Milkmaid’s Mirthful Note Sparks Curious Conversation
A fragmentary line reads Milkmaid an 4 made me a well and I can never say too much, leaving readers puzzled about its origin, meaning, and whether it ties to a longer poem or advertisement.
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
3
Weather Prophet and Pocketbook Incident
A cut fragmentary piece recalls a farmer blaming a frog for a rain shower after predicting 24 hours of clear weather. In a separate vignette a passerby notes seeing a man drop a pocketbook. a boy returns it but is accused of misdeed before the man stops him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omahe Street
Inman
Back to Pulpit but Food Did for a Clergyman
A waterfront community notes a clergyman who found relief in a public meal. The report highlights how a simple act of sharing food restored the preacher’s spirits and drew neighbors together in a quiet scene of fellowship.
Balloon Incline Railroad Promises New Mountain Lift
A 19th century suggestion from Consul Willan Bordé Kriton describes a stationary balloon lifting a car along a mountain rail using hydrogen up and water ballast for descent. The system would bypass tunnels, with a circular passenger car suspended from the balloon and speed regulated by a conductor. If adopted, it could replace incline cable systems and link with city mail routes for faster dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consul Willan Borde Kriton
Bamberg
Experimenta
Supreme Court in Maddie May Passes Rate Bill Debate
The senate passed the rate bill on May 18 and on May 21 the supreme court, illustrating Bailey's wisdom and Allison amendment absurdity, faced a divided bench in an interstate commerce case with one member disqualified by interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Maddie
Senate
Bailey
Sleepy Mistake on London Train Ends in Freedom
An urban councillor of Milton Keynes, Sitt tingbourns, England, rode a Barking line train when a sleeping policeman mistook him for a prisoner and dragged him from Plaistow to Bromley-by-Bow. After a long cross-examination the councillor was freed and returned home by cab. Separately an ad touts De fiance Starch for lighter, stronger laundry starch that preserves fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Sitttingbourns
England
Barking
Plaistow
Bromley-by-Bow
The Extraordinary Popularity of White Goods This Summer
An advertisement notes Defiance Starch as free from injurious chemicals and safe for fine fabrics. It claims its stiffness is strong enough to use half the usual quantity, delivering a finish comparable to when the goods were new, amid praise for the product's quality.
Shelter Tents and War Time Manufacture Notes
Fragmentary notice discusses shelter tents used by Japanese troops and Australian military concerns over manufacture or importation. It notes waterproof sheets and light weight, with unclear phrases about soldiers and potential import controls amid late war context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Linden Sea Cow Stall Described for Proper Hygiene
The Rural New Yorker outlines a Linden Sea cow stall design focusing on a fixed standing layout to prevent foul behavior. It details wooden and iron components, a 14 foot feed trough with heads, intricate joints to trap dust, partitions, and supports to keep cows from upsetting udders, with dimensions tailored for 1000 to 1200 pound cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurely
Cretting Note on Garden Vines and Weeding
The note describes garden maintenance including weeding tomato vines and removing overgrowth. It mentions keeping stakes tied and clearing undergrowth. The text reads as a rough wire service style update on yard work and timing.
The Shepherds Crook Tale Of A Shepherd Rock
In a rural drive an automobilist scene unfolds under a bright summer sky. A shepherd demonstrates the crook’s use by lifting and guiding a dozen sheep, explaining that a shepherd without a crook is like a fisherman without a hook. The story blends whimsy with a plain lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Egg-O-See Health Message and Promotion
An old advertisement extols Egg-O-See as nourishing and tasty hampering digestion of wheat and other foods. It claims natural elements in wheat support bone and muscle, presents Egg-O-See as simple to prepare, tasty, and healthful, and invites readers to request a free book and order from Hog-O-Shh Company at 10 First St, Quincy, IL.
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First St
Quincy, IL
Learn the housewifely arts for a happy marriage
Advice urges girls to train as good wives and accept love with responsibility. Do not string along or seek extravagance, and treat the fiancé as a future husband to be loved, honored, and respected.
The Mewsepaper pledge to fair and diligent journalism
The text proclaims a commitment to honest work and fair news coverage for the community. It emphasizes combining brains judgment and knowledge with devotion to a high purpose, noting editors must set a good example for their readers and parents for their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwelthiheld
Themelves
Eioripides
Hair Regrowth With Cuticura After Scalp Disease
A testimonial from Mrs. W. F. Griess of Clay Center, Missouri, claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured a diseased scalp after severe hair loss. She shampooed weekly and applied the ointment twice weekly, leading to five years of long, healthy hair and no itching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Griess
Clay Center
Mob
Benjamin Jeans Retires After 54 Years on Express
Benjamin Jeans retires as guard on the London and Birkenhead express after 54 years of service. He reportedly traveled over 4,000,000 miles, equal to about 160 trips around the globe. The piece notes longevity and dedication in a rail career.
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Benjamin Jeans
London and Birkenhead Express
Equator
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