Fred and Johnny Pig Club Rivalry
A farmer recalls Fred Smith who, despite serious injuries, stays spirited and active in the pig club. He notes John Mitchell’s claim of a larger pig, then dismisses the brag as unfounded, underscoring peers’ competitive banter.
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Fred
Johnny
Fred Smith
Pig Club
John Mitchell
Hard and Fast Contract Before Honest Self-Admission
A compact observation notes that some men require a strict agreement to force themselves to face reality. The remark implies tension between intent and self-honesty and signals caution about personal accountability.
Marketing Poultry and Eggs Direct to Consumers
The Agriculture Department favors selling directly to consumers or retailers to avoid middleman costs. Farmers can build local retail trade by delivering eggs and poultry weekly, with hotels, restaurants, clubs, and grocers as regular customers. Commission merchants offer a simpler route but often yield lower returns, except with specialized houses. Several bulletins explain marketing options and costs.
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Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Parcel Post
Department
Government Printing Office
Washington
Bowel Trouble in Poultry Cure Advised by Oklahoma Expert
Harry Embleton of Oklahoma A and M college warns against solid feeds for 72 hours after hatching to prevent white diarrhea. Provide sour skim milk and fine sand as grit during this period and introduce small, frequent solid feeds later with a mix of commercial chick feed oats johnny cake or hard boiled eggs.
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Harry Embleton
Poultry Department
Okhthoma A. and
M. College
Bumble Foot Remedy for Poultry Abscesses
The notice explains a remedy for bumble foot caused by foot abscesses from splinters or high roosts. It advises tying the leg above the foot to control bleeding, opening and cleaning the core, disinfecting with iodine, applying carbolated vaseline, and re-dressing in two days.
Seafaring Discovery Prompts Fresh Ocean Research Race
A transient set of clues hints at renewed efforts by ship crews and researchers to map ocean currents and marine life. The project partners include unnamed agencies and coastal ports, with funding tied to a forthcoming international conference.
Little Incident Reveals Finance Mistress Charm in Tales
Mrs Norman Whitehouse describes a finance minded woman as a grand mistress of finesse. A gypsy tent fortune tale ends with a turkey raffle para vote and a playful sting about generosity. The Amirs authority in Afghanistan is cited as the lone absolute ruler.
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New York
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Putnam Face Less Dyes and Week-End Pillow Complaint
A humorous tale from the New York Sun about a returning bachelor vexed by an elephantine guest pillow. The piece contrasts his complaint with his amiable nature and a quip about his weekend sleep issues. Also notes doctors praising music as a healing agent at a Tri-State Medical meeting in Memphis with 250 physicians. Includes a light punchline from a children’s exchange about surnames.
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Mystery Boss Identified In Government Unit
A Washington post item recalls a young official who trusted a nominal superior only to discover the boss was a dead man known to the bureau. The anecdote highlights office politics and blurred authority in a government unit.
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Scott Circle
Washingrop Post
Tempting Bargain Tempts Shoppers With Extras They Don’t Need
A consumer urges caution as sellers bundle unwanted add ons with purchases tempting buyers to overbuy. The piece discusses the lure of deals and the risk of paying for items not required.
Town Meeting Debates Three Cuspidors Proposal
A citizen moves to set aside funds for three cuspidors to be stationed in town. An elderly, hard of hearing man in the back seconds and adds naming Jack Davis for one of the seats. The scene ends with reflections on simple humanity and books.
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Moderator
Jack Davis
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