Goats marketed as lamb spark debate in industry bulletin
The US Department of Agriculture bulletin reports that goats supply much of the lamb and mutton sold in major markets. Expert George Fayette Thompson notes many older goats are sold as lamb by packers and dealers, and urges testing to convert prejudice into acceptance of goat meat.
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Department of Agriculture
Thompson
Washington Dispatch
Kansas City Star
George Fayette Thompson
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
Flower displays planned for Jamestown 1907 exhibition
The Jamestown exhibition on Hampton Roads between Norfolk and Fort Monroe will feature extensive flower displays. Over 5,000 small plants were gathered last winter, with 125,000 honeysuckle plants and 20,000 rosebushes laid along the decorative wire fence. European cuttings and local Virginia garden specimens will form the grounds, preserving Tidewater Virginia’s natural features.
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Hampton Roadg
Norfolk
Fort Monroe
Washington Post
Board of Design
England
Old Virginia
Tidewater Virginia
Persistence of the Darker Races in the New World
A 19th century observant note cites The National Review arguing that darker races such as Chinese Hindoo Arab and negro increase where white restraint ends. It claims American Indian positions remain fixed and the education and scientific methods of Europeans are only beginning to aid these populations amid competing imperial powers.
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National Review
Texas
Gran Cha
Burial by Machinery at Armley Burial Board
The Lon Gen Chronicle reports Armley burial board at Leefis considering a labor saving device for interments. An appliance lowers coffins into graves slowly and reverently with no offense to mourners, releasing the coffin at its resting place.
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Armley
Leefis
Lon-Gen Chronicle
Domestic Mystery Teaches Recuperate In Simple Lesson
A teacher explains the word recuperate to Willie by describing his father’s hard day and rest at night, prompting Willie to reply that his mother wants to know what he does after work. The exchange shows a child’s humorous take on language in a classroom setting.
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Willie
Dora
Mrs. Morrison
Isabel
Dr. Bostwick
Catherine
Abigail
Not Dead but Gone Before Be low Obituary Quip
A country editor jokes about an obituary for Hiram Skynfiynt and misreads the headline as "Be low" vs "Not Dead, but Gone Before" in a wry exchange with his assistant.
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Hiram Skynfiynt
Stranger recalls career in western paper and a crippled hand
The stranger explains he once edited a paper in the West but a press accident damaged his fingers. He notes the injury forced him to quit, joking that one finger was his trigger finger. The tale appears in the Philadelphia Press.
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West
Philadelphia Press
Close Call for Rabbit in Amateur Sportsman Encounter
A rabbit narrowly escaped harm when an amateur shooter fired at it today. The gun kicked, knocking the shooter over and nearly resulting in a fatal mishap for the small animal.
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Rabbit
Grouse
Puck
Sayings on patriots and politicians in a quip
A humorous exchange frames the difference between a patriot and a politician. The old man states a patriot would die for his country while a politician aims to live at the country’s expense.
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Johnny Bumpernickel
Margie’s Playful Pretend Leads to Family Dispute
A domestic scene centers on five year old Margie who, in a quip to her mother, explains her hair pulling was for a pretend engagement and marriage game. Mamma Margie admonishes but the child insists it was the brother’s fault for spoiling the game.
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Mamma
Margie
Miss Forest
Dora
Walker Seeks Five Dollar Loan in Quirky Exchange
In a brief exchange, Walker asks Ryder for a five dollar loan after asking if Ryder attended the races yesterday. Ryder declines the race question, prompting Walker to declare his search for the loaned funds.
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Walker
Ryder
Brotherly Wish Sparks Humorous Birthday Exchange
In a playful exchange Marie asks for a piano for her birthday, while Donald requests an automobile to escape Marie’s music quickly. The lighthearted dialogue captures siblings sparring and affection.
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Marie
Donald
No Cause for Alarm in Witty Exchange
A teacher warns a rebellious pupil that conduct will bring the father to an early grave. The student retorts that even the governor wears a wig, signaling defiant humor in a lighthearted exchange.
