April is Bird Day and Spring in the Woods
The article celebrates April as Bird Day with school and community songs about birds. It notes Arbor and Bird Days proclaimed in many states, lists permanent resident and migratory species, and describes the seasonal arrival of geese robins warblers and other feathered visitors signaling spring. It highlights the joy of bird watching and the changing landscape as April unfolds.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Union
Hivebird
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore
Sanitation Boosts Pig Yields Across Iowa Farms
K T Robbins reports widespread adoption of a hog sanitation system tested by the University of Iowa. In 75 counties and 1,213 farmers, pigs saved at farrowing rose to 94 percent with only one runt per 71 pigs. Litters averaged 63 per, and pigs grew heavier and reached market sooner without costly equipment.
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College of Agriculture
University of
Robbins
Early Radishes Favored Over Later Varieties
Medieval cooks favored early radishes for speed and milder savor. Later types like Chartier and White Strasbourg mature slowly, staying hot and pithy, so they must be eaten soon after they mature.
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Strassburg
Agricultural Facts Highlight Sunlight and Soy in Feeds
High wages are noted alongside the claim that chickens need sunlight to prevent rickets. Soybean use is praised as a close second to alfalfa for feeding. ground soy beams are said to match linseed meal in valine supply. A wax coating on lin oleum purportedly eases cleaning, improves wear, and yields a rich luster.
Special Offer to Victims of Indigestion
Distressed by gas and fullness from digestion can find relief with Dave's Mentha Pepsin, a pleasant elixir guaranteed by any druggist. Save time and breath deep and natural again with this trusted remedy.
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Dave
Envious Broadway Overcoat Flaunts Winter Style
A Broadway socialite notes his expensive winter overcoat drew envy all season. He admitted paying 550 for it with a 100 final payment due, so he pawned it for 150, settled the 100, leaving 50 for spending money. He stored the coat for summer and hopes to reclaim it next fall.
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Broadway
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Heals Eczema in 7 Days or Less
An ad touts Moone's Emerald Off, claiming eczema relief in seven days. It alleges safety and easy access at modern drug stores through local druggists.
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Moone
Oberloch women form a fire brigade in Bavaria
In Oberloch Bavaria at 1136 meters altitude women and girls organized a fire brigade after realizing they must protect their community. When a recent alarm sounded they beat the men to respond, proving their training and readiness.
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Oberloch
Algau Alps
Bavaria
t—Philadelphia Inquirer
Coast to Coast Travel by Old Rover in Riverboat Tale
A lighthearted telegram style exchange notes across coast to coast travel in a boat. The speakers joke about moving the vessel by coasting and towing, highlighting a whimsical journey from Maine to California in a single rover.
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Bemmandhaw
Maine
California
Gs Town Telegram
Do you like music Mrs Smith
The snippet shows a domestic dialogue where one speaker asks Mrs Smith if she enjoys music and she replies affirmatively noting it as an improvement over something they reference.
How's Your Stomach Tonic Trial Offer
An advertisement promotes Dr. Discovery to Krente Bos 374 and urges sending 100 to Dr. Pierce Buffalo NY for a trial package of tablets or laxative pellets. The copy claims stomach improvement and recommends the tonic or laxative product.
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Discovery
Krente
Bos
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
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