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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
7
An excerpt from Herman Knickerbocker Ville's Random Verses ponders what memories linger as winter deepens and the living mourn. It asks what past joys sins and deeds the dead recall when the living fade and time erodes all.
A schoolyard tale follows George Washington Jones, teased by Bobby Sampson over a lunch bag. Miss Bristol averts disruption with a lesson on truth, inspiring George to confess honesty despite fear, and Bobby is kept after class as punishment while George holds firm.
An exchange in a New York Tribune piece portrays Bobby defending an eight year old child named George from forceful mistreatment. Jim Short intervenes offering protection and calm, while the narrative recalls a class with spirited competition and a call to uphold justice.
A young woman wrote to a city paper offering free instruction in her profession to anyone in need. She explained she had suffered a wound that left her bruised and hurt and vowed to balance every injury with a kind act.
Mary Ball later mother of George Washington was born in the early eighteenth century to English emigrants. She married Augustine Washington, a widower, and their spring 1731 wedding followed to the Westmoreland estate. The bride described as comeliest with flaxen hair and blue eyes, nursing her husband after a carriage accident and later raising four younger children after his death.
A family of children finds a vesper sparrow nest in a meadow and shows care to avoid disturbing the mother bird. When hay makers threaten the nest, they plant a small veteran’s flag to mark it, and the mowing crew halts, respecting the protected bird’s home under U.S. government protection.
A social note describes women adopting fashionable attire while husbands appear more restrained, reflecting evolving dress norms and gender expectations in public life.
A Norwich County woman recovering from grip and wasting fevers credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength, flesh, and health after ineffective tonics. The testimonial claims neuralgic and rheumatic pains eased, breathing improved, and general weakness lifted, with a promise of built up red blood and lasting improvement.
An Indian visits a merchant to settle a debt and insists on a receipt. The merchant says none is needed, but the Indian replies he must show he owes nothing. He imagines a heavenly scene where the Lord asks for a receipt, and the Indian confesses paying the debt. He cannot search hell for the receipt.
Promises that Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery uses vegetable ingredients without alcohol or narcotics. Claims triple refined glycerine as a safer solvent and highlights roots like Golden Seal and Bloodroot. Cites physicians praising the formula for bronchial throat and lung affections and chronic catarrh.
At a recent political meeting in England a speaker teased the audience with a joke about their failing to grasp the point. The room fell silent until a plaintive voice said I laughed, mister, and then the crowd burst into laughter.
An old notice from Salter Seed Co promotes a special Salzer’s Bargain Seed Book with bargain prices and a free seed package to grow 5 tons of grass. It invites readers to remit 4 cents and receive Cosmоs flowers plus seed selections from Lock Drawer W La Crosse Wisconsin.
The average life of a dog is about seven years, though some can live much longer.
The author warns two week old chicks face high mortality from rats, minks, skunks and cats and suggests rat-proof coops and a rat dog. He notes possible 50 percent mortality, recommends vigilant guardianship and a dog with a spade, plus a rat‑controlled broodery away from barns. He critiques feed myths and offers a homemade chick feed recipe and varied rations for other breeds.
The article argues exercise prevents obesity in birds and humans, boosting health. It advises feeding whole grain in thinly spread cut straw or chaff to ensure even grain coverage and easier grain removal, leading to more consistent laying and overall vitality.
W R Graves of Hampden County Massachusetts explains methods to retain poultry buyers nationwide. He reports successful bird shipments to Texas and Washington with excellent condition when received, but notes eggs shipped long distances perform poorly. He attributes broad national trade to West regional advertising and emphasizes delivering proper goods to secure repeat orders.
J C Mahoney of Kane County Illinois argues in Farmers' Review that sex is fixed by law, determined by pregnancy, and not by weight or strength. He claims environment finally alters outcomes but rules remain constant and exceptions arise from circumstances.
The piece warns buyers to beware of adulterated feeds amid varying state enforcement. Maine’s strong inspection finds gluten products often unsatisfactory and brands misrepresenting composition. It urges purchasing reliable brands and ensuring the miller’s name appears on seeds to avoid fraud.
A. M. Brown of Michigan Agricultural College argues in Farmers' Review that official records show no dog related sheep losses, but notes huge indirect losses from fright. He cites state dog tax funds intended to pay sheep claims, yet believes many losses remain unrecorded, urging removal of dogs or sheep.
German scientists test cold blooded animals for tuberculosis to assess risks to farm stock and humans. Frog studies show 1.5 percent infection, with frogs lizards and turtles most susceptible among tested species. all inoculated animals showed some susceptibility.
Farmers should keep one or two good brood mares to sustain a steady supply of horses. Limited buyers risk higher prices, but with foresight a fine young horse can be developed each year.
The 1905 financial report highlights strong performance by chartered banks and public savings. Total deposits reached 522.3 million with a rise of over 56 million, and overall savings including government funds hit 609.5 million. The Dominion treasury shows a surplus of 7.863 million amid broader credit expansion.
A dialogue alleges the rich accumulate wealth while the poor gain relief through longer sentences. The judge remarks that harsher penalties now apply to the poor, noting a shift from days to months in punishment.
An old hen pecks at stray carpet tacks in a backyard sparking humor. Homer jokes about the bird eating tacks while his wife quips she is perhaps going to lay a carpet.
The Colorado Midland railroad issues two color bridge whist score cards for players. Send five cents to C. H. Spears G. P. A. Denver Colo to receive pads by mail, postage paid.
Historical note describes flogging as a misdemeanor penalty in China and explains that a rich man may hire a man to take his lashes for a fixed fee per stroke, a grim practice tolerated even by stoic Chinese, who are not eager for the role.
A 26x40 inch steel engraving of Hagerman Pass, Colorado, famed as a mountain pass, has been created by the Colorado Midland Railway. It is available for framing and can be mailed to any address upon receiving 15 cents in stamps via C. H. Spee’s G. P. A. in Denver, Colorado.
Describes extreme cold in parts of Northern China and the practice of natives wearing dogskin. Mentions several establishments where a peculiar breed of dogs is raised for their skins and killed at eight months old.
In Chicago gossip of the era the singer is described as well fixed with diamonds and cars. A comedian quips that she is a fixed star, reflecting the era’s emphasis on wealth and status among performers.
A famous Scottish writer and his young companion spent a full day on the golf course enjoying close matches. As they left, the elder asked if they could play again the next day. The youth replied that he was due to marry the next day but could postpone the wedding to keep playing.
A parable about business owners and a restaurant manager. A patron questions the beef and the manager replies with a defensive question. The patron reveals the beef was fine, implying critics seek reasons to complain.
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