Reincarnated Egyptian Sage Lures Elite to Hindu Cult
Thurston, a Thames houseboat philosopher, proclaims himself reincarnated Sethi I and tours London soliciting disciples from English high society. He teaches a syncretic Hindu mysticism, claiming ties to Gosavathan lore and Himalayan adepts, while mentoring American actress Cora Urquhart Potter in Staines.
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Himalayan
Thibet
Thurston
Cambridge
Tennyson
Byron
Thames
Regent Street
Staines
Cora Urquhart Potter
Brown Potter
Ritz Hotel
India
England
Albania for Albanians as Balkan war outcome
The article surveys Albanian origins and potential as an independent state. It cites language, religion, and geography, notes Turkish misrule and clan feuds, and posits that a stable government with schools could yield a progressive nation, possibly opposed by Italy or Austria.
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Albania
Abruzzi
Austria
Britain
Spain
Europe
Montenegro
Balkan
Haeckel
Greece
Italy
Rabbit shaving request sparks kitchen mystery
The new cook asks for the boss's safety razor to shave a rabbit, prompting Mrs Noo’s puzzled questions. The odd request appears in a humorous Harper's Weekly vignette reflecting quirky domestic life.
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Mim
Barryin
Mrs. Noo
Norah
Harper’s Weekly
World’s oldest museum housed artifacts pre 756
The bulletin notes a Berlin linked museum in Japan’s former capital, founded in 756, with about 3 000 pieces of lacquer ware furniture enamel work and fabric. Dr Otto Kummel was among a few Europeans allowed to visit during its annual spring opening for inspection and list update.
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Kumimel
Berlin
Japan
Otto
Kummel
China
Corea
Forsythe Tries Alarm Clock Dog Wakeup Plan
Forsythe of North Fairmont Cincinnati believes his dog is the best alarm clock. He trained the animal to wake him at a fixed time by ringing a bell on its leg until he awoke. The plan reportedly worked reliably for a time but has since failed, with only two months remaining in the trial.
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Ethi 1
Rameses I
Egypt
Rameses the Great
Thames
Ard
Lonwok
Rederieck Thurston
Thurston
Iistin
Regent Street
Piccadilly Circus
Sethi I
Tom
Forsythe
North Fairmont
Cincinnati
Forsythe “Baye
Griticiam Youth Learn From Experience and Change
A fragment suggests young men resist restraint but mature with age and experience. It hints that honest criticism and self guided growth act as a wholesome tonic leading to better results.
Ambiguous Heaven Question Sparks Neighbor Debate
Neighbors debate the afterlife fate of a local man after remarks about his chances of reaching heaven. The exchange suggests mixed views on his prospects and moral standing among those who know him.
Widow’s Will Leaves 10000 To Brookly n Home for Consumptives
J Walter Ganz of Vineland New Jersey formerly of New York bequeaths 10000 to the Brooklyn Home for Consumptives and requests his remains be cremated. He lived as a recluse for years to save funds for this object aged eighty three years.
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J. Walter Ganz
Vineland
N. J
New York
Brooklyn
Frame Your Mind to Mirth and Merriment
A fragmented line from Shakespeare invokes mood and pleasure over sorrow. The excerpt hints at cheerful refrains while cautioning against overlong life’s burdens.
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Shakespeare
Building hotbeds for protection from rains and practical farming tips
The article outlines constructing hotbeds 12 by 6 feet with proper drainage and ventilation, ideal southeast exposure, and staggered frames for seedling growth. It advises on manure preparation using horse manure and urine soaked straw, fermentation checks, and timing for transplanting to cold frames. Also recommends a feed grinder to improve digestion and efficiency in livestock feeding.
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Griffin
Clover Feed Keeps Hens Laying Year Round
J F Schureman of the United States department of agriculture recommends well cured clover hay as a prime hen feed. It provides nitrogen and lime for eggshells and boosts egg production. If clover is unavailable, bran serves as a mineral rich substitute, with year round vegetable foods like cabbage potatoes beets and turnips.
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J. F. Schureman
United States Department of Agriculture
Fall Born Lambs Prove Best Despite Early October Drop
D. H. Lacy argues in The Town Homestead that the finest sheep come from fal born lambs dropped in early October when weather favors rapid growth and parasites are scarce. By spring the lambs are nearly half grown and thrive on lush pasture, though winter sale of baby lambs can yield top prices.
