Suburban election farce lights Ruraldene parade
In Ruraldene a parody campaign grows wild as John Henry and Goosedipper lead a parade for Peter Grant while rival William Gray contends. Cards, zany skits, and a fireworks finale electrify town. the clash leaves Uncle Peter’s funds strained but townsfolk buzzing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Doolin
William Gray
Peter
Tam
Josh
Bunch
Ruraldene Palladium
Ruraldene
Buraldene
Peter Grant
Mayor Grant
John Henry
Mirabel
Claudius
Goosedipper
Insomniiahurst
Martha Grant League of Helping Hands
Conrad
Lady Friends
Hopbeaters
Hank
Lizzie Joyce
Lizzie
New York
Uncle Peter
Uncle William
Gray
Bil Gray
Parn
Jefferson
Rock Pile
Silver Corner
Sousa
Man
William
Gabe Malone
Slide Riverside Park
Conrad Puffenlotz
G. W. Dillingham Co
Lights of the Holy City in Jerusalem
The article notes Jerusalem’s streets and many buildings lit by oil lamps with only three private electric plants. The Turkish government seeks a ten ders concession for electric lighting, but implementation will take time. Oil lamps, three vapor lamp types, and one American gas-based model exist. city plans include replacing oil lamps with electric lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Stockholm
Chicago
Cork blocks amuse children in German home setup
Floors and furniture remain unscathed as youngsters play with new cork building blocks in Germany. The lightweight durable blocks resist scratches, offering safe play and creative construction for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berkshire hogs praised for temperament and breeding value
H C Coleman of Turner County South Dakota extols Berkshire hogs in the Orange Judd Farmer. He notes their good disposition mothers milk prove excellent for litters and that sows fatten well, with strong demand in eastern markets. He describes March to May farrowing and care routines, feeding, exercise, and mail sales strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Coleman
Turner County
South Dakota
Orange Judd
Blackleg Threat to Potatoes Across the United States
Blackleg, a bacterial disease of potato stems and tubers, is spreading in parts of the United States. Affected plants appear undersized with light green to yellow foliage and dark stem discoloration near the soil line. Seed tubers show soft rot, and germs spread via wounds and cracks. treatment and seed selection are urged to curb spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Novel Team of Horses
Chicago features a quartet of unruly horses described as a team of four big truckers. They respond to commands with unexpected reflexes, stopping on a dime to defy expectations. The driver calls it a personal idea and an advantage in surprising rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Market for Live Toads in Horticulture Prices
English and French gardeners seek live toads to control pests and pay up to 25 dollars per hundred. It is estimated that a boy killing a toad represents a loss of 100 dollars in farm stock value each time.
Precautionary soil treatment for potato disease
The text notes using formaldehyde gas as a treatment for potato scab. It mentions uncertainty about whether disease germs survive in soil to infect future crops and advises keeping the land in grass, clover, or cereals for as long as possible before replanting potatoes.
Army Horses Mobilization Fears Cited by British Visitor
London based Capt Archibald 8 Black notes on mobilization needing 132000 horses for British army. He cites authorities claiming enough suitable horses exist in the country though their location is unknown. He warns against reliance on mechanical transport and notes foreign armies buy the best horses while Britain counts peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald
Black
London
Washington Herald
British War Office
Soy Beans and Cow Peas as Hen Feed
A bureau of animal industry test compared palatability of soy beans and cow peas for laying hens. Hens in both test groups readily ate the beans and peas, doing as well as on the standard wheat and corn ration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Animal Industry
Java Coffee Crop Estimate By Governor General
The governor general of the Netherlands India estimates the next Java coffee crop at 4,133,000 pounds. This forecast highlights expected output for the regional coffee trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Netherlands
India
BUNK FOR FATTENING CATTLE DESCRIBED IN USDA BULLETIN
A USDA bulletin explains fattening cattle in a dry feed lot, detailing a two bunk system on a plank platform 16 feet by 6 feet. Bunks measure 2 feet 6 inches high, 3 feet wide and 16 feet long with 4x4 inch uprights and 2 inch planks for braces and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Sugar Beet Experiments Expand Across 260 UK Farms
Experiments with the sugar beet are underway on 260 farms across the United Kingdom, marking a major early step in evaluating crop performance and potential national sugar production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United Kingdom
Training Colts Affects Colts Prices By Hundreds
Training methods shown to influence colt prices by about one hundred dollars per head. Trainers emphasize conditioning, handling, and early schooling to boost sale value.
Jesus the Kingly Friend and Model of Love
A devotional on Jesus as the kingly friend whose love endures to the end. It contrasts Jesus with era powers, praises his universal friendship, and urges believers to emulate his care for the marginalized and the needy, showing how Christ’s love guides charity, forgiveness, and social mercy.
Kingdom of God and earthly pursuits admonition
Rev. Charles B. Mitchell of Cleveland argues that religion calls believers to seek first the kingdom of God rather than wealth status and comfort which fade quickly, urging adherence to the enduring divine goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Mitchell
Methodist
Cleveland
Time Fragments Wasted by People Who Cannot Seize Moments
A reflective note quotes Montgomery on the value of moments and the tendency of people to waste years chasing elusive time rather than capturing small, meaningful moments present in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Onlookers Saintly Saturday Sunday Parody
A humorous verse by Wilburd Nesbit contrasts a man’s weekday hustle with a saintly Sunday. The speaker imagines six busy days dulling his virtue, while Sunday brings rest prayer and spiritual refreshment, satirizing weekly grind and heavenly reward.
Tempted patient rejects diet advice from doctor
A dialogue shows a patient resisting prescribed foods, joking that any medicine-like diet will harm or help little as long as it tempts the appetite. The doctor repeats guidance while the patient protests.
Curious Umbrella Case Sparks Courtroom Delays
The bailiff asks Mr. Spuddigott to testify tomorrow in the umbrella theft case. Spuddigott muses over appearing and notes a visit to the courthouse to swore off his taxes.
Bonnets Spark Quiet Fashion Revolt Idea
A witty exchange has a fair young woman doubting larger bonnets and a wise youth suggesting not revolt but continuing to wear the bonnets. The lighthearted dialogue reflects fashion debates of the era with playful tone and social commentary.
Youthful Casuist Says Stay On Steps Amid Sound Event
A little sister recalls Mamma’s rule to stay on the steps while the hand organ player on the corner becomes a focal event. The big brother insists the organ is an event not a circumstance, urging the children to move.
Maiden Meditation on Doddbroke Proposal and Hs
In Maiden Meditation the speaker wonders how to reply to Lord Doddbroke. If she agrees she would live in England and drop her h sounds. Her writing instructor claims her h usage is the most artistic he has ever seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Appius
Claudius
Appius
Gladiolus
Nothing In a Name Play Snags January Faults
An ambitious dramatist recalls writing a play titled The January Thaw and notes it failed to win acclaim, only meeting a February frost in reception. The exchange underscores the fickleness of success in theater.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John, Henry
Ae Ae
George V. Hobart
Somniahurst
Salt Lake City
Bangor
Maine
Panama Canal
Spartacus
Bill Gray
George Washington
Peter Grant Zouaves
Pete Grant
John Henry Home Guards
Lights OF
Holy City
Berkshire
Jesus
John
Judas
Sid
Bethpage
Rome
Ganges
Israel
Ko Yacchous
Kingdom of God
Wilburd Nesbit
Cahae
Amie
Micah
Severn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!