A Famous Architect's Trick by Wren Story
Christopher Wren faced a fidgety corporation member who demanded extra pillars for Windsor Town Hall. Wren warned of imaginary danger and the rafters seemed to require support, convincing patrons. After years, cleaning revealed the supposed extra supports did not touch the roof by two inches, a fact unseen by onlookers, yet it vindicated Wren's skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Wren
Town Hall of
Windsor
Sir Christopher
Wren
I'm Telling You. Landlady Takes Provisions in Funny Tale
Pat Murphy, living in lodgings, finds his landlady repeatedly taking his food. She insists each time she is unlike other landladies and says, I’m telling you. Beginning with butter, then an egg the next day, and so on, a pattern of small thefts continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Murphy
Pat
Lodger’s Bold Exit Overinflated Bill
A London Answers item describes Pat refusing the bill by packing a few belongings in his landerchief and declaring to the landlady that he is leaving, insisting he is unlike other lodgers and that the charge is too high. The scene notes no prior reduction and emphasizes his determination to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
London
Beautifully Arranged
Dialogue capture shows Brown-Well and a companion planning a social visit. They mention a sister, indicate she is coming down, and describe a playful deception about the caller’s identity. The tone suggests a light, social exchange with references to attire and a quick arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Charley Jones
Witty Exchanges and Quips from Various Figures
A collection of humorous lines and exchanged quips touching on nerves, creditors, stage life, calumnies, and a medical pun about nourishment. The snippets pair fictional characters, philosophers, and journalists in a mosaic of wit across different papers.
Cloth Craft Fall and Winter Styles Offer Conservative Fit
Older men prefer conservative styles and CLOTH CRAFT answers with Fall and Winter garments. The line promises the right model and pattern for every desire, ensuring the style remains correct and proper.
Crossing Hogs. Michigan Experiment Station crossbreeding study
Michigan experiment station reports crossbreeding bacon sow with lard boars using Berkshire Poland China and Duroc Jersey sires. Medium sized Tamworth and Yorkshire sows bred to lard breeds show satisfactory progeny with Berkshire parents blending best. Progeny suit American packing trade and local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Experiment Station
A. C. Anderson
Yorkshire
Berkshire
Poland
China
Duroc-Jersey
Aires
Texas cattle breeder praises $250000 tick eradication fund
A Texas cattle breeder credits Congress for approving a $250,000 appropriation to eradicate the cattle tick, which conservatively causes large annual losses. He argues the true damage is higher and urges continued efforts to protect cattle. Molasses for horses and tuberculin views in New York are also discussed, urging cautious use and emphasis on clean air, good fodder, and water.
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Congress
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Department
New York
New York State
Animal Exhibit Results Highlight Multiple Winners Across Classes
Ant Vander Waal and John Bruere earned top positions in horse, mare, and filly divisions. Ben Warbleton and O W Lawrence led Clydesdales, English Shires, and Belgian and Suffolk Punch classes while East Prairie Horse Company and SS De Cook dominated Percheron and related breeds with multiple firsts.
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Ant Vander Waal
John Bruere
Mr Bruere
GW Ryke
J A de Cook
Fred de Cook
Ben Warbleton
O W Lawrence
Punch Ant Vander Waal
Norman Percheron East Prairie Horse Company
Ant van der Waal
Bert Ver Meer
SS de Cook
J C de Bruin
G W Ryke
JA de Cook
RW Gosnell
J C Jararde
H Rietveld
Livestock Premium Winners Across Breeds and Classes
The records show E H Cummings Bauman Bros and H Rietveld earning top honors in dairy and beef categories across No 21 No 24 and related classes. Judges awarded multiple firsts for bucks ewes lambs boars and sows with notable dominance by M Shaw Geo Marshall CE Cronkhite and D De Wit in Jerseys Chester Whites and other divisions. Continued results listed on the South page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronkhite
Cronkhite Jr
E Cronkhite
Chester Whites
L Goff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ederheimer, Stein & Co
Faassen & den Adel Co
Chicago
Skipper
Chipper
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
Montesquieu
Eller
Chicago Tribune
H. D. Wormhoudt
Louisiana Experiment Station
Pella
Jap de Cook
Bert Thomas
John van Nieuwenhuizen
WC van Baale
John Liter
Pella Chronicle
Ver Ploeg
Ryke
Bull
Bauman Bros
E H Cummings
E. H Cummings
Corn Products Refining Company
Chas. Welsh
Canning Factory
A. D.S
Drs. Fellows & Fellows
Busines
Bledicines
Gure
Urenkage
Pata
Drs
Rietveld
SHELY
van Zante
Mark I Shaw
Geo Marshall
M | Shaw
M1 Shaw
M I Shaw
Shaw
Son
John Langstraat
J R Kuiper
CLASS
Kaldenberg
Dick de Wit
D de Wit
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