Cornstalk Disease Explained by Prof Moore at Brookings
Prof L Moore reports Brookings station findings over thirty years of corn smut exposure in cattle. He argues no toxin or germ causes the disease, attributes illness to overfeeding spoiled fodder, and outlines preventive cutting of stalks and cautious treatment options including laxatives and drenches.
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L. Moore
United State Experiment Station
Brookings College
Mayoraf Kaneda
Stalus
Mayo
DeWitt's Little Early NKisers Promote Liver Cleansing
S. H. Soal lin advertises DeWitt's Little Early NKisers as dainty pills that cleanse the liver remove obstructions and invigorate the system for better health.
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DeWitt’s
S. H. Soallin
Dream or Vision of Indians Haunts Cowhand Tale
Grizzled Bob Morrow recounts a Pecos valley incident where his partner Lee Wells was killed by arrows while protecting horses. A haunting dream or vision showed Wells dying and horses spared, then Wells appeared again to confirm the oracle. Authorities offer no explanation.
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Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Bob Morrow
Bob
Lee Weiss
Lee
Lee Wells
Les
Dobe
New York Mail and Express
Mischievous minister’s boy birthday slippers tale told
The Philadelphia Press quotes a joke about a minister’s mischievous son who receives slippers from ladies after his birthday. The piece contrasts his father’s spanking slipper with the soft gifts. Nearby a draftsman fears moving air and suspends a feather to detect drafts.
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Philadelphia Press
Population figures for South Dakota cities
Washington cites census results ranking cities with 2000 plus population. Sioux Falls leads, followed by Vermilion Watertown and Mitchell shown in the list. Public Opinion questions Mitchell's large population versus Watertown and calls for action on local census findings. One Minute Cough Cure advertised by S H Scallin.
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Washington
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Bucenes Pierrensacte
Vermitlionvsis
Watertown
Mitchell
S. H. Scallin
Acknowledgment from Congregational Sunday School
The superintendent and officers thank all who helped make the Christmas cantata a success Monday evening. Special thanks go to the entertainment committee Mesdames Scallin Tomlin and Ferrie, C. W. Downey for Santa Claus, Mrs Martha Turney for the piano, and the decorations committee for enhancing the event. Signed S. H Scallin Superintendent and D. R Tomlin Pastor.
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Congregational Sunday School
Scallin
Tomlin
Ferrie
C. W. Downey
Santa Claus
Martha Turney
S. H. Scallin
D. R Tomlin
Will Buy Hides and Furs Fridays and Saturdays
Farmer's sheds host W M White inviting locals to bring hides and furs on Fridays and Saturdays. The ad blends with medical copy about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from S H Scallin, claiming it digests all foods and aids digestion during restoration.
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W.M. White
S.H. Scallin
Big Auction Sale Auction by A T McGovern & Sons Next Week
A half page notice from A T McGovern & Sons announces an auction sale starting next week Wednesday January 2 at 3 PM. The firm promises a fine line of goods and urges readers to read the advertisement to learn the exact items. Also advertised is DaVitws Witch Hazel Salve as a healing antiseptic with claims of scarless healing. Counterfeit warnings by S H Scallin are included.
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A. T. McGovern & Sons
Hieware
S. H. Scallin
Offhand fix for lowered pitch in theatre piano
Sir Augustus Harris faced a complaint from a famed opera prima donna about the rehearsal piano being too high. Drumclanus answered with a swift misdirected remedy, ordering Forsyth to saw inches off the piano legs to lower it.
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Augustus Harris
Drumclanus
Forsyth
Genetus the Actor Named Patron Saint of Christian Players
An English investigator notes that Genetus, an early Christian who spoke to a heathen crowd under Diocletian, won his place by proclaiming belief in Christianity and was executed. For years Christian actors revered him as their patron saint.
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Genetus
Diocletian
Ambition Realized as Blobbs backs Barnstormer Stars
A Philadelphia Record item notes Blobbs, once a boy who sang of becoming an angel, has now fulfilled his dream by backing the Barnstormer's Colossal Aggregation of International Stars. The tribute hints at an early death but frames his support as the fulfillment of a lifelong wish.
