Chinese Circus and Posthouse Life at Kopal on the Russian Frontier
The narrator visits Kopal near the Russian frontier, describes a Chinese circus in a canvas tent with knife acts and juggling, the crowd of Russians and Tartars, and the police chief's free box. He notes Genoa of inns, barber shortages, and a Chinese posthouse hospitality contrasted with local anxiety about the heathen Chinese. He ends with a shave by a Sart, reflections on Kopal’s altitude and smuggling including Havana cigars.
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Police
Jarena
Kopal
Satan
Mahammedan
Chugachak
Altai Mountains
Havana
Vast World Snippets Highlight War News And Culture
The column surveys diverse items from wartime logistics to cultural curiosities. Notes include Austrian cinema openness toward prisoners, California land open for entry, Yale Bowl fire scare, and lists on ammunition use and Tolstoy’s library. Also mentions Red Cross nurses, tobacco plans, a forgotten Dartmouth jewel, and Canada US export share.
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California
Yale
New Haven
Red Cross
Esther Dramin
Springfield
Mass
Tarnow
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
London
Dartmouth College
Parkhurst Hall
Nichols
Count Tolstoy
Columbus (O
Canada
United States
Neglect of Farm Poultry Looks at Profits and Practices
This article argues that farmers underutilize poultry, urging larger flocks, pure bred stock, and better housing and equipment. It notes poultry can be highly profitable with proper care, feeding, marketing, and management, and suggests delegating poultry tasks to capable family members if time is scarce.
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Utah
Scrubs
Condition powder for fowls without cayenne spice
A Texas Stockman writer argues against cayenne pepper in fowl preparations noting liver disease and related troubles from its use. He praises a properly made condition powder that acts on the blood to purify and fend off disease germs and aid egg production, while warning against overuse of stimulants.
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Texas Stockman
Simple trap nest mechanism described in Montreal Herald
A Montreal Herald illustration explains a trap nest that uses a running board and a hinging end to collapse and close the nest opening when a hen steps onto the board. The device resets after the hen is removed, allowing repeated use.
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Montreal Herald
Nest eggs aid hens in laying in selected spots
The practice trains hens to nest in designated locations rather than dropping eggs randomly, aligning production with controlled sites and reducing scattered eggs while supporting orderly behavior and farm efficiency.
Three Breeds for a Large Farm Poultry Mix
Three splendid breeds white Wyandottes for broilers and winter eggs light Brahmas for roosts and winter eggs and White Leghorns for summer eggs make a good combination for a large farm.
First Cockerel to Crow Picks Strong Spring Breeder
The first crowing cockerel signals early maturity and strong breeding stock. The bird is described as from the right stock and should be kept as a leading breeder for the season.
Keep Lice Away Ensure poults inspected every ten days
The article stresses keeping poults lice free as essential for raising turkeys. It recommends examining the poultry at least every ten days to prevent infestations.
Excellent Egg Producer From Field Peas
Farmers note that common field peas supply high nitrogenous content that enhances egg production. The crop’s protein profile is praised as a beneficial feed component for laying flocks.
Winter Egg Secrets Amid Cold Weather Tips
The piece notes two practical winter health tips: regular exercise and ample water intake. It frames these habits as simple strategies to stay well during chilly months and maintain energy. The brief guidance emphasizes consistency and hydration.
Policy on Using Condition Powders in Egg Production
It is poor policy to use condition powders extensively in the feeding for egg production. Guard against animals which prey on fowls and steal and destroy eggs, such as cats, rats, etc.
Goethe as Immortal and Mortal Spirit in a Weimar Reading
H W Boynton cites Gleim's tale of Goethe who, after Werther, arrives in Weimar with the aim to read but is seized by a wild spirit of play. The reader performs varied verses in different meters, producing joyous, humorous bursts that blur lines between Goethe and the devil, prompting Wieland to remark Both.
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Goethe
Werther
Gleim
Weimar
Musenalmanach
Apollo
Voss, Stolberg
Devil
Wieland
H. W. Boynton
Egotism Size-Up Hints Hidden in Simple Observation
A sharp, concise reflection notes how egotism becomes visible without inflating one’s own ego. It suggests self awareness as a counter to vanity and urges measured judgment in personal assessment.
Plainspoken suitor asks to marry as housekeeper vanishes
Mrs Simpleton meets Mr Tarter for a sudden marriage proposal. He asks for a plain answer and declares he will marry Jennie Jackson the next day. She awakens to find him gone, grabbing only empty hair.
Mirrors Guard Bank Vault In Los Angeles Basement
A bank vault is built in a basement with six visible sides to a watchman. Concrete columns support the vault in a white tiled pit lit brightly. Floor mirrors reflect the space beneath to allow from above a full view and illumination of the vault top.
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Los Angeles
Heir to the Throne Delights Party Guests
A guide halts a party of Americans as a royal equipage approaches. The heir appears and the guide removes his hat, quelling the crowd's amusement at the child's whispered joke about the air blowing off the hat.
Maude Quits Red Cross Duty After Front Return
In a conversation about Maude returning from the front as a Red Cross nurse, she says she would have looked dreadful if she had fulfilled the demanded horrors and photographers visited. so she quit.
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Maude
Red Cross
Tea talks of marriage in playful household exchange
In a family exchange Marjorie jokes about tea making one an old maid. The mother counters with a real example noting her own two marriages and lasting status, showing differing views on fate and tea as a social signal.
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Marjorie
Mamma
That Fellow Delivers Great Speeches Yet Speaks Plain
A sharp exchange notes that the man can craft strong oratory but does not often articulate concrete plans. The remark prompts a question about why his words do not translate into action.
It Makes Some Men Mad to Hear Lies About Themselves
A concise reflection on how false accusations evoke strong anger, comparing the impact of rumors to that of truthful statements. The line suggests that reputation matters and that people react intensely to what is said about them.
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New York Globe
Alfred W. McCann
Appetite as Barometer of Health Warns of Digestive Strain
The passage notes that appetite reflects overall health and that a poor appetite signals potential overload of the stomach liver and bowels. It suggests a trial of...
Overtime Claim Sparks Mill Boss Suspicion
Bill insists on one hour of overtime earned last Thursday while the master of the mill questions the timing. Bill explains he was sent to the master’s house to help shake carpets and claims the hour records the meal pie his wife provided as repayment for returning the dish. A local Ottawa headline notes the exchange and hints at tensions over overtime.
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Opal
Junisjon
Terria
Peking
Jaleeping
Europe
Newcastle
Aus
Bill
Ouse
Sallie Herrick
Ontario
Doctor and patient joke about spring fever attack
A humorous exchange has a patient telling a doctor his spring fever and ague cause his temperature to rise on the way to work and leave him ready to shake off labor once there. The doctor responds with a calm inquiry about the symptoms.
Offbeat Exchange Frames Funeral Request and Championship Quip
A worker asks for the afternoon off to attend a cousin's funeral. The supervisor jokes that the request doubles as saving up the grandmother for the championship games. The exchange blends a solemn reason with a wry family misdirection.
Different Selves Prompt Thoughts on Human Action
The remark suggests people imagine behaving differently if they were another person. It hints at self awareness and the influence of identity on decision making. The line invites reflection on personal consistency versus hypothetical change.
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