Information Wanted Mermaid Widow Question
A five year old asks if a naval captain will marry her sister and if he dies will she wear seaweed and be a mermaid widow. The quizzical exchange captures a playful domestic moment.
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Margie
Turning the Tables Leap Year Tale
A playful exchange features a leap-year girl pleading for a kiss and a young man refusing with a witty line about lips and hairpins, establishing a cheeky romantic tension. The brief exchange hints at social charm and timebound romance in a lighthearted, period voice.
A Frequent Father
Spinke jokes about a dogeared old chestnut baker nickname used by Giffle to describe his owner in Pittsburg Post humor style.
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Giffle
Spinke
Pittsburg
The Price of Ego and the Fickle Quest to Be It
A Washington Star poem critiques a man chasing glory and prestige. The speaker notes the subject’s disdain for simple joys and generosity, as he seeks banners and drums while neglecting authentic happiness.
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eHe
Washington Star
Fortune Turns for Dora as Aunt Abigail Finds Care
In a tense household, Dora, a poor servant, befriends Aunt Abigail who visits with disapproval and wealth. After a winter of friction, a fall reveals real care, Dora and Dr. Harold Bostwick grow close, and Abigail guides a new life. Four months later Dora and Harold wed.
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Isabel
Dora
Miss Forest
Dr. Bostwick
Abigail
Isabel Morrison
Harold Bostwick
Dora Morrison
Pioneer Citizen’s Long Residence Noted for Good Health and Worth
A long resident of the county is described as one of its most substantial citizens with a reputation for worth and integrity. He enjoys good health and is expected to continue living in usefulness for many years.
Sullivan newspaper items note local people and legal moves
A digest of local notices reports Aydelotte at Indiana University visiting home folk Yakey arrives to serve as court reporter Crawford heads to Purdue for short studies Marshall and Greenwood wedding Luking divorce case moves from Knox to Daviess county Muchmore completes Brodie school term Republicans prepare to pick delegates Cummins Drake Waggoner upgrade Sullivan Monument Works adds gas motor air compressor and plans new stone yards north of the depot
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Frederick Luking
Margaret Luking
Knox County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Daviess County
William T. Douthitt
Miss Joy
Muchmore
Brodie School
Miss Muchmore
Brodie
Sullivan County
Union
Cummins, Drake & Waggoner
Sullivan Monument Works
Southern Indiana
Sullivan Elks Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
The Sullivan lodge of Elks elected Exalted Ruler Milton A. Haddon and other officers for the year at a Monday meeting. New officers will be installed next Monday evening. Several candidates including C. A. Thralls and Fred Finney were initiated Monday.
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Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Milton A. Haddon
Edward J. Hoke
Fred F. Bays
Winfield S. Wolfe
P. A. Barco
Claude H. Stratton
Charles F. Batey
C.A. Thralls
Fred Finney
D. B. Mikesell
E. M. Barkley
Marshall Smith
Hymera
Fred Houpt
Sullivan
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples
Daniel F. Shrum and Katharine Hughlett. Clarance Hackett and Minnie Gore. Jesse P. Jackson and Mary O. Davis. Henry Knotts Barnard and Bertha Wilkey received marriage licenses.
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Daniel F. Shrum
Katharine Hughlett
Clarance Hackett
Minnie Gore
Jesse P. Jackson
Mary O. Davis
Henry Knotts Barnard
Bertha Wilkey
Barred Rock Pullets For Sale Now Laying
Barred Rock pullets, 15 in number, for sale at low price. Birds are current layers and available for immediate pickup. Contact sR. MEGIBREN for details and pricing.
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Sr. Megibren
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Floyd Marshall
Viola Greenwood
Clay County
Brazil
Donald Maple
Northwestern University At
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Tust
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Ont Bald
Sullivan Elks
Gage” Street
Rosa Boatwright
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Usrey’s South Side Department Store
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Boots
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