Waning Intellect and Horse Farming Discussed in SBO Column
The piece humorously critiques a rival for talking about history yet failing on horse knowledge. It argues farmers should raise top quality carriage or draft horses, study markets, stock feeds, and proper colt rearing. It also notes broom corn price signals and winter wood supply as signs of a prudent farm.
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Jim
N. A. Briges
Wisconsin Institute
Some Farm Pointers on Evergreens and Crops
The article extols evergreens on lawns for year round appeal and bird shelter, warns against trimmed evergreens, and advises targeted pruning to maintain balanced growth. It advocates experimenting with crops like beans, promotes diversified farming, and criticizes keeping inferior livestock to avoid hindering progress.
Chicago Politician Demands Ice Water in Hotel Room
A Chicago politician leaves for his room at the Bos tor hotel and orders ice water in a pitcher. A youth in uniform replies no ice water is available, sparking a terse exchange as the politician questions the purpose of the pitcher.
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Chicago
Bostor
Chicago News
Sail Assisted Bicycle Propulsion Idea Introduced
A historical sketch describes a sail mounted on the rear bicycle wheel with a mast and boom. The sail’s angle is controlled by a reel behind the rider’s head, allowing wind to aid forward motion when aligned with travel and tucking in when opposite the wind.
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Howra
Woman’s Look Defies Time in Le Monde Illustre Quip
A witty exchange notes January first marking a century, while remarking that a woman is never older than she appears. The dialogue reflects period humor from Le Monde Illustre.
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le Monde Illustre
Where friendship never flies in love and song
A Philadelphia Bulletin poem pondering a perfect place of enduring friendship and joy. It questions if a realm exists where hearts remain bright free from doubts and fears and life’s storms, asking hills to reveal a perpetual day of love and song.
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Hope
Love
Philadelphia Bulletin
Bargain Counter Battles and Frugal Cookery Notes
A veteran shop floor worker recalls bargain season chaos with customers and rivalries over hats and baby companions, while detailing salvage kitchen tips. He quotes the rough humor of bargain days and reflects on how education shapes expectations, then shifts to thrifty recipes using scraps to make roasts, risoles, and pies.
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Kansas
Solomon
Household directions for appetizing colu meats
Household guide presents simple directions for preparing delicious colu meats. It outlines step by step cooking methods and tips to enhance flavor, texture, and aroma. The language aims to entice readers with practical kitchen know how for everyday meals.
Household Suggestions In Local Chim Shops
Crystal cups and saucers appear in several chim shops for the afternoon table. They are shown unmounted or in silver frames with wicker lunches. The pendulum seems to swing back toward wooden body stands as regards French latches.
Pump In Cycle Head A Front Pump For Bicycles
A Philadelphia inventor proposes a pump built into the bicycle front head to start tires. The hollow stem serves as the pump barrel with lower-end connections to the tire valves. Handled at the top by the air pump piston, the gadget folds into the frame without encumbering the machine.
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Philadelphia
Tandem rides spark clergyman’s masked critique in satire
A humorous exchange shows a bishop scolding Mr Crinqueey over taking a lady out on a tandem. The curate argues a two-horse ride is similar to a tandem, while the bishop insists a side by side position signals decorous worship.
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Mr. Crinqueey
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