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Newspaper
Hutsonville Herald
Location
Hutsonville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
3
A collection of short witticisms and satirical quips. Includes exchanges between Mrs Peck and Henry Peck, a smart pastor and parishioner, and a discussion on packers and the Beef Investigation. Also remarks on reading habits, railway rate discrimination, and a bored boarder at a boarding house.
A. A. Boyce of near Trenton Missouri reports a peyere cold led to back and side pain. He tried many remedies with no relief before using Doan's Kidney Pills. Gradually his backache faded until it stopped. Sold by dealers or mail order at 60 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
A farmer describes bending and burying currant branches to root new plants without nursery costs. He notes Victoria red dutch varieties, potential 300 plants from a single ten year bush, and compares Fay or Cherry types. He blends cabbage planting with currants, uses hexagona tiles for frost protection, and cites September cuttings as another method.
The term hen fever describes the rush to fortune in poultry raising since the 19th century. It warns that costly failures occur when overspending, but notes careful, farm-based investing can yield solid returns.
A shepherd recounts raising Shropshire sheep for wool and dairy, noting eight pounds of wool per head and frequent twins or triplets. He explains profits, pasture benefits, and seasonal feeding, with lambs starting grain at two weeks and lambing season in late winter.
The article argues the farm cow, not creameries, produces most butter and growth in dairy profits. It cites a farmer with 80 cows yielding 660 pounds in March, noting improvements as farmers replace poor cows with better stock, foretelling higher prices for extra milkers.
A compact guide describes building a wire stretching device from 8x4 timber pieces, braces, and a rod to hold the spool. It explains hitching a horse to pull the spool along the ground to prevent kinks. It adds a tip on planting trees with manure around them after May rains to retain moisture.
A British officer, in a government expense record, classified porter as a charge for refreshments, while the War Office contested that it was a fee to Calor. The exchange labeled the item as porterage, and the officer noted the hint. Later, he included cabbage for a hackney coach at nine shillings in his accounts.
A Weylish tourist in the Dotefa highlands notes the jaunting car driver’s habit of greeting friends in a local style while addressing the HOF in English. The driver retorts with a witty exchange about language choice and perception, as recounted by the New York Tribune.
Brazil’s exports rose by 12.54 million dollars in 1904 with 4.4 million from coffee. Coffee planters earned about 10 million more for their crops than in 1908. American capitalists seek profit in Brazil, buying tramways and other properties and securing large tracts of land.
The Tokio Times reports gifts to the Imperial family from Russian front captures including two Manchurian horses one rabbit one dog one hawk and one quail to the emperor and two donkeys and two dogs to the prince and his sons. An alligator incident is noted with fishermen and a tug.
Hairy Monks from Mount St Bernard Monastery in New Leicester England attended Good Friday morning mass. They stood barefoot for nearly four hours on the stone floor as the psalter was sung and read.
A quaint reflection from The Commoner notes that money cannot purchase small joys like a frolicsome dog at the gate a laughing baby at the window and a smiling wife at the door highlighting the value of everyday happiness over wealth.
A Kingston youth pleads he struck his father because he had never seen him sober. Lille couple celebrate gold and silver anniversaries among many family milestones. Vienna court orders monthly allowances after a cruel joke led to suicide. Halle theatre suspends show as sleeping guard snores loudly. Five year old Liverpool boy killed a baby for “fun” and is deemed morally insane. London showcases the smallest full grown elephant, 88 inches tall and 230 pounds, photographed after a cab ride to the studio, with buns and brandy for lunch.
A fragmentary collection of quips and notices cites Chicago Daily News, the Commoner, and Philadelphia Press. The text references careless behavior, manners, and a Paris correspondent’s note on King Edward’s reputation.
Sutter's Fort gold site will be reproduced by Sacramento Valley Development association. Massachusetts will send legislators and an orator. Rev Dr Taft of Worcester is mentioned. Rose exhibit celebrates Oregon climate. Lincoln home from Springfield Al will be displayed with relics. Daily excursions to Portland planned. about 1000 visitors expected per day.
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