St Louis World Fair Attendance and Honest Reward
The St Louis world fair faces a large but uncertain attendance as costs and hotel practices threaten visitor appeal. Confidence rests on strong entries and fair treatment, with rail rates noted as fair but hotel extortion cited. Also recounted is Oscar Wrights 16 Richmond Indiana reward for honesty after returning found money and securing a reputable position for the orphan Jed Knecht.
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Oscar Wright
Richmond
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Daytom
Charles Knecht
Jed
Morning and afternoon papers clash over news timing
The item riffs on newspaper schedules and public opinion, noting that morning papers claim today’s news while afternoon papers print it today. It cites various local anecdotes and incidents, including a Rebekah judge’s savings, political bumps, and a mix of social gossip and minor lawsuits, all in a brisk, opinionated tone.
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Indianapolis
Becaues
Grain science and livestock shifts amid 19th century farming notes
The article discusses gluten chemistry in flour, profits in stock ventures, and shifting Iowa and Michigan livestock markets. It notes farmers selling spring stock to local butchers, a dairying push, and reduced cattle feeding for Chicago markets, plus practical farming advice amid evolving conditions.
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Iowa
Chicago
Catte
What the Robin Eats
William Dutcher of the American Bird Union says the robin is the farmer’s ally. A Department of Agriculture official reports robins’ diet from 2% of stomachs, with 42.87 percent insects, 43 percent wild fruit, and less than one percent cultivated fruit. Examinations cover every month. Horticulturists are urged to plant wild fruits to attract robins and protect orchards. In May over half the robin’s food is beetles, many harmful to vegetables.
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Associated Farm Press
Wiliam Dutcher
American Bird Union
Department of Agriculture
Hinds
Draft horses in demand across the middle west
The Associated Farm Press notes rising activity in the draft horse business as farmers reinstate heavy horse production. Automobiles are no longer feared to replace draft work in cities, with tests showing horses cheaper and better under current conditions. Prices for good draft horses have attracted buyers.
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Associated Farm Press
Middle West
Feed Chickens From the Farm Says Farmer Advises
A farmer argues for on farm feeds for young chicks, detailing a simple regimen from hatch to maturity. The plan uses tracked wheat or oats, grit, and water or milk in week one, then wheat screenings and weed seeds, then whole wheat and cracked corn after a month, with meat feed only if birds are confined.
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Northwest
The Modern Percheron Draft Horse
The article discusses shifts in Percheron types with the AZAY line giving way to black varieties and the moyen type being closer to the ground. It highlights durable draft qualities, bone quality, and muscle focus for strength. Agricultural expert W. J. Spillman explains a hay curing method, noting afternoon grass cutting and dew effects before curing cocks.
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Associated Farm Press
J. A. Craig
Spillman
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Spillman
Ata
Miss Nancy's Mission Dilemma in May Tea Scene
In a park and at a drawing room tea Nancy declares plans to become a missionary despite opposition from Jack Rodgers and Mrs Alison. The Rev Rawlings questions her fervor while Nancy clings to a hopeful dream of aiding heathen across the sea.
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Mr. Rodgers
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Repentang
Mission Society
Wil
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Mr. Redvers
Agate
Fifth-ave
Africa
Ealall
Mia
Amicon
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Raw- Ming
Herido
Rawlins
Jack
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Catarrh Cure Ads
Catarrh Tavites Consumption claims a constitutional remedy for catarrh of the nose throat stomach and organs. Endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as the radical permanent cure with testimonials including a 20 year catarrh sufferer who was reportedly cured after four bottles.
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Hood
Antiquated Advice Riff Reveals Ant and Man Debate
A quirk dialogue features a get rich quick figure urging the ant to study big ways. Mr Bill Meier counters that the ant would prosper by studying humanity, noting the ant’s industriousness yet too straightforward approach limits advancement.
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Mr. Billmeier
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