Indiana farmers urged to start moderate pure-bred flocks
The USDA notes about 1.25 million sheep in Indiana valued at roughly 6.3 million dollars. Purdue data show distribution on one third of farms, with flocks averaging 20 to 50 breeding ewes. Shropshire dominates pure-bred stock, representing 47 percent of value, and statebreeding shows Indiana can compete nationally and offers opportunity for more farmers to raise pure-bred flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Purdue University Experiment Station
Cotswold
Shropshire
Sorrel Indicates Acid Soil Warns Clover Loss
Purdue Experiment Station notes sorrel Rumex Acetosella often grows on sweet soil but signals soil acidity when dense in June. Lime the land to favor clover, as two tons per acre of ground limestone or air lime will correct acidity and help cultivated plants crowd out sorrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue Experiment Station
General Bixby views Maine sinking as internal magazine blast
General Bixby of the Army Engineers contends the Maine's destruction stemmed from the forward magazine exploding, not an external blast. He notes the main cause may never be known, and without torpedo fragment evidence, linking an outside agency is impossible. The interior force dominates the wreck, leaving the mystery of external involvement unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Bixby
Army Engineers
Maine
Bixby
Washington
Man at the Customs Gate Loeb’s Port of New York Triumphs
William Loeb Jr as Port of New York collector oversees arrivals of 300000 tourists and a million immigrants yearly. He handles over a thousand million dollars in merchandise, expanding government takings by over 15000000 in 27 months. He enforces anti smuggling laws equally on rich and poor, has jailed smugglers, and fines many travelers. Previously Roosevelt aide Loeb earned 12000 dollars annually to enforce the 1909 law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Loeb, Jr
New York
United States
Loeb
William Loeb
Theodore Roosevelt
Foster and His Modest Fee Stimulated by Diplomatic Ties
John W. Foster ex secretary of state figures in a dispute over a $368 237 Chinese indemnity claim tied to the Ward heirs. Foster earned a $150 000 fee for securing payment from a $2 000 000 reserve and the matter is under congressional investigation, reflecting his long diplomatic links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Foster
Diplomatic Corps
United States
Frederick T. Ward
China
Foster
Congressional Committee For Investigation
State Department
Japan
International Journal to Promote World Harmony
A Paris based weekly aims to publish truthfully and without policy as an international organ. Theodore Stanton, son of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, leads the project with multilingual coverage and a large editor corps, focusing on world-wide issues and balanced, non-sentimental reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Journal
Paris
Theodore Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Europe
Western Canada wheat boom spurs job seeker drive
Reports claim Western Canada will yield about 200 million bushels of wheat next year with demand for farm help high. Government agents in Detroit Chicago and other cities invite Americans to cross the border at favorable rates to work Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta lands offering rich yields and land values from ten dollars per homestead entry and seven to ten dollars per acre purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
M. V. McInnes
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
C.A. Laurier
Marquette
Crawford
Syracuse
N. Y
Thos. Hetherington
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
H. M. Williams
Gardner
Toledo
Ohio
Geo. Aird
Traction-Terminal Bidg
Indianapolis
Indiana
C. J. Broughton
Chicago
Ill
Geo. A. Hall
Second Street
Milwaukee
Wis
E. T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Minn
Chas, Pilling
Clifford
Grand Forks
N. D
J. B. Carbonneau, Jr
Main Street
Biddeford
J. M. MacLachlan
Watertown
S. D
W. V. Bennett
Leo Bidg
Omaha
Neb
W. H. Rogers
West $Th Street
Kansas City
Benj. Davies
Dunn Block
Great Falls
Montana
J. N. Grieve
Spokane
Wash
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Quaker Finds Humor in Donkey Bookstore Exchange
An elderly Quaker visits a bookseller and, when mocked as country folk, is offered Trigs an Essay on Rearing Donkeys. The Quaker calmly replies that the shopman should gift such a book to his mother, turning the insult into a mild rebuke.
Poison in the system under the pure food law
A judge remarks on a patient’s claim of malaria while noting the man only eats what is guaranteed by the pure food law. The doctor says the patient may indeed have poison in his system, highlighting regulation and health concerns in government policy.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Hase Ad
Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder promises rest and comfort for tired aching feet. The ad claims it reduces swelling and nervousness, making walking a delight. Sold everywhere for 25 cents with a note to avoid substitutes and send for a free sample to Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Rample
Alien
Olmsted
le Roy
Scream of Fun as Candy Is Seized from Baby
A quip diving into a playful dispute about candy, where one person recalls the moment as a humorous capture of a baby’s treat. The exchange centers on mischief and amusement, framed in a lighthearted conversational tone.
Misnathropic Guide Promises Paradise to All
A misanthropic figure named Rey and Dr. Thirdly claim to show the way to Paradise. The exchange hints at a promise to unite the unhappy and poor through their guidance and philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Paradise
Wet Weather Defiance by a Pair of Children
A rustic dialogue captures two children avoiding the indoors as rain pours, with one declaring he will stay soaked to prevent his mother from scolding and scarring her dress, while the other echoes the delay before entering. The exchange reflects rural childhood humor and weather impact on daily life.
Castoria Bottle Safety Endorsed for Infants and Children
Public health notices urge mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the correct signature and reassure that the remedy has been used safely for over 80 years. The message notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and emphasizes trusted branding and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Quarters and Halves at Lambs Gambol in New York
George Ade criticized extravagant modern wives at the Lambs Gambol in New York. He quipped that today married men have better halves while bachelors enjoy better quarters. Also notices claim Cole's Carbolisalve speeds healing of burns and cuts with samples available, and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup eases teething pain for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. O. Thompson
Purdue University Agricultural Extension
Purdue
Waee
Ntion
Oxford
Hampshire
Tunis
Southdown
Cheviot Ce
Dorset
Suffolk
Sean
Western
Bobby
Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Carter
Carters
Hammond
Louisiana
New Orleans
Kent & Thompson
P. S
Ines
Harold Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Address
Veterinary College
South 3Rd Street
Terres Haute
Indiane
World's Dispensary Medical Association
R.V. Pierce
Pres
Buffalo, N. Y
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!