Fattening Beef For Market
An Iowa feeder named Orville Lee details fattening 180 steers for market in 1903. From February to May they grazed and then moved to a feed yard, with a strict ration of corn, meal, hay, and fodder. The 52 head averaged 1319 pounds in Chicago sales, showing about 600 pounds gain in 12.5 months with 140 days full feed and 60 bushels of corn per steer overall.
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Iowa
Orville Lee
Breeder's Gazette
Sue City
Chicago
Chicagoy
Bunehamy
Argentine breeder show awards top Shorthorn prize
At the annual breeding stock show of the Argentine Rural Society in Buenos Aires, Farmer Belderink Bridekirk won first in the two year old Shorthorn bulls class, earning $11,000. Also included are tips on preparing cattle for shipment from Wallace's Farmer, stressing calm handling and careful feeding to prevent scours and improve appearance.
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G. A. Park
Argentine Rural Society
Buenos Ayres
Belderink
Bridekirk
Wallace
Alfalfa fed to in foal mares sparks debate
A Nebraska breeder disputes claims that alfalfa fed during pregnancy causes abortion or weak foals. He notes his experience with mares fed alfalfa all winter and spring, citing a strong, active colt that reportedly traveled from stall to feeding floor after birth.
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Caldwell
Nebraska
Sheep Bring Profit To Small Farms As Demand Rises
The text argues that farmers with limited funds should raise sheep and grow mutton. It notes growing interest among farmers, predicting rising demand and profits on farms that balance sheep with cattle and hog production.
Captivity of the Tribes 2 Kings 17:6 18
A Sunday School summary notes the fall of Northern Israel in 722 BC due to sin against Jehovah. It traces results from alliances with Egypt to the siege of Samaria, with Shalmaneser and Sargon II recording deportations. Idolatry and rebellion led to divine judgment and the eventual downfall of Israel.
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Israel
Amos
Hosea
Smaria
Hoshea
Smarias
B.C
Shlamaneser
Sargon 11
Niney Sargon
Smarka
Jiny
Jehovah
Lisael
Judah
Men who take hold of doctrines by the handle of deed
A compact aphorism notes that men who cling to beliefs through practical action rarely entertain doubts, emphasizing action over contemplation as a test of conviction. The line reflects a faith in deeds as evidence of commitment and truth.
Scott's Emulsion Advertising Label Promote Fat Babies
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as beneficial for thin babies, claiming fat stores ease nerves and comfort. It asserts fat babies cry less and are healthier, urging parents to send for a free sample and to ensure the label appears on every bottle wrapper.
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Scott
Official Count Shows Biennial Election Amendment Passes
The official count of the recent biennial election amendment shows the measure carried by a majority of 123 223 votes. The tally confirms the amendment's approval in the election results reported by authorities.
Fight Will Be Bitter Against Consumption Discovery
Those who persist in using Dre King's New Discovery for Consumption will face a long and bitter fight with their troubles, unless terminated by fatal end. TR Beall of Beall Mississippi shares an experience: his wife had all symptoms of consumption, and after trying many remedies she improved after using Dr King's Discovery. Four bottles completely cured her. Guaranteed by Henry M Lang Druggist, Price See, and half bottles free.
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Dre King
Beall
Miss
Lus
Christ
Emper
Aneer
God
Jesus
Weides
Medprine Remedy CO
Duluth
Minn
Miles’ Norvino
Miles
Norvine
Jes Han Fighter
Coe
Thirteen Die From Football In Chicago Record Herald
The Chicago Record Herald notes thirteen fatalities from football this season and cites a casualty list matching last year. It reports severe injuries surpassing any year since the modern college game began with players numbered at two hundred eight.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Humber
Electric Bitters Promises Relief in Nervous Distress
A local ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for sleeplessness and stomach upsets linked to unrest. It claims the tonic tones the stomach and kidneys, regulates the liver, clears the blood, and benefits run down systems. Priced at 50 cents with a money back guarantee by Henry M. Langerak, Druggist.
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Henry M. Langerak
Great Excitement at Harvey Shurvey Dance Night
A dance is scheduled at Harvey Shurvey Hall with refreshments to be served by Burgers and Wise’s Cubo. Hurvey News notes the event as a community celebration attracting attendees and local interest.
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Shurvey
Burgers’ & Wise
I Hurvey News
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted In Rural Ad
An old advertisement urges people to keep Bucklen’s Arnica Salve handy for burns cuts sores rashes and piles. Text notes a price of 250 and credits Henry M. Langerak’s Drug Store as the supplier, highlighting quick relief from minor injuries in daily life.
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Bucklen
Ab Henry M. Langerak
First Gambling Lesson and Christlike Home Message
A boy trades a penny for a ring and wins six cents, then learns a lesson on gambling from a bystander who urges him to return the six cents. The piece argues for honesty, urges strong Christian home conduct, and criticizes rough sports like rugby and football for their dangers, urging public sentiment to oppose them.
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Tie
Ageain
Aid
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Cal Jold Lad
Lake City
Value of Small Virtues and Grass Carried Paradox
An opaque musing contrasts small virtues with divine abundance. It likens God’s creation to myriad grasses around a single tree and suggests earth’s fringe is grasses rather than forests. The text urges acceptance of common virtues and avoids mourning over unity or status, though wording remains cryptic and fragmented.
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Buckingham
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Louisvvile & Nashville Railroad Co
Ouisville, Kentucky
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East Side of Square
M. Porter
H. C. Payne, M. D. Adam. French, M. D
People’s Savings Bank
W. M. Fuqua
Dr. van Schoten
A. Haselbarth
Wormhoudt's
J. C. Mitten
VanHemert
Terriory
Edwin B. Magill
Mgr
Chicago Great Western Railway
Ft. Dodge
the Sunday School
R. W. Hobbs
Boone, Towa
Euphrates
Tabor
Scott Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Harvey
Cardus
Cardui
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
F. D. Stubenraugh
Desians
Vvvvs
Anson
Sencri
Cottekly Asbertain
Scientific Aierican
Atratad
Nih
Munn & Co
Oris
Washington
Nervine
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