Cattle Queen of the West and Other Notables
A feature portrait of Mrs. Ollie Northlane, famed cattle buyer known for judging stock by eye and her linguistic and musical talents. The piece links her skill to broader trends in agricultural education, noting Missouri's university courses and county programs integrating agriculture into schools. It also touches on Mrs. Lynch, the "Queen of Mamonds," court life, and a series of satirical nose-typing judgments of generals and leaders in a brisk, opinionated tone.
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Eire
Gie Northiune
Tairty
Weel
Atm
United States
Northiane
Thereat Lynch
New York City
Mamonds
Liguch
Diamenta
America
Nose Shapes and Character in Military Leaders
A historical note on physiognomy linking nose shape to character and leadership. It cites Wellington and Napoleon as examples who valued nose traits in choosing men for key roles, noting the practice as a historic crime in Elizabethan times for claiming such knowledge.
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Kelly- Kenny
Napoleon
Kelly-Kenny
Spert
Aristotle
Kitchener
Louis Botha
Roberto
Lord Roberta i
London Mail
Wellington
Pases
Waterloo
Elizabeth
Agricultural Education Emphasizes Business Retraction
The article notes growing focus on reduced commerce and industry activity compared with university attention to agricultural education. It highlights shifts in priorities as economies contract and institutions respond with emphasis on practical farming studies.
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Hkw
Earl's Eldest Son Dodges Vines on French Cycling Trip
The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post reports Lord Haddo, heir to the Aberdeen earldom, widely celebrated in Scotland after coming of age. While Governor of Canada, Lord Aberdeen and Lady Aberdeen supported temperance and reform work, and Haddo’s reckless ride with a French tutor produced a memorable misidentification of hops for vines during a two day cycle Through France he and the tutor toured wine regions and scenery, ending with the tutor tumbling from the bicycle.
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Madde
Haddo
Earl of Aberdeen
Scotland
Philadelphia
Lord Aberdeen
Canada
Lady Aberdeen
Lord
Haile
Thames
Aberdeen
Lord Haddo
France
Popl
Jord
Champagne
Judge Foote Quips On Orange Gift In Topeka Case
In Topeka Judge Foote quips about a hypothetical orange gift to Dr McCray. The remark pivots on wording for a deed or instrument granting interest, title, and enjoyment of the fruit with rind and pits, even as the judge notes possible legal drafting pitfalls.
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Maldiewamn Legat
Foote
Topeka
McCray
French minister grants engineers combatant status in fleet
M. De Lanessan, minister of marine, issued an edict allowing fleet engineers the honor of epauiota and awards, admitting them to the rank of combatants which had previously been denied.
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M. de Lanessan
African Diamonds Unearthed by Rich Contingent in South Africa
John O Reilly, a wealthy adventurer, discovered a rough diamond in Hopetown District, Griqualand West. After trials at Colesbury, Dr Atherstone of Grahams Town deemed it a true gem weighing 234 karats and valued at £500. The Cape governor Sir Filip Woodswohus purchased it, triggering a rush to dry digs at De Beers Kimberley and surrounding mines.
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John, O'Meally
John O'Reilly
Hopetown
Griqualand West
Vaal
South Africa
Schalk van Niekerk
O'Reilly
Beadlam
Colesbury
Atherstone
Grahametown
Cape
Filip Wodsehouss
du Tolta Pan
de Beers
Kimberley
Bultfontein
Prewile? Mina
Fragmented Aphorism on Speech and Choice
A fragment notes that every girl has a pet word she uses freely. The speaker approvingly contrasts it with harsh language while suggesting freedom to choose what to say. The line reads as a casual musing on language and personal expression.
Sugar and fatigue in muscles and war kite uses
Professor Frederick Les of Columbia University discussed sugar's link to muscle fatigue, noting that removing carbohydrate with phlorhizin weakens contractions. Experiments showed sugar restoration revives activity, suggesting sugar aid for active workers. Separately Major Baden-Powell supported using kites for war communications despite officials' opposition.
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Frederick Les
Columbia University
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Germany
Lea
Mosquito Canopy Frame Adapts Quick Bed Netting
An inventor Will J Durham of Knoxville Tennessee has patented a cheap mosquito canopy frame mounted on headboard brackets with a tilting net support. The rear frame end uses springs to pull the canopy taut against the headboard after deployment, operable from bed. War kites meanwhile travel to South Africa with Major Baden Powell, Mafeking defender’s brother.
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Will J. Durham
Knoxville
Ten
South Africa
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Bicycle Propelling Gear Aims For Greater Leverage
James Andrew Malone of Grayton Kentucky invents a device to improve bicycle propulsion by longer crank throw during forward motion while maintaining reduced throw when leverage is ineffective. The system uses cranks that remount and pedals positioned farther from the shaft on downward strokes to maximize efficiency.
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James Andrew Malone
Grayton, Ky
Quarts Thermometers and Tin Based Instruments
M Dufour reports experiments on using quartz and tin for thermometers and other instruments. He describes softening quartz in oxyhydrogen flame, making quartz tubes and tin reservoirs, and using a low melting, non vaporizing liquid like tin to measure temperatures from 0 to 580 degrees Celsius, with potential for higher ranges using cadmium and zinc points. the process includes removing air bubbles by tin melting and results in a bright surface resembling mercury.
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M. Dufour
Academie Dis
Anti kissing society formed by young women
A group of young women organized an anti kissing society claiming the act unnecessary. Members report the precaution aims to prevent unwanted advances and promote respectful conduct.
Kangaroos in Australia Decline Turns Herds into Issue
A fragmented report notes kangaroos once a plague in Australia, now facing scarcity concerns. The text suggests efforts to manage or herd them, highlighting a shift in population and potential economic or ecological implications.
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Australia
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Missouri
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