Spring clipping of horses and cows gains favor
The piece argues spring clipping is modern practice among progressive horse owners. It notes clipped horses dry faster, resist cold, rest better, and work sooner, aided by new enclosed gear clipping machines. Dairymen clip cows several times yearly to keep udders clean before milking.
Flea Care Question Confounds Druggist
A customer asks how to treat dog fleas and the pharmacist responds with a wry remark that fleas seem to manage fine on their own.
Queen Elizabeth Was Married to Her Realm
A classroom anecdote from a southern colored school shows Thomas defending Elizabeths marriage. The teacher asks for proof and Thomas reads that the book states she was married to her realm, noting it does not name the gentleman.
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Solvent Man Bets on Car Worth Saving His Fortune
A man with $11,000,000 vows to pay only enough for a car to leave a prudent balance for investments to cover future costs. Though his bargain displeased his wife, his financial prudence is his reward, noted by Puck.
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Chief Bookkeeper Credits Postum With Health Gain
A Western city chief bookkeeper endorses Postum citing relief from stomach neuralgia after switching from coffee and tea. He says long hours and mental strain improved, with his wife adding that Postum replaced beverages and removed stomach trouble and nervousness.
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Frenchman King of Arabia Silent Builder of a New Nation
The New York World profiles Monsieur le Vicomte Alfred German de Breuil, known as King Alfred I of Arabia and Syria. He recounts how he unified thirty million people, organized an army and administration, and seeks to develop wealth and resources for France while serving as a citizen king. He notes a 600,000 sheep a year civil list and an ambitious program for economic growth and modernization.
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No More True St Bernard Dogs at Hospice Visit
A Boston Transcript correspondent notes the Hospice of St Bernard has declined in prominence since tunnel openings between Switzerland and Italy. True St Bernards originate from 14th century crossbreeds. Barry the dog’s body is in Berns Natural History museum. Lord Houghton praised St Bernard dogs as saviors of men.
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Revenue Cutter Service proves its worth with 1912 report
The Revenue Cutter Service report for 1912 highlights a $4.36 return for every dollar invested through saved property and lives. It assisted 260 distressed vessels and rescued 2,212 people, earning the nickname Red Cross of the Sea for its safety and humanitarian work.
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Western Canada’s Phenomenal Development
Booms in many nations have burst yet Western Canada shows unmatched growth with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta expanding. Immigrant inflows, land values, and fertile plains drive rapid settlement, while vast mineral and forest wealth remains largely untapped.
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Nervous Applicant Seeks Daughter and Raise
A young man enters the president's office showing clear nerves. He drops his hat and items as he speaks, then asks for both the hand of the daughter and a raise, prompting a surprised reaction from the employer.
Calumet Baking Powder Endorsed for True Economy
A 1907 advertisement extols Calumet Baking Powder as the true economy in baking. It argues that saving on materials fails when pastries fail, and Calumet’s purity and uniform quality prevent failures, ensuring consistent, well risen results and overall value.
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Too Well Known Neighbor Joke From East End
An east end resident explains her link to a neighbor by saying she knows her so well she does not speak to her at all. The quip highlights social distance despite proximity in a humorous encounter.
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Jones Speaks Many Languages Says He Understands Baby
A humor column sketches Jones claiming to speak many languages while observing his claimed comprehension of everything his baby says. The gag highlights language pretensions and parental bond with playful tone.
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Kidney Trouble Patient Praises Dodd's Pills
Mr. Br. M. Fleenor of Otterbein Indiana describes a 25 year struggle with kidney trouble that ended after using two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with restoring health and urges others to write for information and household hints.
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Not Inspiring Sermon Sparks Congregation Snore
A fragment notes a sermon with a joke about inspiration failing and a friend recalling the listener’s snored reaction. The exchange implies a lackluster service and humorous critique within a casual setting.
Eye and Throat Specialists Brief Ad In Fargo
Br J H Rindlaub, specialist in eye ear nose and throat in Fargo North Dakota, publishes a compact ad noting a proverb about patience and speed, suggesting a local medical practice presence.
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