Diary Reveals Secret Meetings Shaping U S Constitution
RW YORK reports the unpublished diary of James McHenry detailing secret meetings among Maryland delegates at the Federal Constitutional Convention. It covers May 25 to September 18 1787 with notes on Randolph Mason and Gerry who resisted or embraced central power and outlines key proposals and the historic drafting of the Constitution.
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York
United States
America
Madison
McHenry
Maryland
Mr. Sampson
James McHenry
General Washington
Luther Martin
Samuel Chase
Sampson
Philadelphia
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
George Washington
Edmund Randolph
Randolph
Messrs
Carroll
Jenifer
Mercer
Martin
Ith
Morris
Franklin
Mason
Gerry
Scraps of various notes reveal global and scientific tidbits
A collage of brief items mentions women sailors among Finns and Norwegians, Honolulu residents donating 500 to British naval widows and orphans, a Danish commission on self-sustaining economy, a New Orleans baseball game with players nicknamed Liquor and Claret, fungi farming ants in Madagascar, a car running board knife for dirty shoes, Strickland twins in the Texas Cavalry, New Brunswick moose hunting licenses, high-frequency electric currents in science, a device to wind yarn from a skein, a sleeping railcar baby seat, a Denver inventor’s road smoothing machine, and David McLean of Milwaukee as a leading foundry doctor.
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Honolulu
Denmark
New Orleans
Madagascar
Strickland Boys
Houston
Tex
First
Texas ‘Cavalry
Tate
Oscar
Otho
Clem
Clinde
Brunswick Millet
Denver
David
McLean
Milwaukee
Barley Proves Superior to Oats as Sheep Fattening Feed
English farmers report barley yielding better results than oats for sheep fattening in field tests. In another note, residents of Bagdad shelter in cellars by day and return to rooftops at night to dine and sleep. Roberta Mona Mary and Leota Keyes of Hollis Oklahoma are quadruplets entering their third year. at birth Roberta weighed 1144 pounds, Mona and Mary 11% each, Leota 11 pounds.
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Bagdad
Roberta
Mona
Mary
Leota Keyes
Flake -Keyes
Hollis
Okla
Leota
Doctor Reveals Price Amid Patient’s Plea
A sick man begs for the worst news and the doctor responds with a hushed tone that the bill stands at 987.7 dollars. The exchange highlights a grim confrontation over medical costs.
Unclear Fragments Hint at Shakespeare in New York
Fragmentary lines suggest a discussion on Shakespeare and a medical or theatrical context in New York with evolving tones. The readable text hints at improving conditions or reception over time and mentions doctors and a shift toward better outcomes.
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Uto ‘Tevive Shakespeare
New York
Trap Nest for Poultry Raised Gate Demonstrated
A J Call describes a simple trap nest using an old packing box with a sliding gate. The gate rises as the hen enters, releasing a spring to drop the gate. Gate and spring adjust for various breeds, with uprights cut from flooring and other parts from laths. Wire trigger completes the mechanism.
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A. J. Call
Hartsville
Mass
Popular Mechanics
Notch in the Summer House Ends in Destruction
A playful tale of a couple who plot to prove kisses by carving notches in a summer house. The scheme collapses when the house is damaged after a week, leaving the lovers to confront the consequences of their plan and the town’s humor.
Change in Rations For Four Week Old Chicks
Chick feeds made for small chicks are unsuitable for four week olds as they outgrow early feed. Feed a gradual mix such as 100 pounds chick feed, 25 pounds whole wheat, 25 pounds coarse cracked corn or kafir corn. Over one to two weeks reverse the mix until chick feed is omitted. Avoid single grains as they overconcentrate nutrients and hinder digestion.
MALES FIGHT MORE OR LESS IN YARD FLOCKS
Cockerels kept in small flocks fight as they approach breeding season. An old dominant male is kept with youngsters to maintain peace by swiftly quelling conflicts. The tactic likely works with other breeds to curb infighting among juveniles.
Free range pullets need grain supplement for health
Free range pullets gather bugs worms and greens but still require grain supplementation. A balanced diet with animal foods and succulent greens plus grain ensures satisfactory growth and health.
How to Prepare Ducks for Market and Fattening Tips
Guidelines advise feeding ducks corn meat mash or wet cracked corn to reach two pounds for broiler sale. Ducks may be shipped alive or dressed depending on preference, with dressed birds typically earning more money. Experiments show fattening fowls and turkeys with charcoal yield greater gains than those not fed charcoal.
