Boys' State Judging Contest at the Fair Grounds
The 1911 state fair judging contest for boys aged sixteen to nineteen featured participants from Martinsville Kingsbury West Point Dayton and Hope. Prizes included four Purdue University agriculture scholarships totaling $1900 and cash awards for top scorers in livestock judging and crop classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thompson
Merton
M. Tf. Overton
Martinsville
Loyal Reeder
Fillmee
R. Bausman
Daxton
IE. G. Brown
Halstein Helfers
Poland
China
Hampshire
P. R. Bausman Dayton
John A
George W. Vail
McCordsville
R. Clouse
Hope
D. O. Thompson
H. J. Allen
C. O. Cromer
Purdue University School of Agriculture and Experiment Station
Purdue School of Agriculture
Hey
Practical poultry hoppers reduce labor and control feed flow
The article explains dry mash feed hoppers as essential for modern poultry keeping. It notes hoppers save labor, allow birds free access, and help separate feed types to avoid waste. Wet mash adds labor and disease risk, while dry mash via hoppers balances fat and production with practical mixtures.
Plan a Concrete Floor for the Cow Stable
A straightforward plan to install a concrete floor in the cow stable. Includes surface preparation, setting depth, reinforcing, and finishing steps. Emphasizes drainage, bedding, and long term durability for cattle housing.
Remarkable cure for dyspepsia advocated by Munyon
A 23 year old man writes about chronic dyspepsia and insomnia affecting work and nerves. The physician professor Munyon extols stomach digestion as the key to strong nerves and success, citing famous leaders, urging use of his stomach treatment with free consultation at Munyon's Laboratories in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulling
Napoleon
Waterloo
Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Taft
United States
Ufe
Munyon
J. M. Munyon
Fifty-third
Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Clock repair aids time in library as hours fly
Grace notes the clock strikes twelve and the hours fly by. Tom observes their father has been tinkering with the library clock for the last ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Tom
Learned From Nature and a Witty Gardener
An enthusiastic friend praises a landscape gardener who oversees her work. She replies she learns many things from being with nature including whiskey tobacco and profanity. The piece ends with a social commentary on people seeking favors and others not needing work.
Human nature and medicine in a curious phrase
A playful, unfinished thought contrasts human nature with medicine as a walk to a hill and the memory of a long slide down, suggesting whimsy about health and movement rather than a factual report.
Advertising Cuts Dried By Soap Lye Joke
A humorous aside notes that while soap contains lye the material should not be injected into advertisements. The quip plays on the tension between chemical content and marketing copy.
Health as an Investment: Fraternal Orders Open Tuberculosis Sanatoria
Four large fraternal orders two international labor unions and a major life insurer have established tuberculosis sanatoria. Royal League operates at Black Mountain. Modern Woodmen at Colorado Springs. Workmen's Circle at Liberty New York. Foresters at Rainbow Lake New York with a second planned in San Francisco. International Typographical Union has ran a sanatorium at Colorado Springs since 1898 and the Printing Pressmen Union opened Rogersville Tennessee. A leading life insurer is constructing a Mt McGregor New York sanatorium, the first by an old line company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Royal League
Black Mountain
Woodmen of America
Colorado Springs
Workmen’s Circle
Liberty
N. Y
Independent Order of Foresters
Rainbow Lake
San Francisco
Cal
International Typographical Union
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union of America
Rogersville
Tenn
Mt. McGregor
Old Line” Insurance Company
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Mrs Mann of Osakis
Mrs Charles Mann from Osakis Minnesota reports severe back ache headaches and dizziness from kidney trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she regained strength and weight with no pains. Advert shows 60 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibaskry
Charles Mann
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Swiss Woman Preacher Miss Gertrude von Petzold
Miss Gertrude von Petzold likely becomes Switzerland’s first woman preacher after a cantonal synod ruling allowing women to preach. Born in Leicester England, she formerly led the Free Christian church there and has preached in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude von Petzold
Switzerland
Synod of the
Cantons
Free Christian Church
Leicester
England
Amused exchange at town hall speech prompt
Report notes a joking exchange about a planned town hall speech with a sister’s laughter described as hysterical and the remark triggering amusement. No other facts or names are provided.
Fire-Proof School Built Beside Collinwood Site
A new school building stands beside the Collinwood Ohio site where 175 children died in a 1908 fire. The design features direct-ground exits from every room and claims fire and panic resistance surpassing typical schools, as described by Popular Mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinwood (O
Carelessly Gathered
A satirical note comments on a new minister and his eloquence. It contrasts his speech with cut flowers lacking substance, implying his words lack connection to core themes.
