Eccentric NY farmer tried to cremate brother body after alleged pact
Edward Pindar sixty five staged a funeral pyre on a Eminence farm to burn his brother William seventy, enveloped in a grain sack. A nearby farmer alerted authorities as Pindar fought relatives and the burning body was recovered and buried amid a claimed agreement that the survivor would cremate the other.
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Oneonta
N. Y
Edward Pindar
William
Pindar
Hubbell
Wharton
Madison Pindar
Edward
Lipes
Howard
Fortune Found in Bed by Uncle’s Secret Cav ity
In Waverly New York Edward Powers a poor dry goods clerk discovers a $50 000 fortune hidden in a secret cavity in his bed built by his late uncle Willard Martin The treasure mostly stocks and bonds is found after Powers pulls himself up by a bed post His sister Helen aids in the discovery and the pair plan to travel the world. A gum lodged in Mrs Della M Kitterman’s lung proves fatal at Seaside sanitarium as doctors fail to save her within six weeks.
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Waverly
Edward Powers
Powers
Willard Martin
Helen
Martin
Seaside
Della M. Kitterman
Alexander Kitterman
Seaside Sanitarium
Leper in New York Woman Seeks Treatment at Bellevue
A stranded West Indies woman with advanced leprosy has lived in New York for over seven years. She and her child slept in parks, begged for food, and kept to predominantly their own race while moving about the city. She sought treatment at Bellevue Hospital and disclosed a recent illness.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
West Indies
Butcher Answers Bell as Child Seeks Grandpa's Nver
A London Telegraph tale recalls a butcher who, when his telephone rang, was greeted by a shrill little girl asking for whereabouts of grandpa's Mver to apply a hot flannel. The piece notes Alabama and South Carolina laws banning pistols under twenty four inches.
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Mr. Wilson
London Telegraph
Alabama
South Carolina
Time to Select Breeders in Poultry
Time to select breeding hens now for next season. Visit the henhouse to identify pullets that lay often, band those that prove productive, and sell surplus old hens and inferior males early. Build a small colony house in the orchard, keep 15 to 25 hens, and aim for doubled profits and quadruple satisfaction through careful selection and elimination.
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W. EB. Vaplon
Pouttreman
Colorado Agricultural College
Certified milk keeps long
Certifed milk remains sweet for extended periods even on ocean voyages and long land journeys. Dairies showcased at the Paris exposition in 1990 reported milk staying sweet for two weeks and up to 13 days after bottling, despite journeys of thousands of miles, using regular delivery bottles and double paper caps with paraffin to exclude air and ice packing for shipment.
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United States
When to prune berries and grapevines this season
Guidance on pruning currants and gooseberries now or in early spring, cutting back one-third of current growth and removing surplus or diseased shoots, with two-thirds removal for old bushes. Do not prune new raspberry and blackberry canes until spring, and avoid pruning grapevines now as well.
The Skim Milk Calf Feeding Guide
Instructions on feeding skim milk calves emphasize clean utensils and sweet milk at cow temperature. Begin with about two quarts per feeding and increase as the calf grows. After two to three weeks add a small amount of cooked oilmeal or whole oats, avoiding overfeeding.
Regularity in Feeding for Steady Milk
The article emphasizes daily steady feeding for dairy cows. Regular small amounts of corn chop or bran mixed with grain, even in midsummer when grass is abundant, maintain body condition and milk flow, while sporadic large feedings fail to sustain consistent production.
Roosting Advice For Pullets In Cold Weather
Farmers advise not letting pullets roost in their rearing coops as colder weather tightens spaces and crowds increase. Pullets should be housed in a comfortable roosting house this month to avoid exposure, illness, and cold mornings.
Neglecting Milk Pail Leads to Poor Cream Yield
Farmers who leave milk pails on the cold ground or hang them away from heat blame the cream separator. They fail to realize that milk separated far from animal heat yields less cream than milk kept near warmth.
Start Trap Nests to Find Best Winter Layers
Instructions to start trap nests to identify hens producing winter eggs. Notes that most old hens lay in spring and summer, but a good hen is needed for late fall and winter laying.
The Glaming Girl Complicates A Family Romance
In a Canadian lodge setting Mrs Devereux and her twin daughters watch Leonie Leonard captivate Bertrand Carr with song and charm. Carr hopes to marry Leonie while preserving the twins prospects and wealth, and the twins plot a bold concession to secure their future.
