Whistler Name Origins and Family Lineage
Whistler, famed as a great American artist, traces to Irish roots via Maj John Whistler born 1756 in Ireland. His descendant James Abbott McNeill Whistler rose to prominence. other names noted include Weston Lavalille Catt and Le Chat lineage, with brief etymologies from McClure Syndicate.
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Whistler
Maj
John Whistler
Ireland
Hagerstown
George Washington Whistler
Sir Edward Bishop
England
United States Military College
Mary Fisher
Anna Matilda McNeill
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Russia
Weston
Laville
la Ville
le Cat
Catt
Kett
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Something to Think About by F A Walker
A reflective piece contrasts envy and success, urging readers to consider why others seem untroubled while facing gossip and doubt. It argues true confidence grows from faith forged in trouble, a steadfast spirit ready to guide if trusted and loyal.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
The saying of Decimus Junius Juvenalis on poverty
The line attributing to the Latin satirist Juvenal about an empty purse and singing reflects a broader note about poverty. He was likely born at Aquinum in Italy about forty two years after Christ, became a pleader, was adopted by a wealthy freedman, studied in Rome, and later exiled to Egypt where he continued his critique of Rome.
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Decimus Junius Juvenalis
Rome
Juvenal
Exiled God A Poem On Mortal Hope And Dreams
The poem contemplates mortal aspiration beyond earthly limits through imagery of gardens, moonlight, and stars. It envisions an exiled god poised to enter his palace gates, implying transcendence beyond human life and the uniting of earth and heaven in a moment of divine perception.
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Earth
Heaven
Juvenal of Rome and His Satire Legacy
Juvenal, a Roman poet, led a cohort in Egypt and died in service. His 16 hexameter satires portray a corrupt Roman society and may have caused his exile. Translations by Gifford and Dryden. Wayne D. McMurray notes.
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Ers
Juvenal
Egypt
Mothers Cook Book Recipes For Thrift And Hygiene
Practical guidance from a home cook book on forming healthy habits in children through measured meals. Includes gelatin molded ham, Belgian hash with prunes and currants, jellied and pressed meats, spiced beef, and methods for baking veal loaves and other dishes. Also notes adjusting meat in hot weather and serving with fresh vegetables and dressing.
The Young Lady Across The Way Of Socrates Quote
A brief note records a young lady across the way who believes Socrates is a thematic quote from Old Testament characters. The remark reflects local curiosity about classical philosophy linked to biblical figures.
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Socrates
McClure
Pennsylvanian Bull Associations Grow Across 20 Counties
Dairy extension leader E B Fitts says 39 associations operate in 20 counties with 150 high quality sires and strong show records. New Sullivan county group has 15 members. Three sires cost slightly over 500 dollars each, equating to 8.13 dollars per cow for six years. Bedford boosts accredited herd certificates to stay TB free as two members join. Clarion expands to five bulls for field day. Bradford members fund a new bull after war price losses, citing dairy development benefits.
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Pennsylvania
E. B. Fitts
Pennsylvania State College
Sullivan County
Bedford County Association
Clarion County Association
Bradford County
Feeding Test Shows Silage More Profitable Than Legume Hay
Iowa State College tests with Hereford steers fed a corn silage based ration versus corn and legume hay found higher gains and profits on the silage plan. Ten groups of seven head, fed from November 13 1924 to March 13 1925, showed margins above feed cost ranging from a high of 9.69 dollars to a low of a 2.06 dollar loss, highlighting the value of torn silage for beef production.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Farm advice on livestock care and crop cultivation
Practical farming guidance covers feeding and housing for horses and livestock, poultry management, garden cultivation, canning produce, wagon maintenance, corn cultivation limits, worm control in chicks, and cabbage worm prevention using lime arsenate or spraying arsenate of lead.
Food Combinations It Is Wisdom to Avoid
The death of Chin Hong a Baltimore laundryman after a luncheon of cherry pie and milk highlights potential dangers in certain food pairings Though the parts are harmless alone the article notes blood letting by doctors as the cause Chin Hong became ill after the meal The piece warns Americans and Orientals to avoid cherry pie with milk and bananas with alcohol especially when bananas are not fully ripe
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Chin Hong
Baltimore
Bond's Liver Pills Ad for Liver Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Bond's Liver Pills as a prescription liver remedy. It claims to cure headaches biliousness dizziness and all liver troubles at 25 cents per bottle.
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Bond
Sherman Prepared for Any Emergency
Judge Gary praised an efficient overseer at a banquet, comparing him to Sherman on the march to the sea. He highlighted remarkable railroad repair capability and noted Confederate riders could destroy rails or bridges, only to hear trains pass soon after. An engineer suggested blowing tunnels, but another quipped Sherman carried duplicate tunnels, so there was no use.
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Gary
Sherman
Detroit Free Press
Cure for insomnia by Macclesfield inventor device
An English inventor from Macclesfield claims to have perfected a bedside machine that emits twelve color flashes at set intervals. The device is designed to soothe and induce sleep, with the inventor asserting several stubborn sleepless cases were cured in ten to fifteen minutes.
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Macclesfield
England
Squirrel Saps Maple Limb At Epping School
A teacher and pupils in Epping New Hampshire observed a squirrel feeding on sap from a sugar maple near the schoolhouse. The animal gnawed the limb underside and hung by its four feet as it repeatedly sucked sap oozing from the wound.
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Epping
N. H
Women Eligible for Top Posts in French Postal Service
France announces women may now reach the highest ranks in its postal and telegraph service. Women can become office chiefs managers inspectors and advance through the department’s promotions system in a major government reform.
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France
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Boosts Postpartum Wellness
Agnes Wignall of Taleville New York credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with stabilizing her after the birth of her third and upcoming fifth child. She reports improved recovery after rising too quickly and bladder inflammation during pregnancy. She says she would not be without the tonic and recommends it to other women as a remedy for ills peculiar to their sex. The product is sold by druggists everywhere.
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Taleville
New York
Ken
Liverpool
Eng_ —land
Lydia E. Pinkham
Brockville
Canada
Agnes Wignall
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Advertisement
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for infant rashes and skin irritation. Claims hot baths with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dusting of Cuticura Talcum provide relief. Mentions fragrance and price of 25 cents per item.
Maharajah of Gwalior Gifts in World War Offering Ambu lances to England
During the war the Maharajah of Gwalior who died in Paris gave forty ambulances and a fleet of cars to England and a three months supply of cigarettes for all Indian troops in France.
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Maharajah of
Gwalior
Paris
England
France
Farm Building Values Across the United States
The last federal census shows total farm building value at 11,486,489,543 with an average per farm of 1,781. Iowa leads with 922,751,713 valued buildings and an average of 4,328. District of Columbia average is 6,967, total 1,421,221.
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United States
Iowa
District of Columbia
Flavorful Roquefort and Tarragon Vinaigrette Mix
A dressing combines oil with two sections of Tarragon vinegar and roquefort cheese broken in bits. Stir until blended, season with salt if needed, and add a few dashes of cayenne for heat.
Canals Project Advances in Poland Linking Two Seas
A syndicate advances a project in Poland to build a canal system connecting the Baltic and the Black seas. The plan aims to create a navigable waterway boosting trade and regional development.
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Poland
Baltic
Black Seas
Cottage Cheese Salad Preparation Tip
A simple recipe mixes cottage cheese with salad dressing on lettuce, then tops with chopped nuts. Chill briefly before serving.
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F. A. Walker
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Tommy
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Galveston
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