Wright county voters lean Republican in strong landslide
Election day results show Wright county retaining a GOP majority with Andrew Ross and S.J. White among a slate of Republican judges and officials winning. Notable names include S.W. Hopper as presiding judge and J.N. Pryor Jr. as circuit clerk, while Democratic and Progressive votes were limited. Across the state, the GOP secured momentum though Missouri went Democratic.
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Wright County
Mansfield
J.E.P
JR. Deckard
Albert Slate
Missouri
Wright
Opera House
A. Reed
Greene County
R. Farren
Harry Green
Gabe Calhoun
Odd Changes Telegram From Abroad Witty Exchange
A fragment shows Mrs Mips reading a telegram noting changes in writing since a traveler left. The line playfully imitates a misquoted speech, reflecting a domestic moment with humor and dated diction. The source centers on a brief, lighthearted exchange.
Quite Different Gobble Case at the Table Fun
The remark suggests a humorous jab about a young Gobble with a dubious illness called Fapid consumption. The exchange plays on paws and dining, hinting at a lighthearted kitchen scene without further context or consequences.
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Gobble
Paradoxical Result Involving Smith and Plot
Paradoxical outcome emerges as Smith faces a plot allegedly cooked up by his own friends. The remark hints at internal tensions and political intrigue affecting the situation. The discussion centers on loyalty, motive, and the unintended consequences of alliances.
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Bin
Remarkable War Writer Frederick Palmer At Front
Frederick Palmer, author of The Last Shot, is a cosmopolitan war correspondent. Born 1873 in Pleasantville Pennsylvania, he covered Greece-Turkey, the Klondike, Spain, the Philippines, Peking relief, the Russo-Japanese War, the Balkan wars, and the 1907-08 fleet travels with Admiral Dewey. Now at the front, he serializes The Last Shot in these columns.
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Pleasantville
England
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United States
Spain
Admiral Dewey
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Dairy cow rest improves herd quality and future calves
The author argues cows need a seasonal rest of three to four months to recover between lactations. Intensive dairying should balance feeding with rest, preventing weakened calves and declining herd quality. Individual cows vary, some dry easily while others milk up to calving.
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M Coverdell
Made a Difference in Neighborhood Harmony
A humorous exchange contrasts a yelling Smith child with Millie singing in the yard. Harry notes Millie’s lyric soprano and practical talents, remarking she is a true helpmeet who knows tire mending and wrenches as well as Smith. The dialogue hints at unlikely compatibility through shared problem solving.
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Smith
Harry
Millie
Social Ethice Injuries and Etiquette Question
A reader says they slipped on a highly polished floor and sprained an ankle. They ask whether suing a best friend for damages would breach etiquette and harm their relationship.
Noted Quip Reflections on Eating and Fate
A humorous fragment depicts a diner lamenting excess and a quick witticism on foie gras. The narrator notes a moment of contemplation as a tooth is pulled, with a line about thoughts turning toward heaven and the contrast between face and mind.
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Church
Heaven
Gotham
Woman Suffrage Satire in Poems by Paw and Town Topics
A humorous verse pair critiques male resistance to women's suffrage. Paw ridicules voting rights for women while confessing domestic bias and economic burdens. The piece juxtaposes Prairie politics with a Springfield Republican touch, ending with a jab about a tobacco coupon bill and a mock cost estimate.
Pollination of Corn Tasselle Covered While Immature
In corn breeding, a simple method covers tassels and ears with ten pound Manila paper sacks to avoid foreign pollen contamination. The tassel is protected before anthers protrude, then pollen is applied via a small insect powder gun. The process aims to maximize silk pollination while eliminating cross contamination and requiring multiple passes for best results.
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H. F. Roberts
Artificial Brooding Troubles and Survival Rates
The article outlines common artificial brooding death causes such as overheating chilling overcrowding cannibalism leg weakness and white diarrhoea. It notes that a 60 percent maturity rate via artificial means is very good and that 90 percent is possible but rare, with 60 percent mortality still making it profitable in large flocks.
Fruit In Fancy Packages and the Campaign in England
Fruit packing in fancy packages draws attention as Western growers lead the way and others copy. The Liberal Progress notes the militant campaign in England, saying officials are being whipped into shape.
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England
Fortune teller’s tale on spouses and riches
A playful exchange between No Buch Man and Widow Wyse in which a fortune teller prophesies a wealthy, handsome, intellectual husband for the speaker, who retorts about rumored multiple marriages. The banter highlights social views on fate and marriage in a light, witty tone.
