Education of the Hen Leads to Daily Laying Plans
The department of agriculture proposes a hen training program to force hens to lay daily in cold weather. Secretary Wilson sets up a hen department under the bureau of animal industry with Robert R. Slocum in charge. A big hen farm near Baltimore will test scientific diets and treatments to curb setting instincts. The note praises hens as a wealth source and jokes about Taft.
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Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Bureau of Animal Industry
Robert R. Slocum
Slocum
Baltimore
Rising farm values and misdirected mail noted in era
The article notes farm lands in America rose by six billion dollars since 1900 with a five year gain of one third. It laments widespread mail misdirected by experts and reports Russell Sage's estate now valued at about 150 million dollars beyond earlier expectations.
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America
Russell Sage
Nebraska holds corn to feed world six months if needed
Nebraska officials warn of corn supply sufficient for six months for a civilized world in a pinch. They urge caution toward the coal trust and hint at possible corn burning next winter if required.
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Nebraska
Coal Trust
Roosevelt to be escorted by armored ships to Panama
In November President Roosevelt will travel to Panama escorted by two large battleships and a cruiser of the new navy. The finest ships will likely be chosen for the voyage.
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Roosevelt
Panama
Farmers urged to match railroads in roadside weed cleanup
If every farmer were as persistent as railroads in keeping rights of way clean, it would greatly beautify the country. The writer compares public roads unfavorably to railroads, noting farmers suffer by the contrast.
Tough Truths About Friends and Work From The Globe
A string of pointed aphorisms contrasts social ease with steadfast work. It notes that pleasing others requires space, shaving time, and honest limits, while men face henpecking and women bluffing. The piece ends by praising regular employment as a constant in life.
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Atchison Globe
Woman and Boy Rob a Hat Shop in London Trick
A woman and a boy entered a shop to buy a hat. While the woman was fitted, the boy called her look like a thief. She chased him, but he escaped. the shopkeeper laughed until the pair vanished and the theft became clear.
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London
Telegraph
Curious oil kaleidoscope design experiment
A description explains how to create ever changing patterns on water using a deep dish of water and oil. Drop oil on still water forms a ragged circular film that evolves into shifting ovals and circles for about half an hour. Press the design onto paper to ink it for a white oil design on black. Different oils yield different, non repeating patterns.
Land Crabs of Jamaica Hunt by Night
The Jamaica land crabs live on land, burrow in sand up to miles from the sea, and come out at night to hunt. They have two long claws and bind enemies with one claw before discarding it to continue the attack. They visit the ocean annually to lay eggs and travel by night, gathering in large numbers.
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Jamaica
West Indies
Animals' Queer Ways and Updated Nest Use
A clerical note describes animals sharing or repurposing nests and burrows. The author cites a barred owl nest atop a remodeled hawk nest, skunks using woodchuck burrows, and rodents or bees inhabiting trees and mice nests, illustrating interspecies nest occupation.
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St. Nicholas
Inquisitive Old Gentleman and Cabman Joke
An old gentleman asks a cabman if the horse prefers standing still or drawing the cab. The cabman replies the horse would pull the cab and jokes that the horse reads shop window names and laughs.
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Strand Magazine
Professor Schincker Quits Mrs Lards Musical Over Key Clash
In Harper's Weekly a modern music item notes Professor Schincker stopped playing at Mrs Lard's event claiming the conversation failed to stay in the same key as his music. The remark highlights tensions between dialogue and performance in social gatherings.
Extraordinary in your excellence and ordinary in display
A concise note cites Balthasar Gracian advising that one should be exceptional in talent yet modest in presentation to achieve lasting impact. The quote emphasizes balance between depth of skill and restraint in outward show.
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Balthasar Gracian
Ancient shoeing of horses discussed by medieval writers
The article surveys why horses are shoed, noting that wear on the hoof necessitates shoes once horses work on non natural ground. It reviews references from Xenophon Columella Vegetius and Constantine era footgear, and mentions the earliest iron shoe found in the tomb of King Childeric in France.
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Red Sea
Sumner
Xenophon
Columella
Vegetius
Constantine the Great
Childeric
Sland
Lon
Editorial Flings and Snippet Wit From Dailies
A collage of light quips from multiple papers mocks society, bankers, rulers, and matchmakers. It notes Berlin bankers lending Russia substantial sums, Persia seeking a national assembly, and a widow with income parsing suitors, all with a satirical tone.
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Upton Sinclair
Buffalo News
Berlin
Russia
Chicago Record- Herald
Persia
Atlanta Journal
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Ilere
Ilinois State Journal
Ice cream saloon quip sparks dating banter
A light exchange quoted by the Catholic Standard and Times humorously notes how a girlfriend dominates the ice cream stop during walks. The banter contrasts a man's constant near-miss with his partner guiding the visits, highlighting a playful relationship dynamic.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Deadly Amanita Mushroom Lures With Bright Beauty
A paper warns that Amanita muscaria, the deadly or fly agaric, hides a fatal toxin under a striking orange cap and chalk white stem. It details its egg like stage, fleecy covering, and evolving collar as the mushroom grows, posing danger to humans and cattle.
Deadly Amanita Mushrooms and Similar Fungi Warned Against
Annie Oakes Huntington explains poisonous mushrooms including the deadly amanita and the death cup. She notes cap colors and warty tops, skin absorption risks, and that even handling can cause poisoning. Edible boleti with sponge-like pores are distinguished. some varieties are dangerous while others are safe.
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Europe
Russia
Asia
Dir
Middle States
Washington
Annie Oakes Huntington
Pins to terrapins turn in clever quip
A brief exchange notes playful riddle about pins fitting the earth and turning into terrapins, cited by the Atlanta Journal.
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Atlanta Journal
Moiter obituary notes today inhernia proverb
An obituary notice appears in the edition noting a death and referencing a proverb about hernia and health. The item confirms a memorial context and local acknowledgment of the deceased.
Probate Notice in Nebraska Estate Hearing October 15 1906
In Jefferson County Nebraska the petition of Anna C Diller seeks to probate William H Diller's will with Anna as executrix. The county court will hear October 15 1906 at 1 pm and publish this notice in the Villier Recorder for three weeks.
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Nebraska
Jefferson County
William H Diller
Anna C Diller
William H. Diller
Anna C. Diller
Viller Recorp
Burlington Bulletin prompts cheap excursion rates this September
The Burlington bulletin lists low excursion rates for September to New England, Canada, Pacific Coast and West destinations. It advertises one way and round trip fares, dates from Aug. 27 to Oct. 1, and homeseeker trips to Western Nebraska and Big Horn Basin. D Clem Deaver, 1004 Farnam St., Omaha, is named as homeseeker information contact.
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New England
Canada
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
East Territory
Montana
Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
Utah
Colorado
California
Paget Sound
Dupet Sound
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblos
Nebraska
Clorado
Kinkaid
D. Clem
Omana
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Diller Record
Frank T. Prance
Diller, Neb
Diller, Nebr
E. L. Loook
Advanc
Cudy
Taft
United States
Modern Music
Cutrix
Burlington Bulletin
Guy Freeman
Nat’l Bank
Fairbury
Nebr
505
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Des Ae
L. P. Raymond
Edison
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