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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
2
A ground plan for a cow stable suggests a two row layout with a root cellar cool room and dairy room separated by a hallway from the cow stable. The design aims for convenience and sanitary operation on a hillside site near a barn on the bank.
The article details a multi story barn layout with the icehouse above the cool room and root cellar to share walls. It envisions a 33 by 70 foot building with a 15 by 22 foot root cellar, drive access for unloading, and options to adjust for fewer cows or single story use. It discusses drainage, ventilation, and the alignment of dairy, hay, grain, and feed rooms under one roof.
An investigator notes rapid growth below Manhattan with caisson workers and tunnel crews, while underground industries like bread baking persist. Estimates show thousands live and work underground, with lavish fashion expenditures cited for elite women, hinting at an emerging subterranean culture.
A fragmentary column recalls the long clash over the Till nole Central railroad between Stuyvesant Fish and E. H. Harriman. It notes historic battles among railroad leaders, social rivals, and Wall Street power, with portraits of Hamsey and Gould in Wabash offices and mentions of elite dog-hello etiquette at the Waldorf Astoria.
Hotels in the city are showing a shift toward leniency for dogs and other pets. Clerks report growing willingness to accommodate well behaved animals, though some places like the Savory remain strict. The Mur V Wogton on West Thirtieth Street advertises family apartments and invites guests with dogs to enter.
The article discusses calf scours and notes a treatment mix of tincture of rhubarb camphor and opiate in hot water. It recounts a dramatic recovery of a calf near death after twice using the remedy, followed by feeding with raw eggs and milk, with the calf ultimately thriving and becoming a top feeder.
A 12 year old girl named Rachel wrote a composition on wild flowers praising arbutus ilverwort spring beauty blood root and other blossoms. Her editor father notes she wrote on both sides of the page and she defends printing on both sides.
A convalescing Irritable merchant jokes about proportional meals as he recovers from typhoid fever. The nurse serves tapioca pudding and the doctor insists meals and activity stay in proper proportion. Two hours later the patient calls for reading, asking for a postage stamp.
A New York Sun excerpt notes a rising fad for the tobacco formula once smoked by Ed Booth. The dealer reports requests from locals and travelers alike, with many seeking famous figures’ blends. The dealer has saved formulas for mixing a range of notable personalities’ favorites, often much stronger than ordinary blends.
The article notes St Louis is dubbed Mound City due to many elevations believed to be relics of the ancient Mound Builders of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Limestone bluffs support the city’s business blocks, shaping its solid foundation.
A man on a rural road signals an automobilist to turn back to town, claiming a speed fine of at least five miles per hour. The driver questions the constable role, revealing he is a farmer with busy teams and polite exchange about weather before parting.
A Delaware boy tied a bell to a rat to repel rats, but the trapped rodent fled and rang through the night. The bell drew more rats to the house and intrigued them with the music rather than scaring them away. The tale ends with a wry note on absurd pest control ideas.
A husband accepts a nomination amid assurances from his wife that the party is recognizing his merit. He warns of vilification and sensational rumors in political life, while she probes for hints about prior engagements before their marriage.
A small boy, having just passed his sixth birthday, rides with his mother and answers the conductor’s age question. After the boy states his age, the conductor moves on, and the boy suddenly calls out that his mother is 21, revealing a humorous misunderstanding.
Joel Chandler contrasts hypothetical scientists and unbelievers with real scientists who believe in the Divine. He argues that fame from denying inspiration lacks true success, which should benefit humanity. He asserts real success requires tangible benefits, unlike the so-called scholars who dismiss the Bible.
Kay Spence of Mexico Missouri earned $1000 at a Louisville race meeting by a hunch after spotting a Chinese laundry ticket among betting odds. He shifted from supporting Joaquin, the even money favorite, to Wing Ting at ten to one, which won handily. Spence is a well known horseman with ties to major racing events and a breeding table near Mexico.
A doctor of divinity now editing a major religious paper rails at Collier's Weekly and the Religious Press in a public dispute over libel suits. He denounces Collier's tactics as yellow, defends Postum and Grape-Nuts explanations, and cites thousands of letters praising their health claims while urging the public to judge the controversy.
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