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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
8
The Slaughter of the Robins in the South and North Protection
Northern laws protect the robin as a harbinger and helper to farmers while southern markets kill vast numbers for stew or pie. Central Tennessee cedar berries feed robins during winter, with a town marketing 120,000 birds yearly, netting 500 dollars per batch. Louisiana Audubon reports pre-Protection losses of 9 million to 1 million robins annually.
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Redbreast
Tennessee
Loutaiana Audubon Society
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Naqat
Swedish Select Oats Weigh Testing by Farmers Aids
A paragraph on Regenerated Swedish Select oats from an English seed firm prompted Iowa State expert Professor M. L. Bowman to share cautious views. He notes the past year's farm trials were hindered by poor growing conditions, suggesting farmers test the oats on a small scale with a bushel of seed to gauge adaptability before expanding. If merit is proven, larger plantings could yield higher returns though final adaptation remains uncertain.
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M. L. Bowman
Iowa
Audubon Societies and Their Secret Work
A North Carolina reader outlines the Audubon societies, noting local naturalist branches and the National Association of Audubon Societies in New York at 141 Broadway. William Dutcher heads the national group, with annual dues and aims to protect wildlife, aid forestry, and influence agricultural and legislative measures.
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Etpie Dan Og
National Association of Audubon Societies
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New York City
Cpgpninpsion
Willian Dutcher
Secere
Birla
Chase Ae
G. Pearson
Greenabogo
Aududeu Society
Ing
Ieee
United States
Aget
Fature
Manson
Montis
Plackags
Agro Industry and Drought of Early 20th Century
The article surveys U.S. agricultural output and inputs, noting vast pulp and paper demand, alfalfa yields under irrigation, and profits from improved barley and apple varieties. It highlights I B Clore’s Indiana farm, state crop totals near eight billion dollars, and Wenatchee apple show success with major prizes. It also reports 1907 sugar use at 7.09 billion pounds, beet sugar surpassing cane for the first time, and Mexican financier Zeferino Dominguez’s $2,500 Diax trophy at Omaha with his 1500 acres and ongoing plant breeding research.
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I. B. Clore
Indiana
Omaha
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
United States
Lome
Senor Zefering Dominguez
Puebla
Mexico
Diax
Mr. Domingues
Birds, Beekeeper, and Alfalfa Tea in Rural Life
A Minnesota woman’s club backs banning bird trim hats to protect the endangered plume. Billings feeders test alfalfa tea in hog rations to improve meat yield. Readers seek Toggenburg goats sources and go to the Animal Industry Bureau for bulletin No. 68. Land seekers’ advice stresses rainfall, surface suitability, and native grasses. A Mexican-made plow costs rise, hindering farmer progress. Audubon leaflets denounce waterfowl slaughter and urge preservation measures.
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Piqua
Raleigh
N. C
Winthrop Howlands
Redlands
Cal
The Great Nuisances First Berib Poem Draft
A garbled excerpt from a poetic section hints at spring feelings and reader reactions. A dialogue references a bohemian past and a landlord mortgage question, with fragmented lines about desire, dreams, and a housemaid leaving. The text preserves quirky, derivative humor and snippets from various pieces.
Near Death In Big Pond
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recalls a long battle with lung trouble. Doctors called it incurable until Dr King’s New Discovery provided rapid relief and a lasting cure, now twelve years symptom free. The remedy treats coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup whooping cough and bronchial ailments, with trial bottles free and guaranteed by Williams Anderson.
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Ida Soper
Williams & Anderson
Something New and Silent in a Quick Witty Exchange
A terse exchange recalls an unnamed man’s reputation. The dialogue centers on a claimed “original thing in big life” and a laconic rebuttal affirming a single noted act: he played at home one night with wife.
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Wite
No Acid Needed In The Cider Yard Exchange
Weary William Rhoades-Dey and Happy Harry discuss cider flavor and acid removal. The dry bay in the mow suddenly erupts into a furious flame, ending the exchange with a dramatic shift in the scene.
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Willam Rhoades
Harry
William Rhoades
Fragmented quote from a street conversation with odd phrasing
A garbled dialogue fragment presents a conceited man boasting about marriage and a dismissive reply from Miss Wise. The text includes misspellings and unclear names, making the scene hard to interpret but suggesting social missteps and witty banter.
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Miss Wise
Noiseless Exchange Sparks Sign Language Bet
A playful exchange features Wite asking for a wagmage and Fasband approving, followed by a choice of study as the husband signals with a sign language, ending in a clever bid called Smart Bet.
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Fasband
A Woman's Secret
A Woman's Secret notes a discussion about a woman's past with a witty push at public attitudes. The piece references long histories and shifting views, highlighting the role of memory and social judgment in changing perceptions.
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