Rural Hero Falls Into Conscience Darkly Ambitious War Tale
In Esquettes village farmer Jean Pegolan, unmoved by Prussian marchers, kills a Prussian estafette after a moment of rage. The village, under threat, convenes a vigilante judgment. a poor woodcutter is chosen as scapegoat and executed at midnight. Pegolan survives, returns home to his wife, and resumes farm life amid ruinous guilt.
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Jean Pegolan
Paris
Pegolan
Green Cross
I Bomeone
Jethen
Iyvettes
Dairy and Poultry Hints on Separated Milk in Calf Rearing
The article cites Prof Carroll and Dairy World discussions on using separated milk for calf and pig feeding. It notes mixed results across Ireland England and America, arguing success depends on district factors rather than equipment alone. An American Holstein breeder recalls requests for good skim milk to raise calves and improve stock.
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Prof. Carroll
Dairy World
London
Ireland
England
America
Pavey
French breed of poultry described with rare horned comb
The article reviews a tall gaunt French poultry breed with two horn shaped combs, red face, white ear lobes, glossy green plumage and dark legs. Noted as excellent table birds in France but poor for market due to black legs, low egg production, hard to rear, and slow to mature. Advocates prioritize good layers over mere beauty, acknowledging admired enthusiasts. Meat production in Australia is mentioned among global notes.
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Bell
France
Yokohama fowls described from French breeders' note
The Farmers' Review reprints Ad. Benson's French depiction of Yokohama cock and pullet breeds. It notes a long tail achieved by years of selection and tying weights to tails, with red breasts and white spots, red upper wings and face, greenish tail, double comb, short wattles, and red striped neck feathers.
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Ad. Benson
Yokohama
Nature
Jardins
Paris
Tea tabloids for travelers cost sixpence a box
The London Letter describes portable tea tabloids made from the fine aromatic portion of tea leaves. Each small box holds one hundred tabloids, enough for about one hundred cups, allowing travelers to brew tea by simply adding boiling water. The compact box fits a waistcoat pocket and offers a cheap option for tea on the go.
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London
The Seven Hells Named in Moslem Belief
The Moslems hold seven great hot hells named Jahannam Latha Hutamah Sa ir Bakar Jehim al- Kariah. The first is for the abandoned faith of the Dahriyah. the second for Manichees and Arabs. the third for Brahmans. the fourth for Jews. the fifth for Christians. the sixth for Magilans. The seventh, the great hot hell, awaits liars and hypocrites, described as being densely packed.
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Jahannam
Latha
Sa'ir
Bakar
al- Kariah
Bismarck Cards Reach Texas and U S Circulation
A New York printer has produced over 6,000 Bismarck cards and shipped more than 25,000 congratulatory postals within the United States. Cards sold at 2 cents each and many have gone to Texas for parties.
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New York
Bismarck
Texas
United States
Prince Bismarck
Separated milk and calf feeding in farm practice
The piece critiques separated milk as calf feed, citing adulteration and limited fat content as key problems. It argues for preserving fat in milk, questions digestion in separated milk, and notes that dairy practices vary by farm scale and efficiency. It also touches on dairy management, orchard spraying, and forage trials.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervousness Relief
An advertisement claims nervous prostration stems from impure blood and asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, nourishes nerves, and restores strength. It touts rapid appetite return, improved nerve power, steadier limbs, and overall health, citing numerous cures among women.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Tale of the Camel's Hump
A humor piece recounts a London Zoo keeper answering a countryman about why a camel has a hump. The keeper notes the hump makes the camel, else he would be nothing more than a cow, illustrating plain answers to curious questions.
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London Zoo
Tay
Tiarper
Low Rate Harvest Excursions On Wabash Railroad
Low Rate Harvest Excursions will run from all stations on the Wabash railroad on May 21 and June ?, to the south and southeast. For full particulars apply to the nearest ticket agent of the Wabash or connecting lines, or to G W N Crafton, Passenger Agent, 1416 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb.
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Wahnah
GWN Crafton
Farnam
Omaha
Neb
Road Movement Sparks Debate in Indy Journal
A reader debate quotes Everett Wrest arguing the proposed good roads plan would merely keep people moving with no time to rest. The Indianapolis Journal framing critiques the policy as a perpetual motion scheme while dismissing its promised benefits.
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Dawson
Everett Wrest
Indianapolis Journal
Information Wanted in Indianapolis on First-Class Hotel
Pedestrian asks for the location of a first class hotel in Indianapolis. Dismal Dawson recalls a hotel but cannot remember the street name. He asks for the alley and general area, seeking a precise hotel location.
Syrup of Figs Promises Comfort and Health Benefits
An advertisement extols Byrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative offering relief from constipation and associated ailments. It claims the remedy cleanses the system without weakening kidneys, liver, or bowels and cites medical approval. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from druggists, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Sharpless Co
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Stour City Engine
éTron Works
Poch Mfg Co
Miram
Inia
Tux Town
Cuare Macneuny Co
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Kansan
Davis Dream Separators
Lake St
Chicago
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