Beekeeping Tips to Prevent Swarms and Strengthen Colonies
A bee keeper explains methods to deter swarming by lifting hives, spraying swarms with water, and relocating new hives to the old stand. The aim is to keep clusters contained, encourage quick entry into the hive, and build robust colonies for a strong harvest.
Care For The Nest In Egg Production
The article explains training a Ben to avoid poor laying and emphasizes the need for clean, comfortable nests. It notes hens will seek secret places to lay and may lay on the floor if nests are insufficient or dirty, risking egg eating. Comfort is essential to production.
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Ben
Pullet
Seek for Head Lice Watch for Chick Lice in Birds
The text warns about head lice in birds noting the pest thrives in certain times. It advises not treating while lice may still be present and emphasizes ensuring there are no large lice before any medicine or action.
Oil Coating Plan Aims To Stop Tank Rusting
In a precautionary move, incubators will be left to weather away this summer and autumn. The tank will be painted with oil to prevent further rust and deterioration.
A Woman's Suffering From Kidney Trouble Is Healed
Mrs Clyde Pixley of Bridge Street Belting Michigan describes years of bladder inflammation and severe pain. After using Deans Kidney Pills she reports rapid improvement within a week and long term recovery. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Clyde Pixley
Bridge St
Belding
Mich
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Jack and the Apple in a country school
In a country classroom Jake Boggs resists the arithmetic problem about apples. When asked if he would give one to his brother, he retorts that he would not and quips that would remain would be “a big fool,” as the judge notes.
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Jack
Jake Boggs
Jake
Ike
Pittsburg millionaire lingers at gates in parable twist
A Pittsburg millionaire is seen lingering outside the pearly gates in a witty exchange with a shade. The shade asks him to hurry, he waits for a grafter from San Francisco who he says makes him seem innocent by comparison.
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Pittsburg
San Francisco
Strange Bequests in English Wills Highlight Odd Gifts
In the parish of St. Olave Southwark England Stephen Swain gives to John Abbot and his wife Mary sixpence each to buy halters for fear sheriffs would not be provided. John Aylett Stow leaves five guineas to purchase a picture of a viper biting the rescuer’s hand for an eminent KC as reminder of ingratitude and insolence.
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Stephen Swain
St. Olave
Southwark
England
John Abbot
Mary
John Aylett Stow
K. C
Grape-Nuts marketed as easy to digest cereal
An advertisement touts Grape-Nuts as scientifically cooked to be easily digested, contrasting it with ordinary cereals that discomfort the stomach. It claims benefits for both children and adults, with examples of nursing babies fed the product and references to its health advantages and a slogan "There's a Reason."
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Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Sfich
Wellville
Five Fall Into Grave During Westport Burial
At the burial of Michael Sereno a grave collapse caused the coffin and five pallbearers to fall into a pit. The crosspiece gave way as the coffin descended feet first, the assistant aided the descent, soil shifted, and five people ended up in the grave before rescuers retrieved them and completed the burial.
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Michael Sereno
Westport
N. Y. Press
Two Sisters Succeed With Cuticura Remedies
Miss Edith Hammer reports eczema relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for head eczema. She cites a single cake and one ointment as sufficient, noting her sister also improved. A third sister used Cuticura Resolvent and Pills as a tonic.
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Edith Hammer
Morrison, NL
Farmer's Punny Exchange Over Greek Roots
A farmer greets his college returning son who jokes about Greek roots. The father then buys a grabbing hoe and jokes the son can switch his summer exercise to digging dogwood and sasga fras roots.
No Headache In the Morning Kraure's Capsules Ad
Advertisement copy for Kraure's Headache Capsules claiming relief for overindulgence in food or drink. Druggists 25c. Norman Lichty Mfg Co Des Moines Ind. Quotation snippets included comparing love to a plum-tree and a proverb about discussing love with a woman.
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Kraure
Norman Lichty
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Promotes Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children claiming to ease colic wind pains and upset stomachs. The copy emphasizes gentle soothing and mentions a 26 cent bottle price alongside a Ruskin quote about Shakespeare’s heroines.
Equally Painful Story From Lippincotts Magazine
An anecdote from Richmond recalls Mose the old darky who could not collect the whitewashing bill from a prominent businessman. Mose approaches the house where the master asks about his gout. Mose replies with respect that he has the bill for the whitewash.
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Darky
Richmond
Mose
Lippincott's Magazine
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Ad
Cure for painful swollen smarting and sweating feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by Druggists and Shoe Stores. Sample free. Address A. S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen’s
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
What is civilization
A concise quote attributed to Emerson defining civilization as the power of good women. The remark emphasizes virtue and social responsibility as foundational to societal advancement.
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Emerson
London Milkmen Deceit Costs City Big Water Subsidy
London authorities reveal milkmen adulterate milk with water to inflate profits. City pays about 150000 dollars annually for water supplied to the industry, accusing milkmen of dishonest practices in selling a purer product.
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London
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