Prohibition Debate Highlights Revenue and Reform
Fragmented articles discuss temperance impact on government income. Assistant Secretary Petern cites over two million dollar annual revenue loss from liquor, while voices from Russia and England note tax and social benefits of ending strong drink. Prohibition advocates push plans to restructure taxes and sources of state revenue.
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Ansistant
Ruaata
Anance
England
Joseph Chamberlain
Exceptional Opportunity in Liquor Business Transfer
A long damaged notice describes an “Exceptional Opportunity” to sell the goodwill of a well known whisky house retiring January 1. It warns that the sale excludes the ruin caused by liquor, appealing to buyers to purchase with reduced rates but not the misery caused to families and taxpayers. The piece also notes the Great Northern Railway’s ban on employee abstinence enforcement and a bulletin forbidding staff from participating in local temperance campaigns.
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Eale
Buwtness
Wushington
Colorado
Idaho
Arkane
Towa
Great Northern Rouroad
McKennon
Wages and liquor fears in industry and trade
Wage earners in the Ngunr Industry total 2 920 and 492 655 in bread and clothing. Wages paid reach 525 000 in the Hauer industry and 24 194 000 in bread and clothing. Raw materials for intoxicating liquor amount to 99 199 000, while bread and clothing total 744 227. United States annual spending on liquor tops 2 000 000 000. Prohibition is urged after the Inez 12 months, with wholesale liquor dealers warning of grave trade danger and shifting from county option to prohibition.
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Statiatice
United States
Upeg
Colt Requires Best of Care On Farm For Foal Health
The article stresses strict cleanliness and veterinary guidance to prevent navel infection in newborn colts. It details washing the umbilical cord, tying with a disinfected band, severing carefully, painting with antiseptics, daily stump washing, and avoiding tight binding once pulsations cease. Emphasizes disinfected stalls, clean bedding, and thorough cleaning of surrounding areas.
Hopperdozer From Sheet Iron Design Brief
A historical note describes constructing a hopperdoser from galvanised sheet iron with 10 to 12 foot length and 26 inch width. The front edge is turned up two inches, the back up one foot, forming a shallow box with riveted and soldered joints. Runners from wagon tread planks reinforce the ends and center.
Unclear OCR fragment on riveted pan and kerosene use
Fragment describes riveted runners and a pan for water and kerosene. Mentions extending back and forward, smoothing ground, and preparing a device with rivets and runners for use. Details are incomplete and partially garbled.
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Ander
Useful orchard tools described for cutting canes
An old article explains tools for orchard work. It describes a cutting tool forged from the blade of a mowing machine with a wooden handle resembling a tomahawk. It notes the blade angle, sharp lower edge, and high quality steel for effective pruning.
Essentials of Farm Animals From Old Plugs to Hoofs
An article discusses horse care and breeding essentials for farmers. It cautions against relying on grade sires and foreign stallions, urging sound hooves, proper feeding, and domestic development of draft horses. It notes import dependence and warns about poor growth signals from potbellied, underfed colts.
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America
Caring for sows at weaning time
Guidance on feeding sows around weaning includes reducing intake before weaning to halt milk flow and protect future breeding. After weaning, provide a thick bran and short grain slop with a small amount of corn. Ensure ample clean water at all times.
Ocean's Heavy Toll The Ocean's Power Defies Human Ingenuity
A retrospective on maritime disasters from 1841 to 1870 recounts vanished ships and lost lives. Notable cases include the President, City of Glasgow, Pacific, Arctic, Birkenhead, and the Titanic era losses, noting the Sultana, St George, Defense, and Hero. The piece reflects on mysterious disappearances, wreck lore, and the enduring human drive to conquer the sea.
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Apor
Luseneas
George's Channel
Lusitania
Hlocum
East River
New York
Theodosia Burr
The
Bouthland
Aaron Gurr
Liverpool
Tyrone Power
Au Notor
Glasgow
Mersey
Philadelphia
London
Azores
Hope
Colling
Express
Arctic
Cape Race
Collins
Inman
Boston
Halifax
Algoa Bay
Cape Colony
South Africa
Birkenhead
Huntieh
St. George
Defense
Hero
Jutland
Titanic
Sultana
General Flocum
Princess Alice
Thames
Norge
Midocean
Asea
Tincoln
Neptune
That Lash! A Ragmaster Sparks a Father Son Quip
Tommy watches a high-hatted ragmaster wield a whip. He remarks to his father that he is glad the performer isn’t his father, a line that captures a sly family moment and the show’s dynamic.
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Tommy
King George and Kaiser Rulers Compared in Wartime Jest
A reader imagines King George seizing the Gatter from the Kaiser and other German rulers, then quips that better use would have been to turn the hose on them. The remark reflects wartime sentiment and humor.
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George
Delays Are Dangerous In Witty Couple Exchange
Quotations debate if Jones acts before thinking while a lighthearted toast questions hurry in marriage. The dialogue suggests impatience contrasts with caution, hinting at advice for newlyweds amid celebratory mood and social wit.
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Jones
MAKE DOLLARS FROM DUST Save the useless waste story
A Progressive era policy idea, coal and metal industries seek value in waste piles. Pennsylvania anthracite culm dumps are being sifted to separate saleable fine coal for future use, while copper and gold in dust from smelters are targeted for extraction as inventors develop profitable methods.
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United States
Pennsylvania
California
Saturday Evening Post
Perfect Vision Pitchline Sparks Baseball Banter
A batter taunts an umpire after a third strike with a foot outside call. The umpire, in chilling tones, replies that he can see to the clubhouse and threatens a fifty dollar cost if the batter does not move. The exchange underscores a tense, sharp exchange during the game.
Summer plans clash in family quip from late transcript
In a terse exchange a speaker asks about summer plans while a member of the family counters with two stark options. The reply references the White Mountains as a possible destination and the poorhouse as an intended alternative, illustrating a humorous disagreement in a Boston area voice from the era.
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Tolka
White Mountains
Hoston Evening
Lawyer Questioning Opinion Formation In Jury Case
The exchange shows the lawyer asking if an opinion was formed. Juror Tabanian replies no, stating he served on the previous trial’s jury rather than this case. The brief remark underscores prior involvement and absence of current viewpoint.
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Tabanian
Homely. Can You Give Me Any Fens About
Fragmentary note appears to request information or opinions but provides no concrete names places dates or events to record a factual news item. The readable text offers a personal query rather than a verifiable event or notice for reporting.
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