Poultry and Farm Tips From The Pastoral Almanac
Practical notes on poultry care and farm economy. Proper ventilation, mineral supply, and brood management to improve egg production. Advice on hay, feeding, breeding seasons, and maintaining clean quarters to prevent disease and boost calf and dairy returns.
Builders Offer Private Homes With Small Payments And Gardens
An editor author and manufacturer argues city dwellers deserve homes with gardens and privacy. He criticizes real estate firms, explains costs behind standard houses, and proposes building a personalized plan financed on small payments to avoid high prices and loss of individuality. He outlines a sample two storey plan with bright rooms, six closets, and practical layout.
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William A. Afora
Will Hanner
A. Palford
William A
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Ill
Futhor
Itch Vanishes After Cuticura Use in One Day
Frank Gridley of New York City reports severe overnight itching covering his body on March 80th. After baths with Cuticura Soap and applications of Cuticura Ointment, the itch largely subsides by April 1 and completely leaves him that day. Cuticura Remedies are advertised by Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. in Boston.
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Frank Gridley
East 43Rd Street
New York City
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Maas
Deserved the Shoes
A weary wayfarer asks a housewife for shoes after claiming to be a former humorist. He quips that brevity is the soul of wit and her reply notes brevity is the sole on each of his shoes in a short, humorous exchange.
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Wayfarer
Fragmentary 19th Century Note On City Proceedings
A decayed OCR fragment references the City of Toledo and CaTamam, a December date in 1088, and a notary public. The text mentions Gurney & Co and a fake ballot tale, with uncertain witnesses and testimony. The damaged passage includes names and procedural phrases but lacks clear event details.
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Batere
W. Gleabon
Gurney & CO
Tibet
Anti Handshaking Society Proposed in Paris
Paris discussions consider forming an anti handshaking society pledging members to avoid handshakes during summer. Proponents hope to curb the practice, while noting heat and dampness make a warm handshake unpleasant and even eerie. London Lady's Pictorial notes mixed views.
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Paris
London Lady's Pictorial
Consort for Kaiser's Daughter Victoria Luise Reaches Majority
Princess Victoria Luise, Kaiser's only daughter, has reached her eighteenth birthday. German whispers say the Kaiser's throne may soon see a match for her. Her name has linked with the ex King of Portugal and an Austrian archduke, yet the Kaiserin’s strong Lutheran faith may block any neo Protestant alliance.
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Keleer
Victoria Luise
Portugal
Pluckville Chatter on Citizenship and Census Figures
Pluckville residents question the quality of citizenship as a lofty tone fills town talk. Census figures evidently fell short of local hopes, sparking debate among residents about community standards and progress.
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Pluckville
Old Girls Illusion About a Vivid Past
A fragment notes Nall Miss Antique presents a vivid past as Belle questions the reality of that impression. The lines suggest a playful or ironic dialogue about memory and identity.
Laying the Foundation
Dialogue highlights a cautious approach to planning and decision making. A character emphasizes seeking advice to avoid fault and to justify future claims of foresight, reflecting themes of prudence and accountability.
Murine Eye Remedy Advertised for Red Weak Eyes
Murine eye remedy marketed for red tired watery eyes and granulated lids. Druggists sell Murine Eye Remedy liquid 26e 60c or 1.00, Murine Eye Salve in aseptic 26 1.00. Eye books and advice available by mail from Murine Eye Remedy Co.
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Murine Eye Remedy Co
Off Day of Favorite Sparks Witty Exchange
In a playful exchange Chapley asks how she refused, noting she was the favorite. Washley replies the favorite didn’t win, so the refusal happened.
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Chapley
Washley
Hamline Wizard Oil Promises Pain Relief
A fragmentary ad style note touts Hamline Wizard Oil as a cure for neuralgia, inflammation, and pain. The quirky line about the pulpit drifting into poetry contrasts with a street scene, suggesting a historical ad page with mixed imagery.
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Poniaton
Catalogue of Vices and Virtue Paradox
A brief aphorism notes that pursuing a catalogue of vices does not lead to virtue, implying moral flaw versus character growth. The line frames virtue as separate from indulgent listing of faults.
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