Sophie Hood Farm Jersey Sets World Dairy Record
A nine teenth of Hood Farm Jersey cow named Sophie 19th of Hood Farm at Lowell Mass breaks dairy records by yielding 14 375 pounds of milk and 1 005 pounds 11 ounces of butter fat in a year. Profits from milk sales totaled 565.22 dollars with potential national gains if feeding and breeding improve.
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Lowell
Mass
Jersey
Sophie
Hood Farm
Massachusetts Agricultural College
American Jersey Cattle Club
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Sophie 19Th
Good roads urged as essential farming profit booster
Trucker and Farmer argues that building good roads benefits farmers as much as motorists. Bad roads waste time and money, reducing profits, and the piece urges immediate action to fund and maintain road improvements, noting ancient roads outlasting many modern highways.
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United States
Scott's Emulsion ad promotes nerve support and blood health
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a tonic to check disease and improve health. It claims to strengthen nerves feed tissues and enrich blood and notes it is sold by druggists. The ad includes a savings bank offer and mentions Scott & Bowne of New York.
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Scott
Bend
Our
Savings Bank
Child's Esch Bank
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
The Church and the Poor Man in North Carolina Land
The Greensboro News argues the church is the poor man’s home and hearthstone and welcomes wealth as duty. It says church finances are modest per capita and lines drawn over welcome reflect misplaced priorities, urging equal welcome for rich and poor alike.
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Greensboro
State Tax Commission
North Carolina
Alamance
Alexander
Alleghany
Anson
Ashe
Beaufort
Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick Buncomb
Burke
Cabarrus
Caldwel
Camden
Cartere
Catawbi
Chatham
Cherokee
Chowan
Clay
Cleveland
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
Dar
Ben
Davie
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe Taz Forsyth
Franklin
Ascon Gates
Graham
Granville
Greene
Guilfor
Halifax
Harnett
Haywood
Henderson
Hertfor
Hyd
Iredel T. Blackson
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Lincoln
Macon
Madiso Martin
McDowel
Mecklenburg
Mitchell
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquotank
Pender
Perqman
Perso
Pitt
Polk
Randolph Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Stra
Jowan Rutherford
Sampson
Scotland
Stanly Stokes
Surry
Swain
Transylvania
Tyrrell
Union
Vance
Ae Wake
Warre
Washington
Watauga
Wayne
Wilkes
Wilson Ts Yadkin
Gaston County
Simmons Stir Oppose Lorimer Vote Creates Carolina Fight
Washington papers assess how Senator Simmons of North Carolina faces political risk over his Lorimer seating stance. The Washington Times notes opposition will grow against several pro Lorimer votes, with Simmons and Kentucky’s Paynter singled out. Simmons warned his NC delegation may withhold support, while Governor Will Kitchin plans to oppose him.
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Washington
Simmons
Lorimer
North Carolina
Washington Times
Senate
Paynter
Kentucky
House
Will Kitchin
Claude Kitchin
Washington Cor-Charlotte Observer
Weather and local notes from Halifax NC March 1911
Halifax NC notes a poor week for farmers delaying preparations for the 1911 crop and mentions March pranks. Obituary for Uncle Ephriam Walker, aged about 93, noted for blindness in later years and respected community figure. Various local names and travel, church sermons by Rev. J E Holden, Sunday school efforts, social visits, and business notices close with a paint advertisement from L and M Paint via Hardy Hardware Company.
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Halifax
N. C
Fephriam Walker
J. E. Holden
Methodist
Holden
Philathea
Virginia Hale
Wheing
Mount Olive
L. H. Hale
Nell Nelson
Richmond
Frederick C. Frovitch
South Richmond
P. H. Morgan
Henderson
John H. Fenner
J. T. Gregory
Rmada
Enfield
W. D. Willcox
Weldon
Jack Jones
Tillery
Harry W. Gowan
Esther Howerton
George A. Hux
Baltimore
Leonora Howerton
Relaii
George Stephenson
Rocky Mount
W. J. King
Norfolk
To Satek
To Break In New Shoes Aivers Use Allen's Foot Base
Advert says Allen's Foot Base prevents tightness and blistering and relieves bunions swollen feet and sweating. Mentions antiseptic powder for quick foot relief at druggists for 25e with free sample by mail from A 8. Olmsted Buffalo NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
Buffalo
N.Y
Planets and Nebulae Distances Move Beyond Comprehension
The Newark News notes vast star sizes and distances, citing Myers on binary stars with components over ten million kilometers. It explains the great Orion nebula at about 1,000 light years away with an estimated diameter of 189.6 trillion miles, and speculates the Andromeda nebula could be larger.
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Arctora
Myers
Orion
Earth
Vega
Andromeda
Orion Nebula
Newark News
Schemars and the Maits in 000,009 Loss Allegation
A fragmented critique accuses schemers of exploiting postal weakness and public credulity, warning against government overreach like Russia. The piece asserts private currency intrusion would provoke nationwide protest and notes the post office and free delivery generate massive emotion.
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Ster-Gomer
Russia
Cardui touted to cure womanly ailments and tiredness
A reader recalls relief after taking Cardui, claiming it stopped spit up and fatigue and improved headaches. The ad also touts Dean's Ointment for skin conditions and urges purchase at any drug store.
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Ula Mae Bradley
Cardui
Bayes Acquitted in Charlestown Murder Case
Rosa Hayes faced trial for killing M Floyd, a popular Charleston resident. The court found her not guilty, ruling her defense credible after testimony that she acted in defense of herself as a husband she believed planned to marry another.
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J.C
Whiteville
Hayes
Jefendant
Man on Bluff and Wise Woman’s Gambit
A rugged man faces danger on the bluff while a woman uses keen observation of foolish men to gain insight. The scene contrasts risky bravado with measured intellect as the narrative sketches social observations.
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Regrowth and Satisfaction
Claiming to repair hair loss, Rexall Hair Tonic is advertised as a scientific antiseptic germicide that stimulates scalp circulation and nourishes hair. offered in 50c and 1.09 prices, with a satisfaction guarantee at The Rexall Store managed by E. T. Whitehead Co.
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Rexall
T. Whitehead Co
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N.C
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Smith
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Neck
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Ature
North Carolina Land
Hardy Hardware Company
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USA
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Congress
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