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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
7
The article surveys tops across cultures noting long history and varied styles. It cites Sioux wooden tops, Ceylon Siam and China tops that whistle, and contrasts American English German and French designs inclining to pegging limits.
The barn owl or screech owl is praised for killing rats and mice, aiding farmers. It perches vigilant in barns, spots prey with bright eyes, then drops fast to seize it with sharp talons and swallows prey in a curious head first motion.
Dr. Priestley’s Perspective notes india rubber as an item for wiping ink from paper. The 1770 reference describes a cubical piece about half an inch, sold by Mr. Nairne opposite the Royal Exchange for 3 shillings, enough to last several years.
A sequence of pun riddles contrasts animals and objects with playful explanations. The lazy dog, bee, jailer, carriage wheel, and doorbell feature puns on slope, humbug, keys, work, and answers. The rhythm imitates a light humorous column of quips.
Birdland notice announces Master Robin teaching a summer singing school for birds at 28 Songster street. Limited pupils admitted to learn melodies including The Merry Widow Waltz and Afraid to Go Home In the Dark. Residents may leave word at the nest.
A traditional rhyme follows Willie Winkie as a persistent mail carrier who, despite floods and fires, keeps delivering mail. His horses and driver dash to the nursery door, where he finally rests, then repeats his swift rounds for the next journey.
Instructions for farmers on preventing horn growth in dairy calves before two weeks old. Recommends humane caustic soda or potash, proper site preparation, and cautions on thorough removal to avoid deformed horns. Mentions clippers as alternative and notes pine tar or antibiotic ointment to protect wounds from screwworm.
The importation of Angora goats grows, as American stock is already strong. Angoras are hardy and low odor, with mohair producing fine fabrics for upholstery and clothing. Their meat is valued as venison at hotels, and they serve as farm cleaners improving land value.
A guide urges simple lawn and tree layouts to refine homes and influence communities. It notes landscape gardeners help shape house, lawn, and plantings, but stresses planning, small-lot effectiveness, and natural drives for walks. Ed Walsh's salary-arm trouble ends with mention of his four pitching styles.
Advice warns that switching a horse from dry feed to lush pasture can cause rapid fermentation in the stomach and bowels. Place the horse on a short grazing area to gradually accustom him to green grass and prevent digestive upset.
Advice emphasizes cleaning mud from horses legs and feet after each drive to prevent scratches and reduce labor later. Proper leg care in muddy months yields better results and fewer problems for horses and handlers.
Guidance on choosing brood sows with strong backs, profitable hog raising, and feeding practices. Emphasizes liberal grain in pasture for maximum profit, skimmilk as a fattening supplement, avoiding dusty sleeping areas to prevent disease, and keeping mature sows quiet at farrowing for robust litters.
A traveler recalls a village marked by muddy bogs, decaying houses, and tired leaning hitching posts. He notes many towns share such neglect and yet ask why they do not grow.
A new six city baseball league is being formed by Japanese backers led by Ito. With more than 300000 dollars in working capital and incorporation filings, Seattle Portland and San Francisco merchants support a circuit planned to stage three games weekly. Opening game targeted for June 1 with at least thirty games in schedule. The winning team may receive funds to return to Japan for the championship pursuit.
Lord Lonsdale initiates a scheme to bring English sportsmen to America to attend the Jeffries Johnson boxing match. Plans call for a chartered liner from Liverpool to New York and a special train to reach the venue on fight day, with return trips the next morning. Young gentlemen show strong enthusiasm for the project.
Veteran players discussed with Connie Mack noting Harry Davis as the only surviving American League infielder from before 1909 still playing his regular position for the same club when the pennant was won. Umpire Bill Dineen pressed for the exact record.
Prominent members of the Hurlingham Polo Club of London raise a fund to purchase ponies and cover care during a trip to the United States to compete for the international polo cup. The sum targeted is 50000 dollars with players covering their own expenses. The fund will be called the America international polo cup recovery fund.
Ted Coy will lead Yale football as head coach next fall with Henry Gilbert Holt as assistant head coach Holt, 1910, from Grand Rapids, played in the back field last season.
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