The Miser Van Girten Hoards a Family Fortune
Athelred Van Girten, known as Jake the miser, dies on his eighty acre Castile farm after thirty years of parsimony. A social scramble ensues as heirs and neighbors search the house and grounds, uncovering no cash until a confessor reveals an $80,000 hidden in a stove oven, bought for a pittance at auction.
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Jacob van Girten
Jake
Castile
Miser van Curten
Jali
Germany
Kristien
van Girten
Robinson
Famed Figures Fearful Foibles Across Ages
A whimsical catalog recounts how Dr. Johnson feared death and preferred the right foot after entering a room, Julius Caesar dreaded thunder and sought underground refuge, Marshal Saxe fled from cats, Napoleon balked at bridges, and Byron refused to share salt at table and left if spilled.
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Dr. Johnson
Julius Caesar
Marshal Saxe
Byron
The Jew’s excellence driven by necessity and effort
A reflection on how Jews, barred from ordinary means of existence, pursued superiority through thorough training and self-improvement. The text argues that prejudice spurred them to gain higher qualifications, mastering difficulties to earn parity in the market.
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Walter
Culturist
Egg Eaters Tactics for Show Poultry Breeders
W E Brown of Mansfield Ohio explains how to control egg eating by breeding hens. He advises using double nest boxes with a centered hole and plaster nest eggs to lure exes away from real eggs, then isolating affected birds in breeding pens to force the problem hens to stop watching nests.
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W. EK. Brown
Mansfield
A Conventient Poultry House
A drawing shows a highly convenient poultry house plan from the Maine experiment station at Orono designed by Professor G. M. Gowell. The article notes hundreds of houses built on Gowell's plan will be erected this summer in colder regions.
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Maine Experiment Station
Orone
G. M. Gowell
Professor Gowell
Feathered policy sparks debate on surplus roosters
A fragmented editorial voices doubt about government aims as readers are reminded the Feather asks why a large surplus of roosters remains unexplained. The piece hints at entrenched views and public tolerance for poultry management issues without detailing specific plans.
Clean Up Surplus Roosters For Market Fattening
The notice urges gathering all old and unused roosters and any young birds not needed for breeding or exhibition. Fatten them for market, preventing stock from lingering. Sell at the highest price to neighbors as table poultry.
Breeding Aim Seeks Best Mated Male Birds
The note describes selecting top male birds to pair with females to improve offspring quality. Emphasis on pairing strongest males with suitable females to enhance traits and overall flock performance.
Fresh Bone Feed Boosts Egg Laying For Stock Birds
The article notes that fresh cut bone is an optimal animal food for stock birds. Eight pounds lasts thirty-six fowls a week, costing a quarter dollar, and paying back through extra eggs. The eggs are also ideal for hatching.
The Male Is Half the Flock in Poultry Breeding
The Feather argues that a male rooster is crucial to flock success after a quarter century of debate. A poor choice of male with good hens will fail, while even the best male cannot compensate for inadequate mating stock. The surest path to success lies in pairing the right male with a strong hen lineup.
Coddling in the Poultry Yard Sparks Debate
A writer argues that coddling poultry breeds weakness and disease, claiming cannon sense and coddling clash and that neglect may force birds toward self reliance, while coddling weakens them.
Davenport Republicans back Cummins bid for reelection
Davenport Republicans in Tadime approve governor Cummins' renomination. In two wards Perkins faction wins contesting delegations. The county will send an uninstructed Cummins delegation to the state convention.
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Davenport
Tadime
Cummins
Perkins
Life Savers Rewarded for Grand Haven Rescue
Captain Thomas Trial and the crew of the steamer Kansas rescued seven men off Grand Haven Sunday. A purse of $50 was raised for Captain Trial and the crew benefited from the reward.
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Muskexton
Mich
Thomas Trial
Kansas
Grand Haven
Trial
Vin Buer Couple Welcome Tiny Rock Island Twin
Mr and Mrs Anton Vin Buer of Rock Island County welcome a one pound seven ounce baby ten days old. The infant is fed with a medicine dropper and thriving in Bloomington Illinois on June 15.
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Bloomington
Anton Vin Buer
Rock Tsland County
Kentucky Jack Billy Breeding Offer and Prize Details
Billy the black Jack bred in Kentucky by James I Hamilton of Lancaster stands tall with strong bone and esteemed lineage. An annual colt show awards 50 dollars for the best weanling mule from this Jack each fall. Insurance 810.00 to cover a living colt. Care promised but no liability for accidents. Service fees due upon mare transfer.
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Billy
Kentucky
James I. Hamilton
Lancaster
Napoleon
Spain
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