A Hawaiian Habit and a Dinner Served Deary
A writer notes a Hawaiian habit of calling employers by first names and a cook who calls the narrator sweetheart. The piece weaves in reflections on literary genius from Howells and a joke about a farmer and Plato. A fragment humorous ending mentions ravens and Elijah, with a joke about a bird in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich Islands
John
Mary
Missus
William Dean Howells
New York
Sunapee
Plato
Elijah
Willie
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Appeals
National ads from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co claim women improve from female complaints after using their Vegetable Compound. Testimonies from Mrs Henry Leisberger of Elgin and Mrs G B Whittington of West Virginia praise health restoration and urge letters for confidential guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Elgin
Henry Leiseberg
Adams St
Kearneysville
W. Va
G. B. Whittington
Desirable Sheep Breeds for West Virginia Hills
West Virginia University agronomy notes compare sheep types and conclude medium and down breeds best fit rugged WV hills. Excludes Cotswolds Lincolns and Leicesters for hardiness, highlights Oxford Down as promising under intensive care where pastures are abundant. Emphasizes environment, adaptability, and profitable husbandry for shepherds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Cotswolds
Lincolns
Leicester
Oxford
Nis
West Virginia sheep selection for wool and mutton breeds
The article weighs Merino versus English long-wool and mutton breeds for West Virginia. It favors Merinos for wool emphasis and Delains in some districts, notes profitability for Spanish Merinos in the northern Panhandle, and identifies Southdown, Hampshire, and Shropshire as the best medium wool mutton types. It highlights hardy Hampshires, prolific Shropshires, and sturdy Southdowns, urging careful choice and improved flocks under wise shepherding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southdown
Hampshire
Shropshire
Oxford
Cotswold
Leicester
Lincoln
West Virginia
Panhandle
Ohio River
Escapes An Awful Fate With Dr King's New Discovery
Mrs. E. Cox of Joliet Illinois says typhoid pneumonia left her with a persistent cough. She credits Dr King's New Discovery with delivering her from danger, noting the medicine cured her cough and she now breathes easily. Trial bottle free at Hill's Pharmacy. Relief for women with back pain urinary troubles also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cox
Joliet
Hill
New Life Pills Claim Vital Energy and Health Benefits
A reader testimonial from Mrs. Chas Freiley of Moosup Connecticut praises Burdock Blood Bitters and New Life Pills for improving health. The ad mentions relief for stomach kidney and general weakness and notes Hill's 25 cent price, with Charles W. Galloway named as Baltimore & Ohio Railroad general manager after 29 years in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Brown
Murray St
New York
N.Y
Petesy
San
Oki
Hill
Charles W. Galloway
Baltimore & Ohile Railroad
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Fletcher
Castoria Srr
Castoria
Shepherdstown
H. L. Snyder & CO
Srossett
G.T. Hodges
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Cumberland
W. H. Knode
Troy Laundry
Star
Pendleton
Wall Paper
M.G. Bast
Eis
M. G. Bast
Lyne & Irvin
Lyne's
Shenandoah Junction
Minnesota
W. N. Lemen & Son
Shenderstown
Miss Loud
Mann’s
Dr. Miles
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
The
Jefferson County Mutual
Washington & Alexander
Charles Town
T. C. Atkeson
College of Agriculture
West Virginia University
Moines
A. S. Dandridge & Co
H. C. Marten
Asenn Oliver
Granger
Deering
Norfolk &Western Ry
Bristol
Pulliam Sleeper
Roanoke
St. Louis Express
Pullman Sleeper
Columbus
Cincinnati
Elkton
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pullman
B. Bevill
W.C. Saunders
Gen. Pass. Agt
P. A
Paint and Oil Department
Japan
International Stock Food
Gleason
Frank Miller
Black Lamb
Keystone
Polack’s
A. V. Polace
Washington Street
Baltimore & Ohio
California
Colorado
Alberta
Arizona
Idaho
British Columbia
Mexico
Montana
New Mexico
Wyoming
Nevada
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Washington
Baltimore and
Ohio
R. R
Shepherton Town
WM. R. Miller
Diehl & Bro
Miles
Accure
Tere
H.L. Snyder
Unidersigers
Desstaliy
H. L Snyder
Fane
Ant Amdt
J. W. Lente
Ural
Mamita
Seell & County Felepaore
Innoe
C.H. Whiten ,Son
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