Lincoln Lecture Sparks Wide Interest at California Chautauqua
Dr. Charles R. Brown delivered a Lincoln address to a large audience, tracing the nineteenth century leader's devotion to the Union and pivotal role in securing victory. The talk contrasted Lincoln with Jesus and Paul, and noted Brown's staying power and enduring impact.
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Charles R. Brown
Lincoln
California
Doctor Brown
Abraham Lincoln
Union Party
Brown
Lin
Mr. Brown
Jesus Christ
Abraham Ancoin
Chautauqua Attendance Up at Big Tent Meetings
A note from the Chautauqua reports rising overall attendance and strong patronage this year. Tomorrow a meeting for stockholders is urged. the schedule lists multiple talks and demonstrations led by Dr. W. G. Searles Rev. Chas. R. Brown Prof. W. C. Wilcox and others with concerts by rounds and a lecture on The Mormon Question.
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Dr. Searles
W. G. Searles
Chautauqua Scene With Visitors At Local Grounds
Miss Myrtle Pearson visits with Miss Ethel McCreedy and attends Chautauqua events. Mrs Paugh of Columbus Junction visits Mrs Emily Cunningham and attends sessions at Chautauqua park. Mrs Bruce Young of Mt Vernon visits with James Wilson and others at the grounds. A B C hosts a fudge party at Vera Patterson's tent. Miss Alice Southall of Dudley England visits sister Mrs Rev Elias Handy and arrived with Miss Margaret Safley.
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Carrie Winter
Ainsworth
Myrtle Pearson
Ethel McCreedy
Chautauqua
Paugh
Columbus Junction
Emily Cunningham
Chautauqua Park
Bruce Young
Mt. Vernon
James Wilson
A. B.C
Alice Southall
Dudley
England
Rev
Elias Handy
Miss Southall
Margaret Safley
Entertainment Honors Crawfordsville Guests at East Polk Home
Miss Eva Wolf hosted about twenty friends at her East Polk Street residence. The event honored Misses Jeanette and Nina Wooley of Crawfordsville with phonograph music by Al McCall and guest performances. Refreshments were served by Misses Ora Wolf and Cletta Waldschmidt. Distinct guests included Jeanette and Nina Wooley and Robert Rhea from Crawfordsville.
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Eva Wolf
Polk Street
Jeanette
Nina Wooley
Crawfordsville
al McCall
Ora Wolf
Cletta Waldschmidt
Robert Rhea
Moonlight Picnic at Sunset Park Delights Local Youth
A group of young people enjoyed a moonlight outing at Sunset park last evening. Attendees included Misses Edna Purvis Bessie Purvis Kate Montgomery Marg Masson Mary Masson Agnes Coffelt Emma McCall and Messrs Cloyce Beard Denzemore Guthrie Fulton Masson Roy Crawford and John Masson.
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Sunset Park
Edna
Bessie Purvis
Kate Montgomery
Marg -Atton
Mary Masson
Agnes Coffelt
Emma McCall
Messrs
Cloyce Beard
Denzemore Guthrie
Fulton Masson
Roy Crawford
John Masson
Brady Returns Home From City Visit
W. B. Brady came back to his Crawfordsville home this morning after a short business trip to the city.
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W. B. Brady
Crawfordsville
City
Chautauqua Highlights and Visiting Guests Reported
The article lists indoor program events at 3:00 p m and a closing concert by Max Paris at 7 30 p m with local attendees and guests. It notes visits by Dudley Crone Alex Lytie Miss Delpha Cummings Miss Maud VanAtta and others, plus a feature on Professor Pamahasika and his trained pets and their value.
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Max Paris
Wapello
Donald Bell
Dudley Crone
Keota
Alex Lytie
Buffalo
Chautauqua Park
Abe Gardner
C. C. Gardner
Wellman
Delpha Cummings
Riverside
Chautauqua Cancelled F A A Meeting and Eldon Fair Highlights
No F A A meeting tomorrow due to Chautauqua. Vi enna serves hot rolls twice daily. Eldon fair advertises three big days with an airship as a centerpiece and strong city entertainment push. Edna Klein plans September 2 departure for St Louis to attend Epworth Evangelical Institute led by Iva May Durham Vennard, known for earlier evangelical meetings here.
