The Racing Age
A poem reflecting the era of speed and competition across travel, sport and industry. The piece extols racing in yachts trains aeronauts and trotters, linking it to a universal pursuit of profit and speed. It cites a 1904 transatlantic yacht race offer by the German emperor and frames life as an ongoing race.
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New York
Old Biscay
Aeronauts
Aix
Ghent
Beauty of Space and Hymn Voice Reflected in Poems
A collage of verse notes include Jessie Wallace Hughan praising space beauty and a Brooklyn Eagle poem about Mary Led the Hymn. The lines contrast cosmic wonder with personal recollection of church singing and a singer's impact on the narrator.
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Jessie Wallace Hughan
N. Y
Mary
Che
Sweetest Things of Earth Celebrate Simple Joys
A poem from the New York News extols humble earthly riches. It lists a sleeping child’s eyes a brother’s cheer a father’s praise summer melodies a forgiving heart and love as timeless treasures. It links peace after hardship to a mother’s kiss and a baby’s mirth as the sweetest earthly joys.
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Earth
N. Y
Cascarets
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
The Quest of Happiness in Chambers Journal Verse
A poem excerpt by O. R. Wilson from Chambers Journal contrasts northern skies with southern vale and mountain peaks. It reflects on humanity's endless pursuit of happiness and warns against excess as it traces care and longing through imagery of eyes, home, and restraint.
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O. R. Wilson
Chambers’ Journal
Gentle Advice and Remembrances From various papers
A collage of sentimental poems and verses from farm, Atlanta and Boston papers. Grandmother knitted as dusk falls while dreams of youth and a golden past linger. A husband in peaceful rest finds no wakeful sigh. A child is reassured God watches and love endures. Smiles return as hearts brighten when faced with life’s trials.
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F. H. Sweet
Farm Journal
Portable Hog House at Iowa Agricultural College
Description of Orchard Quarters for Swine use at the Iowa Agricultural College explains portable hog houses placed in orchards or fields away from regular quarters. It notes temporary sleeping shelter and storm protection, and cites several forms of portable houses with emphasis on a model in use at the institution.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Portable House Plans From Iowa Agricultural College
An illustrated guide explains a compact 8 by 8 foot portable house built with standard 2x4 lumber. It details eight foot posts, sleepers, plates, rafters, roof boards, siding, windows, doors, and winter banking, with notes from Farm and Home Wise. Hugh McLaughlin, Brooklyn boss, largely spares himself in dress while lieutenant James Shevlin charges excess for shoes, leading to a shipper’s bill dispute.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Curtiss
Hugh McLaughlin
Brooklyn
James Shevlin
New York Exchange
Shevlin
Hog Lice Hurt Hogs Digestion and Farm Clean Up
The article urges farmers to rid hogs of lice to improve digestion and gains. It recommends dipping tanks and monthly dips, clean pens, and careful purchasing of breeder hogs. It also notes Chicago’s railway history and Iron Mountain Route schedules with emphasis on fast regional service.
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Texas
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Southwest
Tron Mountain
California
Remedy Said to Cure Rheumatism by Local man
Polk Arkansas November nine A local residentGeorge Hiland claims a remedy cures Rheumatism after a severe Acute case in 1900 He says Dodd s Kidney Pills relieved pain after one dose leading to a complete recovery and ability to work He asserts the pills live up to advertised claims and settle doubts about cure continuance of health follows.
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Polk, Ark
George Hiland
Hiland
Dodd
J. Hiland
Matterhorn Music Gala Promises Alpine Flair
Prof. Alpen Stocker is praised for conquering the Matterhorn this season. A musical reception invites attendees to join Stocker in celebrating the feat and “ring the Matterhorn” in a playful mention from Stray Stories.
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Alpen Stocker
Peruna credited by 75 year old Brooklyn man
Jacob Fleig of 44 Sumner Avenue Brooklyn says Peruna made him “a new man” at seventy five, claiming effectiveness against catarrhal inflammation of the kidneys also called Bright’s disease. The letter notes acute and chronic forms and urges Peruna as a cure, with a free book offer from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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John T. Sheahan
Chicago
Marshall Field & Co
Indiana Avenue
Flat Six
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Jacob Fleig
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Eee
Jacob Fileig
Poultry Hens Turn Farm Waste Into Egg Revenue
Farm and Fireside notes that hens convert wasted farm products like shaken grain, hay seeds, and grass into eggs. Spring to fall sees peak production as flocks pick up insects and waste food, turning what farmers discard into nearly clear profit with minimal production costs.
Raising Chickens for Eggs and Profits
An old saying links raising chickens to paying for horse gear before sale. Focus on profitable egg layers, choosing crosses that actually lay, avoid non-setting breeds for layers, keep hens warm, and prevent damp conditions that harm eye crops.
Breeding Focused Sheep Flocks Stressed in Edict
The remark declares it is useless to breed a fine uniform flock from runts and culls, arguing selection must start with quality stock rather than inferior sheep to improve overall flock excellence.
Mrs Pare Cures Kidney Trouble With Dean's Pills
Mrs Pare wife of C B Pare a prominent resident of Glasgow Ky relates relief from a kidney trouble complication. She suffered a bad back variable kidney secretions scalding sensations and then used Deans Kidney Pills which regulated secretions eased back pain and improved her health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N, Y
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
Brockton
Est
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