Bull associations boost dairy interest in Spartanburg South
A United States Department of Agriculture effort formed bull associations to spur dairying in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Beginning in 1916 near Campobello interest grew after a purebred bull gift, dairy picnics, livestock shows and a cooperative association, with prizes from merchants and bankers. The movement expanded to a community fair plan featuring dairy stock and other agricultural products.
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United States Department
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Spartanburg County
8. C
Campobello
Clemson
Agricultural College
Spray to Keep Flies Away on Dairy Farm
A portable cow spray cart dispenses fly deterrent to 40 cattle in five minutes. The formula mixes coal tar dip fish oil and tar oil with laundry goop to make eighty gallons of spray for twice daily use over ten days.
Purebreds Replacing Scrubs At State Normal School
An official from the Louisiana State Normal School in Natchitoches parish explains the farm will breed only purebred sires. In ten days five scrub cows were sold to a butcher as the school shifts to purebred stock across cattle swine and poultry.
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Louisiana State Normal School
Natchitoches Parish
United States Department of Agriculture
Best Time to Select a Calf for Dairy Quality
The best time to pick a cow is a few months old, before weaning, while it stays with its mother. Look for a wide deep bodied dam with ample size and generous milk. If she matches this, and the calf is sired by a good bull and cared for, it should become a fine dairy animal.
Italian Murder at Mulberry Street Fortune Teller Studio
Pietro Cerreseno, a salesman and father of four, killed Mary-Biancha known as Mulberry Street fortune teller in her studio on Mulberry Street. He slashed her face and neck with a razor then killed himself after police arrived.
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New York
Wom
Pietro Cerreseng
Mary — Biancha
Mulberry Street
Mme, Blancha
Erreseno
Octopus Seizes Boy at Samoan Beach in Humboldt County
A 16 foot giant octopus attacked eight year old George Peterson at Samoan beach Humboldt county while two sisters paddled nearby. The girls beat the sea monster with oars and bayoneted the creature, killing it after it dragged the child toward rocks.
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Eureka
Cal
Samoan
Humboldt County
George Peterson
Snake caught in mouse trap near Middletown
John W. Sigler of Locust Valley southwest of Middletown captured a copperhead in a mouse trap at his home. The reptile measured about 2.5 feet in length. He also killed a black snake nearby, estimated at 4 feet 9 inches.
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Middletown
John W. Sigler
Locust Valley
Wakes Up Finds Auto Hanging on Bed Post
Levi Nackel of Delaware County awoke to a car crashed through his wall and resting on his bed post after missing a turn near his home. The impact shoved the vehicle across the room but no one was hurt.
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Auto
Delaware
Suer
Levi Nackel
Ashley
Mansfield Road
Nackel
State Road
Okra Gumbo and Leftover Dishes Parade in Kitchen Column
The piece blends culinary tips with quotes from Kingsley and George Adams, offering recipes for okra gumbo mutton with peas and a corn meal waffle method. It promotes practical, economical cooking and daily motivation in a home kitchen voice.
Up To Date Lunch Room Ideas and Fancy Desserts
A woman who enjoys cooking seeks inspiration at a modern lunch room. Recipes include Peppermint Candy Ice Cream with raisins pecans and almonds, Ka Cream served in melon, Peach Shortcake with layered peaches and red whipped cream, and Rhubarb Jam with lemon rind and almonds.
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Lillian Russell
Cuticura Ad And Matrimony Gossip Tangle
An advertising pitch touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for baby rashes. A street scene at a county courthouse prompts a humorous exchange about divorce services with boot-shiner Leonard Graziano and a wary passerby.
Drug Store Episode Prompting Clerk Question
Fragmentary note describes a conversation about improving the shop with pure food products and a clerk's behavior. Tone suggests a humorous or efficient handling of store operations and customer service in a small drug store setting.
Parsnip the Hound’s Fame in Louisville Whine
A Louisville Courier-Journal humorous aside highlights a dog named Parsnip known for his whine. The caption plays on wordplay and local pet notoriety.
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Parsnip
Louisville Courier-Journal
Not Untouched By Sorrow Story Of A Columbus Girl
Emily Margaret a six year old Columbus girl with straight blond hair hears talk of war torn children overseas. She tells her Sunday school teacher she does not know sorrow and says she cries whenever she sees a dark curly haired girl. Read as a human interest clipping from the Indianapolis News.
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Emily Margaret
Columbus
Margaret
Indianapolis News
Guess the Occasion in Boston Mrs Blank Delivers Speech
A fragment notes Mrs Blank delivering a speech in Boston for an occasion described as fisptech and befitting, but the speaker is inaudible. The report emphasizes the uncertain delivery and the ceremonial setting.
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Boston- Franscript
Impulse Sparks Hesitant Kiss Scene
A brief exchange shows hesitation as one character urges a kiss while the other responds with a surprised consent, capturing a tense flirtation moment. The dialogue hints at a developing relationship and an uncertain, charged mood.
Keeps It in Circulation
A brief saying on sharing advice prompts reflection. A speaker notes they never refuse advice yet often pass it along to the next person they meet, highlighting the social dynamic of guidance and influence.
Widow’s Remark Sparks Conversations in Quiet Town
In a small community, a widow’s remark at a social gathering stirs curiosity and prompts others to weigh personal resilience and social bonds. The exchange highlights local attitudes toward loss and support.
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Blancha Place
Fitzgerald
Shivan
Cerreseno
Caten
Western Newspaper Union
Charles Kingsley
George Matthew Adame
Fletcher
Plata
Iny
The
Heart
Logic
Wen‘dell Phillips
Leonard Graziano
Graziano
Saydre
Leonard
New York Times
Bellans Nieesnoy
Bellans
Tandard Pub
44Th Street
W. F. Young
Ene
Temple St
Springfield
Hac
BreNeill Sales Co
W. NL
Salt Lake City
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