Co operation in Donegal turns barren hills into thriving village
Paddy Gallagher leads Dunglow’s Templegrove Co operative with Irish Agricultural Organization Society backing. Farmers gain guaranteed manures, lower prices, and better markets for eggs lace and knit goods. Communities unite to raise incomes and reduce debt through local industry and direct-from-source purchasing.
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Dunglow
Donegal
Ireland
County
Paddy Gallagher
Horace Plunkett
Paddy
Scotland
England
Dungalow
Irish Agricultural Organization Society
Gallagher
Agricultural Department
Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society
Cooperative Wholesale Society
Mr. Gallagher
Pey
Templecrone Co-operative Agricultural Society
Strawbane
Derry
Government
Co-Operative
Co-Operative’ Society
Ose
Sir Horace Plunkett
Organization Society
Whitesale Society
Dublin
Western Newspaper Union
Malaria Control Advances Highlighted by Dr Wallen
At a Royal Colonial Institute meeting in London Dr Malcolm Wallen outlined malaria prevention work in the Federated Malay states. He described open drainage for pool breeders and drainage for stream breeders, noting hill streams drive hill malaria and citing research in the Himalayas, Madras, Sumatra, Panama, British Guiana and Barbados. The talk emphasized health gains for agriculturists and land cultivation and the vast commercial value of malaria control in tropical climates.
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Royal Colonial Institute
London
Malcolm Wallen
Federated Malay States
Duara
Himalyas
Jeypore
Madras
Sumatra
Panama
British Guiana
Barbadoes
How to Shave Easier and Protect Razor Blades
A historical note advises using lather wash to remove dust, apply a thin layer of vaseline with a small brush, relather without wiping off the vaseline, then shave. Initial results may seem tepid, but benefits become clear after a couple of days.
Wilson outlines plan to ban trusts and regulate railroads
President Wilson argues for a comprehensive trust control program. He proposes high level reforms to prohibit interlocking directorates and to extend Interstate Commerce Commission powers to supervise railroad finance, plus an administrative body to guide enforcement and reduce uncertainty.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Trade Commission
Strickland Gillilan Plans Ice Water Trick Lecture
Strickland Gillilan, famed for his Off Ag'in on Ag'in Finnigin verses, prepared to lecture in a Missouri town and asked the committee chair for a small pitcher of ice water on the platform. When asked if it was to drink he replied, No, I do a high diving act.
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Mian
Tryrest
Sean
Alps
Seale
Strickland Gillilan
Finnigin
Missouri
Gillilan
Leverybody's
Getting a Light. Carter borrows a match from stranger
London Punch sketch shows Carter proposing a lift after borrowing a match from a stranger. He jokes about not being allowed matches while carting blasting powder to old quarries, reflecting humor about dangerous work and improvised habits.
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Carter
Siong
London
Quite Natural Charm Across Ten Years Of Marriage
Dialogue highlights jest about affection and endurance in a long marriage. Mrs Pickle praises her partner while Mr Longwed quips that even a rhinoceros would grow tender after ten years of heat.
Marriage Rule Shocks Suburbs Minister’s Medical Certificate Demand
A conversation in the Suburbs reveals a minister refuses to marry unless a medical certificate is shown. Crawford asks if obtaining one is difficult. Suburbs notes it is easy since the minister’s kinfather is a doctor. The judge comments on the odd family connection.
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Crawford
Why girls should take to farming discussed
A natural endeavor debate questions why girls who must work should pursue farming. It asserts farming is the science of husbandry and explores gender roles in employment within agricultural life.
Skeleton in the Browns' Family Cat Topic
A lighthearted tale about the Browns leaving behind a cat named Tigy during a summer trip and discovering the pet after they returned, prompting a humorous discussion of forgotten animals.
Long Distance Giver and a Penny Prank
An old gentleman known for supporting foreign missions jokes by beating a newsboy out of a penny. The sketch centers on human nature and a remark about the boy’s mischief.
Expensive Acquaintance
A man quips about sending a wedding present to Miss Splicer, noting their close relationship. He cautions his wife that she warned against becoming too intimate with that girl who seemed likely to marry soon.
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Miss Splicer
Policy Promise When Money Burns A Hole
A humorous exchange where a comical agent and a savvy client discuss drafting an insurance policy that will still be sound if money becomes suddenly scarce. The dialog showcases wheeling and dealing flair and a playful tone about financial security.
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Smarty
Perfect Surgical Success Shrouded by Death
A surgeon’s operation is called a success while the patient dies. The exchange questions how the death impacts the assessed success of the procedure, reflecting medical ambiguity in outcome reporting.
The Matrimonial Agency Photograph Promise
A humorous exchange highlights a wealthy single woman valued at $400,000 being advertised for a husband. One man quips he need not see her photo, claiming he can imagine her anyway, underscoring satire of matrimonial ads.
Candor praised in a Walt Whitman maxim
A Whitman quote extols perfect candor, saying all faults may be forgiven of one who speaks with unhidden honesty. The line highlights candor as a virtue worth valuing above faults.
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Walt Whitman
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Wilson
Congress
State of the Union
Matt
Satan
Russia
Yushinsky
George Kennan
China
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Israel
Baal
Thomas
Lord Jesus
Saul of
Tarsus
Gate of
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Dan Crawford
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