Diverse Rural Musings From an Early 1900s Column
A series of short, textural notes cover crops, livestock, markets, and social observations. Topics include April wheat prospects, evergreen trees, nutrition comparisons, frost risks, Easter fashion, religious revival critiques, timber for cabinet work, legal cautions for real estate and horse trading, legal liability for dog injuries, highway taxation, weed seed vitality, poultry economics, dairy and butter practices, beefsteak pricing, investor warnings, beef and horseflesh in cities, milk production economics, agricultural trade totals, and a July hailstorm sparrow control note with a tally of dead birds under maples.
Wide-ranging Rural Mottoes and Tax Talk in a Frontier Column
A collage of observations covers immigrant crowds, road taxes, and self-reliance, then shifts to agriculture notes on weeds, borers, and natural processes. It recalls local frictions with Polish Chinese workers, farm economics, and a quirky report on dairy and cheese quality across the regions.
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Nature
Planting the Tree Transplanting Tips and Care
The article outlines key principles for successful tree transplanting. Preserve as much root system as possible, shield the plant from sun and wind after digging, trim the top to match pruned roots, and ensure moisture. Heavily mulch transplanted trees for the first year to support growth.
Rare Deeds Pack Seed Gifts to Congressional Voters
A number of back-district voters receive seed packets including radish rutabaga onion squash and flowers from their congressmen. The packages include planting directions and a demand for reports on value and adaptability to the growers latitude, aiming to provoke a smile.
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Department
Poor Reading Access Drying Mind of Farm Family
The passage describes a rural family with about a dozen books but only one newspaper, neglecting children’s education. It notes the father spends on upgrading farm stock and machinery while depriving the children of magazines and papers for learning, leaving them ill informed and awkward compared to other farm families.
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Herkimer County
N. J
West
The Farm Tiller Gains Social Standing And Hopeful Progress
A farm speech argues farming earns social respect as wealth culture and dairy life blend well. It contrasts past prejudices with a bright future for farmers embracing progress while warning on famine risks and the need for improved methods and reduced waste.
Handling Neighbor Chickens and Garden Damage
The article explains legal options when neighbor chickens damage a garden. If trespass occurs you may catch and hold fowls as security, or sue for damages even for a small sum. Do not shoot the fowls. train a dog to chase them away and deter future visits.
Seventeen Year Locusts Alarm Fades Into Farm Weed Threat
The article notes recurrent sensational claims about the seventeen year locust arriving this year and scaring the public. It argues the hoppers would cause far less damage than farm weeds do, suggesting weeds pose a bigger threat to crops.
Women and Men Miserable From Kidney Trouble
An advertising piece asserts kidney and bladder disease affect both sexes, causing diminished ambition and cheer. It promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy, claiming rapid relief and inviting readers to request a free sample bottle and pamphlet from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ohio a Great State promotes diverse industrial growth
The Ohio census bulletin highlights 32 898 factories employing 370 000, with wages totaling 3183 000 000 annually and output valued at 832 000 000. Manufacturing grew 250 percent in 20 years, while Ohio remains strong in agriculture and transportation, building interdependent growth with neighboring states and industry.
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Ohio
Oho
Pittsburg
Burnheimer Nominated Amid Partial Vote Returns
With five precincts missing Canton reports Dr Frank Gavin 1954 and Dr Lawrence Schiltz 1982 votes for coroner giving Schiltz a 28 vote plurality. Barnheimer leads county commission 1161 to 1104 over Seacrist. Missing precincts include McDonaldville Bridgeport Paris Elton and Stands. Funeral notices for Richard J Jennings and Dr J M Bye plus exam results and Canton team rout over Standards 26 to 0.
