer drivers through instinct for time rhythm and collision avoidance, with dancing experience aiding performance in traffic and emergencies.
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Central States
Florida
Sault Ste. Marie
Mien
Memphis
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Chicago
W. L. Gilbreath
Detroit
General Pershing
Ambassador Edwards
Morrow
Tacna
South America
Boston
Band of Arapahoes
Wind River Reservation
Wyoming
Fenway Park
Chiat Goes-in
the River
Troy, Ne
Booklow
Eac
Bellans
Grove’s
Boschee
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