Hens Taught to Work and Wander in Dust and Sand
Farmers urge keeping hens busy by giving them ground to dig and a dust or sand heap to scratch in. The advice emphasizes inherent hen behavior and the benefit of environmental enrichment for egg production.
Fragmentary note on male birds and flock needs
The fragment hints that male birds are not necessary for the flock to incubate eggs and lay. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or specifics about species or study details.
Ecclesiastical Confectionery Mischief Abroad
A Scottish young man and his sweetheart pass a shop with a sign Dairy and Confec tionery. He asks for chocolate creams on the Sabbath but the old woman refuses saying she does not sell them on Sundays. She explains the shop offers pepper mint drops pan drops and ginger lozenges instead.
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Scotland
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
A 19th century advertisement pledges Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional tonic that cures catarrh by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 refund for any case it fails to cure and notes Druggists sell it for 76 cents with testimonials available from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
St Paul Sees Major Shortage of Vagrants
City officials in St Paul report a significant drop in vagrants, noting potential impacts on public order and shelter services as outreach programs adapt to the new counts. Local agencies coordinate to monitor trends and assist remaining homeless populations.
Atlanta to get new rubber factory
Atlanta, Georgia will host a new rubber factory as plans move forward. The development promises local jobs and economic activity, with construction slated to begin next year pending permits.
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Atlanta
Kinley Repeats Rule On Taking Food
A child named Kinley defies a no stealing rule by taking leaf sugar. Found with two pieces in hand and about to swallow another, he claims he asked himself and self agreed. The mother reiterates the instruction not to take without permission, noting his clever reply.
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Little Kinley
Kinley
Red Cross Ball Blue Slogan Appeals To Households
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as essential for ten years of use on white dresses linens and lace curtains. The speaker insists on obtaining the product and agrees to wait for supply.
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Adv
Soaks by the Stew Character Dies Leaves Bequest
Dr J W Smith of Smith Farm and Stock Ranch reported to a pastor that old Soaks by a long time Hot Springs resident died last week. He said the man had received a free drink every morning for over a year and left a will bequeathing his morning drink to his brother.
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J. W. Smith
Smith Farm and Stock Ranch
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Thomas Cat
New Cause for Worry
A desolate community debate notes rising beef prices with a local deacon suggesting poultry options. He cites chicken as too disruptive to gardens and turkeys as a better, steadier choice but questions sustaining a turkey driven Christmas season.
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Billville
Atlanta ‘Constitution
Baby Health Care Ad for Cuticura Soaps
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap for soothing irritated skin with a bath followed by Cuticura Ointment. It promotes daily toilet preparations to prevent troubles, notes baby rests after treatment, and offers a free sample by mail with a booklet. Address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Costly Joke Ends With Fine For Mrs Butler
Mrs Ellen Butler of Manchester faced a magistrate at Douglas Isle of Man after being asked her nationality she loudly replied German three times for fun. The magistrate fined her a guinea and costs for the offense.
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Ellen Butler
Manchester
Douglas
Isle. of Man
Liverpool
London’ Observer
Fragmentary family note about births and origins
The text describes a partial family history with Betty and two brothers Charles and David. It contrasts births in England and America and notes unclear closeness of relationships.
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Betty
Charles
David
England
America
Eggy Vision Sparks Desert Meeting
Little Genevieve on a desert homestead greets rare visitors with joy. A brown-eyed lady stops, they share a moment, and Genevieve compliments her eyes. She quips the yolks are brown like hers, revealing a sweet, playful exchange.
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Genevieve
Swamp Root Promoted for Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims rapid relief from a gentle healing vegetable compound and invites trial bottles by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton New York with newspaper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Mer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Real estate agent quits over buyer's endless demands
A real estate man tried selling a small farm by mail to a very particular buyer. After repeated requests for more details, the seller grew tired and offered to ship the farm to him if he paid the freight both ways, but the buyer never replied.
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Puck
Dr. Pierce's 8 Pellets Ad Claims Laxative and Cathartic Uses
Short medical patent medicine ad touts Dr. Pierce's 8 Pellets as beneficial for liver bowels and stomach. One pellet suggested for laxative effect and three for cathartic action.
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Pierce
So She Nagged Some More
A fragmented line from a humorous column shows a couple trading playful quips about morning mood and time. The excerpt hints at light domestic banter without a broader narrative or context.
Unreal nidauine of ifea are the most expensive
A fragmented snippet notes unreal terms and high costs, listing unclear phrases and nonsensical wording without clear persons places or dates. The text offers no verifiable events or entities to anchor a report.
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