Weekly shoot results and a surprise chair gift
The record lists top shooters Richardson Eline Steele Harris Bridghan Blue Wallaice Vagg Chap aman with varied scores. A Monday night visit to Frank MA Vagg by the Gun Club presented him a Morris chair as Gun Club Secretary, who thanks the group while joking the chair keeps him from leaving early due to comfort and pigeon memories.
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Eckly
Richardson
Eline
Steele
Harris
Bridghan
Blue
Wallaice
Vagg
Chapaman
Frank MA Vagg
Gun Club
Morris
Wound remedy praised as simple smoking treatment
The article extols a home remedy for wounds. It claims smoking the wound with woolen cloth can relieve pain and inflammation within twenty minutes, and urges adoption despite skepticism. It emphasizes the remedy’s universality and unfailing nature.
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Relief for Worms
A testimonial notes that Kickapoo Worm Killer candy expels intestinal worms and restores health and breath in children. Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois reports full relief and urges purchase from druggists or by mail priced 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
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J. A. Brisbin
Elgin, Ii
Kickapoo ‘Indian’ Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Weather quirks mark coldest and hottest states
The report spans fourteen years and finds the national average temperature at 52.0 degrees Fahrenheit. North Dakota records the lowest average at 35.5 degrees while Florida posts the highest at 71.8. Alabama sees the greatest rainfall at 71.6 inches, and the driest state averages 5.8 inches annually.
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United States
Alabama
North Dakota
Florida
Plan Montana Better Baby Contest At State Fair
The Montana State fair with the Montana State Federation of Women's clubs launches a better babies contest Sept 22 27. Babies aged six months to three years are judged on physical and mental development with no emphasis on looks. Home Companion offers 200 in prizes split between Montana boys and girls. The fair adds 340 total prizes across 34 counties with 10 for best county baby. Entries close Sept 14 at noon with exams Sept 22 26 and awards Sept 26.
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Montana
Montana State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Women’s Home Companion
Canton Board Orders Weekly Bath Rule in Five Languages
Canton health officials require residents to bathe at least once a week and post rules in five languages in homes with limited soap and water. Violations carry a $25 fine and costs. Health Officer Dr. Inde n Sys explains the intent to prevent misunderstandings and stop misuse of loopholes.
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Canton
Board of Health
Indensys
Cardinal Gibbons Opposes Votes for Women Letter
A Cardinal Gibbons letter addressed to Mrs. Robert Garrett argues against universal suffrage and urges recognizing each sex's proper sphere. The piece suggests equal rights do not require women to pursue all male-dominated roles and promotes restrained participation aligned with social canon.
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Gibbons
Robert Garrett
Maryland Association
One Definition of a Country Editor
A humorous definition by Billings portrays a country printer as a male figure who edits, writes poetry, handles notices and weddings, prints for a dollar fifty, and endures long hours and poor pay. It implies a rough life with little reward beyond a brief obituary puff in local papers.
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Josh
Billings
Minnesota Creamery Output and Value Rise in 1912
Figures by state dairy commissioner J G Winkler show Minnesota creamery production rose from 93 98 million pounds in 1911 to 117 05 million pounds in 1912 with an output increase of 17 067 089 pounds and total receipts of 29 040 975 dollars. The average price gained 3 cents per pound.
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Minnesota
J. G .Winkler
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Danish hog cooperatives and bacon curing as farm gain
The article argues for farmer cooperatives to market pork as finished product rather than live hogs. It notes Denmark’s 25 year progress in cooperative bacon curing, reducing double freight costs and increasing farmer revenue. Modern curing tech lowers sanitation concerns, making local bacon curing viable alongside creameries. C. R. Barns endorses cooperative bacon curing as a path to gains similar to the Danish model.
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Denmark
Co-Operative
Northwest
South St. Paul
Chicago
Omaha
Minnesota
Dakotas
C. R. Barns
The Lengthening in Congress and an Uncertain Session
The piece critiques the pattern of extra sessions and delays in Congress, noting the likelihood of an extended session into autumn. It discusses hopes for no further meetings, currency bills, tariff measures, and the Democratic party’s grip on power amid ongoing legislative maneuvering.
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United States
Congress
James J. Hill
Marshall
Forstt
Trouble to Secure Rural Postmasters
During the transition of administrations a Taft order had moved 40,000 fourth class postmasters into the classified service. Postmaster General Burleson’s maneuvering left many offices without ready replacements, likely keeping current country storekeepers as postmasters regardless of politics. The piece notes surprising fashion trends and hints at women’s suffrage placards.
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Taft
Burleson
Wool sale and tariff bill upheaval described
Over 1,000,000 pounds of wool changed hands in Billings with prices from 17 to 174 cents per pound. Senate debate on the tariff bill continues as Democratic senators vow support while several northern and western members threaten to split their tickets.
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Senate
West
Billy Lie
Arielay
Newlands
Evada
Hitch
Nebraska
Shaforth
Colorado
Mark Smith
Arizona
Senator Walsh
Montana
Bolte Products
Taritt
Joh W. Kern
The Expense of Flies and National Costs
Government scientists estimate the nation spends about 50 million dollars handling typhoid linked to flies, 70 million on typhoid fever, and 87.2 million on diseases spread by these pests, highlighting the human cost and urging local action to cut expenditures.
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