Farmhouse notes on livestock and orchard care
A long list of farm advice covering poultry grit and feeds, hog fattening with corn, lime water preparation, dairy handling, fruit trees and pruning, alfalfa and clover benefits, fencing, breeding stock timing, winter poultry rations, and general farm management practices. Includes cautions on rotten fruit, cleanliness, and the importance of balanced rations and proper housing for animals.
Turkeys Ready for Market and Killing Methods
Article explains best practices for marketing turkeys, advising growers to dress and ship or sell alive to handlers. It details two main slaughter methods, sticking in the roof of the mouth and neck breaking, noting benefits and caveats of each approach.
Backache Signals Kidney Trouble and a Remedy
Backache and joint pain hint at weak kidneys as blood becomes poisoned and organs suffer. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised for quick relief without habit forming drugs. G W L Nesbitt of Marion Kentucky recounts his severe kidney disease improving after using Doan's, eventually returning to work.
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G. W. L. Nesbitt
Marion
Saya
Doan
When Your Bark is Lame Remember the Name
A Kansas City Journal quip cites E B Going of Osawatomie noting that a man away from his town discovers life goes on. The piece mocks grand self-importance by listing small domestic and community routines that continue without him.
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E. B. Going
Osawatomie
Kansas City Journal
Rhode Island Reds Origin Story
The Rhode Island Reds emerged as a young breed around 1854 with Red Cochin China and Red Malay stock from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rose Comb Brown Leghorn blood later joined some flocks, selecting red, vigorous cocks for head stock, creating a practical, strong layer breed.
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Rhode Island
Frost Free Hen House Aids Poultry Weights
A fragment describes poultry standards with weights for cock, cockerel, hen, and pullet and notes Keep Out the Frost. The text emphasizes frost safety in the hen house and adaptability for both broilers and roasters.
Rather Hot Shot for Doctor
A Scotch doctor newly arrived, attempting a rabbit hunt, is chased by ferrets as rabbits move swiftly. The doctor exclaims in frustration to his keeper, who quips that the creatures won’t stay still like his patients until killed.
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Bunny
Steady Hand Surgeon Finds Postum Improves Nerves
A surgeon reports fifteen years of insomnia indigestion and nervousness from coffee use. After switching to Postum his hand steadied and health returned, with function restored. The ad promotes Instant Postum and Postum Cereal Co. products from Battle Creek Michigan with pricing and sample offers.
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Wellville
Pastage
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Ady
Made Old Gentleman Wroth over a Personal Notice
An Indiana farmer reads a country newspaper and misreads a personals item about Mrs Willie Morritts nee Black. He mistakes nay Black for born Black and storms toward the editor before his daughter explains the French terms nee and née meaning born.
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Indiana
White River
Willie Morritts
Black
Indianapolis
Indianay
Cuticura Remedy Ad and Van Dyke Retort
An old Cuticura advertisement reports a skin disease cure after six weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. A separate item notes Dr Henry Van Dyke silencing a censorious bishop at a Princeton luncheon with a witty remark about which world is being referenced.
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Straubs Lane
Pittsburgh
N. 8
P. John Dumrauf
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Henry van Dyke
Princeton
Defeat Bites Back After Brief Victory
A local matchup ends with a sharp sting as a late setback erases the earlier triumph. Fans and players react to the surprising reversal, with coaches stressing resilience despite the disappointing finish.
Eager for His Rights at Three in New Knickerbockers
The Bristol Times recounts a mother celebrating her son Freddie’s third birthday and new knickerbockers at breakfast. The child shows off his attire and asks if he can call his friend Bill now, highlighting a playful rite of passage.
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Freddie
Bristol Times
Bill
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