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Kitty
Wyse
The Wrong Diagnosic And The Awnings Fact
A quirky local vignette features an inquisitive stranger debating a man who claims to seek to ease others burdens. A South Side matron, Mrs Malaprops, embodies a modern prototype in witty conversation. A Washington visit includes a dark skinned diplomat who says he is Peruvian and prompts a weather quip about Peru.
Wife longs for knowledge of husband’s whereabouts
A distressed woman laments not knowing where her husband goes. A sympathetic neighbor replies that at least the husband does not break the law. The woman concedes she sometimes wishes for more recklessness so she would understand his evenings if he were jailed.
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John
Reckleas
Tea harvesters question on jabekle method in dialogue
A brief dialogue shows a farmer asking how to harvest tea crops with a jabekle. The boarder replies lightly, indicating a casual, humorous tone about local farming technique.
Farmer's Ad Sparks Trout Sale Stir
A farmer's advertisement drew sharp attention as it advertised trout for sale. The prompt promotion created a notable stir among locals, and the promised catch proved to be trout as described, attracting interest and curiosity.
Dairying on General Farm
Studies of the dairy business show that profitable dairying works best when combined with other crops. Labor needs for milkers and corn and alfalfa production require year round work, making diversified farming essential for steady employment and efficient use of farm hands and horses.
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H. A. Harding
Illinoia Agricultural College
TEST THE COWS REGULARLY FOR TB ERADICATION ACTION
The dairy task is to eradicate tuberculosis with state aid. Owners of infected cattle bear responsibility for disease control while dairy sections show progress through vigilant herd management. Regular testing by dairymen keeps disease from spreading among free herds.
Root Knot Trouble In Sandy Soils Affects Crops United States
Root knot disease caused by a nematode damages many crops including alfalfa vetch clovers tobacco potato sweet potato watermelon cucumber cantaloupe and tomato. It also harms common weeds like pigweed wild carrot paralane and morning glory. Prevention through pure land for two years or planting resistant crops such as winter rye oats cowpeas or peanuts, plus weed control and deep drying of soil, offers best reduction.
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N. Fulton
United States
Skim Milk Boosts Egg Production In Hen Tests
In a paired test begun November 1 with 60 pullets split into two equal pens, one fed skim milk and the other only water, the skim milk group produced far more eggs per day. By May 1, the milk-fed hens yielded higher egg counts in cold weather and used less feed, with the water group showing reduced credit for eggs and higher feed costs. Tests across breeds confirmed the results.
Corn Valuable for Poultry
Corn is a valuable poultry food but overfeeding fattening hens is said to cause harm. Hens that exercise and lay well stay lean. those lazy and not laying fatten. Overfat hens should be kept apart from males, and limited evening grain with green food can reduce surplus fat.
What Allo Means in Modern Farm Manufacturing
A fragmented passage argues that applying modern manufacturing principles to farming yields efficiency. It cites a factory owner complaining about workers who sing or range music on passing steamers, suggesting they exert themselves in a different way. The text contends Tangolog is work.
Disturbing Factor in Cinema Prompt Unease
A viewer recalls a disturbing moment during a film as a young woman nearby, personally known to one of the actors, comments on the picture. The remark suggests lingering unease and social discomfort triggered by the screening.
Nuisance debate over nativity and grown up children
A resident argues about letting them have the nativity scene while another complains grown up children make flats hard to rent. A separate roadside artist scene shows a motorist offering money for a painting and a painter delaying work to sell later.
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Sineteen
The Very Idea Exchange Sparks Talk of Exclusivity
In a playful exchange, Mr. Snifthaon Slowie-Why do you want to go to crowded auditoria. Mrs. Smiftheon-Sloane Responds that exclusivity matters only if others notice. The dialogue hints at social gatekeeping and preference for private venues.
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Mr. Snifthaon Slowie
Aulther Redorta
Warming Up on a Warm Summer Day
A faded verse hints at a summer scene with wilted rhyme and muted enthusiasm as the heat rises. The fragment suggests a playful, poetical tone about changing seasons and growing fatigue.
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Wien
Parrot Clock Tale in Harper's Magazine
Rose visits Arabella to see a new parrot bought by Arabella’s mistress. Rose learns of a clock bird that speaks and tells the wrong day, noting the bird is not real but wooden, and the exchange ends with amused disbelief.
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Rose
Arabella
Caid Ambetta
Harper's' Magazine
Fisherman’s Luck Sparks Surprise Pole Rescue
The summer boarder praises the fisherman for luck not in catches but in keeping his fancy pole and reel safe. The proprietor recalls fearing someone would steal the prized gear as the day began.
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