A Will and a Way in Fairfield Courtship and a Legal Stand
Frank Sheldon, a poor but ambitious young lawyer, returns to his hometown of Fairfield to win Edith Sawyer. John Sawyer, Edith’s father and railroad magnate, challenges his daughter’s attachment and demands results over sentiment. A high-stakes negotiation follows as Sheldon names a bold fee and contingent share, while Edith’s silent support nudges him toward a decisive bid.
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Frank Sheldon
Fairfield
Sheldon
Edith Sawyer
John Sawyer
Law Journal
Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer
Frank
Sawyers
Mr. Hunter
Hunter
Mules Favored Over Horses for Farm Work Across Regions
Farmers from Kentucky Ohio Georgia Tennessee Kansas Illinois and North Carolina report mules outperform horses in heat tolerance steadiness and durability. They cite lower feed needs longer life fewer injuries and better handling on large and small farms with warnings against long-legged, loose-built mules.
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Kentucky
Ohio
South
Georgia
Tennessee
West
Kansas
H. M
Illinois
North Carolina
Give Chickens Best of Care
The article advises frequent examination of all chickens during hot months to curb lice and mites. It warns against feeding spoiled bone or meat scraps, stressing feed purity for egg production and human safety. It also notes the heat endangers goslings and ducklings, urging shade protection until strength returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Bernard
Witness Slocum Questions Witness Veracity
Jim Slocum of Montgomery County testifies for the Kansas City Journal impeachment of a county man. He admits uncertainty and says if the witness looked dead his neighbors would require corroborating evidence before burial.
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Jim Slocum
Mongomery County
Kansas City Journal
Jim
Doan's Kidney Pills Cited For Rheumatism Link
A Chippewa Falls man attributes relief from rheumatic joint pain and backache to Doan's Kidney Pills. He says kidney disorders allowed uric acid buildup, worsening his limbs and stiffness until treatment provided full cure. The ad notes Doan's at 560 local stores and names Foster Milburn Co. as maker.
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Avery
Doan
Anthony Ruf
W. Elm &J
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Covering Walls With Wistaria
Walter B. Leutz notes the Japanese wistaria is less suited than royal purple for wall covering. With pruning over two to three years to prevent drooping streams, vines should be trained in all directions. He recalls a Richmond Virginia wall, seventy feet high, a soft mass of beauty. The climate allows annual blooms with little aftercare once established.
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Walter B. Leutz
America
Richmond
Looking Forward in a Time of Busy Plans
A wife envisions Marian taking a domestic science course with music and studies when at college though the child is only eight months old. A stranger questions the mother about readiness, while she playfully asserts forward planning.
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Marian
Indianapolis News
Corny Pun Ends With Acknowledgment In Witty Exchange
A witty exchange turns on a foot stomp and a pun about a pedal affliction. One character notes the other's wince, prompting the reply that he acknowledges the corn. The humor hinges on a plant and a medical misdirection.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad
Teething relief claims for children with soothing syrup that softens gums lessens inflammation and eases pain. Cited price at 25 cents per bottle.
Dry Weather Quip and Health Tip Spark Local Banter
A dry weather remark is paired with a quip about a weather man and local option. Garfield Tea is cited as aiding a muddy complexion, dispelling foul breath and sweetening temper. A bill collector scene hints at a man’s character being exposed.
Care of Stallions and Pony Companions
A stallion kept alone in a dark stall becomes moody and savage. Some English breeders ride a pony while leading the stallion to exercise. The horses grow attached to the ponies and fret when apart. Ponies are housed next to the stallions at night to aid tempering. Some horses remain too savage but can be broken to this method when young.
Nitrate of Soda Yields Estimated per Acre by Experts
Experts report that 100 pounds per acre of nitrate of soda boosts crops such as barley and oats to 400 bushels or more, wheat 300, corn 280, rye 300, potatoes 8000, hay 1000, cotton 600, onions 18000, strawberries 200 quarts, asparagus 100 bunches, celery 30 percent, and other listed crops.
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John Kennedy
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Spokane
Ihe
Katchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa
Can
H. M. Williams
Gardner
Toledo
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Wistaria
Panama Canal
Congress
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Samuel Pitener
Bears
the Centaur Company
New York
Castoria
tLea of
Road
Comfort
Chattanooga
THE
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta, GA
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
W.l.duglas
Brockton
Mike
Pat
Jerry
Terrence
International Lightning Rod CO
Dept. U
South Berd
Ind
the Delineator
Everyappy
Butterick Publishing Co
Dettori Bly
New York City
Amall Town
Welabar & Company
Lowa
Mamputead
W. N. Uy
Cincinnati
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