Patriarch of Arseley bankers John Aikman Stewart at 99
John Aikman Stewart, a longtime Arseley banker, plans to celebrate his 99th birthday on August 99. He organized United States Trust in 1853 and has served as secretary, president, and chairman. He held the post of assistant treasurer during Lincoln’s administration and is known for educational work.
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John Aikman Stewart
Arseley
United States Trust Company
United States
Lincoln
Sport Postponed Over Fishing Plans
A brief note records a postponement of a sport event as the speaker jokes about plans to fish. The exchange shows intent to travel for the sport but cites lack of time and money as the reason for delaying.
Dignified Lady Confronts Park Attendant Over Wet Paint Notice
A dramatic exchange unfolds as a dignified woman argues with a park attendant after he tries to place a wet paint notice on her bench. The attendant explains he merely wants to mark the bench, prompting a tense moment.
Imaginary Illness Ends in Healing and Engagement
Mrs. Susan Roberts, an invalid, is misled by a quack and worsens under imagined ailments. Dr. Allen uncovers the ruse with a playful cure using a bandage and nourishment, restoring her health and leading to his proposal to Lucy Day, now the engaged couple plans a city shopping trip for the wedding trousseau.
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Susan Roberts
Roberts
Lucy
Lacey
Dr. Allen
Need for More Trees and Timber Conservation
A United States Department of Agriculture briefing notes continued timber demand despite substitutes. It cites three fifths of primeval forests gone, 61 percent of remaining timber west of the Great Plains, and 81 million acres idle. It urges keeping land productive, reasonable forest regulation, and public help to grow timber while preventing fires.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Great Plains
Col
W. B. Greeley
Forest Service
Chicago Association of Commerce
Greeley
Different Ways for Girl to Make Money
The USDA urges parental support for young women to become semi independent in farming families. It cites urban work in offices and shops and rural options in poultry, milk, gardens, and clubs, noting successful canning contests in Arkansas with high tomato yields and strong net returns.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arkansas
Annet Largo
Mount Valley
Hot Springs
Fannie
Ada Rosamond
Ruby Waddell
Bonnerville
Defense Debate Over Nero Fiddling During Fire
A Defense of Nero argues Hewitt Nero fiddled as Rome burned while Jewett contends fault lies elsewhere. The line compares actions during disaster, focusing on who bore responsibility for the blaze and political blame.
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Nero
Hewitt
Rome
Jewett
Hens Help Clear Gooseberry Patch After Harvest
A brief notes that a fruit worm can pierce gooseberries but is not a frequent pest. It recommends hand picking to control the worm and suggests turning poultry onto the gooseberry perch after harvest to clean up remaining worms under the plant trash.
Live Stock Fly Repellent Mixture Guidance
The notice advises careful mixing to avoid hair shedding. A U.S. Department of Agriculture recommended formula uses one gallon fish oil, two ounces pine tar oil, two ounces pennyroyal oil, and half a pint kerosene. Apply lightly but thoroughly for short-term效果.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Raising fowls to fight grasshoppers in the West
An editor suggests farmers in grasshopper ravaged areas consider raising turkeys and guinea fowl to eat insects rather than using poisons. The note proposes buying renting or importing these birds to control pests naturally.
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