Vanity in the animal world and village life mix in odd tales
A garbled column blends anecdotes from a New Jersey town and a London bank run by women with odd rural scenes. The text mentions a corner grocery selling odd items, a farmer’s rheumatic horse powder tale, a telegraph clerk quip about a wife’s teeth, and fragmented musings on social roles and fidelity.
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Watory
Stokes
New Jersey
Jersey
Abner
Farmer
Philadelphia
Mw Bank
London
St Wand of Parrow's Bank
Drainage Needed to Save Seeped Irrigated Lands Alkaline Soils
Experiments show seepage from irrigation turns productive soils into bogs and alkali wastes across western valleys. Lime from sugar factories, applied in careful, repeated doses, helps correct acidity, decompose soil, and restore fertility using drains aligned to groundwater flow.
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Cephoun
James Wilson
Utah
Colorado
California
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Cracks In Soil Aid Orchard Moisture Retention
Orchardists note winter soil cracks extend deep and, if cultivated, reduce evaporation by breaking continuous pores. Such moisture retention may delay bloom and lessen frost risk. Early irrigation can accelerate this effect, especially after a dry winter.
The Dairy Business Perspective in Rural Markets
The note stresses cautious entry into dairy farming and highlights profitability from nearby markets. It argues accessibility to a shipping station within reasonable distance is key, and that proper handling methods are essential to success in dairy product distribution.
Lice on Horses Remedy From Old Vet Note
An old remedy advises treating lice on horses by making a solution of half a pint POP kerosene in two gallons of water. Wash the horse with this mixture twice, with two to three days between applications.
Pruning Principles for Ornamental Trees by Thornrer
From J 3 Thornrer of the University of Arizona an article on pruning trees outlines when and how to trim ornamentals. It covers root pruning at planting, framework limb selection, and managing young trees to avoid excessive growth and maintain natural form. It notes pepper trees as a specific example and emphasizes balance, angles, and proportional crown development.
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Thornrer
University OF Arizona
Bee Gleaning in Cold Weather Needs Care for Strong Hives
The note urges careful winter preparation for bee colonies to ensure a healthy swarm and productive honeycomb. Key points stress minimal but proper shelter, feeding if needed, and protection from harsh conditions to secure good results in the next season.
Charitable Heiress Sage Explains Motives Behind Vast Giving
Mrs Sage, famed as a prolific donor, discussed her wealth distribution and motives in a candid interview. She recalled teaching in Philadelphia on 2000 yearly, gave a tenth to the Lord, and favored alleviating sickness and misfortune. She cited Coventry Patmore on life’s pitiful lacks and noted her Yale gift and support for her alma mater. She views teaching as a high vocation and emphasizes sympathy in generosity.
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Coventry Patmore
Carnegie
D. K. Pearsons
Los Angeles
Associated Charities
The
Raymond
A Porter Pleasantry and a Presidential Pretence
Gefitus recalls a Pullman porter who served with care and refused a tip, saying it had been a pleasure to wait on him. The scene shifts as a protester shouts hold on while a downtown trip leads to plans for a special Liara club session to crown a president for life.
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Liara’ Club
Dust It Opens With Clever Young Actress Glove Metaphor
The snippet notes a clever young actress and a play on words with kid glove and a bellwether line about speaking part. It captures a stage remark highlighting the child performer’s skill and the performance tone.
Critics and Managers Clash in Copenhagen Theater Sense
Theaters’ board forbids a critic from Foolish Loiterers, sparking a public dispute with critics and managers over favorable notices. The clash highlights how one paper’s representative is barred from admission while broader theatrical moments inspire debate.
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Copenhagen
Board of Theatrical Managers
A Minister's Indigestion in his own words
A fragmentary ad style notice claims a minister speaks on indigestion and promotes a patent remedy. It promises free trial bottles and stresses guaranteed purity, urging readers to write for more information or a sample by return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Peinns
Ocean question and wit in a brief quip collection
A playful exchange frames a pun on why the ocean is salty and mocks generosity as a way to grab another’s money. It notes a hearing loss woman may be thankful her voice was not heard, reflecting humorous aphorisms.
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J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Obi
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Huffalo
N. Y
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