End of the World Panic Triggers Vices Across Magyar Peasantry
A London Globe gleaning notes recounts Magyar peasants and clergy mistaking a comet for the end of the world. The crowd indulged in riot and pleasure while priests urged penitence, later disillusioned as no catastrophe occurred. Similar reactions are cited from past earthquakes and revolutions, showing fear drives moral looseness until disaster is proven.
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London Globe
East Indies
Tribute to the Mother in an Excerpt on Family Value
A brief reflection on motherhood as the pillar of strong families, noting that exceptional family quality stems from an unusually good mother who guides, nurtures, and shapes character across generations.
No Difference in Leadership Speeches, Washington Post Noted
A compact note reviews leadership styles comparing a bossy leader to a reading boss. It cites Washington Post framing and remarks on the surprising capacity of a single human to deliver an immense number of speeches, highlighting a claim as a marvel of nature.
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Washington Post
Handling the Apple Crops For Market Packing
Apple handling guidance from RM Bates advises selecting smooth apples, laying stems down, and using sound fruit only for barrels. Fill, shake, and press to avoid bruising, face only with well colored fruit, and avoid short measures. Pack in ordinary sized barrels for best market results.
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RM. Bates
Raising Cattle for Beef Type in Stock Breeds
Farmer guidance on selecting beef quality cattle emphasizes using beef breeds such as Short Horns Herefords Aberdeen Angus and Galloway. A true beef animal is compact with a short blocky head wide chest broad back and heavy thighs, plus pliable skin indicating fleshing tendency.
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W. B. Richards
In the Poultry Yard Keep in the Fight Against Dust
Advice for poultry care warns to dust hens with insect powder, especially broody hens, and shelter chicks from cold rains. It stresses exercise to boost appetite and digestion, cautions against feeding scraps with brine, and warns such feeding can cause serious bowel trouble.
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Tomas
The Farm Horse Explains Practical Horsemanship
This piece argues individual excellence outshines pedigree and warns against punishing horses for inherent traits. It notes a 1400 pound horse as handy weight, advises open doors on hot days, and cautions against using field work horses on roads Sundays or holidays.
Keeping Cabbages in Cold Seasons
Practical instruction on selecting a dry patch, lifting cabbages, and covering with soil to prevent freezing. Recommends burying beds four to six feet wide and soil thickness from five to ten inches to avoid heating as the season advances.
Build the Fence Strong for Neighborly Stock Safety
The notice urges constructing a sturdy fence high enough to keep stock on your side and clear enough to avoid straining neighborly relations. It emphasizes balance between protection and good neighborly access, urging practical height and solid workmanship.
Porter Refuses Chauffeured Fare After Rich Passenger Clash
A fussy old man aboard a Grand Central sleeping car tries to boss a porter with demands for personal service and extra attention. The porter pockets a two dollar bill, declines to carry the customer, and stays off the train, saying he will not be the one to follow the orders. The exchange ends with the porter standing ground and the passenger left awaiting service from others.
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Grand Central Station
Porter
Chicago
Ambiguous Balloon Escape Quoted in Insurance Clause
A dialog recalls a husband eager to fly in an airship but bound by a life insurance policy that forbids balloon or aeroplane ascent within a year, prompting questions about future travel by air and safety.
Informing Son About An Indian Reservation
A father explains to his son that an Indian reservation is land set aside where Native Americans may live until the white settlers need it, describing the concept in plain terms with simple definitions.
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Little Willie
A Mistake to Be Alive
A dialogue scene features Blunderman denying death and Dr Speshlist claiming the mistake is yours. A conscientious dealer questions milk safety as a cautious housekeeper asks if the milk is germ free while the dealer asserts every drop of water is boiled.
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Blunderman
Dr. Speshlist
Use of the Big Wundry for Convict Wash
Facetious warden jokes about washing and frong convicts. A visitor asks about the device. The exchange references Borely and a tariff denl, with a humorous reply about the nearest car line.
Mamma Prophesied He Would Make a Bad Husband
A comical exchange reveals a mother’s prophecy about a suitor. The response turns the forecast on its head as the suitor proves to be reliable and faithful, defying the ominous prediction with a solid union and lasting marriage.
A Matter of Planes and a Vege Tarian Dialogue
A short exchange features remarks on life rising to a higher plane and preferred responses to enemies. The dialogue plays with humor and a vegetarian twist, ending with a playful line about loving enemies and dietary choice.
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