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Vienna
Eldon Fair
Edna Klein
St. Louis
Epworth Evangelical Institute
Iva May Durham-Vennard
Washington
Hints for Farmers Grass Fattened Beef
An eastern experiment station compared winter stall fattening with finishing on grass in summer. Grass finished steers produced weight at about 3 cents per pound less and fetched similar market prices. The finding supports selling yearling feeders in spring is poor economy since grass makes weight at lower cost in the second year.
Dangers of Improper Milking in Cattle
The text explains that cows not milked properly become worthless animals. Milk left in the udder forms curd with milk vesicles, causing inflammation and damaging the mucous lining. It warns that improper milking can lead to closure of udder cavities and loss of secretory function.
Seasonal milk fat content peaks in winter months
A five year study of about 600 registered Jerseys on a New York estate shows the richest milk in December January and February. March and April follow closely, then a steady decline to July with a low, then a gradual rise to December.
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Jerseys
New York
Care of Farm Tools Rust Prevention Formula
A simple surface treatment prevents rust on plows and metal tools. Melt an ounce of resin in a gill of linseed oil, then mix with two quarts of kerosene. Store for ready use and apply with brush or rag to surfaces not used for several days to keep metal rust free.
Sheep care and feeding guidance from a 19th century note
The text urges choosing a ram with strong heart girth and ensuring shade water and salt for sheep. It claims timothy hay is unsuitable while clover hay is superior. It prescribes a remedy of powdered ginger and landanum for colic and asserts many farms can profitably keep sheep.
Hay Good For Hogs Says Kansas Station Test
The Kansas experiment station reports alfalfa hay mixed with Kathir corn yields better for hogs than Kathir corn alone. Pigs ate dry forkfuls with abundance, selecting leaves and finer stems while rejecting coarser portions. The study suggests summer pasture and winter-day feeding for cheap pork.
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Kansas Experiment Station
Water Proof Paint Recipe From Historic Text
A historical note describes a waterproof paint for wood or stone. Melt twelve ounces of resin and mix with six gallons of fish oil and a pound of melted sulphur. Add ocher with linseed oil for color and thickness. Apply several coats, starting with a very thin first coat.
Beet Pulp as a Dairy Feed
Dried beet pulp from beet sugar mills gains popularity among dairy farmers. Soaked six hours before feeding, five pounds absorb about four gallons of water. It creates bulky winter feed and is said to suit sheep, hogs, and poultry, especially where silage or root crops are scarce.
Hogs in the Orchard
Hogs and poultry serve as scavengers in an orchard by eating fallen fruit and destroying many insect pests. Cattle and horses should never be allowed to run in an orchard.
Remedy for Bloat in Cattle from Nebraska Farmer
A Nebraska farmer recommends treating cattle bloat by pouring a bucket of water over the animal’s back from a tank or well. Repeat if needed. The method is presented as superior to using a knife.
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Nebraska
Sheep Dainty Feeders in Clean Troughs
Farmers urged to keep sheep troughs clean to maintain healthy stock. Instructions caution against hen roasts on racks and require brushing away droppings before feeding time.
Bread at the Vienna bakery noted for quality
Local notes report Mrs. Goble of Iowa Falls visiting the Ralph Keller home. Mrs. BE. I. Wells and daughters Ruth and Nordiea left for Fairfield to visit Mrs. R. L. Hughes. Miss Southall arrived from Dudley England to spend a year with the Handy family. Lou Denison came from Kirksville Missouri to handle business in the city and join Ed Durst in the livery trade.
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Vienna
BE. I. Wells
Ruth and
Nordiea
Fairfield
R. L. Hughes
Southall
Far
Dudley
England
Elias Handy
Handy
Lou Denison
Sirksville
Ed Durst
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