Cyclone as sales gimmick yields laughable anecdotes
A portly salesman recalls a cyclone delivering him to a town and his sample cases to the same spot. A Little Rock family reads in the paper of a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Smith, prompting a daughter to decide to quit praying and start advertising.
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Kansas
Little Rock
Long-winded attorney quips about court time
An Illinois case features a capricious attorney rambling before a judge who yawns, provoking a sharp exchange. The lawyer pleads not to trespass on court time while the judge retorts that trespassing on time differs from conquering eternity.
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Illicis
Preparedness talk at Washington navy yard sparks race-tinged debate
Excerpts from overheard conversations reveal racial tension surrounding military preparedness. A New York Times quote shows two colored boys discussing gun arming in a tense history of perceived threats. The Philadelphia Public Ledger lampoons a weather report with a mock revolt note.
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Washington Navy Yard
Nework Times
Mexico
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Look Here Willie Ad Sire Chides Child Over Reading
A brief dialogue from a juvenile tale where a father scolds his son for talking while he reads. The boy asks how long to be quiet and the father quips about stillness like a vice president. Judge.
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Willie
Skeptic Brudder Bosanka Faces Loss Over Hidden Money
A humorous tale recalls Brudder Bosanka who hid his money in the back of a Booker T. Washington portrait because he doubted banks. The money was stolen, prompting renewed distrust of Booker T. Washington and his image.
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Brudder Bosanka
Booker T. Washington
Nieder
Sunday Ashes Request Sparks Sabbath Dilemma
A brief humorous exchange features Mrs Gibbs requesting she ashes be carried out on Sunday to save 60 cents, while Gibbs replies he would rather break the Sabbath than save a dollar. The dialogue captures a light domestic dispute over modest savings and religious observance.
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Mrs. Gibbs
John
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Doctor and patient exchange over obscure diagnosis
A humorous dialogue features a patient asking for a new and exclusive disease while the doctor laments unclear symptoms. The exchange plays on medical bravado and the hope for novelty in illness.
Use of Chick Determin es the Feed for Growth and Maturation
The article explains feeding strategies from hatch to maturity, outlining rapid growth for market chicks using milk feeding while layers or breeders require slow steady growth with a wheat corn kafir ration plus bran shorts sour milk beef scraps clover oyster shell and grit. It stresses mineral matter from beef scrap and oyster shell, exercise, outdoor runs, water access, and careful broody hen management.
Laying Stock: How Long to Keep Hen Layers
Poultrymen debate whether pullets alone or hens kept two to four years yield better egg records. One camp favors first-year layers and heavy hatching for replacements, while the other advocates longer retention with careful culling to reduce brood work. Best sitting eggs are smooth and neat for better chick quality.
Selecting Best Chicks
Growers are advised to observe chick performance and identify those with strong development. Mark birds that are plump, full breasted, and in good proportion while excluding those that appear foggy or thin breasted.
Feeding the Young Chicks
C E Brown from the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station outlines chick rearing from day two onward. Start with water and sparse wet mashes, feed cracked grains by days three to six, then gradually introduce whole grains, with milk or beet scraps as substitutes if insects are scarce. Green feed via chopped lettuce or vegetables is advised when outside grazing isn’t possible.
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C. E. Brown
Ihlanerate Experiment Station
Keep One Breed Only on Poultry Farms
The farmer should keep only one breed of poultry as with hogs or cows. Multiple breeds require extra buildings and fences, and confined poultry do not perform as well as birds allowed to range across the farm.
Tell Tale Eggs Warn of Dirty Nests and Bacteria
A farm guidance piece warns that stained eggs come from unclean nests and poor farming. It stresses cleanliness to prevent unsightly eggs and the risk of bacteria.
Year-Around Harvest Boosts Poultry Trade
The piece notes that while fancy poultry ventures pay well, the egg trade remains the steady, all-year harvest driving profits for farmers and sellers in the market.
Sunday meal prep for family rest and hospitality
The article argues Sunday should be a planned family feast with rest for the mother. It suggests pre preparing meals on Saturday, reheating roasts, fixing salads and soups in advance, and training older children to host guests. Hospitality at home brings real pleasure beyond hotels.
Sunlight Fights Hidden Germs in Dark Damp Places
A call to expose dark damp corners to sunshine to reveal and rout dangerous disease germs hidden in unseen areas. Emphasizes sunlight as a preventive measure against concealed health threats.
Old Fashioned Fruit Whip and Variations
A vintage dessert guide lists a fruit whip made from fruit pulp or jelly, beaten egg white and sugar, served with sherbet and optional whipped cream. Also includes grape fluff with gelatin, bread soaked in fruit juice, egg buttercream sandwiches fried as fritters, and a ginger pudding steamed with bread crumbs and beef drippings.
Growing interplanted crops in peach orchards
The article discusses interplanting crops in young peach orchards to offset maintenance costs. It notes crops like muskmelons beans peas cabbages tomatoes and corn can be used with care to avoid harming trees. It cautions about shading from corn and the need to maintain soil fertility and consider spraying and harvesting impacts. Peach trees with apples as a permanent crop are debated with options for compromise. It advertises Farmers Bulletin No. 632 on Growing Peaches from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Selection of Breeding Sow From Spring Litters
Selecting a breeding sow requires choosing a pig with strong breeding, a full set of twelve to fourteen teats, and a calm disposition. She should be kept growing and bred at about five months old to ensure healthy litters.
Determining Cattle Age by Incisor Eruption
The calf develops two pairs of incisors at birth with two more pairs in the first month. At eighteen months it loses the middle milk incisors and gains permanent ones. the subsequent pairs appear at twenty seven, thirty six, and forty five months. Temporary molars are not used in age estimates.
Too Little Machinery On Farms Slows Proper Cultivation
The article notes some farms lack adequate machinery and horsepower to cultivate land efficiently, hindering productivity and increasing manual labor. It contrasts regions with too little equipment to meet agricultural needs, urging modernization and investment in farm gear.
Unpardonable Luxury on Qn7 Farny Feeds Scrub Stock
High priced feeds push scrub stock toward unpardonable luxury status on Qn7 Farny farmyard. The note highlights cost pressures and market tension impacting poultry supplies and farming costs.
Green pasturage for hogs
The hogs thrive on green pasturage and alfalfa, digesting it more readily than dry hay. Pasturing yields better results, with succulent forage benefiting the hogs, while hay can suffice for brood sows when pasturage is unavailable.
Simple Remedy For Scours In Young Pigs
The cause of scours is indigestion from the young presenting some of the mother’s food or items from other sources. Undigested food ferments and irritates the stomach and bowels. Give each pig a dessert spoonful of castor oil to clean the stomach and bowels. If scours persist after the oil, give five drops tincture of opium and spirits of camphor, and ten drops tincture of catechu in a tablespoonful of water. Repeat every three hours until the scours stop.
Milking Machine to Stay in Dairy Industry
The milking machine has come to stay and will lead to greater specialization in the dairy industry, signaling a lasting shift in farming methods and productivity.
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Irdustry
Soil for Onions Grows in Rich, Well-Tilled Ground
A tip on growing good onions emphasizes rich soil, free from nodules, and thorough cultivation. The guidance stresses proper preparation, moisture balance, and consistent care for strong bulbs.
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