When Dad Allen Tells of the Kilmorna Brake Disaster
Veteran engineer Dad Allen recalls a 1887 plan gone wrong on the Kilmorna hill. With no air brakes, he fights a runaway engine and a beef train, narrowly avoiding a wreck at Sherwood while officials investigate for months.
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Craigaville
Dad Allen
Dad
Kilmorna
Arious
Chicago
Kilmorna Hill
Westinghouse
Melton
Melton Ard
Lyndon
Sherwood
Stewart
Ven
Also Parsnips
Owing to the scarcity of certain furs there is a great demand for then. There would have to be an awful scarcity of grapefruit before I would act and any of it.
Wonout seeks recipe to get a young man up in the world
In a clipped exchange a speaker asks for guidance to help a young man improve his prospects. The phrase touches on ambition and success with informal wording reflecting a bygone vernacular.
Patterson Graduates Produce Day of Recreation Event
A program of productions by the Patterson graduates, special music, and an address by the speaker of the day will be held in the afternoon. Arrangements include hot water for toffee making. Come with well filled baskets and enjoy a day of recreation. Merl A. McDowell, president. Sylvia Tschantz, secretary.
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Patterson
Merl A. McDowell
Sylvia Tschantz
Secy
Forest Notes from National and Regional Planting Efforts
New York state forest nurseries can grow 28 million trees a year. Oregon’s national forest planted about 750 acres this spring. Pennsylvania celebrates two arbor days to plant in April and October. Deerlodge Montana reports a lookout noting a fire sixty miles away. Northern Idaho and Montana plan nearly 3 million trees this spring. St Joe Idaho programs 3000 acres to be planted. Sierra Nevada ranchers form a cooperative to prevent fires while clearing land on a community basis.
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Oregon National Forest
Pennsylvania
Deerlodge National Forest
Montana
Idaho
St. Joe National Forest
Sierra National Forest
California
Electric Bitters Health Tone Booster Ad
Hot Weather Topic and Health Builder urges readers to use a tonic to revitalize the stomach liver kidneys and whole system. Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Me reports being completely cured after doctors gave up. Bucklen's Arnica Salve offered for cuts at druggists.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklen
Arnica
Adv
Draft stallions to stand at Kidron 1914 season
Two fine draft stallions, Roan and Percheron, stand May 1 to July 16 at Kidron Horse Co. Ohio. Sired by Belgium Roem and Percheron Frank. Dam Falaise. Priced at 23 and 12 dollars per colt with 10 day old stand and suck terms. Insurance terms and caretaker names listed. notes on pedigrees and show record included.
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Belgium
Roem
Kell Bros
Wooster
Chicago
Kidron Horse Co
Falaise
M. Rattier
France
Geo. W. Crawford
A. J. Welty
Kidron
Ohio
Consolidation of Ohio agricultural departments saves state money
Governor Cox notes the first year of consolidation saved 77 779 85 in direct appropriations and increased cooperative efficiency. Five farmers institutes will reach over 40 000 more citizens, with unified exhibits and inspectors reducing duplication across the college of agriculture and state board of agriculture.
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Farmers’ Institutes
State Agricultural Commission
Cox
Experiment Station
College of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
Dairy and Food Department
Season of 1914 Percheron Stallion Foaled May 2x 1 us
Eberly Bros offer a dark gray Percheron stallion in strong breeding condition. Standing 144 hands, 1750 lbs, proven breeder with quality and rib. Sire Moreau 5867 and Dam Norah 20127 trace to Coco Vieux Chassin line. Insurance $12 to ensure a living colt. 9 days old. Owners Eberly Bros. Keeper J I Eberly.
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Moreau
Joll
Philibert
Superior
Faverl I
Vieux Chassin
Coco
Mignon
Jean le Blanc
Norah
King
L’ran Coul
Bon Espoir
Brilliant
Coco II
Eberly Bros
J. i
Eberly
Hardwood King Stallion for Breeding at Dalton Ohio
Hardwood King foaled September 19 1907 is a bay stallion 153 hands high 1100 lbs with good head and neck bone and action. He is a proven breeder and sires the right sort. Sired by Hardwood Gift by Hardwood by Blackwood Jr by Blackwood. Terms 10 dollars to insure a living colt nine days old. J Eberly owner keeper. Phone 8 on 57 Dalton.
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Hardwood Gift
Hardwood
Blackwood Jr
Blackwood
J. Eberly
Dalton
Excelsior
Rotron
Excell
Sonnenberg Station
Cades
Useful Shoes And Odd European Quirks Narrated
A reminiscence passage notes the versatility of wooden shoes or klompen and cites cheap prices. It also describes French waterproofing by earthenware pipes filled with resin and sand and a Vermont man driving two trained steers.
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Wide World Magazine
Baggage Allowances On English Yallwaya Clarified
The article states plain passengers may carry 150 pounds free in first class on English Yallwaya and 100 pounds free in third class, outlining weight limits for ordinary travelers.
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Claims Cure Alluring Heels
An advertisement promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a quick relief for eczema itch and skin eruptions. A testimonial from Mrs C A Einfeldt of Rock Island Illinois says it freed her from a nine year ailment. The note adds price 50 cents and drugstore availability.
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E. E. Jennings
Bowers’ Grove
Ith Reg’t. Band
Forest Notes
New York State
Cowsale
East Greenville
John McMillen
Rudy
C.F. Brenner
A. F. Brenner
ROENN
Percheron Frank
D. H. Amstutz
D. A. Schneck
Coxywell
Central West
Division of Agriculture
Fish and Game Department
The
Agricultural Commission
Mack
My Barn
Soiles
E. Gerber
J. B. Johnson
St. Albans
Chicago Record-Herald
the Bee Hive
the Bee Hive Store
Massillon
White’s Drug Store
Muresco
Bremen
W. M. Golden
Equitable Life Assurance Society
A. J. White
C. K. McDoweau
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