The McCracken Gang Terrorizes Range Horses in the West
Texas outlaw William McCracken and his gang stole and hid horses across Wyoming Montana and South Dakota. Sheriffs deputies and a blood hound pursuit tracked them to Thompson Creek Montana where a dramatic escape and gunfire followed. The gang operations extend across the Badlands and require persistent vigilance from local lawmen.
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Montana
Wyoming
Dakotas
Horseman’s Protective Association
West
William McCracken
Belle Fourche
S. D
McCracken
Outfit
Thomas Tait
Campbell County
J. T. Farrell
Crook County
Tatas
Tait
Sturgis
S. C
Chuck Fitch
Gillette
Miles City
Mont
Sun Dance
Wyo
H. J. Chassell
T. W. Matthews
Spearfish
Farrell
Texas
Alzada
Thompson
Bobby Shorthandle
Babe Ellis
Jim” Roberts
Garfield McCoy
McCracken Ranch
Thompson Creek
John Thorn
Crooke County
Hy Hance
Butte County
South Dakota
Sonny
Thorn
Hance
Mrs. McCracken
Dude
Northwest
McC
Dressy Paris Model Features Full Skirt Shapes and Basques
Idalia de Villiers reports from Paris on a new dressy style with very full hems and plaited basques. The Beer model shows a raised waist, wide skirt hem, and basque coats with oxidized steel embroidery, contrasted by a bright brocaded satin lining. Paris society seeks flattering, comfortable fits over sensational silhouettes.
Inventions and Advances Highlight 1915 Reports
In 1915 US industrial and trade growth marked Alaska’s commerce rise by over 12 million dollars. Innovations include a Danish 16 person lifeboat, Australian auxiliary soles, hinged sunglasses for baseball, a nonlocking handcuff, and Eiffel Tower time signals received by Swiss church tower. Other items cover seed scarifiers, an international currency calculator, and Bertillon ridge-print registration by an Omaha dentist.
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London
England
United States
Alaska
Switzerland
Eiffel
Paris
Iowa
Changefulness and the value of opinions
A witty exchange compares changing opinions to handling a twenty-dollar bill. Senator Sorghum notes caution: if care is not taken, you end with nothing of value. The remark frames opinion shifts as a monetary risk.
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Senator Sorghum
Do You Believe in the Theory of Reincarnation
A dialogue notes belief in reincarnation and questions whether theory translates into practical impact. The speaker expresses confidence in the idea but doubts its real effect in daily life.
Their Reading. Aplayful proverb swap about marriage flirtations
In old times men who chased and knocked down maions they wanted to marry changed an old proverb. The exchange asks what the modified line was and replies it meant for them it was hit and miss.
Senator Sorghum Quips On Nonsense And Policy
A humorous exchange features Senator Sorghum commenting on the value of lighthearted remarks versus serious product claims. The dialogue contrasts relish for whimsy with the urge to treat one’s own offerings as crucial to policy.
Taupe Hats Dominate Spring Millinery Trends
Taupe-colored hats and taupe straw turbans surge this spring in turban and small sailor shapes. Designers emphasize clean lines with minimal trimming and crisp bows. Millinery ribs double over stiffeners to resist dampness, keeping shapes intact.
NEW FASHIONS IN LIGHTS
The article notes evolving home lighting with indirect and shaded lamps, mushroom globes replacing chimneys, and eye friendly shades. It urges adopting new shades and placements, selecting linings and materials to suit rooms, and valuing comfort over novelty. It highlights glass shades, cloisonne, and metal filigree hoods as stylish options.
Attractive fur cape features in spring and summer wear
Fashion emphasizes fur dominance with spring and summer ensembles. A small mole skin cape filled with rose and gray striped silk shows fur attachments on many garments. The cape in the photo serves as an unusual striking neckpiece.
Glazed Kid Trim Fad Describes Spring Coats
A fashion note on glazed kid trimmings for spring coats highlights motor coats with glazed kid facings straps and trim. Most popular colors are gray brown tan and white with occasional bright accents like scarlet blue or emerald for younger wearers.
Duty to Cultivate Beauty for Every Woman
A 19th century exhortation argues beauty rests on inner virtue. External form matters little without pure mind and noble character. Vanity and ill temper destroy beauty, while kindness and self discipline enhance it.
Debunking Facial Hair Myths About Oily Creams
Authorities deny any link between facial oils like vaseline and hair growth. Daily use is unnecessary for most. weekly application suffices. Olive oil is proposed as an equally effective alternative for those trying to avoid hair regrowth.
Drying Hair With A Hat Brim In The Sun
A brief tip suggests using the brim of an old straw hat to dry hair in the sun. This method aims to absorb moisture quickly while keeping the head shaded from direct heat.
Success of a Prosperous Hog Breeder
C W Hickman explains selection of brood sows for large litters. Ideal sow shows low frame, deep body, strong back, broad shoulders, and refined feminine head. Emphasizes fecundity, citing Wisconsin and U S Department of Agriculture data on litter sizes. Replaces old sows only when warranted to maintain strong familes.
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C. W. Hickman
Idaho
Wisconsin Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Rye as Dairy Cow Feed: Evaluation by Prof Caldwall
Pur due dairy expert I J Caldwall notes rye ground as cow feed closely matches corn in composition and can substitute pound for pound with fair results. Two ration options use rye or corn with wheat bran oats and cottonseed meal, feeding one pound per eight and a half pounds of milk tested.
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I. J. Caldwall
Purdue
Health and thrift in hogs through mineral mixing
North Dakota experiment station expert W. H. Peters prescribes a supplement for hog health and thrift. Mix two bushels wood ashes or charcoal with one peck air-stacked lime one gallon pulverized copper sulfate one quart salt and one pint flowers of sulfur. Feed in a box for constant access or weekly as convenient.
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W. H. Peters
North Dakota
Pen for Farrowing Sow
When a sow nears farrowing, even six weeks away, provide her a pen by itself. This ensures controlled feeding and prevents theft or crowding by a master mate.
Demand for Horses Keeps Draft Breeding Alive
Demand for heavy draft horses for breeding persists despite tractors and motor trucks. The article notes that horses remain in use on roads and farms, sustaining a market for breeding stock amid mechanization.
Using tractor on very small farms
TI W Dickerson of Illinois Experimental Station notes a well-built tractor under $1 000 can replace three good work horses and pay in some cases. Success hinges on farmer skill and operation details. on 1/4 to 1/2 acre rotations limited plowing may curb payback unless higher value tasks are pursued. Two farms joined may justify tractor use.
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TI. W. Dickerson
Linois Experiment Station
Plowing Oats Versus Disking Land In Ohio Trials
Ohio station reports six years of data showing disked land yields exceed plowed ground and seed bed prep costs are lower. Cleaning seed to remove small grains deemed unprofitable, with minor yield gains from repeated cleaning. Best results occur unless weeds are plentiful or soil is very heavy.
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Ohio
State Experiment Station
Thirsty Chicks Warns On Incubator Care
Abnormal chick thirst stems from over warming and poor ventilation in incubators. In hot weather lower temperature and increase ventilation to prevent panting. Regular checks help safeguard hatchlings.
Use Judgment With Whip in Colt Training
Guidance urges careful use of the whip during colt training stressing restraint and humane handling. Advocates thoughtful technique over harsh punishment to temper fears and promote steadiness.
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Seeief’ Buiter
Dressy
Idalia de Villiers
Boston Globe
Ohio Station
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