Health headlines warn that child survival skews national death rates
Elmer B. Rittenhouse argues that declines in U S mortality come mainly from saving infants and fighting childhood diseases. He notes rising midlife deaths from heart disease and degenerative disorders, calls for earlier health exams and broader public health services, and urges balanced life habits and temperance to extend lifespans.
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New Jersey
Chicago
New Orleans
Bright
Rittenhouse
Mr. Rittenhouse
United States
England
Wales
Handy Poultry Yard Watering Device
An illustration shows a device for watering chickens. An airtight keg on a stand connects by two pipes to a trough. Water flows into the trough until it rises and stops, then resumes when air reenters, maintaining a steady supply.
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Richard Lee
Neosha Falls
Kan
Rat Proof Chicken Roost Demonstrates Rodent Safe Design
An illustrated article presents a rat proof chicken roost built from wooden planks and wire. The roost uses two four foot planks and five three foot planks, with wires attached at the corners to create a suspended perch. The setup places the front end about sixteen inches and the back around twenty seven inches above the floor.
End of caponizing season for winter poultry
The piece notes caponizing season ending and urges starting trap nests for records of winter layers. It discusses vermin battles, scarce eggs, and advises on sick fowls, treating scaly legs, and choosing between scrubs and purebreds. It warns overcrowding and stresses keeping young thrifty layers.
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Okfer
Blue Promises and Quiet Realities in Everyday Life
A reflective piece contrasts bragging with restraint and questions luxury’s value once accustomed. It uses vivid imagery of blue liquids and subtle social critiques to explore material desires and honest living.
Fragmented Health Flashes and Political Rants
A garbled note mentions sickly children and teething disorders with digestive issues. It shifts to claim political arguments cost more friends than they gain votes, reflecting a diffuse, scattered domestic and civic concern in the era.
Castoria Reminder for Mothers Over 30 Years Use
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the genuine signature of Gye, noting it has been in use for over 30 years. The ad emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and mentions Fletcher's Castoria as the product children cry for.
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Cceeesenes
Rittenhouse
England
Watts
Fletcher
The Crooked Way Case Notes and Whitman Quote
District Attorney Whitman remarks on a western banker who stole deposits and lived beyond means. He cites a motor car, a mansion with eleven baths, a college son, a daughter entering society, and a wife seeking diamonds. The banker’s downfall followed as the tale ends with a punchline about being crocked.
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Whitman
New York
The
Washington Star
Newstand views on literature and journalism standards
The author contrasts newspaper and literary aims, arguing literature should distill events into potent meanings. He rejects the idea of literature as detached or decorative, stating it must be as stern as journalism while elevating material into life giving significance.
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Sun
No Strangers Allowed in Railway Mail Car Incident
Postmaster General Frank H Hitchcock visited Union Station in Washington to observe mail handling in a railway Mail service car. A burly clerk dragged him toward the door and told him to stay out, citing strict orders to keep strangers from the cars.
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Frank H. Hitchcock
United States
Union Station
Washington
Hitchcock
Popular
No Medicine But Change of Food Gave Final Relief
A Wash woman describes relief from chronic stomach troubles after switching to Grape-Nuts. She suffered for five years from dyspepsia constipation and pain before trying the cereal. After two weeks she felt better and in two months was well and eating as she wished with Grape-Nuts and cream for breakfast.
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Battle. Creek
Mich
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