Farm notes on livestock, alfalfa, and pest control
A farmer adviser urges proper supervision of children around barns and workshops to prevent fires and damage. The piece discusses alfalfa trials in the eastern states, cattle marketing by owners, and cautions against overdecorated yards. It cites a Nebraska bulletin debunking copper sulfate as cholera protection for hogs. It notes government breeding efforts in Europe and the expectation of benefits from new programs.
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Neraska
The Raising of the Thoroughbred Y and Girl
A reflective piece on the enduring value of filial affection over wealth. It argues that true satisfaction cannot be bought, and that those who value family above money realize a lasting, intangible wealth despite material riches.
Law on idle summer loafers urged to work or jail
A critic argues that men who shirk urgent aid and sit idle should be compelled to work for two dollars a day or face imprisonment. The writer suggests municipal stone piles as a potential solution to curb laziness and enforce action.
Buckwheat Sowing Proposed to Double Crops on Potatoes
A suggestion from weeks ago proposes sowing buckwheat about 1 when weeds begin to sprout. Buckwheat grows quickly and covers the ground, allowing potatoes to be dug later. It tangles weeds and yields two crops from the same field, making weed management easier for growers.
Choosing a Pony for Children
When selecting a pony for a child avoid those with rough service history. A pony with a harsh past may develop a mean disposition and teach children to fear or mistreat animals, creating lasting bad habits and poor behavior in youngsters.
Tommy and mother debate butter and jam economy
A humorous exchange shows a mother questioning a boy about butter and jam on one slice of bread. The boy insists it is economy since the same bread serves both toppings.
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Tommy
Cub Reporter Becomes Bookkeeper After Train Wreck Story
A novice San Francisco cub reporter covering a distant tennis tournament survives a train wreck tale by walking four miles to deliver a fine story. The city editor shocks him into a permanent career change as he shifts to bookkeeping.
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San Francisco
The Winds of March Poem by S. E. Kiser
A lyrical vent in March celebrates the season's power. The author imagines winds sweeping hills lanes and hats flapping while winds ignore pleas for mercy. The speaker accepts the wild weather with a wry note of resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Kiser
Philosopher scientist seeks York Yazoo digs for Eden
Prof Clinton McMickie of Kansas declares Eden lie in Yazoo valley Mississippi and aims to form a stock company to excavate W A Henry’s farm seven miles north of Yazoo City. He claims Genesis Greek and Egyptian records prove Yazoo county as the birthplace of man and that deep digging will yield proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton McMickie
Kansas
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
W. A. Henry
Yazoo City
McMickie
Yazoo County
Parliament Bill Cost The Rail Scheme Millions
The article notes that passing a railway bill through Parliament cost about 2 million dollars before any construction began. It also reports a crime in Wheatland Iowa where Whitecaps tied and horsewhipped Andrew Miller for neglecting his wife and three children.
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Andrew Miller
Wheatland
Iowa
School Discipline Push Seeks Timely Switch
A prompt move to adjust disciplinary policy aims to improve classroom order. Officials advocate swift changes to behavior guidelines, citing benefits for both students and staff in maintaining a productive learning environment.
Good Advice for Danish Creamery Milking Rules
A dairy card titled Good Advice shows a cow udder diagram and fat percentage readings. It lists humane milking, clean methods, dry hands, gentle pressure, fixed milking times, and warnings against using milk from sore udders or abnormal milk, urging orderly care and pride in the work.
Grand Holstein Bull Sold for 10000 Dollars
A Holstein bull shown in the illustration was sold to a Syracuse New York firm for 10000 dollars. The Holstein Friesian Register cites his dam Mercedes Julio's Pietertje as the world's record cow of 1901 and notes extraordinary butter and milk production records in his sire's dam. The piece proclaims the bull's unrivaled milk and butter lineage and calls him the Milk and Butter King of the World.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Holstein-Friesian Register
Mercedes Julio
Pietertje
Aggie Cornucopia Pauline
The Pedigree and Profits of a Well-Bred Cow
W F Mc Sparran argues in Farm and Fireside that a heifer from strong pedigrees, sired by purebred stock, and well managed will almost certainly become a profitable cow. He stresses nursing, feeding, and wise breeding as key to reliable outcomes and pride in one’s work.
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W. F. McSparran
Milking the Cow Says Van Pelt Urges Careful Milking
Dairy expert H G Van Pelt notes regular gentle milking boosts both quantity and quality of milk. He recalls placing milk in two bottles to compare, finding the first samples 2 percent butter fat and the last 15.2 percent, underscoring thorough milking.
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H. G. van Pelt
Canadian doctor sued for divorce over anti American remarks
Mrs. Theresa E. Dwyer files in St. Louis circuit court claiming her Canadian physician husband denigrated American women and stated there is not a nice woman in the United States.
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Theresa E. Dwyer
Circuit Court
St. Louis
United States
National Mens Group Emerges After Canal Quitters
A humorous note from New York City compares a rising group of girl district messenger boys with a proposed national Association of Men Who Have Quit the Canal, signaling evolving occupations and social roles.
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New York City
National Association of Men
How He Made Money Harriman Illustrates Railroad Managers Contempt
A Des Moines News critique recounts E H Harriman and partners manipulating Chicago and Alton stock through name changes bond issues and watered stock to inflate profits. It argues railroads cost the public through inflated securities and calls for government regulation of stock issuance to curb abuses.
