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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented school text describes children with varied eye expressions and curiosity about reading. Mentions Marguerite, long fine bruds, and references to eye color and clothing. Appears to be a cryptic lesson or diary fragment from a juvenile note.
On the Oakland to Goat Island ferry Piedmont a pigeon race unfolded as a carrier pigeon, Duke of Richmond, chased by a larger bird crossed the deck at about a thousand feet. The Duke dove to its keeper’s side then returned to Goat Island, ending with the Duke safe in a cage aboard the boat.
A fragmented schoolroom essay argues for politeness and restraint among children, urging gentleness to peers and girls, warning against cruelty, and noting social missteps. It mocks reckless behavior and stresses self control in social interactions.
A distorted tale recounts Bertie and Uncle John racing against time as a grand clock speaks in riddles. A journey to a station reveals urgency and a warning of misused moments, leaving Bertie to reflect on consequences and memory.
A fragment recounts an anecdote of Emperor William and a young prince who disobeyed orders to be washed. The crown prince orders punishment for guards after a carriage ride to the Brandenburg gate, but the father replies with a warning that an unwashed prince commands lesser respect.
Report covers Antarctic expedition weather signs and a joint discovery by a couple about rediam to metal conjugal. It notes misgivings about a yellow Greales over the re flop and mentions variable breezes near the South Pole. Also describes an early microplane telephone experiment by Monsieur Vardy and Mr France on detecting damp in mines using sound waves and density effects.
Eleven year old Joe Kane confessed to Assistant Prosecutor Robert Atkinson and Patrolman Claude Sell that he deliberately shot Frances Lord, a three year old, after playing robber with friends. He described being inspired by watching moving pictures and recalled taunting Frances before the fatal shot. The coroner’s inquest recessed after testimony, with Kane awaiting county action and potential reform school placement.
The article covers Dr. Distaso's support for Professor Metchnikoff's theory that removing the large intestine can extend life by reducing harmful intestinal germs. He cites links to chronic diseases and suggests early removal for children, arguing most diseases stem from intestinal germs, influencing diet and lifestyle accordingly.
A Lynn Massachusetts union campaign is described as a threat to deprive the city of its core industry shoe manufacturing. The statement comes from the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Association representing nearly all local producers, warning that organized labor pressure could harm local jobs and the city’s economic base.
The article describes ideal towed imp body and breed types with rose combs, praising market fowls for fall and winter laying and docility. It extols small-yard suitability, freedom roaming, and a profitable mix of fruit and poultry on a small farm with shaded range, green feed, and insect control through mulched bushes. It adds practical advice on fencing, ground condition, and seasonal planting to maximize two crops from the same land.
The description details a convenient poultry house built against a stable or similar structure. It notes an eight foot high adjoining wall, six feet minimum roof height, parallel droppings boards, and a partition to give each unit its own yard. It suggests a scrutching shed is preferable but a combined utility design can be cheaper and adaptable.
Practical guidance on poultry housing noting airy sheds are better than dark rooms. Debates on egg flavor claims with taste linked to management. Advocates dry ground over wet and suggests feeding vegetation with year-round bags, potatoes, turnips, and shredded alfalfa as inexpensive green feed.
The sermon on What is to Live from Matthew 4:4 argues life is more than bread and body. Jesus defines life as alignment with God’s will, uniting physical moral and spiritual facets. True life comes from receiving and acting on God’s word, not mere material sustenance.
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