Fire and industry notes span teething syrup to railroad cars
An article fragment lists Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children and its claimed teething benefits, then notes the Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 12 305 new freight cars costing 3 596 576 dollars. It mentions a quote about optimism and includes a piece on Caroline Islands ruins with archeological interest at Ponape and Lele.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Caroline Islands
Ponape
Lele
Venice
Superstition and Juries
A satirical note on juror bias argues that juries award higher damages when injuries seem linked to superstition. The speaker claims ladders and bad luck influence juror sympathy, suggesting many jurors let superstition affect outcomes.
Changes of Climate and Carbonic Acid Levels
A scientist argues secular temperature changes are more likely caused by atmospheric carbonic acid than by solar heat. A small decrease of carbonic acid could lower global mean temperature by about eight degrees, potentially triggering another glacial period. conversely, doubling or tripling current levels might raise temperatures by roughly 15 degrees and revive the Eocene warm period.
MEMORY IMPROVED AFTER QUITTING COFFEE FORM POSTUM
A Kansas woman recalls stomach and heart troubles linked to coffee and credits Postum with restoring appetite nerves and memory. The ad notes two Postum forms Regular and Instant plus brewing tips and urges readers to try the product with a suggested booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Kansas
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Best Beans to Grow Pole Lima Choice for Profit
A writer favors pole lima beans for quality and long bearing season, contrasting bush beans and other setups. It advises preparing loose rich soil, four foot row spacing, sowing three seeds per hill, keeping the surface weed free, and notes planting corn or sunflowers with lima is a grave mistake for space.
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Simon
Wigwam-supported pale Ilma beans yield late but steady
A longtime gardener argues the lazy method harms bean crops. Pale Ilma beans mature slowly taking about ninety days to bear, then continue producing through the season if moisture remains. Tips include pole setup, weed control, surface raking, and light straw mulch to conserve soil moisture in dry months.
Advantages of dairy farming in the Oregon Country
Prof. F L Kent of the Oregon Agricultural college outlines dairy farming benefits in the Countryman magazine. He cites soil productivity, steady cash income, better labor distribution, and marketable high grade products with ready sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Kent
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon Countryman
Building Dairy Herd with Pirebred Dairy Sira and Ralga
The fragment notes plans to build a dairy herd using breeds Pirebred Dairy Sira and Ralga. It mentions sour owy hows as part of an unclear description. No dates or organizations are specified.
The Allure and Risk of Quick Sheep Riches
A writer argues that high profits lure many into large scale sheep ventures. Two hundred percent returns tempt bold buyers to pursue 600 or 1000 sheep, risking disaster. The author warns profits do not guarantee success without proper knowledge.
Yearling Full Blood Karakul Evo Advise for New Sheep Raisers
The article urges beginners to start small with sheep, detailing the meek nature of sheep and the need for gentleness. It argues sheep require patient care, rewards grow with skill, and lamb-saving ability reflects suitability for larger flocks. Prices may be tempting but caution is advised.
Rations for Dairy Calves From Hoard's Dairyman Recommendations
Hoards Dairyman outlines calf feeding starting with linseed meal alternatives and a jelly mixture of low grade flour sieved oats cornmeal and linseed meal for two to three weeks. Transition to whole corn or oats with oil meal as calves grow. A sample mix uses corn meal oatmeal oilmeal bloodmeal bonemeal and later shifts to corn oat and bran at three months. Bloodmeal is noted as having a tonic effect and may help prevent calf scours.
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Hoard
Poultry Farming Tips From an Old Farm Note
Straw and hay make good nesting material and keep breeders healthy. Shade for chickens is important in hot weather. Hardiness comes from feed, not plumage color. Test all eggs by day seven to reset some hens. Begin early to build a broiler trade as the market won’t overstock.
Senator Thomas of Colorado Stripped by Capitol Barber
In a humorous Capitol mishap, Senator Thomas visited a barber and lost his hair to a cut so severe a doorkeeper barred him from the Senate floor. He revealed his identity to a colleague to gain entry as the barber fled, while the incident ended with the barber in hiding.