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Blobbs
Barnstormer
Vphiladelphia Record
Senate Ratifies Hay-Paunce Treaty After Quick Debate
In Wasuindoy on December 22 the Senate approved the Hay-Paunce treaty as amended, voting 65 to 18 after a brief session. Six roll calls on amendments preceded the ratification, with Lodge pushing a verbal change to clarify the scope of amendments.
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Wasuindoy
Senate
Lodge
Thurston, Gallinger
Wolcott
Bard
Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Allen
Senate Committee Reports Substitute Army Reorganization Bill
Washington December 20 The sub committee on military affairs completes work on the army reorganization bill and will submit a complete substitute for the house bill to the senate. The proposal retains regimental artillery, avoids corps form, follows Root staff officer guidance, allows beer sales at canteens by removing beer from prohibited items, and sets maximum army strength at 100000.
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Senate
Washindton
State Committee On Military Affairs
Root
House
Reapportionment Bill Sparks Split in House Committee
Washington Dec 22 Representative Hopkins chairman of the census committee filed the majority report fixing House membership at 357 for the next decade. Burleigh of Maine filed a minority report with six members in favor of 386 members. Crumpacker of Indiana also submitted an independent report favoring reductions in Southern representation to abridgment of suffrage, proposing 3874 members.
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Washington
Hopkins
Committee On
House
Burleigh
Maine
Crumpacker
Indiana
Popular Vote Totals in Recent Election Revealed
The Times table shows 13 967 299 total votes with McKinley at 7 217 677 and Bryan 6 357 853. Other figures include Woolley 207 368 Barker 50 188 Debs 94 552 Maloney 33 450. McKinley lead 859 824. majority 458 056. Bishop Hale Dies in Illinois Cairo death shocks Springfield diocese.
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New York
the Times
McKinley
Bryan
Woolley
Barker
Debs
Social Democrat
Maloney
The
Times
The Buddha and the hawk tale of Nirvana
A New York Journal anecdote contrasts two paths to happiness in Buddhist lore. A saint offers his flesh to weigh down a bird of prey, carving himself to save a creature, ending with a moral about Nirvana and sacrifice.
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Bird of Prey
New York Journal
Cobwebs to Stop Bleeding Debate Raises Health Risk
A report notes an old remedy using cobwebs to halt bleeding can cause serious infections. A woman with a head wound allegedly contracted lockjaw after cobweb application, with a scientist claiming cobwebs harbor germs.
The Log of a Ship and Its Measuring Tools
The article explains a ship log with three parts the log chip the log line and the log glass. It describes how a floating object left by the vessel records speed as it drifts while the vessel moves away and notes that modern patent logs use clock work to count knots per hour without manual input.
The London Bus Advertising Compared By Boston Traveler
A Boston Transcript correspondent portrays London's advertising buses as overwhelming and hard to read. He argues American efforts are modest in comparison and notes the bus design hides destination details among many ads.
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London
Boston Transcript
England
America
Origin of Crape on the Door in Death Customs
The article traces the custom of placing crape on doors after a death to ancient English heraldic practice dating to 1100 A D Hatchments displaying noble arms were shown in front of houses when gentry died and were diamond shaped with quarreled arms overlaid in sable.
Farmer Suit Sought Near Four Corners
Mr Reuben Hay of Four Corners asks for a good farmers suit and a blithe reply says a nearby pharmaceutist offers suitable garments. The exchange appears in Harper's Bazaar with a humorous tone about local shopping.
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Reuben Hay
Four Corners
Harper’s Bagar
Not True to Its Name in Theatrical Quip
A friend challenges a playwright about starting a piece titled Turned Adrift. Barnes Tormer, a noted tragedian, recalls the attempt but says no one would float it. The Indianapolis Press notes the line.
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Barnes Tormer
Indianapolis Press
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