Cloture Debate in Senate Faces Hidden Teeth
Washington hears talk of a cloture rule to curb debate in the Senate but fears linger that passage would reshape the body. Montana Senator Walsh’s resolution could trigger a new rules regime if adopted, altering how votes and debate are handled in the upper chamber.
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Washington
Senate
United States
la Follette
Wisconsin
Stone
Missouri
Gore
Oklahoma
Owen
Walsh
Montana
House of Representatives
House
Congress
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Mills
Navy
Coal in the Arctic offers Bear Island edge over Spitzbergen
Bear Island, in the Arctic Ocean near Spitzbergen, emerges as a promising coal source with year round shipment prospects. Its edge stems from access to the Gulf Stream drift, though persistent fog from cold polar currents affects operations. The Norwegian government plans to establish a wireless service.
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Arctic
Bear Island
Arctic Ocean
Spitzbergen
Rock-bound Island Hosts Stream of Seafowl Birds
A meteorological station sits on the island with rock shores that host a wide array of seafowl. The area’s coastal geography supports diverse bird life and monitoring infrastructure.
The Onion and Oyster Dinner Dilemma
A reflective man laments neighbors always learning of fried onions at supper while oysters and champagne vanish from the table. The exchange hints at social etiquette and unspoken appetites within a small group.
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Nolay
Concrete foundations recommended for stationary poultry houses
The Missouri Agricultural College guide by H L Kempster urges concrete foundations for stationary poultry houses, warns against earth and wood floors, and details trench depth below frost line, footing dimensions, drainage, and methods to prevent rats, moisture, and dirt in the litter. It contrasts earth, wood, and concrete floors and outlines practical building steps.
Male Fowl of Importance in Egg Production
The hen’s productive role is natural when well fed and vigorous. Fertile eggs require a strong male, free of disease and obvious defects. Do not hatch eggs before the third day after mating, and if the male is removed after day three, most eggs stay fertile until day ten.
Egg Supply During Winter Warning to Expect Low Laying
The article notes hens reduce egg production in real cold weather and advises poultrymen to avoid forcing hens for heavy winter laying. It suggests that with good hens and proper conditions some eggs may be produced, especially for breeders with ready sales for chicks and culls.
Birds Rest and Prepare for Spring Laying Market
There is no market for the product, but the birds should be allowed a good rest and kept in fine condition for heavy, late winter and early spring laying when a strong market is expected.
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Navy
Army
United States Army
Dewey
George Dewey
United States Sea Service
Uniform eggs for market and price value
An expert notes uniform color size and shape in eggs boosts market appeal and price. A single breed flock yields consistent eggs, reducing unattractive variety in mixed flocks and satisfying buyers.
Western Canada Leads as Wheat Producer in 1915
The article notes Western Canada produced 342 million of Canada's 376 million bushels of wheat in 1915, surpassing many regions. It compares per acre yields, costs, and profits, highlighting Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta's dominance and the high monetary returns for farmers amid rising grain prices.
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Canada
Dominion of Canada
United States
South America
Chile
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dominion Census Bureau
North American
Western Provinces
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Meeeniaeekh
Montana
Washington
Wisconsin
Stuard
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Raatines
Nebraska
North Dakota
Indiana
South Dakota
Minnesota
Cccesseecvceeeserdt
Texas
Western Canadian Farmers Pay Land Costs From Last Year’s Crop
An advertisement notes land prices between $20 and $30 per acre on average, with irrigated lands higher. It claims several Western Canadian farmers have paid for their land entirely from proceeds of the previous year's crop, including those starting land purchases last year.
Snow debate over city snow versus suburb slush
The Baltimore American calls snow pestiferous in the city and a poem in the suburbs, while the Syracuse Post-Standard counters that snow can delight both city and country when it remains clean and not slushy.
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Baltimore American
Syracuse Post-Standard
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief For Sluggish Bowels
Advertisements tout Cascarets as a nightly laxative to relieve headache biliousness indigestion and sour stomach. A 10 cent box clears the stomach liver and bowels by morning with no griping, widely used by adults and children alike.
New Songs and Jokes Unveiled After Ten Years
A visiting agent promises the largest supply of new songs faces and jokes ever shown in captivity. He notes ten years of material collection to showcase the show and convince the local manager of its novelty.
Twenty Five Years Experience With Kidney Remedy
An Ohio pharmacist Otto H G Lippert testifies after twenty five years selling Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root with no complaints and many praise it. He endorses the remedy for kidney bladder troubles and recommends obtaining a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co with a paper mention. Regular bottle sizes available at stores.
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Dr. Kilmer
Otto HG. Lippert
Freeman, Cor
Liberty Sts
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Henpeck Confession on Marriage Proposal Gag Ending
Henpeck recounts a marriage proposal trap. He says his silence was used against him when the woman claimed silence equals consent, forcing a marriage decision. The anecdote highlights a witty stand up style exchange about consent and humor.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a remedy for sickly children, claiming it cleanses the stomach, acts on the liver, relieves delicate and cross kids, and treats worms. Promoted as a 30 year old product with free samples from the Mother Gray Co. Le Roy, N. Y.
Foolish Striving After Happiness
A reflective aphorism notes that the drive for happiness makes people overlook simple daily joys and the value of existence, warning that pride blinds appreciation.
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Sir Arthur
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills Advert 19th Century
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills claim all vegetable ingredients act as a tonic and purgative through stimulation rather than irritation. The advertisement asserts gentle effect and functional benefit to health without harsh irritants.
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Wright
Pere Grinating Pedestrian Beats a Boston Route
A quotation contrasts a self described peregrinating pedestrian with a tramp who travels by beating a path from Boston, implying a wandering traveler versus a vagrant. The exchange frames travel identity using literary phrasing and regional reference.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening weak women and curing sickness without alcohol, available in tablet and liquid forms.
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Dr. Pierce
Too Suggestive. Freight Train Fare In A Ride Request
Two tramps exchange remarks about riding a freight train. The dialogue notes desires for a first class coach and a grim image of an ax and saw in a passenger coach as reminders of a woodpile.
Market Offers for American Airline Cabinets
BBO Ranehery Holland offers a market for Ameri can Aline Cabinets, indicating a storefront listing or sales opportunity. The notice highlights available inventory and potential buyer interest in the cabinetry line.
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Holland
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