Man eats a square meal after 15 years of suffering
A Jackson Michigan man, A. W. Hobbs of 1801 East Main Street, recounts relief after three doses of Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He had fifteen years of stomach and digestive trouble and reports perfect condition and the ability to eat anything without distress. The advertisement claims the remedy cleanses the digestive tract and has saved lives, urging chronic sufferers to try one dose.
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A. W. Hobbs
East Main Street
Jackson
Mich
Mayr
Mr. Hobbs
Cufferers
Hobba
Mast
Freeedom and Discipline in Daily Life Reflect a Priceless Gem
A reflective editorial argues that true freedom is rare in modern society despite multiple liberties. It urges courteous self control, balanced freedom of speech and action, and warns against rigid fashion and harsh discipline. The piece cites education shifts toward initiative while noting dangers of overcorrection.
Why Bad Business Blames War for Times in 1915
A critical piece argues that Democratic policy and tariff causes, not the war, drive the current depression. It cites 1914 trade gaps, $180 million net American industrial loss, and a $24.6 million export-import imbalance. It labels Republicans victorious but hints Democrats fail to deliver prosperity.
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Wilson
Mexico
Europe
Denver
United States
America
Democrats Pinned With Hollow Tariff Promises
The piece critiques President Wilson and Democratic rhetoric on the tariff and economic reform. It argues that Democratic promises of lower prices and expanded freedom failed to materialize as business activity slowed. It cites a study of government trade reports from January to July as evidence.
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Wilson
Congress
Fractured returns show new strength for Republicans
The article notes a Republican resurgence with New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio carried and Connecticut reclaimed. It highlights diminished Democratic power nationwide, cabinet activity in New York, and President Wilson’s administration facing distrust as 1916-leaning returns suggest a GOP return to power and the Progressive party fading.
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Progressive Party
Republican Party
New York
Empire State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Washington
Glynn
Gerard
Wilson
Taft
Man's First Wings and Early Flight Attempts
The article recounts Wat son B. Quinby of Delaware who patented a flying machine over forty years ago modeled on bat wings twelve feet in diameter. Wings attached to the arms of a prone flyer used swimming-like motions but failed to lift a person. It also notes a political quote about party discipline from Senator Sorg hum reported by The American Boy.
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Watson B. Quinby
Delaware
Quinby
Ing
Britain
Pitt
Napoleon
Ireland
Disease of Potatoes Best Preventive for Winter Rot
Article explains potato disease progression from surface shriveling to white fungal patches and pink spores. Recommends thorough drying of tubers before storage, dusting with powdered sulphur, ventilating storage pits, and using kainit or lime to treat infected land. Advises crop rotation and soil amendments to combat spread.
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W. R Gilbert
TRAIN COLT FOR EXHIBITION AT COUNTY FAIRS
Training colts for show improves behavior and judges' scoring. Begin early with bridle and halter to teach walking and trotting, keeping the animal alert in the ring. Attendants should stay close, guiding posture and actions, avoiding slouching or misbehavior to reveal the colt’s true potential.
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Kery
Young Women and Poultry Promote Self Sufficiency on Farms
Many ambitious American girls debate fleeing the farm for money or fame. Yet a bright capable girl who dedicates time to poultry science can become self supporting without leaving home, turning work into a paying business through fancy stock, eggs, broilers, and capons. The era offers vast possibilities for the farm and for enterprising young women.
Your Pace and World Distances in Military Steps
A fragment discusses pacing and measuring distance using body reference points. It notes varied step lengths among nations such as British, German, French, Austrian, and Russian infantrymen, with Americans mentioned as well. The piece invites readers to determine their own pace length by tracing a string from eyebrows to floor.
Advertising and death note mingle in village tale
An English poet’s death sparks a tale as a visiting minstrel debates with an old villager. The old man replies with a wary joke about the poet’s widow entering the business, reflecting local humor and memory of the bard.
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England
Mun
Portable farrowing pen shown in simple construction
An illustrated guide explains a portable farrowing pen built from 2 by 6 runners and generic planking. The design notes a customizable length and includes a small window in the body, highlighting a low cost, easy assembly approach for farm use.
Constant Pasture for Pigs and Farm House Tips
Practical notes on pig feeding show rape pasture supports weight gain with clover, but grain is still needed. Move fences to prevent trampling, avoid dry woody clover, and ensure constant pasture from rape. Also guidance on ventilating henhouses, retaining meat weight in winter, ration balance, keeping plows from rust, and whitewash use for poultry houses.
Portable Farrowing Pen and Farm Helpers
A historical farming note outlines portable farrowing pens for swine, timothy hay as a preferred feed, closets for laying hens to boost winter egg production, and gathering road dust for hens dust baths as a low cost remedy and winter stock.
Our Old Friend Humus and Crop Rotation
Farmers should plow under grass sod and clover to build soil humus and moisture. Proper rotation and timely soil work are needed to retain moisture and keep pace with agricultural progress.
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Humus
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