Heroic collie pulls girl from oncoming trolley
Duster, a collie known to Miss Lil Han Matteer and friends of the Cockburn family, saved eight year old Jennie Cockburn from being struck by an electric car. The dog pulled her by her dress to safety as the trolley approached.
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Duster
Lil- Han Matteer
Boston Post
Lizzie Cockburn
Jennie Cockburn
Miss Matteor
Cockburns
Luster
Jennie
Miss Mintteers
Buster
Cockburn House
Military Bonnet Price Sparks Domestic Debate
Mrs Styles asks for a new military bonnet, Mr Styles quotes nineteen dollars, and she laments the cost while insisting she has no plans to fight. The exchange reveals household budget concerns and differing views on fashion versus practicality.
Hidden coexistence and loss among Choctaws Creeks in Texas
In Texas, Choctaw and Creek communities retain speech but few traditions. many residents cannot speak English. Some women offer guidance on where to obtain paint and feathers, reflecting cultural survivals and gaps.
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Bacon
Texas
Egbert
Chuck Hole Club Formed to Promote Better Washington Roads
Farmers and automobilists near Bothell Washington form a Chuck Hole club pledging to boost good roads and fill at least one chuck hole monthly. Florida growers note similar holes in roads and urge prompt repairs, highlighting costs to wagons and autos. Dr W C Etheridge supports the idea and recommends using a King drag after rains.
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Washington
Bothell
Wash
Florida
W. C. Etheridge
University of Florida College of Agriculture
Red Spider Pest in Cotton Fields Across the South
United States Department of Agriculture notes diminutive red spiders threaten southeastern cotton. They suck leaf juices, cause rust-like yellowing, defoliation, and boll loss. Recommendations include weed destruction, soil surface maintenance, burning infested plants, and specific sprays. Spiders migrate between wild plants and fields, with peak activity June to September.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
EL Oa. McGregor
South Carolina
Stitch In Time Saves Nine on Farm Road Dragging
A Missouri College of Agriculture note urges timely road dragging to prevent deep rutting and weed growth, noting that early, steady work keeps roads in good shape and reduces weed mowing later in the season.
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M. A. R. Kelly
Missouri College of Agriculture
Automobile Dragging A Road Drag By Farmers
Farmers hitch a road drag to an automobile for trips to town or other travel. The car pulls the drag for a mile or two and returns to fetch the other end, making a round trip each time the vehicle is used.
Co operative packing plants built on business lines urged
The article argues all cooperative packing plants must be run on business principles or fail, noting past failures of cooperative creameries. It mentions a powdered dusting formula for lice and mites using carbolic acid plaster of paris gasoline and other ingredients to absorb moisture.
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Co-Operative Creameries
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Tex
Horses Do Not Sweat under Hot Sun Says Louisiana Expert
The Louisiana Experiment Station notes that hot sun can temporarily paralyze sweat glands in horses, causing thermotoxic neurosis. Nonworking areas under harness stay moist while exposed skin dries. relief comes with shade, water, and frequent rest until cooler weather returns.
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W. H. Dalrymple
Louisiana Experiment Station
Veterinary Department
Cement Tile For Drainage In IrrigatedFields Use For Dried Ditches
Cement tile has become common for drainage over the last decade. A four parts sand to one cement mix suits smaller sizes while larger sizes prefer a richer mix. Tiles should be uniform, well cured, dense and long lasting. Farmers should choose cheapest reliable tile with refunds for breaks. Alkali salts can deteriorate cement. irrigated areas must test alkali before use.
Watering Working Horses Safely
The article advises careful watering of working horses, giving water in small quantities while they work and limiting intake when they rest. It warns against giving water at night after hay feeding.
Early 20th Century Patent Medicines Advertisements
Multiple drug ads promote Mother's Joy Salve for colds and pneumonia, Goosh Greash Liniment for neuralgia rheumatism and sprains, from Goosh Greasd Company Greensboro NC. Other items include Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills with sample offer from 872 Pearl Street, and a quip about pessimism and luck.
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Goosh Greash
Goosh Greasd Company
Mpr’s
Greensboro
N. C
Adv
Wright
Pearl Street
Feed on Corn Plan Sparks Farm Debate
The farmer touts a cornfield feeding idea while his wife dismisses it as ridiculous. He argues hens will eat in place, avoiding disruption to their work, highlighting a clash over farm efficiency and poultry management.
Elixir Babek Sent Claims Cure for Child’s Chills
Mrs Cyrua Folbae of 908 East Street Northeast Washington reports her 10 year old daughter suffered a year of chills and fever under doctor care. After giving Elixir Babek the child stopped chilling and has not had a chill since. Elixir Babek advertised as 60 cents at druggists or by parcel post from Bleczewski & Co. Washington DC.
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E St
N. E. Vashington
Not a Head on Collision Says Engineer Dialogue
Engineers dispute whether trains collided head on, claiming confusion over the incident details. The exchange questions the nature of the crash and the sequence of events as reported.
Save the Babies Castoria Offer Warns Against Narcotic Remedies
A historical public health note argues infant mortality is high in civilized countries and promotes Castoria as a safe, effective remedy. It warns against narcotic infant remedies containing opium or morphine and emphasizes Castoria’s genuine signature of Charles H. Fletcher as proof of safety and proper blood circulation.
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Countrien Cao
Chas. H. Fletcher
Transmuting common life into golden spirit
A review quotes a line on alchemy of the spirit turning ordinary things into value. It argues the era’s aim is sanctifying everyday experience and infusing heroism into daily life, moving humanity toward a higher standard despite a long journey.
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Mound
Man
Emerson
Old Prescription for Weak Kidneys Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a physician s prescription that relieves kidney liver and bladder ailments and neutralizes uric acid. It urges readers to buy a bottle or send ten cents for a sample from Dr Kilmer Co with paper mention.
Largest Fountain Pen Completed in New Orleans
A large fountain pen claimed to be the largest ever made for practical use was finished in New Orleans. It is a silver instrument holding two ounces of ink, ten inches long with the cap and eight inches without it, not counting the point, and weighs about four ounces.
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New Orleans
Complexion cure promises instant beauty ad
An advertisement claims a remedy can transform gray or blotched complexions overnight and invites readers to write Mr Hert Binnion in Des Moines to obtain free particulars. The item also includes a generic motivational line about efficiency in work.
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Hert Binnion
Pleasant Bt
Des Moines
Ady
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