Odd Bits From The State Mixed With Odd People
A Pennsylvanian reports seven double yolk eggs yielding 14 twin chicks from a hen. An accident at Reading depot cuts off H H Snyder’s right leg. Henry A Shoppell dies at 69 after a premonition. Mrs Eliza Weidner buried at Coopersburg lays in her grave for herself and her husband. Rev Dr Revere Weidner, Chicago Seminary president, is her son. 107 year old Samuel Neuin visits Lebannon, once voting for Adams. The Clearfield Republican hints at bachelors for marriage, offering partial lists upon recommendation. Dr J G Shuman recounts a Penn German lingo miscommunication about a liver enlargement and a deaf family audience.
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Harry Houpt
Mauch Chunk
Reading
H. H. Snyder
Tremont
Henry A. Shoppell
Hampton Soldiers
Eliza Weidner
Blue Church
Coopersburg
Weidner
Clearfield
J. G. Shuman
Pennsylvania
Akron
Snyder County
Weill
Incongruous Quotes on Divorce Satire by Eliot
A fragmented passage discusses incongruity and marriage satire. It mentions a divorce lawyer humming a wedding match and notes hatred like fire turning light ribbish deadly, attributed to George Eliot in a satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linele
William
George Eliot
Gamble’s First Chautauqua Audition Sparks Lone Echo
Ernest Gamble returned from Europe to seek work and found a chance at Chautauqua. Dr. Palmer granted him five minutes and the young tenor impressed the audience. The success led to three seasons as a soloist with the Mother Chautauqua, beginning at age twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gamble
Europe
New York
Chautauqua
N. Y
Dr. Palmer
Tye
Mr. Gamble
His Delightful Bull in Irish Editor Quip
An Irish editor remarks on Ireland and its woes saying the cup of misery has long overflowed but not yet filled to the brim. The phrase reflects enduring hardship and wit in a period-appropriate tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Bear & Long’s Coal and Lumber Yard
Lititz
None-habit philosophy quote attributed to Zimmermiin
The remark argues that unless a habit brings happiness, the best choice is to contract or abandon it. It critiques habitual behavior by suggesting happiness as the ultimate standard for pursuing any practice or routine.
Holstein Cow Milk Cost Efficiency Explains Big Ratio
A Holstein cow, weighing 1200 to 1400 pounds, has an enormous feed intake and milk output. The article compares a Holstein to a large factory, arguing that greater production lowers per unit cost despite lower butter fat content, noting its natural efficiency in milk production.
Holstein cows produce more milk but with lower butterfat
A Holstein’s large size and high feed capacity allow it to yield large milk quantities at lower cost per quart, though their milk averages about 3 percent butterfat. Other dairy breeds may have higher butterfat but produce less milk overall.
Incomplete Milking Harms Cow and Dairyman Profit
Incomplete milking robs the dairyman of the richest portion of the milk and damages the cow by reducing daily production and shortening lactation. Drawing the last pint takes a bit more time but yields gains for both the cow and the owner.
Autumn Calves Gain Faster With Shelter In Winter
Experiments in Ireland show autumn born calves gain faster during winter when housed in a well ventilated shed compared to unshaded calves. By midsummer the difference fades. Wet weather harms unprotected cattle more than prolonged cold.
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Ireland
Good and Poor Cows in Poultry and Farm Notes
Discussion on culling mechanisms to improve herd profits and poultry industry trends. Notes include Ireland egg production and export value, England’s egg deficit, molting cures, and a toe into show practices. Queensland Leghorns’ record laying and influences of breeding methods, with caution on double mating and color outcomes. Also touches on skunk interactions near farms and general poultry management tips.
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Ireland
England
Poultry Journal
Gatton
Queensland
Australia
Johnny Bull
Chautauqua offers broad appeal to all ages and interests
A historical pitch extols Chautauqua as for men and women, with children’s delights and broad educational entertainment. It touts accessible, nontechnical learning, wholesome fun, and invites families to buy season tickets for six days, urging readers to watch for sale dates.
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Chautauqua
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Dr. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
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Buffalo
N.Y
Hiat
la France
Paris
Firube
E. Main St
Lititz Pa
The
Lancaster Trust Co
Queen St
Lancaster, Pa
Hon. J. Hay Brown
John D. Skiles
Grabill B. Long
Town Hertzler
Herbert C. Miller
Mellinger
Joan 8. Grayrill
W. A. Hwnsee
J. W. Hartman
John Wertzler
John A. Nauman
John B, Miller
Philadelphia
New Ladies
Joseph Dreifus
A. H. Kreider
W. Vine ST
Lancaster
O.N. Derr
S. M. Huber
East Main Street
Degker and
Janssen
Aaheeet
J. B. Young & Son
E. Orange St
New Implement House
W. F. Groff
Ind
M. Bowman
Rothsville, PA
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