The Halfway House Tale of Mary Ellen and Aunt Lucy
Mary Ellen and Aunt Lucy run a prairie hen ranch at the Halfway House on the cattle trail. They confront hen theft, seek shelter and sustenance, and nurture hope for a future garden and a steadier life as Buford’s settlement grows along the Red River frontier.
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Aunt Lucy
Jancy
Mary Ellen
Lucy
Buford
Old
Virginia
Brazos
Abilene
Lfe
Red River
Ellisville
Ald Sin
Ellen
Holt
Jess
Mary Ezien
Honey
Miss Mar Y Ellen
Prairie Sea
Chile
Franklin
Dress of Rebecca Inspires Kind Teacher’s Gift
A sad boy named Nathan Garowski endures taunts for not having trousers. Teacher Alice Harmon buys him clothes to fit in, and Nathan proudly credits her for the gift. The superintendent later praises the suited boy as Miss Harmon blushes at the misunderstanding.
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Nathan Garowski
Nathan
Rebecca
Alice Harmon
Miss Harmon
Phen
Senate Elevator Delays Highlight Presidential Message
The article recounts a delayed presidential message to Congress after assistant secretary Barnes rode a Senate elevator. Multiple elevator rings and misdirections caused repeated moves between floors, delaying delivery of the president's communication. The scene underscores senatorial courtesy amid a broader debate over the Isthmian canal route and ratification politics.
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United States
Senate
Capitol
Barnes
Congress
Mr. Barnes
Washington Post
Need of the Canal in Panamas Isthmus Debate
Senate obstructionists oppose their party in delaying the Panama Waterway. Morgan seeks annexation of the Isthmus with a 10 million land price and 15 million for Colombia, signaling imperialist aims. The piece also warns against tariff uncertainty and defends a protective approach for American industry.
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Senate
Panama
Morgan's Change of Heart on Panama Plan
Senator Morgan shifts from opposing to recognizing Panama as an independent republic. He now supports the new Panamanian state, while critics warn his annexation bill would threaten imperialistic expansion. The article notes Morgan's prior attacks on the president and Panama policy and his surprising reversal.
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Gorman
Panama
Colombia
United States
Nicaragua
Inter Ocean
Morgan
Panama Canal
Isthmian Canal
Senate
Alabama
Tariff Debate Echoes Across Congress
The Pittsburg Times reports that tariff arguments have long stood against protection for export goods, but Democrats in Congress avoid alarming the public despite noise aimed at the galleries. The piece notes that any tariff perceived as unnecessary on a given industry does little harm, while the political theater continues.
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Tive
Congress
Pittsburg
Farmers and Exports and the Tariff Impasse
Davenport Times argues that farm prosperity is tied to overall national prosperity and that while exports have fallen, many farm products remain on the free list. Production is up, prices are good, and farmers feed urban centers as factories run to supply both home and foreign markets. The piece implies tariff schedules support domestic industry and questions voting for a change.
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Davenport Times
Wrong from First to Last
A Lafayette Indiana Call letter argues tariffs protect American industry by expanding domestic mills while free trade would empower European mills and lower wages. The writer claims the tariff would crush no trust and asserts the Democratic idea is flawed from start to finish.
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Lafayette
Ind
Growth of the Horse's Hoof by John W. Adams
Prof Adams explains hooves grow downward and forward with blood supply to the pododerm. Regular exercise grooming moisture and proper bearing surface accelerate quality horn growth. neglect causes irregular growth and crooked limbs from unbalanced weight distribution and overgrown hooves.
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John W. Adams
University of Pennsylvania
Sheep Wagons on Western Sheep Ranges
The Department of Agriculture reports wide variation in sheep management across the western ranges. In accessible areas large sheep wagons follow the bands, carrying utensils, food, clothing, beds, a cook stove and medicines, hauled by horses. In remote regions herders camp near water and grass, sleeping in tents while each establishes a protected night location.
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Department of Agriculture
Ohio Swine Breeders Meet Elects Officers in Columbus
The Ohio Swine Breeders Association held a January 12 meeting in Columbus. Elected officers include President J. J. Snyder of Paris, Vice President S. S. Puckett of Yellow Springs, Secretary-Treasurer Carl Freigan of Dayton, with an executive committee noting W. A. Kudaley of Middletown for three years and Tussing of Canal for two years.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. J. Snyder
Paris
S.S. Puckett
Yellow Springs
Carl Freigan
Dayton
W. A. Kudaley
Middletown
Tussing
Canal
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D. Apdbleton
Spooner
Mr. Gorman
Chicago
Ama Canal
Canal Strip
Colon
Republic of Panama
United States of America
Canada
Sam
Lady of the
Snows
The
Ohio Swine Breeders
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