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Canton
Frank W. Gavin
Larence F. Schiltz
Schiltz
James O. Barnheimer
M. L. Seacrist
Alliance
Burnheimer
McDonaldville
Jackson Township
Bridgeport
Marlboro Township
Paris
Paris Township
Elton
Sugar Greek Township
Tuscarawas Township
Pigeon Run
Columbus
State Board of Charities
Richard J. Jennings
Ball & Jennings
J. M. Bye
George 7 Harter Bank
Patterson-Boxwell
Leo X. Blanty
Walter Miller
State Commissioner of Education
Mahai Tey Park
Canton Teans
Cleveland
Fisher Assault Trial Pending Advised By Judge
Justice Paul Saturday heard the state against Edward Fisher on assault and battery. Prosecuting witness Charles Witt testified amid others claiming varying accounts. The court still has the case under advisement. Christian B Hoffman Dies At 65 Civil War Veteran Painter Wife and two sons mourn loss funeral Tuesday.
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Paul
Edward Fisher
Charles Witt
Christian B. Hoffman
Kent Street
Hoffman
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln address by Choate
Ambassador Choate’s address outlines Lincoln’s early life and struggles, his evolving character, and his mature leadership. The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway arranged publication and offers copies by mail for six cents to FL A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Abraham Lincoln
Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
FL A. Miller
Chisago
Low Fares Advertised by Chicago and North Western Railway
Very low rates during March and April from Chicago to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden and Salt Lake City priced at 30 00. Spokane 20 50 Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many other points. Tourist sleeping cars daily from Chicago to the Pacific Coast. For maps and particulars apply to the nearest ticket agent or A de Cleveland 2384 Superior street Cleveland Ohio.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Helena
Butte
Anaconda
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
Pacific Coast
A. de Cleveland
Superior Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Travel Like Princes Tour Reveals Superior Pioneer Limited Cars
Observers note Prince Henry of Prussia’s special train to the United States is no match for the Pioneer Limited fleet in daily service. The buffet, compartment and standard sleeping cars aboard the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul trains between Chicago, St Paul and Minneapolis are praised as superior, offering travelers princely comfort anytime.
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H. R. H. Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Paul Road Pioneers Electric Lighting in 1888
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway nicknamed the St Paul Road began using electricity for lighting in 1888. It pioneered traveler comforts and luxury in its Pioneer Limited trains, a standard later set for beauty and elegance in car design.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Pioneer Limited Receives Largest Dining Car Yet
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway adds a 42 foot long dining car on its Pioneer Limited. It is wider and higher than prior cars, seating 36 with a kitchen for six cooks, six Walters and a conductor. Previous cars lacked space for patrons, prompting the upgrade.
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Chicago, Millwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Pioneer Limited
Walters
Pioneer
Lower Rate Excursion to California
Summer travel offers from the Railway with the lowest round trip rates ever. Routes available from Chicago via Kansas City Omaha or St Paul or other lines with return by different routes. Electric lighted trains. Pioneer Limited style. Write for confirmation to Florida Agent Mall er General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee
California Illustrated The Chicago 400 travel journal
A descriptive notice promotes California Illustrated The Chicago 400, an illustrated travel journal from the Chicago Northwestern rail way. It praises tinted half tones and perfect letter-press and offers free delivery or mailing on two cents postage.
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Chicago
Chicago & M Northwestern Railway
California
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Til
Notice to Township Trustees and Physicians May 1902
Notice states that on May 5, 1902 bids will be opened for physicians to treat and furnish medical aid to Stark county indigent residents. Trustees are to meet infirmary directors at the courthouse office that day. bids go to secretary Canton Box 480. Signed by W. M. Hardgrove president THOS Miller vice president Andrew Reese secretary.
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Stark County
Ohio
Canton
Court House
W. M. Hardgrove
Thos
J. Miller
Andrew Reese
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North Dakota
Germany
Alimentary Canal
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Minnesota Experiment Station
Wisconsin
America
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Madison Square
Pualla
State
Louisville
A. A. Slusser
Shusser
Marina
Hockenberger
Seacrist
California Illustrated
Massillon
A. W. Chase
Akron Street
K. F. Diehm
FS. Craig
South
Erie Street
Ethan
Plum Street
John Andrews
5. Craig
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Washington St
Buffalo, N. Y
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