Dooley-Hennessy Wild Bill and Josiah Henson Legacies
A retrospective note on Finley Peter Dunne's Mr Dooley and Mr Hennessy with their Chicago saloon chats. It recalls Wild Bill Hickok and the myth of a revolver duel, then exposes the true 1876 Deadwood killing, and ends with Rev. Josiah Henson’s tombstone find linked to Uncle Tom’s Cabin through Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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Finley Peter Dunne
James McGarry
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Mr. Dooley
Mr. Hennessy
Hinnissy
John J. StcKenna
Archie Road
Thingls
Hennessy
Feotshild
Mr. Hinnissy
Manny
Dimmicrats
Hey
Bill” Hickok
William
Frontier
James Butler Hickok
Illinois
Missouri
United States Army
West
Wild Bill
Hickok
Kansas
Deadwood
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Dresden
Ontario
Canada
Josias Henson
Tori
Garriet Beecher Stowe
Fom
Chatham
Josiah Henson
Boro
Tom
Boston
Caton
How a Phone Call Saved A Miner At Bentley Colliery
An inquest into the Bentley colliery explosion near Doncaster England heard a miner Swit left the pit minutes before the blast after receiving an urgent private telephone message. The tragedy killed 45 miners and prompted inquiry into the incident and timing of the call.
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Bentley
Doncaster
England
Swit
Heat from red peppers aids rheumatism relief
A brief health note claims red pepper heat provides almost instant relief for rheumatism. The piece parallelly notes a fatherly hobby can keep a man engaged with his son, and that fame cannot compensate for genuine effort.
Good in Silence and the Value of Self-Control
A meditation on restraint and courtesy, arguing that disputing with others grows contempt for opinions. It warns that sustained resentment harms interactions and advises keeping one’s mouth shut, though acknowledging the difficulty of silence.
Poultry Feed for Poultry in Winter Months
Extension poultryman O C Ut ford of Colorado Agricultural College outlines winter care for laying flocks. Emphasizes ample clean water and a steady mash, with a scratch ration of 40 parts corn to 60 parts wheat. Recommends monthly grain amounts per 100 hens and suggests green feed, gravel, lime, and regular feeding routines to maximize egg production.
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O. C. Utford
Colorado Agricultural College
Early laying discouraged for pullets say Minnesota expert
Miss Cora Cooke of the University of Minnesota extension division warns against early egg laying. Pullets should reach proper maturity and weight before laying to prevent undersized eggs and poor persistence, and to ensure larger eggs and better flesh.
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Miss Cora Cooke
Minnesota Agricultural Extension Division
University Farm
Miss Cooke
Miss. Cooke
Cull Out Poor Pullets From Rhodesland Stocks
From a large Rhodesland stock, nearly 10 000 birds returned between March 1 and September 20 with a profit of 1.91 dollars over feed costs for pullets and 1.0 dollars over feed costs for hens. Average egg production was 100.9 eggs for pullets and 94.3 eggs for hens over seven months. The lesson: culled nonproducers when the flock reaches about 2 percent in egg production, then remove those slow to mature or unprofitable.
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Rhodesland
Poultry Care Notes Warn of Feed and Water Needs
A damp house causes poultry troubles and good feeders are key. Poultry ration must meet maintenance and egg production needs. Don’t hold eggs for hatching more than ten days before incubating. In 92 New York flocks, average mortality runs 23 percent. Water supply must be ample and warmed to about 60 degrees in winter.
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New York State
Missionaries Embrace Air Travel to Reach Distant Lands
Catholic missionaries are increasingly using airplanes as rapid safe transport in Africa and Asia. Mon signor Grison in Stanleyville reports cutting travel to three days by plane. In Siam the first commercial air line aids ongoing missionary journeys. The moral impact on natives is described as excellent.
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Congregation For the Propaganda of the Faith
African
Asia
Monsignor Grison
Stanleyville
Africa
Rome
Siam
Primitive Areas for Parks Bring Back to Nature Vision
The forest service plans primitive areas in national forests to preserve pioneer conditions for visitors. These zones would offer simple amenities and emphasize unimpaired natural values, appealing to travelers while conserving nature as a future national park model. Capture Bazel Their engagement was quite a surprise Helena To him or to her
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The
Forest Service
Bazel
Syrup Pepsin promoted for children and adults
An old ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild stimulant for children and adults. It claims improved digestion, regular bowels, fewer sick spells, and fewer bilious days, urging households to keep the preparation at home and avoid harsh cathartics.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
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