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Thomas
Colorado
Senate
AB Sampson
Fenator Thomas
Capitol
Thomas ‘Ing
Washington
Senator Thomas
The Right Soap for Baby's Skin
In the care of baby's skin and hair Cuthura Soap is the mother's favorite. It is pure with refreshing fragrance and gentle emollient properties that ease irritation and promote skin and hair health. Cuticura Soap with Ointment aids in treating eczema rashes and itching. Sample of each free with 32 page Skin Book. Address Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Lawson on Success and Finance Misfits
Thomas W. Lawson argues success in finance prompts action while the hesitant man risks ruin. He recalls a boyhood friend Grimes a chronic doubter whose indecision left him stuck. In a vivid anecdote Grimes grapples with a dirty waistcoat illustrating inaction and poor judgment.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Grimes
Cannon of Solid Rock Fortress
Malta under the Knights of St John defended fortifications with cannon bored in living rock. Each weapon contained a full powder barrel and twenty four facing directions for defense. The idea of transporting rocks to summits failed, leaving the Malta cannons bored in stone as unique weapons never again equaled.
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Malta
Knights of St. John
Harper’s Weekly
Ready Thrift
Kirby Stone and Mrs Stone discuss economizing on dresses as business declines. Mrs Stone agrees to order plainer garments tomorrow, signaling attempts to cut costs and adapt to hard times.
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Kirby Stone
Mrs. Stone
Puck
Castoria: A Safe Remedy For Children For Over 30 Years
A vintage advertisement touts Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It emphasizes a long track record and bears the signature line Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Fragmentary Courtroom Quip Reflects Turbulent Debate
A garbled quotation hints at a barber delivering blunt remarks to a relative amid a tense, possibly diplomatic discourse. The fragment suggests a broader debate about appearances and truth in a public or legal setting.
Jimson's Noted Business Methods Attract Attention
A clipped reference notes Jimson's sharp business methods and his approach to making rat traps, highlighting the brisk snap in his techniques and the curiosity they generate among observers.
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Jimson
Many Persons Color Blind In Color Vision Tests
The article explains how tests for color blindness are used beyond laboratories, noting that most people are partially color blind in peripheral vision. It describes yellow blue and red green zones, with complete color blindness at far angles, and links color perception to evolutionary stages seen in animals and humans.
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Aldo
Lfe
Strand Magazine
The Lesser of Two Evils Bear Hunt Tale
A northern gentleman in Mississippi watches a bear hunt. The planter orders a slave to enter the cane thicket to flush the bear. The negro bravely enters, retrieves the bear, and, when asked if afraid, he says he had no fear because he was personally acquainted with the boss and simply did as commanded.
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Mississippi
Sam
Infant Hygiene Lessons Spread in Cleveland Schools
In Cleveland 17 trained nurses teach infant hygiene to girls at 15 public schools. The pupils show intense interest as they learn proper baby care, seen as more than fad. Public-school training could save many infant lives by improving care.
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Cleveland
America
Foolish Self Condemnation in Life and Death
The excerpt warns against vain self condemnation and urges ceasing useless remorse. It counsels focusing on avoidable troubles and taking action to seize good opportunities still available. It reflects a moral tone from a historical newspaper exchange.
Frustration Over Hair Color Pickup in Conversation
A woman laments chasing a solitary white hair among brown strands. She describes wasting minutes or hours trying to catch the white hair, pulling it out only to discover another brown hair remains. The anecdote echoes questions about age and remarks on appearances.
Noted Confusion in Personal Exchange at Office
A fragmented dialogue shows a mother asking about smoking and disapproval. The fiancé claims mothers save coupons while hinting at office tensions. The exchanges touch on social attitudes, flirtation, and a suggestion that the office force may be undergoing a shake up.
How This Woman Found Health
Utica Ohio reader Mrs Earlewine reports relief from female weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She states dizziness yellowing and backache disappeared and she regained strength. A Nebo Illinois woman Mrs Heattin Greenstreet credits the remedy with years of improvement after ten years of illness and doctor visits.
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Uticn
Ohio
Mamate Pelis
Lydia B. Pink_ham
Mra
Mane Earlewine
R.F.D
Utica
Nebo, Ti
Lydia S. Pinkham
Sheliever
He&ttin Greenstreet
Nebo
Ilinois
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Douglas
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Daisy Fly Killer
Scent Express
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Brooklys
Howard E. Burton
Apra
Case Ater
John L. Thompson
Bons & CO
Troy,n.ke
Wittelgaarti
Milebrand
Brazel Morricon
Blake
St. Lewiston
Malmne
Wox
Salt Lake City
Lydia E.pink
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