Profitable Dairying Guide on Individual Cow Records
A prominent dairy authority urges farmers to record each cow’s weekly milk and butter fat. Weigh and sample milk weekly, use a spring balance and glass jars, add potassium bichromate for preservation, then test with the Balcock test to estimate butter fat. Quarterly tests and extended six week windows improve accuracy, enabling better herd culling decisions.
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Ilinois
Pro&t
Babcock
W. J. Fraser
Ilinois Station
California Ronelsons Grow Crops Amid Local Feed Differences
Feeding in California shows the Ronelsons maintaining root crop farming. Beets, carrots and turnips are described as able to remain standing and growing despite conditions differing from those in other states.
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California
Custern States
Middle West
Old Squire Jones Gets a Dose from Age Wise Lady
An Indianapolis News anecdote recalls Mrs Brown remarking on aging to Squire Jones. He lunched with a sharp quip and left, chastened by her wit. The tale ends with her advising elders to share compliments rather than seek them.
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Aueres Echr
Jones
Iielen
Squire
Mrs. Brown
Squire Jones
Ile
Raytu
Ltodianapolis
The Use of Library Books for out of township patrons
Patrons in adjoining townships may use the Henry Henley Public Library by paying a small yearly fee. The policy specifies access for residents outside Ripley township through an annual charge.
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Ripley
Henry Henley
The Baptism of Bells Through Charlemagne’s Reign
A historical note from Gentleman's Magazine details the rite of bell baptism in the Prtonian church tied to Charlemagne's era. The bishop rehangs bells, sprinkles water and salt, marks the bell with a cross, and prays for faith and charity while storms are softened. Feasts follow like a wedding celebration.
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Charlemngne
Pope XI
Lateran
Sleidinn
Gentleman’s Magazine
Legend of Standing Rock Stone and the Missouri Journey
An Indian legend explains Standing Rock's name from years ago when a buck and his squaw traveled the Missouri River. The buck saw eight young women and, despite his wife's pleas, chose to stay with them, while the squaw wept and stepped back into the spot, turning to stone where she remained as a standing reproach.
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Standing Rock
Buck
Missouri River
Fort Yates
Ready for Pack at Canning Factory Reopens
The canning factory is nearly ready for business after overhaul. Mr Bowman will run the plant while Mr Premer recovers from typhoid fever. He will arrive late this week. Stock ripe fruit is short for several days, but the factory switch is prepared for car shipments.
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Premer
Bowman
Kodol touted as stomach cure in Iowa letter
Geo W Fry of Viola Iowa praises Kodal as a great tonic that restored his digestion after months of stomach trouble and helped a neighbor with dyspepsia. The letter urges others to try Kodal, claiming it improves health and aids digestion after meals.
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Kodal
Geo. W. Fry
Viola
Iowa
Kotal
iKodol
Fragmentary OCR Note on Ezency Name Origin
A brief quip notes that the ezency name may resemble a standing rock outline of a woman when read imaginatively. The passage suggests a mythic association between a rock formation and a feminine shape, framed as a poetic aside.
Amateur Composer Seeks Publication for Two Songs
A letter to a publisher from an aspiring songwriter offers two self written works titled The Rustic Mill and another Waltz time piece. The writer, claiming high quality and novelty, asks for $5.90 for both songs plus a commission on each sale and requests guidance on room for them.
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Mr. —. Ansor
Goat that circled the world dies at Mile End in 1772
A celebrated Mile End goat died on April 28 1772. The animal reportedly circled the world twice during voyages on the Dolphin under Captain Waklis and the Endeavour under Captain Cook. She was granted in pensioner status at Greenwich Hospital but died before use. Samuel Johnson penned a couplet about the creature.
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Mile End
Dolphin
Waklis
Endeavour
Cook
Fareenwich Hospital
Fords of the Admiralty
Sr. Johnson
London
What Alligators Eat In Stomach Findings On A 12 Foot Gator
A twelve plus foot alligator was killed in the Sugan. Its stomach contained eighty five stones several birds claws two human finger nails and three donkey hoofs with a rope fragment attached.
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Su- Gan
Paraphrase of patient complaint over medical bill
In a Baltimore Herald quote, a speaker contrasts relief from rheumatism with a crippling medical bill. The remark frames the doctor as a cure while highlighting financial strain, illustrating tension between treatment benefits and costs.
Indiana’s Civil War Costs Under State Rebellion Aid
Attorney General Taylor reported Indiana spent 5 075 918 to aid in suppressing the rebellion. The state has received 3 400 000 from the United States, and with 636 000 yet allowed, faces a net loss near 1 000 000. Claims were long rejected but now allowed under a new act, prompting inquiries from other states.
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Indiana
Gen Taylor
United States
Gen. Taylor
The Little Coat by James Willitcome Riley
A nostalgic reminiscence centers on a boy's missing coat and vanished youth. The narrator lists the coat's pockets and trinkets, from marbles to a rubber sling, Bible verse, and a fishing hook. The piece laments a child’s absence and invites him home, praising each tatters as memories of childhood.
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Jesus
Farm near Walnut Ridge offered for sale in Indiana
Th Nathan C Hill farm comprising 120 acres lies one mile north of Walnut Ridge and three miles west of Carthage and is offered for sale. Inquiries to Cyrus E Dublin Indianapolis or Ezra Hill Charlottesville Indiana.
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Nathan C. Hill
Walnut Ridge
Carthage
Cyrus E. Dublin
Ind
Ezra Hill
Charlottesville
Miss Mabel Gear Earns Notable Honors at Marion Normal
The Marion Normal School closed Aug 14 with an outstanding program. Miss Mabel Gear drew universal attention in drills and reading, notably performing The Mad Scene from Slamlev with striking delivery and courage. Mr N E Stager, Mrs Stager, their children, and Charles Gear of Carthage attended.
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Marion Normal School
Mabel Gear
News Tribune
Slamlev
N. E. Stager
Charles Gear
Carthage
Fifty Sheets and Envelopes Sold at Office Supply Sale
Fifty sheets of paper and 50 envelopes advertised at 25 cents each in a Rochester area office supply sale listing.
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Rercorp Office
In That Land Down South of Town column notes town life
Local readers share buoyant monthly business mood and community updates. Mentions Riverside Natural Gas Co contracting with Patchard Snow Co to clean a gas well at Riverside Church for 12500 dollars. Various residents and firms named with small tasks, home moves, and farm notes. A note denies smallpox in Carthage while praising spring production and education signals through school bells.
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Riverside Natural Gas Co
Patchard, Snow & Co
Riverside Church
Pritchard, Snow & Co
Carthage
Charles Winslow
South Weastern
Harry Nelson
Charlie Nelson
W. C. Nelson
Rogers, Hargrove & Co
Morristown
Stanley
Abbie M. Clark
Dwight Holford and Co. Unlimited
Arthur Winslow
Town
Publicizing Resolved Blackmail Case Clears Citizen
A damaging report against a prominent citizen, within the past two weeks, has evolved into a pure blackmail case. Letters in possession of the injured party prove the crime and confirm the citizen’s innocence. Publicity is provided to reveal these facts.
Desirable Residence Property For Sale
For sale a new six room house with a large barn located a square and a half from the main part of town. Terms reasonable. Enquire of Karl M. Tweedy.
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Karl M. Tweedy
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