Doubles of Famous Figures Graded Across History
A survey notes many famous people have lookalikes from Col. Loomis who inspired Honest Abe stories to Deputy Fire Commissioner Weeks whose Wilson likeness caused citywide commotion. The piece cites Lindy Ramke, Beitel, Alexander, and others matching icons from Cody to McKinley to Roosevelt.
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Lindy
Lone Eagle
Diedrick Ramke
Louisiana State University
Buffalo Bill
Colonie Cody
Col. C. L. Alexander
Hastings
Neb
Cody
James Beitel
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Sandusky
Ohio
Beitel
Ccody
Ac Mater Royal
Mr. Johnson
United States
Charles E. Madden
George V
England
Henry Whitehead
New York
Grand Central Terminal
New York City
Thomas A. Edison
Moujik
Nicholas
Russia
Leo Tolstoy
Lincoln
Elmer Loomis
Girard
Kan
Achual
Abraham Lincoln
Loomis
Abe
Kansas
Roosevelt
L. M. Garfield
Xenia
Teddy
Thomas Merton
Canton
Pittsburgh
McKinley
Merton
Prince Albert
Wilson
W. Holden Weeks
Raising Turkeys Is Not Gambling
A farmer turns to turkeys to satisfy gambling fever as the U S Department of Agriculture targets parasites in turkey flocks. A Montana federal station established a foundation flock for parasite research with artificial incubation and brooding to prevent disease, while later work will cover broader studies. Prevention of blackhead disease hinges on clean ground and isolation from chickens and other turkeys.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Montana
Check Up on Flock Production Across the Year
Average monthly production for a flock is listed from December to November totaling 160 eggs per hen. Records show trap nested hens vary monthly with spring and early summer peaking in the 00 egg clan, while 160 egg hens lay year round.
Night Light Aids Chicks Growth In Brooder Experiments
Massachusetts Agricultural College researchers report a dim night light in brooders boosts growth of young chicks by about 8 to 15 percent at four weeks. The improvement stems from calmer chicks that spread out, sleep better, and return to the hover without chilling. A 10 watt electric light yielded best results.
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Massachusetts Agricultural College
Poultry Care Tips for Healthier Eggs
Place the egg on its side for best health. Provide direct sunlight and ventilation. Hens should average ten eggs monthly in December. Crowding chicks raises disease risk like cold and roup. Cod liver oil in feed supports flock health and shell texture. Clean litter and nesting material reduce dirty eggs. more nests may be needed.
Prescription for Bowels Claim Over Four Decades
An old promotional piece touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for daily bowel movement. It claims gentle cleansing of stool buildup, suitability for all ages, and availability from pharmacists in large bottles.
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Dr. Caldwell
No Happy Ends in Miss Ishbel MacDonald Talk
Miss Ishbel MacDonald argues against happy book endings and plays in a New York interview. She notes literature and theater often end tragically or unresolved, reflecting life’s inescapable end in death and societal compromises.
Fountain Pen Laughs Spur Shop Trade Quip
A humorous London exchange jokes about a fountain pen that supposedly never leaks and a customer who fears trying any ink sans leakage, reflecting witty retail banter. The quip captures the era’s literary humor and pen culture without naming specific people or places.
To meet you in the funny pe rotogravures
A brief society note referencing the phrase say rather in the rotogravures as printed by the Louisville Courier Journal. No further context or names available.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
No Jeweler Has Ever Been Able to Improve on the Setting Sun
A compact, evocative remark on nature’s perfection values the sun’s glow over human craftsmanship. The line highlights timeless beauty and the limits of art compared to celestial imagery.
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