Bee Kills The Green Bugs In Kansas Wheat
Professor B J Hunter of the state university entomology department has distributed 3000 parasite bee boxes to Kansas farmers to fight green bugs damaging wheat. Secretary Wilson asked for particulars. funding remains insufficient to meet all orders, though boxes are sent as fast as possible at no cost to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
B. J. Hunter
Entomological Department
The
State University
Southwest
Wilson
Hur
Kansas
Hunter
Nebraska Snow Delays May Weather and Wheat Boost
Snow fell across Nebraska with Lincoln reporting half an inch and northern areas covered. Concordia Kansas also reported snowfall as frost looms statewide. Warmth is unlikely but moisture aids winter wheat, while temperatures hit 28 degrees above zero in the north. In Albany Democrats back a public utilities bill and plan amendments, signaling party maneuvering ahead of final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Lincoln
Concordia
Kan
Albany
N. Y
Assembly
Weather Forecast For Illinois Indiana And Wisconsin
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms in Illinois and Indiana with much colder air and brisk northwest winds. Wisconsin expected fair in the west with possible rain or snow flurries and colder conditions in the east, also with brisk northwest winds. Iowa to be fair with rising temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin—Fair
Iowa
Chicago May 14 Markets and Livestock Quotes
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show Wheat Corn and Oats activity with May July and Sept futures across multiple grades. Live Stock and Poultry at Chicago and East Buffalo report receipts and steady to firm demand for hogs cattle sheep and calves with price ranges listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
St Mc
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
WN. Y
The Careless Green Goods Man Poem Satire
A satiric verse targets a smooth talking swindler who preys on gullible buyers. The speaker mocks the con artist for laziness and ease, noting how he avoids labor while profiting from others, aided by a sham pious facade and a guiding Father figure. The poem condemns his manipulation and the crowd’s willingness to hand over money.
Why the Actress Weeps in Newspaper Threats
A humor piece depicts an actress sad over a threat of her photo in a paper. The joke lies in her fear that the newspaper will publish the image, but she is more distressed that it might not appear at all. Her salary and lovers are referenced comically to underline the flaw in the threat.
Witty Exchange on Work and Pay Sparks Laughs
In a sharp exchange, one asks what the other does for a living and the reply is a joke about drawing a salary. The retort suggests the speaker has not drawn much pay at all, prompting laughter.
Animal comparisons spark playful verse across papers
A humorous collage cites flamingo necks storks legs peacocks feathers and a pelican bill as comparisons in newspaper quips. The piece riffs on misread morals and wordplay while a joke about going hungry and a waiter undercuts propriety with a punchline.
MiOna stomach tablets touted as cure for indigestion
The ad claims chronic indigestion poisons many through neglect of digestion and promotes Mi-Ona stomach tablets as a safe effective cure. It states the tablets cure worst cases after meals quickly, cost 50 cents, and Lemmon’s Pharmacy guarantees refunds if Mi-Ona fails.
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Lemmon’s
Election ordered for 2nd Lieut. Co D 54th Iowa May 15 1907
Armory Co D of the 54th Regiment Iowa National Guard announces an election for 2nd Lieutenant of Company D to be held between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. on May 15, 1907. Commanded by 1st Lieutenant J. H. Steck.
Settlers Excursion to Western Minnesota Dairy Lands
On May 30 Iowa Central runs a personally conducted excursion from Arlington to Marietta Minnesota along the Minneapolis and St. Louis line. Lands in Sibley Renville Medicine and Lacas Park Counties offer 2500 to 50.00 an acre with rich farming potential. Described as the best dairy district near St Paul Minneapolis markets and near Armour Packing's six million dollar plant.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota Valley
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. A
Arlington
Marietta
Minn
Sibley
Renville
Medicine
Lacas Park
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Armour Packing Company
No Wonder Jones Gains Prosperous Air
In a brief exchange characters note Jones appears to have improved status as his wife starts working. The dialogue hints at a shift in fortunes during a recent period.
PERT PARAGRAPHS ABOUT LIFE AND MORALE
A series of witty aphorisms about money meals charm justice mood and right and wrong. The lines contrast optimism pessimism and social behavior with reflections on marriage patience nerve and manners.
Care of Razors and Honing Techniques
A guide on shaving tools notes nine tenths of Americans shave themselves and must care for razors. It explains proper stropping and honing, contrasts sidewise sawing with direct pulling, and gives steps to achieve a sharp edge without a wire edge. It emphasizes cold water, flat contact, heel to point honing, and thumb-nail testing.
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United States
New York Herald
Relief From Rheumatic Pains Promised By Balm
Key West patrolman Rol land Curry describes severe rheumatic pain affecting his knees feet and hands and credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with fast relief. After two weeks of use the pain disappeared and has not returned for over three months. Sold by Cook & Sherman.
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Rolland Curry
Patrolman
Key West
Fla
Chamberlain's
Cook & Sherman
Excursion to the Twin Cities by Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway offers its first spring excursion to Minneapolis St Paul on Saturday May 18. The train departs Brighton at 9 19 p m and arrives in Minneapolis at 8 25 a m and St Paul at 9 00 a m Sunday. Return tickets valid on any train until No 6 leaving St Paul 7 25 p m and Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday May 21. Roundtrip only 4 00. See flyers or contact agents for details.
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Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Brighton
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Narrow Escape From Jimson Bar Wound
Plunk Missouri merchant G W Cloyd recalled a four year old accident when a jimson bar scarred his thumb. He avoided amputation by using Bucklen s Arnica Salve bought from Stewart s Pharmacy, costing 25 cents and healing the wound.
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G. W. Cloyd
Plunk
Bucklen
Stewart’s
How to Put a Cake Together
The Boston Herald offers a tested method to assemble a cake. Cream butter and sugar, beat eggs separate and fold whites last, add milk and flavoring, then flour gradually. If using fruit dredge with flour and, if baking powder is unavailable, substitute soda and cream of tartar in specified ratios. When sour milk is used, use soda.
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The
Boston Herald
How to Repair Torn Wall Paper
Home Chat offers a simple method to fix torn wallpaper. Straighten the rip, glue it, then touch up seams with watercolor paints matching the paper color to make the break almost invisible. Tiny watercolor tubes are available at art supply shops.
How to Clean Matting From Dust and Stains
Instructions recommend salt and water as the best cleaning medium for matting. Shake the matting to remove dust, wash with a solution of one tablespoon salt per gallon cold water, and use only enough moisture to lift dirt, then wipe with a dry cloth. Rub alcohol on stains water cannot remove.
How to Waterproof Cloth
A historical instruction explains a method using powdered alum and lead sugar mixed into a gallon of rainwater. After settling, the clear liquid is poured off and cloth is immersed for 24 hours. Dry and press the fabric. it remains colorful and durable to heavy rain exposure.
How to Make a Shampoo Wash
Instructions describe beating an egg yolk in a pint of rain water with glycerin and rosemary spirit. Rub into the scalp then rinse with warm rain water for cleansing.
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Tary Wilson
Chicago Grain
By Duncan M. Smith
Him
Brick
Buffalo Evening News
Kansas City Times
Chicago Record Herald
Bill
Eldorado
Twin Cities
Schubert
Washington County Chautauqua
George H. Lott
Lott
Mason Tons & Stordge Bb
Kelly
Minick & Son
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
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