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D. H. Lacy
Gravel Need for Poultry Runs Through Yard Tips
The article stresses poultry gravel needs and urges constant attention. If gravel is scarce, gather and place it where birds can easily find it in the yard.
Proper culture of clover in New England homes
A writer notes best clover results on black sandy loam with red clover seed beds of 8 to 12 pounds per acre. He favors nurse crops barley over wheat, harvest begins around July 4, and spring freezes cause clover loss. Better results require ongoing soil cultivation and substantial manure.
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New England
Cracks in North Wall Affect Pigs Calves and Colts
The note warns cold damp weather hurts young animals more than anything else. If cornfields are unusable due to bad weather, check farm buildings where pigs calves and colts stay. Two fixes: patch the cracks or feed extra grain and hay to compensate for cold intake.
Hens Need Balanced Feed To Hatch And Lay
Farmers warned to provide hens with grain greens and meat in proper amounts. Underfeeding starves egg production while overfeeding leads to fat and reduced laying. Attention to exact rations keeps hens healthy and productive.
Prompt to Fill Orchard with Fruit Trees and Care
The note urges planting fruit trees now to meet spring demand and supply home needs. It advises spacing currant and gooseberry bushes five feet apart, choosing Triumph yellow peach trees, and using black walnut where suitable. It suggests ordering nursery stock early, using wood ashes around trees to curb pests, and recommends seeding the orchard with clover or rye to be plowed next spring.
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Union
Peruna claims validated by testimonials and pending regulation
A letter from Alice Bogle of Circleville Ohio praises Peruna for chronic catarrh relief after years of failure with other remedies. The writer argues against a partisan medical board deciding therapeutic claims, offering to submit to impartial testing if proven false. The ad also urges readers to ask for the free Peruna Almanac for 1913.
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Upos
Alice Bogle
Clinton
St. Circleville
Ohio
Peruna
No Longer Selects the Hat
Judge recounts Congressman Ralph W. Moss of Indiana criticizing his wife’s hat. They visit a millinery, and Moss buys a $40 bonnet for Mrs. Moss, then stops commenting on her hats and lets her choose.
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Ralph W. Moss
Indiana
Maud Marries an Electrical Engineer Shock Friends
Maud's marriage surprised many friends as she wed an electrical engineer. The event drew attention for its unexpected match and the social ripple it caused.
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Maud
Anti vivisectionists clash over Nobel prize in Jacksonville
Prof Satterley notes antis contradict themselves and cites a dinner encounter with an anti vivisectionist who ate a live caterpillar in a lettuce salad, arguing animal research is not futile. The remark ties to Dr Alexis Carrel and the Rockefeller Institute debate.
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Alexis Carrel
Rockefeller Institute
Herbert Satterley
Jacksonville
Mayor Brand Whitlock Voices Discontent Speech
Toledo mayor Brand Whitlock remarks on discontent as a driving force for national growth. He cites a farmer's quip about owning adjacent land to illustrate the urge for prosperity and fulfillment.
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Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Matrimony Stumbling Block Says Solitaire Path
A witty editorials notes caution against busybodies while lampooning romance. The proverb-like remark compares matrimony to a game of solitaire as a cautionary truism from a local column.
Kidney Pills End Years of Trouble for Gray County Judge
Philip Miller of Cimarron Kansas, Probate Judge for Gray County, reports relief from five years of heart trouble with Dodds Kidney Pills. He took them a year ago, gained stamina, and has not experienced palpitations since. He is now 63, healthy, and weighs about 200 pounds. He invites correspondence and notes the product costs 50 cents a box from Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo New York. The ad promises free household hints music and recipes.
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Dodds
Gray Co
Philip Miller
Cimarron
Kan
Judge Miller
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Candlemaker’s Unusual Trade Combines Extremes
A peculiar note describes a candlemaker blending extremes in business. References to cereous land light hint at a dual craft blending wax and illumination, suggesting a quirky enterprise.
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Maharajah
Nepal
Eton
R. G. Weatherstone
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Post
Pod Carval
Lad
Battle + Cash
Mick
J. Mulhall
Sioux City
Nebraska
Witte RE
WEAY
Omaha
Cox-Jones-Van Alstine Co
Old Reliable Company
South and
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South
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