Not So Badly Made After All A Giraffe And Elephant Tale
A story fragment describes a giraffe and an elephant debating imperfection and usefulness while sharing humor about necks and trunks. The piece shifts to a science note on human upright posture, explaining musculature and tendon support that keep the body vertical and prevent collapse when standing or adrift into sleep, with a scientific tone and observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nike
Elephant
Detroit Journal
Northern Ohio Sees Prolonged Fall and Local Crime Notes
A cold front drops more than twenty four hours of rain in northern Ohio. A United Presbyterian laymen convention is planned in Pittsburg for three days starting Web 15. Eugene Elkins, accused of copper country forgeries, is arrested in Racine Wisconsin. New York Detective Sergeant Faurot endorses thumbprint identification after study abroad. Mrs W M Barton attacked by a slasher. gown cut. Richard Olney reappointed to Smithsonians board of regents. Thomas W Lawson, critic of frenzied finance, in Chicago and nonresponsive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Faurot
New York
W. M. Barton
Washington
Senate
Richard Olney
Board of Regents
Smithsonian Institution
Thomas W. Lawson
Chicago
Wealth and Poverty Amidst a Foreign Civilization
Excerpts discuss vast wealth and deep poverty among a foreign people, contrasting luxury with destitution. Reflections on judgment and belief appear, followed by brief notes on local travelers Ferguson and wife arriving from Havre and J. M. Harris visiting Col. Junction and departing for Crawfordsville.
Rankin Returns From Oklahoma Trip
Amos Rankin has returned from an Oklahoma trip and appears much improved. He reports feeling fine and says he is in good health after his travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos Rankin
Oklahoma
Amos
Meeting of the City Council Receives Strance
City council meeting progresses with standard agenda items as officials address community issues and administrative matters. Attendance includes council members and city staff, with no major policy changes announced.
Library trustees report shows $708.51 on hand
The Jane A Chilcote library trustees reported a balance of 708.51 in library funds after a year ending December 31 1905. Book circulation reached 14320 with 6356 books in the collection and total expenses 1190.90 while receipts plus opening balance totaled 1865.91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane A. Chilcote Library
H. A. Burrell
Smith Brookhart
Visitors and travelers lace city with last evening arrivals
Wm. Chihak of Ainsworth was a visitor in the city last evening. James Brockway arrived last evening on the firefly from Letts. Grover Neiswanger of Ainsworth was a visitor in the city last evening. A. Y. Ashby left last evening for Burlington on business. Dr. Cubbins of Chicago left last evening on the R. 1. No. 4 for home. Mrs. N. Campbell of Kalona arrived last evening from West Chester. D. J. Palmer left last evening for Des Moines after a few days in the city. Mrs. Chas. Beny and Roxie returned last evening from Peirce. Mrs. Seth Thomas arrived last evening from St. Dodge to visit her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Chihak
Ainsworth
James Brockway
Letts
Grover Neiswanger
A. Y. Ashby
Burlington
Dr. Cubbins
Chicago
West Chester
D. J. Palmer
Des Moines
Chas. Beny
Roxie
Peirce
Seth Thomas
St. Dodge
B. F. Brown
Pedigree plants debated by experts at Onto station
The Rural New Yorker reports W. J. Green and F. H. Ballou argue pedigree in plants depends on seed origin for stability. Division propagated varieties fix type by nature, not by selection. A true pedigree requires seed lineage and recorded parentage. M. J. Labergerie defends his blue Uruguayan potato seedling against critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Green
FH. Ballou
Ben Davis
Grimes
M. J. Labergerie
Verrieres
France
M. Labergerie
New Yorker
Manure Spreader Promotes Quick Even Field Application
The manure spreader offers the best method for applying manure. It lets the farmer spread manure quickly and evenly, breaking it up finely and mixing it with soil to promote even growth of future crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hooper
Grapevine Pruning Guidelines Emphasize Cold Ground Burning Waste
The guidance advises pruning grapevines while soil is cold. Removed portions and debris should be burned if rot existed last season. It is also recommended to scatter slaked lime around each plant base.
Minnesota Horticultural Society Announces Seedling Apple Prizes
News notes report the Minnesota Horticultural Society offering prizes for new seedling apple varieties. Other items mention Dr Peters at the Nebraska experiment station studying yeast as a disinfectant for wounds and veterinary use, and concerns over ground peanut bulls adulterating feeds in Maryland. Ellwood Cooper of California proposes a $25 000 extermination plan for gypsy and brown tail moths in Massachusetts as parasites influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Horticultural Society
Peters
Nebraska Experiment Station
Maryland
Ellwood Cooper
California
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Methodist Church Meetings Draw Large Crowd in County
The County News reports the Methodist church held meetings last evening with very large attendance. Kemp conducted his own preaching. A new baby joined the Ross family this morning. Mrs. Plummer visits her daughter in Washington. The Fergusons return from visits to Stacrest and Crawfordsville. Munro & Lewis shipped several cats of stock from here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Teo. Kemp
Will Ross
William Plummer
Ed Wiley
Washington
R. ©. Ferguson
Stacrest
Crawfordsville
Munro & Lewis
Couple Leaves for Dallas City Settlement
Mrs J P Ank and children depart for Dallas City Illinois to make a future home. Mr Ank follows tonight with household goods. Verne Armstrong leaves for Texas to stay through the summer after a surprise party by local youths. Several residents report illness and travel plans among townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Ank
Dallas City
Ill
Pain Balm Suggested For Lame Back Relief
Advertised remedy Chamberlain's Pain Balm is recommended for rheumatic muscle pain. Apply two or three times daily and rub vigorously, or bandage with a dampened flannel for quick relief. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook & Sherman
Stewart
Parmacy
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Duncan
Nile
Epios
Bnow
Ohio
United Presbyterian
Pittsburg
Eugene Elkins
Racine
Wis
Britta Comtemet
England
Colton
Havre
J. M. Harris
Col. Junction
C. B&q
Crawifordsville
Columbia Pharmacy
S. E. Corner Square
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Ington
Remon
Strance
Library Trustees
Alberson
Keck
Reynolds
Patterson
Deuel
Foley
Sigler
Bovee
D. G. Knottnerus
W. W. Watson
West Monroe Street
M. Keck
West Washington Street
Magden & Sheeley
Trustees of Library Report
Mt Necenastty
J. B. Crail
the County News
Westchester
Verne Armstrong
Texas
David Fishburn
N. L. Long
Wahington
Robert McCall
John
Ed Long
J. F. Thompson
Panhandle Country
Wilson Lemon
Charles Long
D. M. Young
Cash Grocery
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