Much Maligned Grosbeak Helps Fight Insects, Says Bulletin
The farmers bulletin 450 from Secretary Wilson says seven grosbeak finch varieties live in the region and largely aid agriculture. Rose breasted grosbeak destroys potato beetle and cucumber beetle while feeding on pests like armyworm and cankerworms. other species prey on scale insects and boll weevils. The report urges farmer protection of these beneficial insect destroyers.
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Wilson
Kansas
Tennessee
Colorado
Mexico
Calfornia
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Tews
Ontario
Atlantic
Erin
Indi
Damnege
North Dakota
Nebraska
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Bulletin
Grain Speculator as Curse Says North American Grain Exchange Leader
J Ralph Pickell, Secretary Council of North American Grain Exchange, decries speculation as a curse and asserts farming, dealing, milling, and other grain work should not depend on price manipulation. He argues the speculator buys surplus grain from a 5 billion bushels production and labels those profiting from price moves as quacks and counterfeiters.
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J. Ralph Pickell
Council of North American Grain ‘Exchange
John Law and the Mississippi Bubble
A historical sketch of John Law and the Mississippi Company, detailing Law's rise in Paris under the regent Duke of Orleans, the vast public debt scheme, and the rapid ruin of thousands as the bubble burst. Law flees France, ends a wandering life in Venice years later.
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Mississippi
France
John Law
Louis XV
Philip
Duke of Orleans
Law
Edinburgh
England
Continent
Paris
Mississippi Company
Cape of Good Hope
Africa
Persia
India
China
Japan
Strait of
Neelves
Venice
Lobsters and Crabs Chew With Claws Then Stomachs
The article explains lobsters and crabs lack teeth in their mouths and chew with their claws, leaving the rest of the digestion to their stomachs. It describes their rapacious feeding, the way they seize and chew various prey, and how they finish chewing internally.
Samuel Ward’s marriage fee set at five hundred dollars
The tale recounts Samuel Ward of New York asking a clergyman the proper marriage fee. The reverend asks if a hundred dollars would suffice and Ward replies he would be ashamed to offer less than five hundred dollars to the man who joined him to such a wife. The anecdote reflects old customs on marital fees.
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Samuel Ward
New York
Haek Fraser
Lemonade and sweeter meetings at summer Sunday school
A city Sunday school superintendent tried to boost attendance at summer meetings by inviting pupil ideas. On a warm August Sunday lemonade was served and slips passed for suggestions. A youngster replied with the note Put more sugar in the lemonade.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
A Woman's Way Cartoon Exchange
A cartoon caption depicts a bacteriologist and his wife in a domestic scene. The wife asks about coal while the scientist laments interruptions that disrupt his counting of germs in a milk pint. The humor hinges on the absurd counting of germs and a domestic quarrel.
A Vanda Declaration About Art and Moving Pictures
A patient looking man voices weariness with Europe and its curiosities while praising moving pictures as a more efficient art form. He notes galleries show handcrafted oil paintings but argues cinema can attract twice the production and triplicate the interest.
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Europe
Next, but Not Proximate
A humorous dialogue about a manicure boarder calling a famous gambler the daintiest customer. The other boarder muses that cleanliness is next to godliness, but adds it can be a bad second in some cases.
What He Drew Equity in House Will Installment Plan
A witty exchange frames a man inheriting equity in a house purchased on installments. He must pay $30 monthly for twenty years to gain the full ownership, turning inheritance into a long term financial obligation.
Old Hanks Breaks News on Growing Muffs
Local tale reports Old Hanks claims wives seek larger muffs as women's hands grow, sparking chatter in the community. The quip suggests a humorous, gendered misunderstanding of fashion and practicality.
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Old Hanks
Woman Seeks Song From Frugal Music Store Clerk
Boston report notes a young woman entered a music shop and asked staff for a song titled A Heart That Beats for Me. Clerk replied, Not on $7 a week, highlighting humorous cost of music in everyday life.
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Boston
Henpex and Maria Betrothal News Stirs Family
Pertinent question reveals Mrs Henpex Oh asking Job about Mr Stillman marrying her sister Maria. Henpex-Oh says she has not told Stillman or Maria yet. The dialogue hints at a private family engagement in a small circle.
The Homeward Way Poem Fragment
A curfew marks the end of day as a shopper with a bundle passes homeward. She carries six more bundles beside her and leaves a greasy-looking strap for the speaker.
Rumor Of Thunder God In Theater Plays
Fragmentary lines describe a character called the thunder god who appears in a theater and strikes a large bass drum while the scene unfolds. The speaker recalls seeing him once and questions the meaning of the reference.
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Thunder God
Agricultural Show Uses Space for Parking
A witty exchange reveals the show drew no livestock exhibits this year as organizers repurposed the venue to park automobiles, sparking surprise.
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Puck
Trials of the Motorist satire prompt
In a satirical exchange Jones asks about health improvements from automobile use and Brown replies that his appetite has improved but he cannot afford to eat well. The humor hinges on the incongruity between better health and poverty.
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Jones
Brown
Plenty of Chance and Townley in Sports Spotlight
Local sports notes tag Plenty of Chance and Townley as notable figures. The text hints at hunting and country life as backdrop to their activities, reflecting a rural sports angle with informal remarks.
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Townley
Youth Exchange Breaks Down at Quiet Street Corner
A disorderly scene unfolds as a youth refuses readiness, an elder referee calls for time, and a judge signals a drop-in meeting within the hour to address the outside opportunity and the uncertain wakefulness of the youth.