Cole's Carbelsatve Skin Remedy Claim
Advertises Cole's Carbelsatve as a quick relief for burning itching and torturing skin diseases and burns with no scars. Promotes immediate pain stop and cure claim. Offers 25c and 50c bottles and free sample via J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Its Location. Little Brother-Where's my fishin' pole gone to?
A brief comic exchange features a child asking where the fishing pole went and the older sibling joking that it is being used as a hatpin. The snippet captures light domestic humor typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
No path to relief without early action warned
Advertisement urges early treatment for inflammatory rheumatism claiming life long disability if ignored. It promotes Hamlins Wizard Oil as a remedy to drive out the poison at first signs of pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qil
Such Is Fate and a Chamber of Oddities
A collection of quips and lines on fate and risk. It notes a wise man and fool in a boat exchange and a slogan about airships and flightiness. The piece ends with a reflection that the world judges arrivals, not the journey.
Truth and opinion clash in plain talk of honesty
A Truth Specialist argues that many claim to stand for truth while merely defending a difference of opinion. Biggins asserts loyalty to plain truth as the frank philosopher notes the distinction between truth and mere disagreement.
Nervous Prostration Notices Across Multiple States
A string of notices lists individuals from Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia seeking aid or information for nervous prostration. Names include Mrs Clara Franks, Mrs Mae McKnight, Airs W P Valentine, Dr Mrs May Nolen, Mrs R Kinnison, Mrs C Cole and Mrs Frank Clark with assorted locations and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
Clara Franks
R.F.D
Oronogo
Mae McKnight
Camden
N.J
W. P. Valentine
Coln
Muddy
May Nolen
Brookville
Ohio
R. Kinnison
Fitchville
C. Cole
Philadelphia
Frank Clark
Allanhann A
When We Get Down We Wonder How It Happened
An old newspaper clipping markets Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and wind colic at 25 cents a bottle. It also notes neighborly gossip and advertises Lewis' Single Binder straight 5e cigars for smokers seeking satisfaction.
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J. D. Harper
Fordue University Agricultural Extension
A. G. Phileps
Ian
HE Was
Caroema Fie Sau
Tage Free
Lotz Bros
NSIIS
Elm St.st Louis
Hiram Greene
Willie
Lewis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Elmo
Sarah J.stuart
Peoria
Ill
Christina Reed
Mound St. Natick
Mags
Nathan B. Greaton
North Main St
Milwaukee
Emma Imese
1St St
Chicago
Alvena Sperling
Clybourne
Galena
Kan
View Ave
Epping
N.H
Celia E. Stevens
Streator
J. H. Campbell
North Second St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Evens
Halsey St. Noah
Kty
Lizzie Holland
Cathamet
Wash
Elva Barber Edwards
Circleville
Alice Kirlin
West Huston St
Balem
Ind
Bronaugh
D. ¥. Aleshire
Phenix
R.I
Wm. O. King
Bar
Cauatiers N.J
Louis Fischer
Monroe St
South Sanford
Charles A. Austin
Schenectady
A.porter
Albany St. Taylorville
Til
Clara L. Gauwitz
R.R
Augusta
Winfield Dana
Arove Bt
Fast Earl
Augustus Lyon
Sikeston
Petre
Dema Bethune
Gardiner
S.A. Williams
Washington Ave
Wm. Ahrens
21St St
Bellevue
Edith Wieland
Wanrna
Anus Anderson
Raw
Wesleyville
Maggie Fster
Trenton
Olive
W. T. Purnell
Lincoln Avenue
Mden
Ela Johnston
Liberty St
Deage, T
Abs
Wm. Tully
Ogdem Avenue
Carabrita
Ph. Schattnar
Adrian
C. B. Mason
N. Oxford
Mass
Amelia Duso
Baltimore
A.a.balenger
R.E.D.L Negaunea
Mich
Mary Sedlock
Orrville
E. F. Wagner
Atwater
Minnie Muelhaupt
du Chien
Julia Konichock
Buffalo
Clara Darbrake
Mariasmont St. Winchester
May Deal
E.R
J. A. Brayero
Grayville
Jessie Schaar
Tates My Hio
Afra
Geo. Strickler
Murrayville
Chas. Moore
R. R
Chas. Booi
Bole St
Minneapolis
Minn
John G. Moldan
Second St
North
Fandson
Lena Carmochio
Westwood
John F. Richarda. Benjamin
Rio
Julia Frantz
RFD
Cyrus Hetrich
Cresson
Ella BE. Aikey
Fairchance
Idella A. Dunham
Box
DeForest
Auguste Wespermann
Dexter
Kansas
Lizzie Scott
IAM
Zvne
Putnam
Monage Drug Company
Quincy
Art Post Card Club
Jackson St
Topeka
Robin Hood
Robin Hood Ammunition CO
4Th Street
Swanton, VT
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