Dr William Bayard Hale Revealed as Public Figure and Writer
William Bayard Hale, a Richmond Indiana native and Harvard educated editor and writer, has drawn attention for his ties to President Huerta of Mexico and his frequent presence at high level circles. A prolific author and editor, Hale served with the New York World Philadelphia Public Ledger New York Times and World’s Work, earning honors from Japan and Belgium and maintaining friendships with Theodore Roosevelt and Kaiser Wilhelm.
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William Bayard Hale
Huerta
Mexico
Republic
Hale
Richmond
Ind
Harvard
Cosmopolitan
Current Literature
New York World
Philadelphia Public Ledger
New York Times
Paris
Imperial Order of the Rising Sun
Japan
Belgium
Wilson
Dodge
Mr. Hale
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Poems to Court Law: Colorado Rancher and Taylor
Representative Edward T. Taylor of Colorado once answered a rancher Greenough's hens dispute with a four line verse rather than legal counsel. The tale shows Taylor using common sense over juris prudence to settle a neighbor dispute about hens trespassing into a garden.
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Edward T. Taylor
Colorado
Taylor
Greenough
Glenwood Springs
Public Speaker Bryan and Book Agent Tales From Past
Biographical sketches describe J. W. Bryan of Washington and another Bryan, both known for speaking skills. The book agent sold Talmage works in northern Texas, endured frugal conditions, and once faced a theft of Bibles from a church while others closed a sale.
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Bryan
J. W. Bryan
Washington
Nebraska
Texas
de Witt Talmage
Talmage
Mexican envoy Zamacona arrives with Huerta mission in Washington
Senor Manuel de Zamacona, once Mexican minister to Washington, arrived on a Huerta mission. He purportedly acts as Huerta’s personal representative without official status and sought to restart stalled negotiations after Gamboa’s note. He aimed to secure a five million dollar gold loan to back railway bonds due October 1, but Wilson’s cabinet rejected talks with him.
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Manuel de Zamacona
Washington
Huerta
Lind
Mexico
Wilson
Zamacona
Gamboa
Mexico City
Senor Zamacona
Wrought a Miracle in Malden Palace Playhouse
A struggling Malden couple start a photo playhouse and rescue a young drunkard, Adrian Noble, who reforms after finding a new purpose with Helen Vance. He finances and transforms the business with a noise piano, tempts of romance grow, and a year lease seals their hopeful future.
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George Elmer Cobb
Abner
Bary
Mrs. Vance
Vances
Helen
South
Mr. Vance
Malden
Vance
Abner Vance
Adrian Noble
Noble
Good Young Horses Always in Demand
A Minnesota bulletin urges year round liberal feeding of farm colts to build bone and muscle. Avoid winter neglect and excessive corn. provide oats bran oil meal and clover hay. Well cared for colts can yield $75 to $100 more at three years old.
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Minnesota Bulletin
Pigeon Carried Pro‑Election Message in Central Park
A gray homing pigeon carrying an election query was found in Central Park near the menagerie. Daniel Burns cared for the bird at the aviary before releasing it, with initials J M L I on its brass neck rig.
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Central Park
Daniel Burns
J. M
L. I
Burns
Philadelphia
James McNichol
Republican Organization
New York Times
Mystery High Ju Ju Priest Found in African Glade
A British traveler long exploring West Africa and Central Africa entered Ju Ju land with native help. He witnessed the Ju Ju high priest from a concealed spot, observing an altar and a throne made from a Liverpool candle box, a sack bearing Tate's Cube Sugar across his loins, and a police baton in hand.
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West Coast
Central
Africa
Liverpool
Tate
Young man confronts magnate over dog growl
The youth tells the magnate he visited his daughter and was barked at by the dog. The magnate retorts about getting another dealer due to a failed guarantee as he dismisses the incident.
Newlyweds Agree to Economize with Catered Meals
In a light exchange, a newly married couple muses on frugality. The bride confirms they will skip a cook and rely on catered meals sent to their home.
Plant Alfalfa to Improve Soil and FeedValue
North Dakota Experiment Station notes alfalfa hay equals 60 bushels oats per ton and expects two tons per acre. Alfalfa costs less to manage than grain crops and improves soil while oats deplete it. On farm feeding is required to realize alfalfa’s value. alfalfa is a roughage crop.
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W. C. Palmer
North Dakota
Common Sense Picked Up in Hog Lot
Growing young pigs requires attention to detail and a caring approach. A good pig grower must enjoy the work, manage many tasks, and invest in health through dipping vats and proper feeding. Breeding and market stock need different care, with light, sun, and clean water as disease preventives.
Steady Turkey Market Keeps Prices Balanced
Turkeys remain marketable year round with steady demand. Medium sized birds fetch fair prices when young and in good condition, not overly fat or large, ensuring steadier market activity regardless of surplus.
Demand for Heavy Horses
Demand for high class draft horses is strong in both city and country markets as buyers seek powerful working stock for farms and urban enterprises. Heavily priced good draft horses are in demand with a steady sales pace noted by traders.
First Feed After Calving: Warm Bran Mash Advised
After freshening, the first feed should be a warm bran mash for strength and general benefit. Begin cutting the cows’ meal ration about four weeks before calving, then increase bran. Cornmeal raises heat, but bran cools the system.
Thorough Soil Preparation Cuts Seed Waste And Work
Thorough preparation of the soil reduces seed needs and improves germination. It shows that seed failure often stems from poor ground rather than seed vitality, and careful prep saves seed and lessens cultivation effort.
Age for Breeding Heifer
Breeding a heifer before eighteen months offers little gain and carries significant risk. Experts advise delaying breeding until proper maturity to protect health and future productivity.
Dangers of Loose Wires on Farm Runoffs
Warning about leaving loose electrical wires on farms threatening horses and colts. Cites quick danger with a dollar value impact, urging safe practices to prevent injury and losses on rural properties.
Cow Care Key to Profitable Breeding
The text argues cows need proper feed and care to profit from breeding, noting that being well bred alone does not guarantee success. Proper husbandry is essential to avoid wasteful efforts and ensure productive outcomes for dairy or beef cattle.
Aerial Cable Across Himalayas Proposed 75 Miles
Washington report describes Kashmir to Kashmir Valley aerial cableway spanning about 75 miles over the Himalaya. Project cost estimated at 1.5 million dollars with electrical systems to be supplied from the United States.
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Washington
Kashmir
India
Himalayas
United States
Henry D. Baker
Simla
Consular and Trade Reports
Consul Baker
Brennan
A. J. de Lotbiniere
de Lotbiniere
Ampore
London
Alps
Deed Transcribed From 1809 Slave Purchase in Giles County
A verbatim copy of a Giles County Tennessee deed dated June 29 1809 records John Rea selling a twelve year old enslaved girl named Emily to John Holley for 625 dollars with warranties of sound health and life tenure. The document bears witnesses William Worsham and Spencer Young.
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Pulsaki, Tenn
United States
John Rea
Giles
Tennessee
John Holley
Emily
P. O. Robbed Third Time in Herrick
The Herrick New York post office suffered a fourth break in three years as yeggmen blew the safe in the burglas proof facility and escaped with its contents.
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P. O
Herrick
N. Y
New
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Vale of Kashmir
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John Rba
William Worsham
Spencer Young
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