Sheep-killing dog blamed for drop in US flocks
The 1910 census shows US farms lost 3.9 million sheep in ten years while total flock value rose 25 percent. Experts link the decline to sheep killing dogs and propose a uniform tax and licensing law to deter owners from keeping dangerous dogs.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Western
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Great Britain
Ireland
Spraying Pears and Farm Improvement Goals
Pears need winter treatment only when scale is present and may omit spraying otherwise. After bloom fall, spray for cooling moth as with apples. If blister mite pear psylla or thrips appear consult the experiment station. Farmers seek better methods and soil productivity for happier homes.
Feed Intelligently For Saver Farmers
Present price levels press farmers to feed carefully and intelligently. Emphasizes efficiency in allocating scarce feed resources to maximize yield and minimize waste amid rising costs.
One Square Meal a Day for Fowls
A brief poultry guidance note urges giving chickens a full daily ration. It emphasizes providing all they will eat at least once per day to keep birds healthy and productive.
Pen the Sow Before Farrowing Time
The article describes a male pawing at a brood sow near farrowing time. It notes the sow must make an extra painful effort to avoid the aggressive animal and advises penning the brood sow to herself during this period.
Dressing Fowls For Market Packing And Trimming
Instructions detail removing head at throat to bleed and trim, skinning neck slightly, removing part of neck bone, then drawing skin over end and tying and trimming neatly before packing except in warm weather.
Necessary Appliances Transform Farm Work
Traction engines and autos are becoming nearly as essential to farming efficiency as the manure spreader and the reaper, marking a shift in rural industry and productivity.
Prosperity of Country Tied to Agriculture
The piece argues that a nation's prosperity rests on agriculture. It emphasizes character and permanence of farming as foundational to long term growth and stability.
Daily fly killer advertised by H Somers
An advertisement promotes a daily fly killer that supposedly kills thousands and lasts all season. It claims the product prevents disease and costs $1 for six sent express paid. The seller is H Somers of 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY.
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H. Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Sure to Win and Free Will in a Law Clinic Dialog
In a law firm banter a partner laughs at securing about two thousand dollars in fees. A separate vignette shows Jean torn by a picnic day dispute, choosing between staying with a sick mother and going out, crying as she faces the decision. The dialogue reveals tension between professional ambition and personal duty.
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Johnstone’s
Jean
Where New Yorkers Come From
Half of Manhattan residents and one third of Bronx borough residents are foreign born. Russia Italy Ireland and Germany are the top birthplaces among Manhattan and the Harlem area, with Germany leading those of other nations.
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New York City
Manhattan
Bronxborough
Russia
Italy
Ireland
Germany
Harlem
Overwork and Kidney Trouble Cure Claim
Oakley Kentucky resident James McDaniel details kidney and bladder illness after overwork. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with permanent relief after ten months of suffering and prior physician treatment. Advertisement notes 50c boxes from Dodd's Medicine Co. Buffalo N.Y. Free Household Hints music and recipes offered.
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James McDaniel
Oakley, Ky
J. McDaniel
Dodd’s
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
What a Revival Is as a Spiritual Fire
The piece defines revival as the quickening of God's people rather than conversion of sinners. It argues that an unregenerate soul is dead and revival must begin within the church, with a spark rekindling individuals and spreading to a wider community. The tone mirrors a devotional exhortation.
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Thearthy
One-Sided Definition of Neutrality
A diplomat defines neutrality as a state of mind so disinterested and accurate that no question arises about the side he represents deserving full support. The remark frames neutrality as unwavering allegiance disguised as impartial judgment.
Travel Pleasure Fades Behind Talk And Thrift
The passage notes that the real joy of travel often lies in discussing the trip with others who have not yet gone. It also humorously questions the need for antifat on an already obese wallet, hinting at budget concerns.
Tea and Postum Claim Cure for Tea Related Ailments
A newspaper item discusses tea sickness and claims a woman suffered headaches bilious colic numbness and sleepless nights from tea but improved after stopping tea and switching to Postum Cereal or Instant Postum. It attributes relief to Postum and promotes two forms with pricing and a slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
He Owes It. Studio rent debate in art lexicon
A dialog frames a dispute over studio rent where one insists payment is required while the other argues art has no obligation to pay. The exchange highlights tensions between financial demands and creative independence in the studio setting.
Denison Coffee Ad Quips About Sim Hackle Campaigns
A vintage style ad note extols Denison's Coffee as pure and delicious repeating lines. A tongue in cheek remark links Sim Hackle's drunkenness to sleep and notes other drunkards pursue publicity campaigns.
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Sim Hackle
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