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Harriman
Des Moines News
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. H. Harriman
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
Alton Road
Alton Railroad Company
Alton Railway Company
Tweedledee
Tweedledum
Treasury
Monte Cristo
Schiff
Gould
Stillman
Old Directory Board
New York Life Insurance Companies
Union Pacific Treasury
Alton Railroad
Harriman, Gould & Co
Lawless Threats of Vengeance
Chicago Chronicle rebukes threats from brothers of murder victims and notes such talk fuels vigilantism. The piece argues crime does not justify extra-judicial acts and urges faith in the justice system despite anger over murders.
A Call to Law Respect in Murder Cases
The piece argues that avenging murder by individuals would erode courts and replace due process with mob justice. It notes that advocates of extra legal punishment rarely act on threats and warns that such talk signals weakness in the legal system or a rising lawless spirit among the public.
Manitowoc man receives Spanish American War bronze medal
J H C Buerstatte of Manitowoc Wisconsin has been awarded a bronze medal by the United States War Department for service as an electrician on the gunboat Resolute in the Spanish American War. The medal honors all crew members under a special act of congress. The Resolute saw action at Santa Diego de Cuba and Manzanillo with Buerstatte firing a gun at the latter engagement.
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J. H. C. Buerstatte
Manitowoc
Wis
United States War Department
Buerstatte
Santa Diego de Cuba
Manzanallo
Sampson
Richmond Clergyman Recovers After Delegate Sabotage
A Richmond clergyman ill at dawn orders his longtime servant Julian to fetch his replacement. Julian persuades him to preach as usual and the pastor improves. The servant quips that the sermon cured him and the minister confirms his recovery.
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Richmond
Julian
Blank
Darky
Suh
Darkey
Dreadnaught Broadsides Rock Paris Navy Plans
The article notes the vast force of a Dreadnaught broadside likened to lifting a city block of twenty-story skyscrapers. It remarks on the ship skidding under recoil and mentions France planning six Dreadnoughts to be completed within two years.
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Appleton’s Magazine
France
Dreadnoughts and Turbine Torpedoes Highlight Naval Pace
The discussion notes Germany and Japan advancing in dreadnoughts and ships of 20 000 to 25 000 tons. It mentions turbine torpedoes with 4000 yard range and 35 knots speed costing about 5000 dollars each. Torpedoes are steered by electric light rays via a tiny shaft and can be recovered, showing early automatic missile control.
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Germany
Japan
The Sun day Magazine sets new standard in periodical literature
Conan Doyle earned 25000 dollars for American serial rights marking a record price for such rights Anthony Hope Jack London Sewell Ford and other famous writers contribute to the publication which offers clever verse humor and timely content It is illustrated by leading artists and praised for variety quality and high standards across the Sunday Magazine feature set
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Conan Doyle
Anthony Hope
Jack London
Sewell Ford
the Record-Herald
Reminder of Stage Coach Days
Clarinda Herald laments congressional pay and travel perks as aging stage coach era graft. It notes salary at 5000 then 7500, plus 20 cents per mile for travel. Authors accuse lawmakers of continuing per mile gains despite passes ending and wives with passes.
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Clarinda
The Evils of Tipping in Kansas City
Secretary Shaw condemns tipping as an insult to waiters prompting resentment. The waiter uses overly tempting service to induce over eating and indigestion in guests.
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Kansas City Journal
Shaw
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Ates
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Chicago Chronicle
New York
Chicago
D.C. Bradley
W.G. Rosas, D. C. Bradley
K. Turney
H. C. Taylor
G. Higley
K. West
Jashier
R. B. Loupen
J. L. Black
Ellsworth Turney E
Kk. Smirna
R. J. Wilson
J. A. Spielman
Frank Light
R. F. Wilson
Anton Carlson
The
First National Bank
Fairfield
J. C. Thorne
B. S. McElhinny
John A. Spielman
L. J. Marcy
Southeast Corner Park
Bots
HO _CALLISTER
Athlon Wesley Cassel
P. Hague
F. Fryer
Charles Speer
Iowa State Savings Bank
J. KE. Roth
James Louden
E. A. Howard
E. Bradshaw
McKenney
Ed. Hunt
Geo. W. Ball
R. F. Ratcliff
W. A. Lamson
E. F. Simmons
Ada Roth
Guardian
Wm. ¢. Hawk
J. H. Allender
A. F. Cassell
Mrs
F. H. Booker
August Walgren
Jos. Ricksher
T. R. Howlett
Ward Lamson
T. L. James
Adam Messer
N. M. Slagle
J. P. Mavatrey
Will
Prewitt
J. Turney & Co
Chas. D. Leggett
A.O. D. Bradshaw
Jester Parrett
Lee T. Gobble
C. A. Herring
Dr. W. Fordyce
W.G. Ross
P. H. Roth
John Roth
Mary Kyle
Annie Lamson
Dillon Turney
M. D. Rodabaugh
L. W. van Nostrand
R. B. Louden
Chas
J. Fulton
John B. Stever
Thos, Crawford
C. M. Junkin
A ., Jordan
Clarke Estate
W. C. Spalding
Maria B. Mowery
J. N. Smith
F.E. Callister
Isabella Smith
A. S. Hague
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