Public Sale Listings Cattle Horses and Farm Implements
Auction notice details livestock including 11 head of cows and calves with Jersey Holstein and Shorthorn breeds plus a team of driving mares, 1 shorthorn cow milking, multiple Jersey animals, 74 Duroc herd, and farm implements such as wagons plows harrows and seeders. Terms require cash for small sums and credit with note for larger amounts. Auction led by WM. Dehaven with Col A G Madden and M Sowers as clerks.
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Jersey
Public Auction at Rhodes Farm Near Covington
Public sale of horses cattle hogs grain and farm implements at the Rhodes residence five miles south of Covington on Thursday March 5 1914 starting 10 oclock a m. Items include draft mares yearling colts a coach gelding a milch cow hogs oats implements and straw with terms cash under 5 dollars and 9 months credit on larger sums with note and approved security. Lunch provided by U B ladies at Wabash Chapel.
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John Oso
John Deere
Jonn Eara
Oliver Walk
WM. Dehaven
Covington
Snodidy’s Mills
Perrysville
Rhodes
A.G Madden
U. B
Wabash Chapel
Savage Race in New Guinea Described in Papuan Flows
In Girara country Papua New Guinea natives claim dog descent and display five totems on houses. Villages sit on hillocks with multi hundred foot long common halls for men while women use separate doors. Sorcery dominates western areas and the chief is said to be a head sorcerer capable of spirit travel and killing.
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Girara
Papua
New Guinea
Publishers vet manuscripts before print
The article notes Macmillan accepts about one in a hundred submissions and contrasts this with other publishers. It cites John Inglesant first declined by several houses, then privately printed, later acquired by Macmillan. It mentions Mrs. Humphrey’s copy and Thomas Hardy’s famous rebuff as examples.
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Mr. Macmillan
Humphrey
Macmillan’s
Thomas Hardy
San Francisco
First Flight of a Swallow Chick by the Barn
John Burroughs describes the anxious moment as a swallow chick takes its initial flight from the barn roof. The young bird tests its wings under wary parental guidance, then returns briefly before venturing out again.
Wanted to Finish the Job
James Francis Dwyer the novelist plans a round the world trip with money in his pocket after a past abuse incident in Sydney. In New York he asks to see an old contact, claiming a prior scam and wage. He says he intends to confront the man, aiming to hit him in the other eye.
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James Francis Dwyer
New York
Sydney
Rowlingson
Dwyer
Home Doctor Eye Wash and Home Remedies
An old household guide recommends a wash for eyes using one pint boiling water one teaspoon refined borax and 15 drops spirits of camphor to flush three times daily. It also outlines treatments for tired muscles two ounces chloroform two ounces alcohol one ounce water and warm rub. potato rub for tired feet. chalk or salt on corns. and sweet nitre for cold sores.
Tell tale marks in detective tale prompt
A detective story line features Mr Dolan claiming knuckle prints under Ca sey's left ear reveal secrets about Ca sey the contractor and his troubled marriage. Mr Rafferty questions the method as the tale unfolds.
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Mr. Dolan
Casey
Mr. Rafferty
Family ties deepen after wedding revelation
A conversation notes a surprising marriage between a son and the family cook. The exchange expresses relief at unifying the household and preserving family bonds amid the discovery during an investigation.
No Wonder as Town Faces Dog Epidemic
A sharp quip links heightened canine issues to local theater experiments. The speaker jokes that aggressive dogs stem from trying new plays, underscoring a satirical view of city life and public order.
Timber Sense Favors Odd Paths In Humorous Exchange
In a playful exchange a character notes that official timber rarely acts logically. The other asks how, and the reply suggests it seldom takes to the woods, implying unusual behavior and a pun on movement through forests.
Railroads win pass dispute lore at luncheon tale
Elisha Lee, counsel for railroads, cites Vanderbilt story at a New York arbitration luncheon about passes. A passenger boasted paying fares while others pressed him about it, illustrating the social sting of free rides.
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Elisha Lee
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
New York Central
Albany
Mr. Vanderbilt
Conversation Reflects Urgent Union of Two Lovers
Dialogue reveals a tense match of age and wealth as a younger woman weighs marrying an older man. She notes his wealth but fears his habits will hasten her aging as wife. The exchange hints at social pressures and personal sacrifice within a contested marriage.
Charity bazar kiss sale sparks price debate
The New York World quotes a boothholder promising kisses at a charity bazar with a dollar price and a skeptical passerby remarking that charity events attract potential robbery fears. The exchange highlights tensions around fundraising tactics and attendee safety.
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New York World
Applicant seeks exchange editor role amid newsroom humor
Applicant expresses interest in becoming exchange editor. The managing editor questions the fit, and the applicant jokes about past duties, claiming to have once "besa paper banger."
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Exchange
Besa Paper Banger
Had Lost His Spectacles Sir Evelyn Wood Rescues Trollope
In a London Chronicle retelling, Anthony Trollope once fell behind during a hunts meet after losing his spectacles. Sir Evelyn Wood, then a hunting companion, stopped to retrieve Trollope's glasses from the field, fitting them back to his nose so Trollope could rejoin the hunt.
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Evelyn Wood
Anthony Trollope
T. H. & Escott
Trollope
Mr. Escott
London Chronicle
Pfibber Called Unreliable Despite Occasional Truths
A dialogue notes that Pfibber is deemed unreliable yet is acknowledged to tell truth on several occasions, highlighting inconsistency in judgments about his reliability.
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Pfibber
Artesian Water Tapped in Australia Lake Frome Area
A great artesian basin in southern Australia yields high quality water after extensive boring. In the Lake Frome region a new supply was tapped last month producing about 230000 gallons daily, expanding the potential for stock breeding and agriculture across arid lands.
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Australia
Lake
Frome
Time to Speak Up in a Wireless Age
Miss Wantem grows weary as Mr Nutt delays a confession after three months of calls. One bright evening he muses on progress, claiming life is becoming wireless. Miss Wantem retorts that even the sofa is turning wireless, in a sharp exchange.
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Miss Wantem
Mr. Nutt
Twobble's Infamous Infinite Capacity for Pain
A character named Twobble is described as unable to take sins but possessing an infinite capacity to inflict pain on everyone he encounters. The dialogue contrasts his perceived limit with his harm to others.
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Twobble
The Reason Why People Want to Muzzle the Press
A dialogue contrasts fear of sharp press critique with a claim the press bites. The exchange frames a debate on media restraint and criticism.
We are going to do away with the middleman in everything
A provocative remark contrasting efficiency demands with tradition, noting the minstrel show dynamic where end men relied on a middleman. The quote hints at a broader debate about removing intermediaries in various operations.
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