Teddy Tetzlaff to Star in 600 Mile International Sweep Stakes
Terrible Teddy Tetzlaff, famed Pacific coast racing ace, will race in the second annual 600 mile International Sweep Stakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day in a ninety horsepower Fiat. He finished the recent 500 mile event before an accident halted his run and will be among thirty starters in the upcoming race.
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Teddy" Tetzlaff
Pacific Coast
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tetzlaff
Face of the Racer Hidden by Goggles at Indy 500 Preview
Spectators rarely see drivers faces due to goggles and dirt in road races though Indianapolis 500 field offers clearer expressions. Howard Wilcox, a National Racing Team star, is noted for the speed face as he prepares for Memorial Day event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway alongside Don Herr and Charley Merz. Fifteen entries are listed for the upcoming 100 mile event.
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Tadia Hapolis Moter Speedway
Howard Wilcox
Netionel
Wilcox
Liveey Stures
Indianaapolis Motor Speedway
Iie
Don Herr
Charley Merz
Mercedes Enters Long Run For Memorial Day Indy Race
Ralph DePalma will drive a privately owned ninety horsepower Mercedes at the 500 mile International Sweepstakes on Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Speedway. The car features a 5.1 inch bore and 7.1 inch stroke 583 cubic inch displacement and is among the fastest from the German factory. DePalma chose the Mercedes over offers to drive other makes.
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Ralph DePalma
DePalma
Savannah
Mercedes
E. J. Schroeder
New York
Dixie Motor Boats
Road King
Dry Cleaning Services at Herman Miller Works
The Covington public is informed that Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut St Danville offers premier cleaning and dyeing for ladies and men's garments at low prices. Send goods by express for prompt attention. address all packages to the business.
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Herman Miller’s
Walnut Street
Danville
Express
Herman Miller Dry Cleaning and Dyeing in Danville
Herman Miller runs the only practical dry cleaner and dyer in Danville at 105 N Walnut St. with 28 years in the business. He offers printing services and promises cheap and proper results.
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Walnut St
Danville
Magazine orders and circulation details for periodicals
The notice directs all orders for magazines including Pictorial Review National Food Magazine Today's Magazine and Opportunity to be sent to the Magazine Circulation Company at 327 333 South Dearborn Street Chicago They offer a guide with prices and how to assemble any combination of magazines at the lowest price The Republican for your stationer y
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Pictorial Review
National Food
Opportunity
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Vinol Restores Strength After Severe Grip Attack
A testimonial from Adelaide Gamm recounts recovery after a grip illness with Vinol. The ad urges readers to try Vinol, promising money-back refunds if expectations aren’t met, and notes availability from Manford Doran, Druggist in Covington.
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Vinol
Watertown
Wis
Vinci
Adelaide Gamm
Manford Doran
Covington
Notice to Absentees in Fountain Circuit Court
Notice to absentees announces a petition by John W. Wing against an absentee defendant. Hearing set at Covington Court House on a June date, with Leroy Sanders as Clerk and attorneys Thomas & Foley A T Livengood listed.
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Joan W. Kine
W. Kites
Dietiber
Pountain Conte
Podiaaiai
John W. Wing
Covington
Tadtaani
Leroy Sanders
Fountain Circuit Court
Professor Stone Faces Geological Time in Finance
A humorous Stray Stories item notes Professor Stone dismissing a millennium as negligible while recounting a temporary loan of ten dollars to a man who holds such views, poking fun at time scales and practical finance.
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Stone
Scott
The Maid's Excuse Flirting with a Stranger
Pearl expresses shock at Ruby for flirting with a man described as a perfect stranger. Ruby retorts that if the man were perfect he would not flirt. The Philadelphia Record presents a light exchange highlighting social flirtation.
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Pearl
Ruby
Philadelphia Record
Why did you engage yourself to this worthless chap
A summer girl defends her choice and says she believes in treating everybody alike to avoid discrimination. The Pittsburgh Post quotes her remark on fairness in social engagement.
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Pittsburg Post
Flagged Train Saver Cited and Electric Bitters Endorsement
An Ohio man flags a train to avert a wreck. H. T. Alston of Raleigh N Y recalls how Electric Bitters cured his stomach head back kidneys and liver troubles. He claims four bottles restored his health and urges a trial. 50 cents at Irvin and Willard's.
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Ohio
H. T. Alston
Raleigh
N.Y
Irvin & Willard’s
Partial Cannibals Comment on New Guinea Natives
Dr. Lorenz an explorer questions cannibalism among Papuans noting the heart and brains are eaten in ceremonies for courage and intellect but arguing that widespread cannibalism cannot be proven yet. He calls for more convincing evidence before labeling them cannibals.
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New Guinea
Lorenz
Bucklen's Arnica for Burns and Ailments Promoted
A fire hero earns applause as a crowd learns Bucklen's Arnica is a sure cure for burns and many other wounds. The remedy handles boils ulcers sores pimples eczema cuts sprains bruises and piles, soothing inflammation and pain for 25 cents at Irvin & Willard's.
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Irvin & Willard’s
Jericho Leaves Claim Cure For Constipation
An advertising claim promotes Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a natural laxative that cures constipation without drugs. The notice urges readers to mail twenty five cents for a large cloth sack and promises a money refund if not satisfactory, with delivery in the United States.
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Jericho
Fordan
U.S
Jericho Leaves Importing Co
Buffalo
U. S A
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