Paper trust questions loom in next Congress
Washington reports the paper trust may face further government scrutiny after a 1900s antitrust dissolution. Rep John Sharp Williams seeks a Commerce and Labor inquiry into print paper pricing and potential cartel behavior affecting publishers. Burton to retire as Rivers and Harbors chair amid praise and criticism. Smoot pressure aims for early vote on his Senate seat while President’s railroad overcapitalization plans draw focus along with Hobson Capitol missteps.
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Smoot
Charles W. Arthur Washington
Department of Justice
John Sharp Williams
Department of Commerce and Labor
Williams
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shoring the Horse Shoeing Guidelines From Dane County
The owner should supervise shoeing and ensure proper weight and technique. Do not knife the frog, remove only dead sole, leave bars, notch heels, avoid rasping outer walls, clinch nails, fit shoe to foot, avoid red hot shoe unless needed, use rasp over knife, replace shoes monthly, use quality nails, keep feet level with short toes and non lowered heels as advised by A. Alexander of Dane County Wisconsin.
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Alexander
Dane County
Wis
Horns raise costs for cattle feeders in stockyards
A cattle salesman notes buyers discount horned steers, claiming prices fall 25 cents per hundredweight due to horns. He cites a load over 20 000 pounds and estimates losing more than £50 from horned cattle, urging feeders to dehorn. The piece highlights discrimination against horned livestock.
Vinci cod liver oil claim in Washington ad
An advertisement touts Vinci cod liver oil as a health booster for sickly children. Quotes from Mrs. L. Pee and Cook & Sherman, druggists, claim remarkable gains and promise refunds if ineffective. The note says Vinci is sold nationwide and lists agency locations.
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Lis
Vino
Cook & Sherman
Washington
Vinci
L. Pee
Minneapo
The Duty of Happiness and Keeping a Bright Face
An essay extols the duty of happiness and cheerful resilience. It recalls an old man who endured great losses yet pursued wholesome recreation, radiating sunshine and helping others. The piece contrasts gloom with sunbeams, urging self sustaining optimism as a key to success.
A friend defined as a harbor of stormy waves and truth
A poetic definition from London Titl Prize Competition depicts a friend as a steady harbor amid life’s storms, a truthful guide, a loyal confidant, and a source of comfort, sympathy, and support. It also includes a humorous exchange about a comical stage moment involving a mortgage.
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London
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Promoted For Hygiene Use
Fastidious women regard Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as essential for hygienic care of the person and for treating feminine ills. The wash is claimed to cleanse, germicidal, deodorize, and heal. Sold by druggists with free samples. The R Paste Co Boston Mass.
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R. Paste Co
Boston
Mass
Dehorning Pay Plea Cited By Stock Man
A National Stock man and Farmer says the method may not always improve outcomes but will pay well for dehorning in a bad market and remains sufficient to cover costs.
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National Stockman
Clover Splendid Feed For Sheep
A farmer advocates storing clover as winter sheep feed noting it as splendid food. He asks if readers have saved a good lot in a barn and suggests retaining a piece of second growth for later use by the flock.
Care Rules for Rubber Plants in Winter
The rubber plant benefits from roomy pots and rich soil, with generous care and regular dusting to stay healthy. Avoid overwatering in winter and freezing, keep pests away, and turn toward light. Feed monthly with bone flour then water thoroughly, and give fresh air daily without drafts.
D D D Prescription Lotion Tames Scalp and Skin Ailments
Oil of wintergreen forms the base of a soothing wash developed with other agents to attack skin germs. Dr. Decatur D. Dennis helped create a refreshing lotion now sold as D D D Prescription by a Chicago house. A few drops curb itch and fasten relief for eczema psoriasis salt rheum hogworm dandruff and related conditions.
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Decatur D. Dennis
Chicago
Cook & Sherman
Mulching Methods to Protect Strawberry Beds in Windy Weather
Farmers note wind can blow mulch from strawberry beds so boards and evergreen branches are used to cover and hold it. Coal ashes are sometimes spread over mulch to protect trees and various fruit plants from drying and shifting mulch.
How Clark Received the Gift
Broken by ill health and disappointment Clark retired to private life. He spent his remaining years in bitterness and poverty. Friends noted his condition and Virginia’s legislature once honored him with a jeweled sword. He rejected it saying bread was needed and broke the sword in the ground. The anecdote is reported by Lyman Tew Sprague in Outing Magazine.
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Clark
Virginia
Lyman Tew Sprague
George Roberts Clark
Iris Conquest
Middle West
Outing Magazine
Doctor Bills Reach Five Hundred Dollars
Report from New York Press notes medical expenses totaling $500 after a gunbuster incident. A physician’s bills and ordinary care are cited as the main costs arising from the event.
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Gunbusta
New York Press
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