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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
3
A fragmented poem fragment from the Atlanta Constitution reflects on three friends in loneliness and night. The piece muses on judgment day as darkness parts and memories linger, with a refrain of ghosts and silent company by the fireside.
Mr Gray and Lady Gwen debate a New Year pact as Gwen’s good resolutions threaten their romance. He suggests a legal twist to keep her from flirting with Bob, risking the collapse of their marriage and his own hopes for an honest year together.
Dr. A R Conrad and his wife were shut out of a Coliseum door in St. Louis. With coat tails stuck as the door closed and no usher to help, the physician cut off the trapped tails with a pocket knife and later sought a tailor.
A patient visits a doctor who is visibly anxious claiming the doctor may have transmitted the disease. The doctor confesses fear that he cannot cure it, producing a humorous exchange cited from Harper's Weekly.
Chicago reports James A. Patten selling May wheat at a record 1.38 a bushel as flour prices rise and bread makers push higher costs. New York markets show Bermuda potatoes at 7 a barrel and asparagus at 5 a dozen, with Virginia frosts and dry spells driving scarcity and fears of a wholesale trust.
Advance sheets of the new Washington State criminal code reveal a strict anti tipping provision. It states that any employee of a public house or public service corporation who solicits or receives gratuities from guests and any person giving gratuities shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This marks the first indication that such a law passed by the Legislature.
Chicago James A Patten sold 5000 bushels of No 2 red cash wheat at 1 38 f o b cars highest price of the year for this grade He predicts higher prices for July and May contracts as new crop months trade at discounts and blames farmers preference for oats and barley for limited wheat production.
Renters in Southern Indiana refuse to work land on shares and warn landlords crops will be destroyed if land is rented for less than two thirds of the crop. An organization modeled after night riders forms in Pike and neighboring counties. Landowners reject renting for less than half the crop.
A Florida agriculture column explains guinea hens as small eggs and gamey meat, suitable for free range farming with low maintenance. It notes origin from Africa, care needs, and that hens hatch best in warm weather, with a small, profitable flock. It also provides quick animal health checks for temperature, pulse, and respiration.
The article explains how guinea fowl imprint on humans after close contact, their nesting habits, and how domestication changes color. It details male and female vocalizations, defense behavior at night, and notes quirks of the common pearl variety. It cites David Roberts in Florida Agriculturist for health indicators.
A compact observation discusses voters and party loyalty before elections. It notes two groups: angels on one side and devils on the other. The piece adds that some men endure much to dodge paying their bills.
A short quotation emphasizes the value of proper tool upkeep and regular lubrication to ensure efficiency and longevity. It notes rust remedies and the importance of maintenance for economy of time and effort.
A column stresses choosing the best breed for profit and warns that farmer allegiance to a breed boosts success. It also advises on food grinding grit, arguing hard grit and sharp action are needed while gravel and cracked oyster shell are inadequate.
A reflective note contrasts a candidate’s friendliness with a dog that mirrors the election mood. It quips about men’s sneezes, railroads, and the stubborn truth of human nature, suggesting even the most capable evolve through mistakes. Lyon is cited as unable to alter human nature.
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