Farming Advice On Stock Breeding And Sanitation
A dense survey of livestock care covers breeding purebred sires, dairy herd management, and sanitary practices. It warns about clean water for sheep, beekeeping outputs, cowpea hay, and the dangers of poor handling, while noting beekeepers numbered over seven thousand in the country.
Deaf Mutes Use Slang and Cuss in Sign Language
An instructor describes how deaf mutes on an excursion use slang and signs for profanity. The signs mirror spoken bad language, with a shared vocabulary across groups, while educators U gather to guide behavior and address mischief without words.
Whisky Drunk Chickens Survive Night in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis a night-shift detective owner fed his 100 chickens whisky to warm them. The birds became unconscious from fumes then recovered by morning, staggering and cackling before finally sleeping it off.
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Rhoades
Mr. Rhoades
Cook Loots Ice Box for Pork Chops in Boarder House
Lena Stevenson, a cook at Mrs. D. E. Bonner’s boarding house, stole pork chops and eggs to cover wages after a dispute. She admitted taking the meat and called to ransom it from Hyde Park police, prompting a court appearance before Municipal Judge Fry.
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Lena Stevenson
D. E. Bonner
Oakenward Avenue
Hyde Park
Mrs. Bonner
Show Me Jokes Wear on Missouri Governor
Governor Hadley grows weary of the persistent “show me” humor on tours outside Missouri. A well connected acquaintance notes Hadley still has humor but tires of repeated gags and expects predictable lines at every meeting.
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Missouri
Louise
Hadley
Alee
Te Bas
Emile
Dismissal Sparks Battle at D A A Chapter
Mrs. Matthew Scott dismisses Agnes Gerald a clerk at the D A A headquarters for alleged insubordination. Gerald’s relatives vow to fight the action with administration allies while some threaten damages suits. Gerald allegedly refused to answer a question from Mrs. Amos G. Draper about the society’s business.
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Matthew Scott
Agnes Gerald
Miss. Gerald
Scott
Miss Gerald
Amos G. Draper
Gerald
Draper
Alarm Clock Feeds Horses at Howe Stables
George Howe of Center Hill Manchester devised a morning feeding system using an alarm clock with a gong. The device unwinds a cord to release water and cats into each stall, removing water-pail covers and feeding all horses at once, preventing rivalry.
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George Howe
Center Hill
Manchester
Howe
Convict Labor Proposal Sparks Reform Debate
In a discussion on reform, the proposal to employ convicts on public works raises questions about its aims and effectiveness. Supporters argue it offers rehabilitation and cost savings, while critics warn of exploitation and insufficient oversight.
Ambiguous Phrase Reflects On Action and Consequence
A fragment ponders commitment and progress, noting that those who fail to advance retreat. It emphasizes accountability for taking promises at face value and the risk of stagnation.
Elf farmer promises snow shovel race between houses
In a cozy farm scene Johnny hears his father say he believes in encouraging sports. After chores like milking cows feeding stock and chopping wood, the plan includes a snow shoveling marathon between the house and the barn and the pump. The message ends with a light note about fair competition.
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Johnny
Zeke
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