Old Man Patterson Catches Big Brown Trout At Mill Pond
An elderly fisherman defies hardship to feed his sick wife Mattie. After a failed arrest for fishing with live bait, he resumes patient fishing, finally catching a giant brown trout that he hopes will bring relief, only to die beside his line as rain falls.
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Patterson
Mill Pond
Mattie
Henry
Jake Piper
Jake
Weill
Hank
Mr. Graves
Mr. Grates
Piper
Old Man Patterson
Matte
Self Fed Sows and Pigs Win
United States Department of Agriculture reports a three year test showing self feeding sows and litters during the suckling period saves labor and feed. The self fed group used 441 pounds of feed per 100 pounds of grain versus 603 in the hand fed group, with better weight gains and high first service conception at 81 percent compared with 47 percent for hand fed sows.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sacrifice and Secrets in a Century of Change
A reflective piece notes that modern progress costs much and remains guarded by those who protect hidden truths. It argues that brave seekers take risks to uncover mysteries and that discovery ultimately benefits humanity in mind and body.
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Neture
Local Efforts Boost Food Production Amid Shortages
Faced with import shortages, the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States are promoting local food production. The initiative includes encouraging farmers and plantations, including rubber estates, to intensify cultivation and diversify crops to stabilize supply.
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Straits Settlements
Federated Malay States
Pays to Know Volume of Timber in Farm Woodlot
A Tennessee woodland owner learned the value of hiring a timber cruiser. After an estimate and help in bidding, his hardwood tract sold for 6500, netting 6000 after a 500 cruiser fee, versus a prior bid of 2700. The tale urges farmers to seek extension forester help.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Williamson County
Tenn
The Value of a Tight Manure Pit on a Stock Farm
The text argues that manure stored in a tight pit preserves richer content, reducing losses from rains and weather. It emphasizes that well kept manure retains nitrogen phosphorus and potash, and notes phosphorus loss is common when cattle receive little concentrate feeds. It warns manure quality drops without proper storage and lime depletion occurs on farms.
Salt blocks for farm animals fastened to wall
Farm guidance suggests attaching blocks of salt to barn walls to keep them dry and accessible. Use a cut block secured with holes drilled for screws, placing pieces where animals can reach them easily.
Death Costly Affair Among the Blackfeet
Detroit News describes Blackfeet funeral customs around Missouri headwaters. A father's earth-veil wail signals death, followed by tribesmen seizing portable goods from the lodge. Parents may lose all possessions and even clothing, while relatives cut finger joints to show grief.
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Missouri River
Detroit News
Indian Chief Dictates Tribal History to Secretaries
Erland Nordenski of Sweden returns from Panama with a copy of a tribe history dictated by a Cuna chief. The document recounts creation legends, reflecting the Cuna’s intelligence and culture. The chief uses two secretaries, one proficient in English and the other in Spanish.
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Erland Nordenski
Panama
Atlantic
Cows to Needy Aid Settlers in Zoutpansberg Plan
The 1920 Settlers Memorial association in Zoutpansberg Africa proposes that each member donate a good cow to a fellow settler facing early farming hardship. A needy settler would receive 30 to 40 cows to help start anew and reduce hazards in the initial years.
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Zoutpansberg
Africa
Settlers’ Memorial Association
Remarkable Resemblance After Double Death Identification
After more than a dozen acquaintances identified a body as Joseph Gregg, the funeral procession began. Gregg approached the Salinas sheriff's office in California, saw the hearse heading to Monterey, and confirmed the corpse resembled him. The body was held for further identification and an inquest ordered.
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Joseph Gregg
Gregg
Salinas
Calif
Monterey
Open Grate Fire Brings Solace to Lone Souls
An old saying extols the virtue of an open grate fire for the lonely. It promises companionship in heat and a paradoxical happiness found in quiet, solitary moments beside the flame.
Awfully Shy Court Exchange About Age
In court this morning Mrs. Oldsome states her age while Mr. Brewer comments she was “awfully shy” about being fifteen. The exchange highlights a light moment in what appears to be a civil proceeding.
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United States Department Store
BAYER
Dr. Pierce
Della Barlow
Haarlem
I AS
Tmat
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