Ghosts and immortality in classical thought and modern views
A discussion of ghosts, immortality of the soul, and philosophical views from Socrates and Plato. It cites Johnson and Buddhist Nirvana, weighing belief in spirits against religious and legal stances on life and death. The piece uses literary quotes to contrast fear of the afterlife with rational inquiry.
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Samuel Johnson
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Socrates
Plato
Cebes
Arnold
Ohio Seeks Amendments on Workmen Compensation and Franchise
In 1923 the General Assembly proposes constitutional amendments to create a state funded workers compensation system with employer contributions and a governing board, and to alter the electoral franchise Article V. A second proposal would amend Article II to define initiative and referendum petition procedures and publication requirements. The measures await voter approval at the November election.
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State OF
Ohio
General Assembly
Speioray
St Nees
CPI
Grote
Uarreo States of America
Onto
Secretary of
Thad H. BR
Secretary of State
Columbus
Thad H. Brown
Coast Guards of England Keep Watch Over Lighthouses
More than a thousand lighthouses and lightships guard the British coasts under Trinity House. The London district extends from Southwold to North Foreland with stores at Trinity Wharf Blackwell. The article notes mooring gear testing to 300 tons, types of buoys, and year round buoy painting by shore crews. Life aboard lightships is harsh with two months at sea followed by a month ashore and a relief ship kept at the wharf for emergencies.
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British Isles
Trinity House
London
Southwold
Suffolk
North Foreland
Kent
Trinity Wharf
Blackwell
Melon theft tale sets local prize event abuzz
An English professor nicknamed Mr Moneybags tells of stealing a melon as a boy to illustrate honesty at the annual prize-giving in the country town. He described taking a melon, then replacing it with a riper one, elicting loud audience applause and shock.
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Moneybags
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Community breeding for dairy cattle urged by Colorado expert
B W Fairbanks, associate professor at Colorado Agricultural College, discusses community breeding to cut the high share of grade or scrub dairy bulls in the U S. A small bull association of five to six members in a confined area can improve cattle rapidly, though finding cooperative leaders and preventing disease spread pose challenges.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bull Association
Scours as a Leading Cause of Calf Troubles
The article explains two main calf diseases, white scours from navel infections and ordinary scours from indigestion. It emphasizes prevention through thorough stall disinfection and navel care at birth, and careful feeding to avert digestive issues. Early treatment improves recovery chances, but delays can stunt growth.
Outline of a Simple Plan to Size Cattle Silos
A farmer can estimate silo capacity by feeding 40 pounds of silage per cow daily for six months. Ten cows need about 50 square feet of feeding surface, implying an 8 foot diameter silo. For fifteen cows, a 10 foot diameter. twenty cows, 12 feet. forty cows, 16 to 18 feet diameter and about 30 feet high.
Milk Feeding Rules For Developing Calves
The article advises that milk is the best food for young calves and that hay should be introduced at two to three weeks with legume hay recommended for protein and minerals. It explains distending the stomach helps digestion and suggests switching to skim milk after two weeks, gradually one pint per day, with a small amount of grain added during the transition to prevent digestive issues.
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Socrates
Plato
Teason
Imoro
Asd Dry Hand
INO
Calf Rearing Basics Emphasize Cleanliness and Care
The article outlines key dairy calf raising points: cleanliness as a top priority, then regular and prompt feeding and care, and finally a proper ration proportion to ensure uniform growth. It stresses careful attention to feeding and overall management.
Knows Value of Sires in Dairy Herd Improvement
Article notes that every good dairyman understands the value of a pure bred sire with strong record and its impact on improving a grade or scrub herd through selective breeding.
A Man Known for His Remedies Dr Pierce
Doctor R V Pierce built fame as a physician and student of nature. He studied Indian remedies and created Favorite Prescription to help women, praised for decades. Buffalo respected, trial package offered for 10 cents from Dr Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Invalids Hotel
N. Y
Women Dye Faded Things New Again
Advertisement offers dye or tint services for worn garments and drapery. It emphasizes reviving faded fabrics and restoring them to a fresh appearance. Local shop promotes quick turnaround and affordable pricing.
Diamond Dyes Simple kit promises easy dyeing for all
A 15 cent package of Diamond Dyes offers simple directions enabling any woman to dye or tint worn items new even without prior experience. Choose any color at the drug store.
Burglary Losses Rise Across United States 1916–1920
Burglary insurance losses in the United States jumped from 1,686,195 in 1916 to 5,670,700 in 1919 and 10,189,853 in 1920, a 543 percent rise over five years. New York reported about eight times as many burglaries as London in 1915, and Chicago tallied 582 more than London in 1916 and 2,146 more in 1919.
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United States
New York
London
England
Wales
Chicago
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
For years druggists note the strong record of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician's prescription strengthening medicine trusted by many and sold on its merit. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and has many friends.
Hard to Please Mrs Beanpole Giggling at Paper
A brief Louisville Courier Journal snippet shows Mr and Mrs Beanpole in a tense exchange over reading the paper and auditing accounts. The scene hints at domestic friction with sharp lines and a snap of humor.
Cuticura Trio Talcum Promotes Face and Skin Care
An advertisement urges purchasing Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio for face, skin, baby use, and dusting powder. It notes the trio includes Soap Ointment and Talcum at 25¢ each and claims perfumes become superfluous.
Election quip hints at easy race turns sour
An exchange from the Washington Star captures a disappointed friend remarking on a supposed walk over election, while the former candidate admits the contest was not easy, joking it was a walkthrough on the doorstep.
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Washington Star
Bread on the Water Wayfarer Advice to Robber
A fragment from Fliegende Blaetter quotes a wary traveler refusing money to a robber and offering to alert friends to avoid the path, depicting a cautionary moment on a lonely road.
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Wayfarer
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