Secretaries, Rich Suitor Bring Romance to Desk
Carlotta Drew hires a secretary to balance accounts. Anthony Lester, the handsome banker, proves capable and earns her trust. Aunt Anna mistakes him, fears a fortune hunter, and ultimately approves when Carlotta reveals their romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlotta
Mrs. Marsh
Anna
Biggs
Anthony Lester
Lester
Anna Marsh
Miss Drew
Anthony
Aunt Anna
Carlotta Drew
Foundation Stone of the Herd A Good Sire Defines Value
The article argues the head of a herd is the sire, whose bloodlines and type shape all offspring. A strong, well-bred sire yields uniformity and higher prices, while a poor selection can produce low weights and lost profit as shown by a mixed brood sow herd and a non-descript sire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Chrisman
Canada
Essential to keep all pigs thrifty and thriving
The article stresses hog profits rely on herd thrift and health. It urges eliminating leaks from pests and parasites, maintaining pasture year round with added grain, and recognizing fattening is a longer growing phase requiring more feed rather than a different kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail
Breeze
Legumes and nitrate use in farming contrasted
An advocate argues legumes provide natural, slow nitrate for soils while nitrate of soda offers quick profits. It notes legumes improve soil for future crops, with sodium nitrate valuable for rapid results in early pasture, orchards, and nitrogen-heavy crops, though broad farming should rely mainly on legumes.
Eradicate Insects in Poultry Flock
Lice infest flocks rapidly and harm production by itching and feather damage. One pair can yield 125000 offspring in eight weeks. Treat with homemade powder of crude carbolic acid gasoline plaster of Paris mixed, dust into feathers, especially under wings, repeat after ten days. Store in tight cans.
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd Wins Grand Prize at Panama-Pacific Expo
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd of Dorchester Massachusetts receives the Grand Prize for excellence in cocoa and chocolate preparations at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The firm boasts 55 top awards from major expositions in Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Europe
America
Adv
Allen's Foot-Ease Sold for Soldiers in War Zones
Many war zone hospitals have ordered Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for convalescent troops. Shaken into shoes or used in a foot bath it provides comfort and prevents tired feet. Sold everywhere 25c. Free sample address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
For Sale Prominent Ad Copy in Vintage Notice
Short classified style item promoting Red Crags Bull Blue paint with a humorous quote about price. Claims the product pleases and is available at grocers. Ends with a playful line about the optimistic graduate now due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crags
All Grocers
Umbrella Loan Sparks Reminder Between Friends
Egbert and Bacon discuss a reminder of a kindness when a fellow loaned an umbrella a month earlier. The exchange shows differing views on returning favors and memory of past favors.
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Egbert
Care for your hair with Cuticura and Red Cross Ball Blue
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment as a dandruff and scalp care remedy and a sample offer by mail. It also touts Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry comfort and urges listening to one’s wife, ending with a note on beach attire.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Red Cross
All Good
Unnecessary Loss in Manure Heaps
Farmers learn why storage of manure in outdoor heaps causes major losses through heat and leaching. Depth reduces leaching but increases heating losses. under typical barnyard conditions 25 to 50 percent is lost after months. Roofed, tightly packed, well-moisturized piles drop losses to about 10 percent.
Clean the Cows for Better Pasture Health
Keep cows clean and free from dried manure before grazing. Clean flanks reduce buildup and improve overall health, leading to better pasture use and observation of livestock condition.
Tailor Confronts Impoverished Client Over Old Suit
A tailor confronts a penniless young man asking for payment for a suit made two years earlier. The youth rejects the bill claiming the garment is out of style. The exchange reflects mounting tensions over lingering debt and fashion trends.
Contentment Defined as Not Wanting What You Cannot Get
A concise aphorism notes that true contentment lies in accepting limits and avoiding longing for unattainable desires. It reflects a philosophy of restraint and inner peace rather than external achievement.
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Francis Lynde
Pen
New Orleans
the Boss
Blinks
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Spain
Libby
Ottawa
W.S. Nethery
Columbus
Bright
Dean
Ohio
B. Gillett
Main
Carey
Doan
Bes Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Carter
Ateas
Cincinnati
Book of
Maurine Wye Remedy Co
Chicago
General Roofing Mfg. CO
Pinkhamedicine Co
Foxton Toilet
Mase
U.S. Pat
Absorbine, JR
W.F. Young
Temple St
Springfield
Daisy Fly Killer
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